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StepUp with dance Sadlers Wells, Dance Workshops with Anthony Matsena Content Only available until July 31st Click here to view Born in Zimbabwe and raised in Wales, choreographer and movement director Anthony trained at the prestigious London Contemporary Dance School. Along with his brother Kel, he is the co-Artistic Director of their award-winning company Matsena Productions. They most recently wrote and directed the original piece Geometry of Fear for Messums Wiltshire and adapted it for a livestream performance on BBC's Dancing Nation as Shades of Blue. Anthony is also director of performance and performance associate at Messums Wiltshire. He is an associate artist of National Dance Company Wales and was selected as one of the inaugural Young Associates at Sadler's Wells Theatre in 2018. ​ Outline of sessions: All sessions follow the same sequence of: focus/ warm up and game/ teach sequence/ creative task/ performance Sessions are suitable for: upper key stage 2 and key stage 3 students – some students will find the sequences challenging, others will need extending with the creative tasks. Please use the choreographic resource cards for help with extending and challenging. To request the resources please email tuneup@kehsmail.co.uk Sessions last 1 hour Episode 1- Arm ripple. Creative- teamwork dance Episode 2- Step throw sequence. Creative – add onto your teamwork dance Episode 3- Frog bounce sequence. Creative – sport dance Episode 4 – Power dance. Creative – Teamwork and sports dance recap Episode 5 – Quickstep. Creative – Jungle dance Episode 6 – Put all creative tasks together Episode 7 – Perform all creative tasks and add freestyle

#tuneup Are you a registered school? Click the links below to access all of our TuneUp content! Assembly We launched our first ever event called TuneUp Tuesday with our 25 minute assembly for all 110,000 participating students! ​ Upskill Access to a free library of 5 minute activities aimed to develop their artistic skills. Additional resources here . Uplift Browse links to free digital content, free to stream now, including Theatre, Opera, music recitals and art exhibitions. Upcoming Successful practitioners from all disciplines will share the stories of their career paths . ​ StepUp Wanting to develop a career in the creative arts? Check out the free resources to further your career today. ​ ​

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Culture In Common Stage 4: Creating Work You now need to take the ideas you have generated in stage 1 and the skills you have acquired in stage 3 and begin to combine them to start to create work in your chosen medium. Our TuneUp Arts Ambassadors have been leading workshops in 6 local schools. Check out photos of the work in progress in the gallery below. ​

