• Places available for up to twenty-two 6-12 year olds.
• Monday - Friday 5th to 9th August.
• Five day outdoor theatre workshops from 9.30am - 3.15pm (drop off available from 8.30am).

The immersion in a week-long creative and natural environment will improve your child's confidence and developing life skills in many areas.

‘My daughter had a fantastic time, loved meeting new kids and spending time outside being creative!’

Overview:

Over the week, participants will be taught how to craft a bespoke 'Fairy tale in the Forest' performance by Hannah de Quincey, an experienced drama facilitator/ theatre director and Becky James, an experienced Forest School leader and their team of keen volunteers.

The children will be put into small groups of four and guided through the stages of making their own fairy tale performance in a fun, exciting and structured way. They will be able to contribute sound effects using their own or the theatre company’s musical instruments which will help them more vividly communicate their group's story.

At stages during the week, Anna Belyavin, a movement specialist, and a music specialist will lead workshops in movement/dance and music that will inform the making of their 'Fairy tale in the Forest'! It is hoped this year's Summer Drama in the Forest cohort will learn a dance together too.

The children will end the week with a feeling of accomplishment when they share their group’s Fairy tale performances with an invited audience of family and friends at 3.15pm on the Friday.

The ambience of creating drama outdoors in a beautiful setting will enhance their experience and help them express themselves freely.

Places are limited to ensure all children who attend are supported and included, and that they receive bespoke coaching and guidance along the way.

Early bird Workshop fee:

£125 (£25/day) per child!!

This subsidised price has been made possible by an amazing Arts Council England National Lottery Grant!

* *Please note the Early bird fee is only available if you book and pay the total fee of £125 by 5pm on the 8th July. After the 8th July, the fee becomes £175 (£35/day)!**

To catch this amazing price:

1. Buy a £40 ticket via this Eventbrite page. NB. Eventbrite also add on a £4.04 charge to use their platform.

2. Then transfer the remaining fee of £85 direct into the Moonstruck Astronaut NatWest community theatre company bank account (sort code 01-05-48, account number 47258543) on or before Monday 8th July at 5pm.

3. We will send you out a confirmation email in the week of the 8th July.

Testimonials from last year's ‘Summer Drama in the Forest’:

'Absolutely amazing club, great staff and my boys really enjoyed the experience and acting.'

'A great week for the kids, embracing their creative flair and fun, with the support of staff enthusiastic about what they are provided.'

'Organisation was excellent and all staff have encouraged the children who have all enjoyed every minute.'

'Excellent, friendly environment & a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors & combine natural energy with fun, music & play. Great place to make new friends & build on creativity.'

'My child has loved everyday, looking forward to turning up each day.'

'Excellent environment to spend a week of the school holiday. Good performance. Very inclusive of all.'

Key information:

• To be run Monday 5th to Friday 9th August from 9.30am – 3.15pm with an end performance at 3.15-3.45pm.
• To take place on the Wrekin Forest Events site at Wrekin Forest School. Address: Wrekin Forest School, Crudginton Moor Lane, Telford, TF6 6EE.
• For children to take part they must be able to attend ALL five days from 9.30am to 3.15pm. Children can be dropped off from 8.30am.
• Owing to grant funding, we are able to provide lunch as well as squash and healthy snacks (the children can bring their own packed lunch if they'd prefer).
• No prior drama experience necessary; an enthusiastic, committed, positive attitude is.
• There are a maximum of 22 spaces available for children aged between 6 and 12.

About the delivery team:

Hannah de Quincey is an experienced secondary school drama teacher and theatre director. She has a PGCE in Secondary Drama teaching and an MFA in Theatre Directing. Her goal is to empower children and nurture community in the outdoors through Moonstruck Astronaut CIC’s work. She is First Aid trained and has an enhanced DBS check.

Becky James is a self-employed Forest School Leader with twelve years prior experience as a nursery practitioner. She has been teaching outdoor skills for many years. Her roles have enabled her to learn and believe in herself which she would love to pass on to the children she teaches. She is First Aid trained and has an enhanced DBS check.

Anna Belyavin is a dance / movement specialist. She trained at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Dance and Music, gaining a BA Hons in dance theatre. Since then she has worked across education and community settings in the region with everyone from nursery children through to older adults in care homes. She has worked with Shropshire Inclusive Dance since it’s inception in 2012 (www.sidance.live) and most recently worked on Critical Mass - a participation project culminating in performing in the opening ceremony of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. She is First Aid trained and has an enhanced DBS check.

To find out more about Moonstruck Astronaut community theatre company and the other local drama projects it runs, please visit our website at www.moonstruckastronaut.com.

Any questions?

Email Rosy at admin@moonstruckstronaut.com or Facebook message us via the Moonstruck Astronaut CIC Facebook page or contact Hannah on 07961 050 961.