Welcome to the first Quay Players ‘Month of Sundays’. This is a series of musical theatre workshops throughout the month of August across hosted at St Anne’s Church Hall (Thorburn Square, London SE1 5QH).
These workshops are free for Quay Players members (with the exception of 1-1 lesions on 4th and 11th of August which will have a fee of £10 per participant). All none members are also able to attend for a fee of £10 per workshop.
Sunday 4th August 4.30-8.30pm – Acting through song with Kayleigh McKnight
Transform your musical theatre performance with our “Acting Through Song Workshop.” This intensive course blends acting and singing seamlessly, helping you master the art of storytelling through song. Enhance your vocal technique with personalised coaching, improve breath control, pitch accuracy, and expression.
You can sign up to this workshop as a participant or an audience member. Please note there is an additional £10 participation fee for this workshop for attendees.
Sunday 11th August 4.30-8.30pm – Vocal technique with Frazer Scott
Frazer Scott is a dynamic and passionate operatic bass baritone, renowned for his powerful voice and compelling stage presence. With an upcoming performance at the prestigious BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall and having led two successful masterclasses for Quay, Frazer combines performance artistry with teaching excellence, making him an ideal masterclass leader for aspiring singers.
You can sign up to this workshop as a participant or an audience member. Please note there is an additional £10 participation fee for this workshop for attendees.
Sunday 18th August 4.30-6.30pm – Acting Improv with Ben Hollands and Rachel Beggs
Ever wanted to learn how to make it up? Improvised theatre is a vibrant and growing artform that’s proven to be a valuable skill in any performer’s repertoire. Through group games and simple scenes, this beginner’s workshop will start you on the road to creating compelling stories and characters on the spot and in the moment. These limited-space sessions will teach you techniques guaranteed to improve your acting, from theatrical collaboration to learning to trust your instinct.
Sunday 25th August 4.30-8.30pm – The Big Sing
Join us for a day of singing classic ensemble bangers (that musical theatre groups seldom get to perform (think Wicked, Sweeney, West Side Story!)) and just generally have a great time doing it in a no-pressure, no-drama environment!
want to become a member?
Membership for the 2024 season costs £20 and it replaces audition fees. Membership is needed to sign up or audition for all Quay Players events such as main shows, cabarets, small shows, workshops, and any other activities (fee to take part in that show/class will still be required).
Memberships will run for one calendar year, so you don’t have to sign up in January, but if for instance you decide to become a member in August to audition for the panto then it is still £20 and your membership will run out on 31st December 2024 no matter when in the year you signed up.