Useful Resources Act On It - Getting Out resources Click here to view their website Monologue 1 - Space I want to go to outer space, to ride on a star. A shining star, it’s bright, it’s beautiful. I want to put my arms out wide and spin and turn and float. I will have space all around me. I will be in a dream. I will be free. I will lift myself up slowly and rise up high, each step I take in space will be a triumph, a way out of this time, a way forward, into space, a new space, a better space. Me, my space, my very own space. I will follow my star. Are the stars keeping two metres apart? Are the stars wearing masks? Are the stars sad? What if I find a sad star? Is a shooting star really a crying star, are the sparkles we see really tears, the tears of a star? The beautiful shooting tears that light up the sky. Has space already been made sad? Am I too late? Am I too late to find my star? One Autumn day the fair came to the town where I lived and I went into space. I went into space when I was on the waltzers, I was seven years old and I was with my older sister and the fair ground guy really fancied her, and he made our car spin really fast, faster than I’d ever moved. I closed my eyes, I went into space. I was free. Workshop idea: Think of a memory when you experienced a feeling of letting go or being free. What words describe the feeling? ​ Answer the following questions. Where was I? When was it? Who was I with? How did I feel? Did my feelings change? How can I describe the feeling to others? Create a few lines of dialogue that could accompany the scene. Monologue 2 - Routine ​ I’ve stopped chewing. I’ve stopped chewing because it’s boring. I don’t want to chew anymore. I hold the food in my mouth. Then I get ready to swallow it, without chewing. Chew. No. I get a lump in my throat, I am scared. Breathe, in and out. One foot in front of the other. Keep the routine going. We all need routines apparently. We are missing our routines. We have stopped chewing our food. Get a new routine. Breathe, in and out. One foot in front of the other. A new routine? Now there’s a thought. I think it would need to be harder, something to make us sweat, something to make us tired, a hard routine. If life is hard it’s easier, and you just breathe without thinking, you chew your food without thinking. No sitting down, that’s part of the new routine. No stopping. Let’s get going again, start again, make it harder so we can breathe without thinking. In through the nose, out through the mouth…. Catch your breath, rosy cheeks, warm hands. A new routine. Workshop idea: Think of a routine we all take for granted such cleaning our teeth or walking to the shops. Use three tableaus to show the beginning, middle and end of the routine. ​ Play with the tableaus. Exaggerate the physical pictures Use movement to connect the tableaus into a sequence. Play with the speed; fast-forward, slow-motion Say a word with each tableau Repeat the sequence using vocal and physical skills to communicate a character or the opening of a story Monologue 3 - Hope ​ Why does a kit kat have two fingers? Some have four, kit kat snap, gone. Stock up. Toilet paper, pasta, kit kats. The new currency. Snap. Change. Gone. Gone are the things we knew, here is the new life. Do you have any Kit Kat? I have, I have a room made of Kit Kats. Can we panic buy Kit Kats this time? If no one sees you eat a whole packet of Kit Kats, then maybe it doesn’t count. You can say you didn’t. It wasn’t me. I don’t know where they have gone. Stop. Slow down. Think. I remember my dream. I hope it’s chips for tea. And maybe a Kit Kat afterwards. Gone are the rules we knew. Hope. Hope for better rules, rules that let us play the game too. Can I play? I will share my Kit Kat. Workshop idea: Use an object as a stimulus to create a character. The stimulus could be an image, an object or a sound. What does it make you hope for? Who would hope for this? Why does this give hope? Use Hot Seating or Thought Tracking to develop the character If you are working with a group, bring the characters together to explore dialogue and improvise a scene Monologue 4 - Friends ​ Smiling I say hello. It’s nice to have friends. It’s hard to give up if they stare at you. They watch you. I don’t want you to be my friend. I felt his paw on my arm, his eyes were doing that thing they do, where he stares at me and tries to make me love him. I felt his breath, his stinky dog breath on my arm. Then I cried. He pushed his paw on my arm even harder. He loves me. Why am I being unkind when he loves me. Get off me, I pushed him. I hated myself. I love him too. Why aren’t I kind? Why can’t I be kind? I should be nice. A numbness sits and holds me. My feeling of a broken heart. My heart. Your heart. I break us. I wish the world for you. You are my friend. Workshop idea: Write a letter to a friend. Why are you writing? What do you want to communicate? How do you want to make them feel? Read the letter aloud and apply acting techniques to communicate the meaning Monologue 5 - Loss ​ I have shrunk. I am down here; you can’t see me because I have shrunk. I sit alone. I don’t take up much space now. You can’t hear me. I’m sorry. I am, I am really sorry, but it’s too hard. I have forgotten how to be, and you have forgotten how to see me. Or did you plan this? Did you plan to make me shrink? Take down the photographs and reminders of who I was. I don’t see me in today’s pictures. I am too small now, I am disappearing. Has the TV got bigger? The trees are so tall. Why are people in charge getting bigger? I have shrunk. I am lost. Who has taken my place? I am sorry. I don’t go out anymore. I don’t do the things I used to do. I eat my lunch in the morning and wear my pyjamas in the afternoon. I wash my hair when I have to Zoom. I don’t dream of my future. I sit still. I am not free anymore. Workshop idea: Think of the experience of lockdown. Create a scene to communicate a feeling of loss relating to one or more of the following: Routine Structure Friendship Opportunity Freedom

