Digital classes, workshops and more w/c 27 April
What a week it has been. We are very excited to have shared the video of West Berkshire Virtual Community Choir singing I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing. This partnership project with Greenham Trust and Berkshire Maestros saw over 300 people get involved, and we would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who took part and supported us to make this wonderful and inspiring video come together, and a great way to celebrate and recognise our community's front line workers. If you haven't seen it yet - watch the video here.
We have also started to see some of our commissioned projects go live on our website. The first week of storytelling is now available from PillowTalk Theatre's #dreamOUT, from Monday Matthew Rawcliffe will be working with young dancers in his HOMEMADE Dance Week, and this week you can book your places in for Sophie and Sarah's An Ode To... coffee mornings for families and join Arji Manuelpillai as he takes a seat with a variety of public figures and professionals in his Poetry Jam sessions.
We will also be continuing to bring our own wide range of online activities, challenges and workshops for all to enjoy. Look out on Monday as we will be launching our annual community photography challenge, My Perspective. Here's a breakdown of everything lined up for next week (commencing 27 April).
Workshops w/c 27 April
Monday 27 April
HOMEMADE Dance Week with Matthew Rawcliffe - interactive session via Zoom at 10.30am
This is the first of a five day online dance course, with young people aged 13 - 18 from across the country coming together to create a new dance work with choreographer and winner of the Contemporary Final of BBC Young Dancer of the Year 2019, Matthew Rawcliffe. Places for this session need to be booked in advance by 6pm on Saturday 25 April.
Memory Café Online - interactive sessions via Zoom at 10.30am
This session is suitable for people living with Dementia, their carers and family members and will feature well-known music, performed by pianist James Baker from Berkshire Maestros. Places for this session need to be booked in advance by 9am on Monday 27 April.
Tuesday 28 April
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 29 April
#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 - pre-recorded video accessible from website homepage
For last week's session of the Armchair Reviewers Club, we sat down to watch the Breach Theatres's It's True, It's True, It's True 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 30 April
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.
An Ode to... with Sophie Ross and Sarah Shephard - interactive session via Zoom at 10.30am
Sophie (The Point Associate Artist 2020) and Sarah (Filskit Theatre) present this online musical project for families, inspired by your lockdown stories. With live informal coffee morning sessions to help get parents and carers talking, inspiring and empowering each other, the project will end with a virtual family friendly gig. Places need to be booked in advance by 10pm the day before the session date.
Intermediate Youth Theatre - interactive session via Zoom at 2pm
Live online session to continue support for participants of Corn Exchange Youth Theatre.
Armchair Reviewers Club - Watch the Play - pre-recorded video accessible from website homepage
Join us on Thursday as we watch another theatre performance via a link in the comfort of our homes. This week we will be sitting down to watch NT Live's Frankenstein starring Benedict Cumberbatch. We'd love you to submit your thoughts, either on social media or by emailing [email protected] by Monday 4 Mau and we'll deliver the verdict on Wednesday 6 May.
Friday 1 May
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 opening session Arji talks with Tas Emiabata, an actor, creative facilitator and all-round inspiring fellow. Places need to be booked in advance by 9am on the day of the session.
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.
Sunday 3 May
Little Story Sundays - pre-recorded video accessible from website homepage.
Another one of our popular Learning Centre sessions will be available for you and your family to enjoy online. Focussing on a favourite children’s story each time, you’ll find ways to explore the story through games and craft activities. Come and find out what story we will be learning about this week…
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!