Summer 2026 Workshop Enrolment Form
Responses to Theatre -  Hamlet - 28-30th July 2026

Open to anyone aged 13-18, this workshop is structured around the various ways in which we can respond to theatre, specifically Hamlet, and involves working on different theatrical styles as well as technical elements. There will be thoughtful discussion, acting exercises, and improvisation, followed by a range of performed responses including monologue work, scene studies, and a group devised piece bringing themes from the play into the present day. The workshop is held over three days, and includes a performance to friends and family on Thursday 30th after the workshop ends (at 5:45pm).

Please complete the form below, or insert the information into the body of an email (and send to youthliaison@progresstheatre.co.uk) to enrol.

Fee is £100 per student PYT member, and £120 per student non-PYT member, and includes a ticket to Progress Theatre's production of Hamlet in the Abbey Ruins, Reading (15th-25th July 2026, matinees Saturdays 18th and 25th, no performance Sunday 19th). After enrolment an invoice will be issued for payment.

We offer a discount code of 25% to families booking tickets to Hamlet, with a PYT summer workshop attendee. Attendance at Progress' Hamlet is highly encouraged, and included in the price of the workshops, but not mandatory. Familiarity with the play is sufficient. Enrolment in the workshop does not guarantee tickets will be available for families to use their discount on their preferred day - book early to avoid disappointment!

Workshop structure:

Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:30am-4:30pm:

Warm up – Getting to know each other, improvisation games, vocal and physical exercises

Exercise – Using music as a stimulus for devising

Devising – Developing and rehearsing a group response to the play, bringing themes and devices from Hamlet into the modern day

Rehearsal – Working with text to bring to life short scenes and monologues

 

Thursday, 9:30am-6:30pm: 

Refining our performances, and rehearsing with technical elements before presenting to an audience at 5:45pm

 

Each day will be interspersed with drama games, discussions, and breaks

Please bring a packed lunch and a water bottle

Wear clothing comfortable for moving in in the warmer weather


For a list of our youth policies and procedures including:

Terms and conditions, and collection procedure, please visit our website: https://progresstheatre.co.uk/sign-up

For details of our Safeguarding Policy and Privacy Policy visit: https://progresstheatre.co.uk/policies

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact admin on youthliaison@progresstheatre.co.uk


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