StepUp with music Academy of Contemporary Music Click here to view The Academy of Contemporary Music has been training artists, producers and business entrepreneurs for careers in the music industry since 1995. Guildhall School of Music and Drama Click here to view Guildhall School is a vibrant, international community of young musicians, actors and production artists in the heart of the City of London. We deliver world-leading professional training in performing and production arts, in partnership with leading artists, companies and ensembles. Leeds Conservatoire Click here to view Leeds Conservatoire is a specialist conservatoire in the UK, delivering expert music and performing arts education to a community of over 1,200 students studying both undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses. LIPA (The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts) Click here to view LIPA is a specialist university-level provider of world class learning for performers and those who make performance possible. By studying a Degree or Foundation Certificate or developing your skills with a Masters degree, you become part of a creative community where you can grow, experiment and succeed. Royal Academy of Music Click here to view There has to be a place for new musicians to connect, collaborate and create. We are that place. A risk-taking conservatoire where the traditions of the past meet the talent of the future. Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Click here to view Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is a world class multidisciplinary institution providing exceptional specialist training for the musicians and performers of the future. Royal College of Music Click here to view The Royal College of Music is one of the world’s greatest conservatoires. Ranked the top institution for performing arts in the UK for five consecutive years and no.1 in Europe in 2020, we welcome staff and students from all over the world bringing exceptional talent, creativity and inspiration. The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Click here to view The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a world leader in performing arts education. Located in the vibrant city of Glasgow, Scotland’s national conservatoire offers specialist training in music, drama, dance, production, film and education. Royal Northern College of Music Click here to view The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) is one of the world’s most forward-thinking conservatoires. Located in the heart of Manchester, UK, it is dedicated to providing an outstanding education that propels its students into inspiring and versatile musicians, fully-equipped for exciting futures both on and off stage. The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Click here to view The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is the National Conservatoire of Wales. It contributes to the cultural identity of Cardiff and Wales and attracts some of the most gifted students from around the world. We provide specialist practical and performance-based training in music and drama. Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance Click here to view We are London's Creative Conservatoire – the UK's only conservatoire of music and contemporary dance. We are a celebrated centre of artistic and educational excellence, offering world-class training in music, dance and musical theatre.

