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Co-ordination and Musicality Workshop
friday 28, saturday 29 and sunday 30 June 2013
LOCATION: CENTRAL ATHENES, GREECE
Join Bred In The Bone’s Artistic Director Matthieu Leloup for a unique 2 day physical theatre workshop on coordination, musicality and impulse work. Supported by members of the company, participants will work as an ensemble to rediscover their bodies and find new sources of creativity.
Bred In The Bone’s work is rooted in the actor and derives from dedicated training, exploring and expanding the research on the actors’ craft. Through coordination and musicality we look to lead the ensemble on a path of discovery, igniting the physical and vocal impulses inside ourselves.
Bred In The Bone are actively seeking new collaborators and performers to be part of a large scale production which will premiere in the UK at the end of September. Participation in this workshop can be considered as an audition for the company.
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(Places are limited - deposit required to secure booking)
For more info on our training and production visit
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CO-ORDINATION AND MUSICALITY WORKSHOP, KENT, UK 11/12 MAY 2012 - @ THE QUADRANGLE TRUST
BRATISLAVA 23th JUNE 2012, ISTROPOLITANA FESTIVAL, Bratislava, Slovakia.
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RESIDENCIES IN ACTORS TRAINING, SUMMER 2012, PARIS, KENT, ICELAND!!!.
BRED IN THE BONE THEATRE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE:
SUMMER RESIDENCIES 2012
"Training with Bred In The Bone was easily one of the best experiences if not the best I have had in the theatre and also in life. I have always felt that in regards to training I have previously received, I was not pushed to my limits. Training with Matthieu and the Company not only pushed me to my mental limits in terms of stripping away, but also changed who I am as a person and how I approach life and most importantly theatre.”
Andrew Elkins,UK, participant residency 2011
The Summer Residencies will offer a select group of actors an excellent opportunity to participate in residential workshop courses in Paris, Kent (UK) and Iceland during Summer 2012.
Over the last five years, Bred In The Bone have developed a unique training philosophy for the theatre actor, seeking to integrate diverse techniques into the Actor's craft. Our work aims to bridge the gap between physical theatre and western text based theatre, working with movement, music ant text to create exciting and dynamic theatre.
Our view of theatre is that it is the art of the actors, where internal journeys are made and the practice is to develop the “the right kind of concentration”
We have been committed to sharing of our work since our beginning, among each other and with other learning practitioners. Following two consecutive residencies at the Grotowski Institute, Poland, we are pleased to announce this year's "three cultures, three countries, three residencies" programme.
Open to experienced and younger actors alike, to give yourself the time for maturing and understanding more about the craft of the actor.
Participants will be encouraged to immerse themselves in the training and rehearsal process of Bred In The Bone Theatre company, culminating in a presentation at a London Venue.
Each of our three residencies is a self-contained experience whilst also being part of a complete training experience, should you be offered the chance to spend the whole summer with us.
We have 5 available places for actors who are willing to commit to the full summer experience. For more information please email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
PARIS: 6-10th August Price: £400/£350conc
"fundamental training of the actor"
Led by Bred In The Bone Artistic Director and Rose Bruford College Senior Acting Coach: Matthieu Leloup & members of the company.
These workshops will focus on the movement of the actor, musicality and text.
The participants will experience the fundamentals of actor training and practice developed by Bred In The Bone Theatre.
Key Info:
Venue: Theatre De Menilmontant, in Paris, France.
Duration: 5 x 8 hour days
Discount: A further 10% discount is available for former Bred In The Bone workshop participants.
Travel & Accomodation: Travel and Accommodation is not included, however if you are having trouble finding accommodation please contact us.
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KENT RESIDENCY: 13th -24th August Price: £850/£750conc
"The way to performance"
13 night immersive residency in a magnificent old farm building situated in the Kent countryside.
This residency will be a deeper training experience based on Don Quixote and the Text of Shakespeare. Participants can also focus on developing personal work with the support and guidance of the company. There will be an (optional) opportunity to present your work in a London venue at the end of the residency.
