Following on from our popular Introduction to Playback Theatre in 2024, we're excited to offer this intensive Introduction Course over 3.5 days!

If you're new to Playback Theatre, or are feeling rusty and want to revisit the foundations, this is for you. We will explore the core forms, theory and ritual of Playback Theatre, and you'll get to apply your new skills straight away through a relaxed playback performance for friends and family.

Over these 3.5 days we will:

• connect creatively as a group, developing playfulness and trust

• explore the foundational forms of playback theatre, and connect these to theory, context and applications

• practice the core playback theatre rituals

• share our own stories to gain experience as tellers and support the playback practice

• put your new skills into practice straight away, with a playback showcase for friends and family!

We are committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment. As such, we keep the training group to a maximum of 12 people.

Who will deliver the training?

Our training team at London Playback Theatre consists of Lillie Stoute, Andi Haase, Ferran Luengo and Belinda Sherlock - all experienced playbackers with varying backgrounds in theatre pedagogy, applied theatre and creative therapy. You can find more out about each of us here.

How much does it cost?

It costs £300, all in.

There are two scholarships available - at £200 each all in - for global majority applicants (who identify as Black, Brown, Asian, Indigenous and/or Mixed Heritage).

What are the timings each day?

• Friday 2nd May: 4pm-8pm (with a break)
• Saturday 3rd May & Sunday 4th May: 11am-6pm (with 1 hour lunch break)
• Monday 5th May: 10am-5pm (with 1 hour lunch break). The playback performance timings on Monday are to be confirmed (likely 3-4pm).

What will I get out of this experience?

• Connection with other playful, creative people
• Plenty of time for playful, creative expression
• Good knowledge and understanding of the core principles, forms and rituals of Playback Theatre
• An immersion into the power of community storytelling and community theatre for social change
• The opportunity to showcase your playback skills with your friends and family, and get some performance experience under your belt
• The foundation you need to access more advanced Playback Theatre training in the future
• A certificate of participation!

Is the venue accessible?

The venue and studio are wheelchair accessible. If you have further access needs, please let us know when you book.

I have other questions!

Great! Please contact us on londonplayback@gmail.com and we'll do our best to answer them.

What's the cancellation policy?

• If you cancel your place before and including Friday 28th March, you will receive a full discount minus transaction fees (these are minimal).
• If you cancel your place anytime from Saturday 29th March to Friday 11th April, you will receive a 50% refund, minus transaction fees (these are minimal).
• If you cancel your place after 12th April, we will not be able to refund your place.