Digital classes, workshops and more w/c 1 June
Decorate your house with colourful bunting, get out the fairy lights and disco lights, grab your snacks and join us on Facebook this Sunday 31 May at 2pm as we will be holding a LIVE mini festival all about the joys of parenting in lockdown.
This live music gig will conclude the commissioned project An Ode to... where Sophie Ross (The Point Associate Artist 2020) and Sarah Shephard (Filskit Theatre) have been speaking to parents and carers about their lockdown experiences, and these have inspired a collection of original songs. Expect half an hour of laughs, singing, chatting and the chance to dance! Follow us on Facebook to get notified when we go live with this event.
We have another busy week of online activities, challenges and workshops for all to enjoy. Here's a breakdown of everything lined up for next week (commencing 1 June).
Workshops w/c 1 June
Monday 1 June
Makaton Nursery Rhyme - pre-recorded video available on the website homepage
Following Friday's Makaton Clue of the Week, 'FISH', our Early Years and Education Officer, Becci, will reveal this week's Nursery Rhyme.
Tuesday 2 June
Rhyme and Shine - interactive session via Zoom at 10.15am
Rhyme and Shine is a popular singing session that typically takes place in our Learning Centre for parents/ carers and babies aged 2 and under. Becci will be streaming a session which you can enjoy in the comfort of your home, via the online app Zoom. Places need to be booked in advance by 12pm the day before the session date.
Wednesday 3 June
#dreamOUT - presented by PillowTalk Theatre
Every week, the PillowTalk storytellers will provide your family with a short tale to engage children and inspire adults. Along with the story will be: three questions to get you thinking, three ideas for fun activities to do at home, and one extra special illustration.
Singing for Wellbeing Online - interactive session via Zoom at 2pm
Join Becci for 30 minutes of Singing for Wellbeing every Wednesday, with the chance to have fun singing along to classic songs from a range of genres. Places need to be booked in advance by midnight the day before the session date.
Infant Youth Theatre - interactive session via Zoom at 10.30am
Live online session to continue support for participants of Corn Exchange Youth Theatre.
Armchair Reviewers Club - Response to last week's screening
For last week's session of the Armchair Reviewers Club, we sat down to watch the Royal Shakespeare Company production of Macbeth in the comfort of our homes. We encouraged our audiences to submit their thoughts on the play via email or social media, and we'll be creating a 'roundup' that brings these reviews together.
Thursday 4 June
Junior Youth Theatre (School years 3 - 6) - interactive session via Zoom at 10.30am
Live online session to continue support for participants of Corn Exchange Youth Theatre.
Intermediate Youth Theatre - interactive session via Zoom at 2pm
Live online session to continue support for participants of Corn Exchange Youth Theatre.
Friday 5 June
Rhyme and Shine - interactive session via Zoom at 9.45am
Rhyme and Shine is a popular singing session that typically takes place in our Learning Centre for parents/ carers and babies aged 2 and under. Becci will be streaming a session which you can enjoy in the comfort of your home, via the online app Zoom. Places need to be booked in advance by 12pm the day before the session date.
Junior Youth Theatre (School years 7 - 9) - interactive session via Zoom at 10.30am
Live online session to continue support for participants of Corn Exchange Youth Theatre.
Arji's Poetry Jam - interactive session via Crowdcast at 1pm
These workshops, designed by poet Arji Manuelpillai, will inspire you and introduce you to writing poetry in a way you didn’t think possible. These sessions also feature speakers including world class comedians, child psychotherapists, yoga teachers, scientists, actors and many more. In this week’s session we welcome musical genius BpMoore. We take a look at Ben’s approach to composition, his practise and try to consider how we can use those techniques in our poetry writing. Places need to be booked in advance by 9am on the day of the session.
Armchair Reviewers Club - Watch the Play
This week join us on Friday as we watch another theatre performance via a link in the comfort of our homes. This week we are sitting down to watch The Old Vic's A Monster Calls. We'd love you to submit your thoughts, either on social media or by emailing [email protected] by Monday 8 June and we'll deliver the verdict on Wednesday 10 June.
Alphabetland - pre-recorded video accessible from website homepage
Our Early Years and Education Officer will be recording 10 minutes of songs, rhymes and games, which will be uploaded onto our website.
Know someone who doesn’t have access to the internet? Let us know and we will call them or post them with some activities to enjoy. Email [email protected]
Or, why not tell us what you'd like to see next!