Immersive theatre residency in the beautiful countryside of Kent, culminating in a work presentation in a London venue.
Key Info:
Travel & Accommodation: 13 nights accommodation provided. London transfer too and from Kent also included.
Catering: Breakfast and one Large Meal per day is included. Use of the kitchen is also provided.
Discount: A further 10% discount is available for former Bred In The Bone workshop participants.
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ICELAND :(29th august - 4 September)
"Summer gathering"
Price: £400/£350conc
Join Bred In The Bone as they gather for one final time to revisit aspects of their training. We explore the relationship between training and the unique Icelandic landscape.
This is also an opportunity to gather singing material from Iceland and incorporate it into our training programme. Split between outdoor and indorr activity we will explore further physicality, movement and use of space.
Key Info:
Duration: 5 days, workshop format
Accommodation & Travel: Not included, although if you do need help please email us.
Discount: A further 10% discount is available for former Bred In The Bone workshop participants.More information & Application: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
THE FULL SUMMER EXPERIENCE Price: £1200/£1100conc
We will be offering 5 actors an amazing opportunity to experience all three of our summer training programmes. Spend the summer with us developing your craft and links with some of the most experienced and talented actors working today.
Key Info:
Experience: 3 workshops, in three different locations in Europe
Save!: £250 across all three training programmes
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PARIS/KENT BUNDLE Price: £1000/£900conc
TESTEMONIES FROM PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS.
"Training with Bred In The Bone was easily one of the best experiences if not the best I have had in the theatre and also in life. I have always felt that in regards to training I have previously received, I was not pushed to my limits. Training with Matthieu and the Company not only pushed me to my mental limits in terms of stripping away, but also changed who I am as a person and how I approach life and most importantly theatre.”
“I don’t think I have ever learnt as much as I had over these three weeks about myself or about theatre... and I don’t think I would ever had that experience without the training, encouragement and honesty of Matt’s and the teams work.”
Andrew Elkins, UK, Residency 2011
"My thanks to you and the ensemble again for the fantastic experience in Wroclaw. The work was exactly what I needed in my life at this time and I have not stopped raving about it to any other theatre folk who ask. That said, I wanted to let you know that if any other opportunities arise to work with you again, I would be there in a heart beat. I wish you and yours all the best."
Nicky Renault, Canada, Residency 2011
“I have never been so provoked and challenged as a performer, but more so as a person. The training made me question what I thought it was to act or perform, and why we feel the need to put ourselves in the position of vulnerability, with nowhere to hide but all the space you need to simply 'be’.”
Augusta Backman, Iceland, Residency 2010
“It was the most fulfilling experience and the biggest change in perspective I have ever experienced. It has changed my perception of theatre and the reasons why I want to do it, but also my outlook on life. It placed me on a search for more and made me question my honesty to myself and those around me, my relationships as a whole.”
Ariadna Tilve, Spain, Residency 2010
Bred In The Bone begins with research into the actor’s craft and in doing so is indebted to the diverse backgrounds of its members and associate practitioners. Our workshops are open to professional actors/performers and students who are strongly motivated and passionate about their craft. Through these sessions we seek to share our experience and meet future collaborators for our projects.
Bred In The Bone's training incorporates this focus on the body with the work of Jacques Lecoq, Comedia dell’Arte, Stanislavski and Clowning. We seek to generate spontenaity in both text and movement. With Jeremy Harrison, Matthieu created a training for the actor musicianship at Rose Bruford College (musicality and theatre text), unique in the UK, inspired by the demanding training of Stanievski and Song of the Goat Theatre.
TYPICALTRAINING (BASIS FOR THE WORKSHOP) INCLUDES:
Our work is an ongoing exploration of the dynamics of the Ensemble and the techniques that will enable a flow of emotion in the actor, to fill the text with life
physical warm-up: - exercices, focussing on energy through rythm, singing, step work.
impulse work / ensemble work : - at the core of our training is the idea of physical impulse, in the individual and between partners. Training explores the practice of chorus and protagonist, and the dynamics of the Ensemble. This section often includes use of objects, stick work; and notion of use of space and spatial dynamic.
