Acting The Vakhtangov Technique Short Course

Course description

This Workshop is an introduction to the Vakhtangov methodology and its key principles through a series of practical exercises focusing on imagination and justification. This intense and stimulating acting workshop is led by the UKs leading Vakhtangov specialist Oleg Mirochnikov, and is permeated with a number of Vakhtangov concepts.

Participants will be guided through an exciting mix of exercises and encouraged to enter a playful environment where any act of creative expression is possible. During the workshop participants will strengthen their imagination, artistic courage, both internal and external flexibility and develop a skill of always expressing oneself physically on stage. Practicing this will enable participants to enhance their ability to fully justify their artistic creation and execute them fearlessly with absolute belief.

Who should take this course?

Ideal for those with a background in Drama, but equally this course is open to anyone with an interest.

Clear, easy to understand lessons:

• Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
• New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way that's crystal clear and easy to understand.

Experience life on campus

• Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
• Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
• Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need
• Ask questions of your tutor in real-time
• Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
• Experience the many sights of London on your down time

A certificate of completion:

• You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
• As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
• We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
• Certificates are great to complement your cv.