A event held at The Trinity Centre on Thursday 9th May. The event starts at 17:30.
Get silly, move your body, connect with others, laugh and de-stress. These sessions promote positive mental and physical health using theatre games, movement, clown games and mindfulness exercises.
Guided in a friendly, no pressure environment by theatre practitioner Hester Welch, Co-Founder of Spilt Ink Theatre.
Previous participants said:
“[It was] absolutely fantastic! Cheeks flushed with joy and laughter.”
“I feel energised! Optimistic! Restored!”
“I would absolutely recommend it! A wonderful time of sharing silliness and imagination.”
Who is this for?
You might be an expert play-er in need of some inspiration (i.e. a performer), or perhaps your body is aching for some silliness after a long day at a desk. Or maybe you haven’t played since you were 6 and are now taking your first steps in your ‘serious person’ recovery journey... Any experience is welcome. Come as you are and let’s play.
What do I bring?
The sessions involve movement and group games. Wear something you can move in and bring a water bottle. Take it at your own pace. Resting when needed is encouraged. Sessions take place in the garden where the ground is uneven, unfortunately this is not suitable for wheelchairs. We have cover in The Den if it rains. If it is really heavy rain I may need to rearrange the session.
PRICE
£50 for 4 x 1.5 hour sessions
DATES & TIMES
5.30pm - 7pm
Thursday 9th, 16th, 30th May and 6th June 2024
Venue: The Garden (The Den in the garden), Trinity Community Arts, Bristol, BS2 0NW
For any additional queries email Hester at [email protected] with ‘Play Session’ in the subject line.
Fight the midweek slump with play!
@hesterwelch @spiltinktheatre
About Hester Welch
Hester is an international Theatre Maker, Director, Performer, Teacher, Producer and Community Arts Facilitator. She has facilitated both professional and community groups in the UK, India, Malaysia, China, France, Italy and Indonesia with various charity and educational organisations. Play is her international language. She is Co-Artistic Director of Wayang Kitchen and Spilt Ink Theatre, as well as co-founder of The Lost Cabaret Bristol and Paris. She has worked with devised & physical theatre pioneers David Glass Ensemble for 6 years, as well as Bristol Old Vic, Omnibus Theatre, Trinity Community Arts, Poplar Union, The Egg Theatre Royal, Wardrobe Theatre, Now Theatre, Marphy’s PlayHouse, Teatro dei Rozzi, Shambala, Latitude, Melaka MAP and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, as well as unconventional spaces such as Bristol Zoo, the Brunel Tunnel Shaft, and the streets of Paris, London and Bristol. Her projects have been supported by Arts Council England, British Council and Kakiseni. Trained at Ecole Philippe Gaulier (France), Goldsmiths (University of London, UK), Trinity Laban Centre (UK), National Theatre (UK), SACPA (Indonesia).
www.hesterwelch.com
About Spilt Ink Theatre
Spilt Ink Theatre is a company formed by three female theatre-makers who met in Paris whilst training at Lecoq and Gaulier. We use play, physical theatre, puppetry and clown to create accessible theatre that inspires and moves a wide range of audiences; from young to old, where English may not be a first language and to those who might be new to participating in theatre. Our core intention is to make playful and visual work that is engaging and relevant, inspired by the voices of local people and our own identities as artists.
www.spiltinktheatre.com
REFUND POLICY
Life happens. If you can no longer attend within 1 week of booking, I can refund your place, up until 28th April 2024. I can not refund your place after 28th April 2024. No problem to exchange a ticket with someone else, please email me with the name and email of the new ticket holder. We are a small company and it is just me organising, planning and marketing the workshops, I appreciate you finding someone to take your place.
Now, less admin and more play!
Entry requirements: 18+
Guided in a friendly, no pressure environment by theatre practitioner Hester Welch, Co-Founder of Spilt Ink Theatre.
Previous participants said:
“[It was] absolutely fantastic! Cheeks flushed with joy and laughter.”
“I feel energised! Optimistic! Restored!”
“I would absolutely recommend it! A wonderful time of sharing silliness and imagination.”
Who is this for?
You might be an expert play-er in need of some inspiration (i.e. a performer), or perhaps your body is aching for some silliness after a long day at a desk. Or maybe you haven’t played since you were 6 and are now taking your first steps in your ‘serious person’ recovery journey... Any experience is welcome. Come as you are and let’s play.
What do I bring?
The sessions involve movement and group games. Wear something you can move in and bring a water bottle. Take it at your own pace. Resting when needed is encouraged. Sessions take place in the garden where the ground is uneven, unfortunately this is not suitable for wheelchairs. We have cover in The Den if it rains. If it is really heavy rain I may need to rearrange the session.
PRICE
£50 for 4 x 1.5 hour sessions
DATES & TIMES
5.30pm - 7pm
Thursday 9th, 16th, 30th May and 6th June 2024
Venue: The Garden (The Den in the garden), Trinity Community Arts, Bristol, BS2 0NW
For any additional queries email Hester at [email protected] with ‘Play Session’ in the subject line.
Fight the midweek slump with play!
@hesterwelch @spiltinktheatre
About Hester Welch
Hester is an international Theatre Maker, Director, Performer, Teacher, Producer and Community Arts Facilitator. She has facilitated both professional and community groups in the UK, India, Malaysia, China, France, Italy and Indonesia with various charity and educational organisations. Play is her international language. She is Co-Artistic Director of Wayang Kitchen and Spilt Ink Theatre, as well as co-founder of The Lost Cabaret Bristol and Paris. She has worked with devised & physical theatre pioneers David Glass Ensemble for 6 years, as well as Bristol Old Vic, Omnibus Theatre, Trinity Community Arts, Poplar Union, The Egg Theatre Royal, Wardrobe Theatre, Now Theatre, Marphy’s PlayHouse, Teatro dei Rozzi, Shambala, Latitude, Melaka MAP and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, as well as unconventional spaces such as Bristol Zoo, the Brunel Tunnel Shaft, and the streets of Paris, London and Bristol. Her projects have been supported by Arts Council England, British Council and Kakiseni. Trained at Ecole Philippe Gaulier (France), Goldsmiths (University of London, UK), Trinity Laban Centre (UK), National Theatre (UK), SACPA (Indonesia).
www.hesterwelch.com
About Spilt Ink Theatre
Spilt Ink Theatre is a company formed by three female theatre-makers who met in Paris whilst training at Lecoq and Gaulier. We use play, physical theatre, puppetry and clown to create accessible theatre that inspires and moves a wide range of audiences; from young to old, where English may not be a first language and to those who might be new to participating in theatre. Our core intention is to make playful and visual work that is engaging and relevant, inspired by the voices of local people and our own identities as artists.
www.spiltinktheatre.com
REFUND POLICY
Life happens. If you can no longer attend within 1 week of booking, I can refund your place, up until 28th April 2024. I can not refund your place after 28th April 2024. No problem to exchange a ticket with someone else, please email me with the name and email of the new ticket holder. We are a small company and it is just me organising, planning and marketing the workshops, I appreciate you finding someone to take your place.
Now, less admin and more play!
Entry requirements: 18+