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Uplift yourself with theatre Content in this section has been divided by Key Stage. Scroll down to see more. Key Stage One + Little Angel Puppet Theatre - The Little Fish Click here to view A curious little fish wants to explore the big, wide world outside of his fish bowl in a house in Cross Street. One brave leap from the window takes the little fish down into the gutter, along the Thames and beyond. As the little fish will learn, a big adventure is often what it takes to make us appreciate the familiarity of home. ​ This show has been created by Lyndie Wright, Sarah Wright and Mike Shepherd in association with Little Angel Theatre. Bamboozle - Moonsong Lockdown Project Click here to watch Bamboozle Theatre has created a host of engaging videos based around its recent production of Moon Song. The videos include songs for you to learn and join in with at home, as well as creative and crafty projects. Bamboozle Theatre specialise in creating amazing experiences for children with learning disabilities and those on the autistic spectrum, so this inclusive programme is perfect for all little ones, parents and carers to enjoy. Disney Cruise Line - Tangled: The Musical Click here to watch Best day ever! We're sharing a special presentation of Disney Cruise Line’s “Tangled: The Musical.” Plus, check out the blog for some crafty bonuses. Now, from our crew to yours, enjoy the show! Disney Cruise Line - Frozen: a Musical Spectacular Click here to watch Get ready for another fun family night hosted by Disney Cruise Line! This time we’re bringing the world of Arendelle into your homes with a virtual watch party of our Broadway-style stage production, “Frozen, A Musical Spectacular.” Cirque du Soleil Click here to watch At Cirque du Soleil, we offer an escape from everyday life through the delight and whimsy of our shows. Let us welcome you into our world where awe-inspiring show footage and fan favorite videos will transport you. Just for you, from us. Enjoy! Key Stage Three + Shakespeare's Globe - Romeo & Juliet Click here to view Romeo and Juliet (2019) YouTube Premiere is available until February half-term 2021. A violent street brawl between their rival families is the prelude to Romeo’s first encounter with Juliet. Despite this, and the fact that Juliet has been promised to another man in marriage, they fall in love. But any plans for their future happiness are cruelly destroyed by renewed violence between the two families – and while the adults remain almost comically preoccupied with their own affairs, among their children a hidden tragedy begins to unfold. First Encounter RSC- King Lear Click here to view This edited version of King Lear was created specifically for younger audiences and played in schools across England as well as at the Park Avenue Armory in New York, where this film was made. Gate Theatre - The Unknown Island Click here to view The Unknown Island is a beautiful, inventive and rebellious adventure story about dreaming of the impossible and trying to cross the vast distances between ourselves and each other. Based on Nobel prize-winning novelist Jose Saramago’s short story, The Tale of the Unknown Island, adapted for the stage by Ellen McDougall and Clare Slater. Key Stage Four + Kneehigh Theatre - The Neon Shadow Click here to view A man in isolation waits at his window for a sign of life in the outside world. When he sees someone looking back, his heart skips a beat and a secret love begins to blossom. Not brave enough to speak his truth, the man turns to technology to help him transform into everything he wishes he could be. But technology has other ideas… Boulevard Theatre- These Folk Click here to view These Folk is a fully improvised show, complete with folk-inspired improvised songs and music. Everything is discovered in the moment, using suggestions from the audience. Gecko Theatre- The Time of your life Click here to view The Time of Your Life has an ordinary man at its heart. Desperate to feel different and to find a real human connection in a world consumed by social networks and mass advertising, the man embarks on a journey through rooms representing different milestones in his life. The rooms are transformed using powerful visual effects to create an increasingly vivid world for the viewer that disintegrates as quickly as it appears. This physical theatre piece is 30 minutes long. Lin Manuel Miranda - 21 Chump St Click here to view Lin-Manuel Miranda turns a piece of reporting into a 14-minute Broadway musical. Union Theatre- Girls like that, by Evan Placey Click here to view A naked photo of Scarlett goes viral. Rumours spread across smart phones like wildfire and her reputation becomes toxic, threatening to shatter the fragile unity of the girls she has grown up with. But how long can Scarlett remain silent? And why isn’t it the same for boys? 13+ Theatre Royal Haymarket- Cookies, by Emily Jenkins Click here to view Inspired by true stories, Cookies was commissioned as part of the Cyberscene Project; an inspirational theatre initiative which supports the health and well-being of young people affected by cyber bullying and other online issues. Key Stage Five Bush Theatre- Monday Monologues Click here to view Monday Monologues series brings you new work from the most exciting UK and Irish writers, including Travis Alabanza, Natasha Brown, Shaun Dunne, Sophie Ellerby and Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu. Written and recorded during the lockdown. Digital Theatre+ Click here to view Join thousands of schools worldwide with unlimited access to a rich collection of award-winning productions – including Frantic Assembly's Things I Know To Be True, The Crucible starring Richard Armitage, and Liverpool Everyman's Macbeth – as well as instructional guides and exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, enabling you to help students of all abilities excel in class and beyond. To discover what Digital Theatre+ can do for you and inquire about free trial access, please contact marketing@digitaltheatre.com .

Culture In Common Stage 5: Final Showings Our final stage is all about sharing our work. Will you be staging a photography exhibition or performing in assembly? Perhaps you are inviting an audience into school to view your work. Whichever way you present it, make sure you speak to your audience afterwards and find out how well they engaged with your work. Click the links below to see videos of the finished projects.

