Intensive Intro to Playback Theatre (Level 1)

Are you new to Playback Theatre, or feeling rusty and want to revisit the foundations? Then this accredited Level 1 Intensive 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 will 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 £325, plus a small booking fee. 

There are two global majority scholarships available - at £225 each (plus small booking fee) - for people who identify as Black, Brown, Asian or member of a First Nation community from the Americas or Oceania. This scholarship exists to support those who are currently under-represented in the Playback Theatre community to access training.

There are options to pay in full now, or pay in installments (a £100 deposit and pay the remainder by 16th March 2026).

What are the timings each day?

• Friday 3rd April: 1:30pm-5:30pm (with a break)
• Saturday 4th April & Sunday 5th April: 11am-6pm (with 1 hour lunch break)
• Monday 6th April: 10am-5pm (with 1 hour lunch break). There will be a Playback Theatre showcase for your friends and family at 3pm!

What will I get out of this experience?

• Connection with other playful, creative people and plenty of time for playful, creative expression
• Good knowledge and understanding of the core principles, forms and rituals of Playback Theatre
• 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 Level 1 foundation and accreditation you need to access more advanced Playback Theatre training in the future
• Digital Playback Theatre Level 1 handbook
• Certificate of Level 1 accreditation

Is the venue accessible?

The venue and training rooms have step-free access via a lift, and accessible toilets. 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 Saturday 28th February, you will receive a full discount minus the small booking fee.
• If you cancel your place anytime from Sunday 1st March to Sunday 15th March, you will receive a 50% refund, minus the small booking fee.
• If you cancel your place from Monday 16th March onwards, unfortunately we will not be able to refund you.