Perform a show in a week

YOUNG people can enjoy a fun filled week of theatremaking at the start of August.

Professionals will work with them to create a show that they will perform at the end of the week.

It is run by Reading-based Rabble Theatre and there are three productions this time round.

The courses are suitable for young people interested in a wide variety of theatre roles, including acting, directing, lighting, dance and movement and stage management.

Our Wonderful World is for ages eight to 13, and is a new piece of theatre created by the young people of Reading. It is based on the issues surrounding sustainability and the global climate crisis.

Tash Marks directs, with movement direction from Nyroy Dixon.

Henry I is for ages 14 upwards and is a condensed version of Rabble Theatre’s recent version. Students who love acting, history and Game of Thrones will enjoy this course.

Rabble Theatre’s professional team will direct.

Matilda The Musical is for ages six to 16.

Participants will work with a professional team to produce this musical in a week.

Emily Evan directs, with musical direction from Chris Mitchel and choreography from Nyroy Dixon.

Each five-day course costs £150. Additional siblings receive a 10% discount, and cost £135 each.

An optional additional £12.50 per child will cover lunches for the five days: two packed lunches, two hot lunches and one barbecue.

The courses run from Monday, August 1 to Friday, August 5, between 10am and 4pm at The Abbey School, Kendrick Road, Reading.

All three groups will then perform at the Minghella Theatre, in the University of Reading on Friday afternoon/evening.

Matilda will be from 3.30pm to 4.30pm; Our Wonderful World 5.30pm to 6.30pm; and Henry I 7.30pm to 8.30pm.

■ For more information and to book a place on a course, visit: www.rabbletheatre.com