Emotion action - From impulses to a flow of continuous changing actions ; the notion of emotion as a physical event growing and changing in time. From the breathing to the word, finding the flow of words emerging from the flow of physical impulses.
Musicality / text work : Training based on the connection we make between playing a musical instrument and playing with the instrument that is the body/emotion of the actor. Using live music to make this connection concrete and perceptible to the actor.
PAST WORKSHOPS/TRAINING :
INTENSIVE WEEK-END WORKSHOP : MUSICALITY AND TEXT, LEVEL 2
Matthieu Leloup, Marcin Rudy, Tanya Munday workshop leaders
LONDON, MAY 5 AND MAY 6, 2012 (Central London), 8 HOURS/DAY, £120/£100 conc. students., (extra 10% off for residency applicants and previous BitB students)
AUGUST 2011 : 3 WEEK INTENSIVE RESIDENCY WITH BRED IN THE BONE THEATRE AT THE GROTOWSKI INSTITUTE:
work will result in a performative structure shown at the Laboratorum space at the Grotowski Institute, Wroclaw, Poland.
Open to actors on application, limited places (8-10 maximum)
AUGUST 2010 : 5 INTENSIVE WEEKS TRAINING WITH BRED IN THE BONE - RESIDENCY AT GROTOWSKI INSTITUTE, WROCLAW, POLAND
The company trained 8 international actors at the Grotowski Institute in their own actors craft, including avant garde physical theatre and Musicality. The work culminated in a public showing at the Institute on 21st August 2010.
ICELAND
A unique opportunity to meet the work of Bred In The Bone theatre on 5-6 March. In collaboration with Iceland Academy of the Arts (Drama and Dance dept.), held at the Academy. The workshop will focus on the physical and musicality work of the company, with guest artists from Iceland and the UK, lead by Matthieu Bellon. Emphasis will be given to the core of the physical work (step work, impulse work, co-ordination of the ensemble) and ensemble work through chorus and singing. Text work will be explored in Icelandic and in Shakespeare English.
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LONDON
An intensive two day workshop in London with Bred In The Bone and Marcin Rudy, physical theatre and musicality spread over week-end 2-3 April, Central London. Conceived as an intensive two days physical theatre and Musicality workshop. Participant will experience flow of impulses leading to emotion and applied to interpretation of text. We will work with poetry, classical text and modern theatre writing.
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December 13-17 2009, March 7-8/15-16 and July 14-17th 2010
@ Chisenhale Dance Studios
By using techniques including rhythm and impulse work, acrobatics and space awareness exercises, we will examine how the performers inherent expressiveness and imagination can be used to find new sources of creativity. It will be ideal for those who want to use the body as a key element in the devising process, and incorporating these into text work.
The workshop will be led by two practitioners, Marcin Rudy and Matthieu Leloup both long term members of Poland's award winning Song of the Goat theatre they will be incorporating techniques learnt from their diverse backgrounds. Some notions of Musicality (working the text with music) will also be explored. Actor-musicians with their instruments are particularly welcomed!
5h/day training time.
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Marcin Rudy - regularly leads his own workshops internationally and works as a movement tutor at University of Essex and Manchester Metropolitan University
Matthieu Leloup - currently teaches the BA Director’s course at Rose Bruford Drama College as well as courses and projects for the Actor musicianship, Actor, European Theatre Arts Programs. He is artistic director of Bred in the Bone Theatre Company.
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO FURTHER TRAINING FOR ACTORS AND ACTOR MUSICIANS :
BRED IN THE BONE RESIDENCY AT THE GROTOWSKI INSTITUTE, WROCLAW
FROM 25RD JULY TO 13TH AUGUST AN ENSEMBLE OF 10 ACTORS WILL TRAIN TOGETHER TOWARDS A PERFORMATIVE STRUTURE TO BE PRESENTED AT THE INSTITUTE.T
