Persona—a 10-day workshop in which we will create a new dance/music/theatre piece which may be performed outside if the weather permits!

 This workshop will develop participants’ spontaneity and self-expression through dance, music and theatre.  We all have a ‘persona’ – a social face which we present to the world, but which may not be who we truly feel we are.  By encouraging participants to explore themselves honestly and openly, we may uncover a more authentic self and a more unique and expressive performer who feels free and confident.  Finding the form for each person’s unique creativity is the purpose of the workshop.  Be prepared to take a risk and go out on a limb - that’s where the fruit is!

REVIEWS

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THE COMPANY

Cast
Ben Ames, Sonum Batra, Ambra Caserotti, Charlotte Elliott, James Fisher, Iona Geddes, Sarah Harper, Elizabeth Hawes, Lauren Hegan, Rebecca Henderson, Ben Kerr, Chris Ko, Tain Laverty, Shauna Lee, Rebecca Maughan, Jack McCann, Emer McDaid, Julie McGovern, Ryan McParland, Grace Miller, Caitlin Monaghan, Sarah Mullan, Eilidh O'Carroll, Rachel Pennington, Jack Quarton, Amy Roche, Eleanor Sandars, Alice Smith, Aveen Stewart, Kerry Tanner, Milly Upton, Callum Welch, Rosalind Wilcox, Lucy Williams, Fiona Wilson.

Orchestra

Assistant Stage Managers

PASTORAL STAFF AND ARRANGEMENTS

Head Chaperone: Bruce Roth
Chaperones: Natasha Agassiz, Stephen Daly, Janice Smith.

Contact phone number: 07962 973 575

Accommodation and Rehearsal venue: Methodist College, 1 Malone Road, Belfast.

Rehearsal dates: 1st - 10th August

Other important information: Participants should arrive between 1.00 and 1.30pm for registration.  Rehearsals will begin promptly at 2.00pm.  The project ends at following the final performance (5.00pm at the latest) on 10th August.

Travel information:

International Airport – Methodist College, Belfast

An Airbus service operates between the International airport and Belfast City Centre every 20 minutes, at peak times Monday to Friday, every 30 minutes on a Saturday and at 30 or 60 minute intervals on a Sunday.  This service operates between 0535 hrs and 2320 hrs.

From the International Airport the bus will set down passengers by request at several stops, but you will want to stay on the bus until Glengall Street Bus Station (otherwise known as the Europa Bus Centre).  On your return journey, this is also where you should board the bus.

Belfast City centre is just 25 minutes away from the airport.  If you are travelling alone, we would recommend that you use the Airbus service.  It costs £6 for a single and £9 return.  For further information about this bus service, please contact Translink on +44 (0) 28 9066 6630

Once you arrive at the Europa Bus Centre, exit the station at either the side or front of the building.  Several taxi ranks operate from here.  It is a short taxi ride to Methodist College , 1 Malone Road, Belfast .  If you have any difficulties getting a taxi, you can call Fonacab on 02890 333333 or Valuecabs on 02890 809080. 

Alternatively, if you are travelling as a group you may find it easier to take a taxi from the International Airport to Methodist College , this costs approx £25.00 in total.

Belfast City Airport – Methodist College, Belfast

An Airbus service operates between Belfast City Airport and Belfast City Centre every 20 minutes.  This service operates between 06.00 hrs and 22.00 hrs from Mon – Sat and 07.30hrs to 21.50hrs on a Sunday.  It costs £1.20 single and £2.00 return.  For timetable information check out www.translink.co.u/present/FLB_600_0.asp or call 02890 666630.

From Belfast City Airport the bus will set down passengers at Belfast Central Station, Belfast City Hall and the Europa Bus Centre.

If you would prefer to get a bus to Methodist College, you should get off the Airbus at Belfast City Hall.  From here you can catch the 8A or 8B service and ask the driver to leave you off at Methodist College. 

Alternatively, get off the Airbus at the Europa Bus Centre (otherwise known as Glengall Street). 

From here you can get a taxi from either the side exit or the front of the building.  It is a short taxi ride to Methodist College , 1 Malone Road, Belfast .  If you have any difficulties getting a taxi, you can call Fonacab on 02890 333333 or Valuecabs on 02890 809080.  On your return journey to the airport, this is also where you should board the bus.

Alternatively, if you are travelling as a group you may find it easier to take a taxi from the Belfast City Airport to Methodist College , this costs approx £10.00 in total.

If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Maria McAlister, Regional Administrator on 07752 838806 or email mariamcalister@youth-music-theatre.org.uk