StepUp with drama Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Click here to view Bristol Old Vic Theatre School is one of the most successful and well-respected conservatoire drama schools in the UK. We attract the very best talent in students and staff, and our courses are recognised nationally and internationally as a benchmark of quality in professional acting, technical, production and management training. East 15 Acting School Click here to view For over 50 years, East 15 has produced actors, directors, producers, theatre practitioners and technicians for the international stage, TV, film and radio. East 15 offers an extraordinary, dynamic and unique portfolio of Undergraduate, Masters and PhD courses that span many areas of training for actors, directors, producers, technical theatre specialists and stud ents of theatre practice. Guildhall School of Music and Drama Click here to view Guildhall School is a vibrant, international community of young musicians, actors and production artists in the heart of the City of London. We deliver world-leading professional training in performing and production arts, in partnership with leading artists, companies and ensembles. Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts Click here to view The Academy has an outstanding international reputation for providing Performing Arts training for a wide variety of disciplines, enabling our students to become versatile and valuable members of the theatrical profession. LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) Click here to view A world-leading Higher Education provider, we offer exceptional vocational training to actors, stage managers, technicians, directors and designers, regardless of their background or economic circumstances. Leeds Conservatoire Click here to view Leeds Conservatoire is a specialist conservatoire in the UK, delivering expert music and performing arts education to a community of over 1,200 students studying both undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses. LIPA (The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts) Click here to view LIPA is a specialist university-level provider of world class learning for performers and those who make performance possible. By studying a Degree or Foundation Certificate or developing your skills with a Masters degree, you become part of a creative community where you can grow, experiment and succeed. Our aim is for you to spend your life doing what you love and are good at, while being paid to do it. Put simply: sustained work in performing or making performance possible. MetFilm School Click here to view MetFilm School is a leading film, television, and online media school offering undergraduate, postgraduate and short courses across various craft areas. Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts Click here to view Mountview is one of the UK's leading drama schools. Based in London we have a worldwide reputation for excellence in education and training. Mountview offers professional vocational training in performance and production arts to 460 Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate students. The Oxford School of Drama Click here to view The Oxford School of Drama is a world-leading conservatoire providing professional actor training in the form of a Three Year and One Year Course in addition to a Foundation Course. Our courses are accredited by Trinity College, London and we are recognised by industry around the world and boast successful alumni including writers, directors, filmmakers and actors. RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) Click here to view We are dedicated to world-leading training in the dramatic arts. We offer vocational training for actors, stage managers, designers and technical stagecraft specialists. Rose Bruford College of Theatre & Performance Click here to view Our goal is to inspire, excite and train you as a creative artist and practitioner who can use reflective practice and research, along with the world class teaching we provide, as tools to become an independent thinker and a fulfilled and successful working professional. Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Click here to view Formerly known as Birmingham School of Acting, we became part of Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in 2017. With roots as a drama school going back to 1936, we retain the professional outlook and commitment to contemporary training that has seen our drama provision consistently rated amongst the best in the UK. We also train the associated disciplines of Stage Management and Applied Theatre , which provides the perfect learning environment to launch your career as a performance industry professional. Royal Central School of Speech and Drama Click here to view We offer a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, research degrees and short courses in acting, actor training, applied theatre, theatre crafts and making, design, drama therapy, movement, musical theatre, performance, producing, puppetry, research, scenography, stage management, teacher training, technical arts, voice and writing. The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Click here to view The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a world leader in performing arts education. Located in the vibrant city of Glasgow, Scotland’s national conservatoire offers specialist training in music, drama, dance, production, film and education. The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Click here to view The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama provides specialist practical and performance-based training in music and drama, enabling students to enter and influence the world of music, theatre and related professions.

Culture In Common Stage 1: Generating Ideas At the start of any art project we need to begin by producing as many ideas as we can on the chosen topic. This way we'll have lots of concepts, thoughts and ideas to choose from when we start to create our artwork. We are going to start with 3 questions: 1. What is culture? 2. How does culture affected me and how I live? 3. How has growing up and being educated in my town/ city made me who I am? Watch the film below and this downloadable mindmap to help generate and record your ideas. Next choose your medium .

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