Following the success of their sell-out workshops in August The Old Vic are proud to present a super-charged series of professional development workshops for all theatre artists to enjoy. Kick off your New Year with interactive sessions hosted by the legendary Rikki Beadle-Blair (MBE). Workshops can be attended on an individual basis, or to truly prepare for the next step, artists can pick-n-mix their own curriculum.

Rikki Beadle-Blair MBE is a writer, director, composer, choreographer, designer, producer and performer. He has won several awards including the Sony Award, the Los Angeles Outfest Screenwriting and Outstanding Achievement awards. Past projects include several feature films and TV series, including the American feature ‘Blackbird’ starring Oscar-winning actress, Mo’nique, ‘Stonewall’ for the Killer Films New York and BBC Films, Metrosexuality for Channel 4,’ Noah’s Arc for MTV LOGO as well as FIT, KickOff and Bashment for his own company Team Angelica. He is one of the creative directors of the Visionary Youth Project for young European Film Activists. Rikki also works extensively in theatre and has written 28 plays in the last decade that have been performed at Theatre Royal Stratford East, the Bush Theatre, the Soho Theatre, the Tristan Bates Theatre and the Contact Theatre in Manchester. Including the recent groundbreaking Summer In London written for an all trans cast of performers. Rikki is a committed mentor to a great many writers, actors, composers and directors around the world.

PRICE: All workshops £10 or book three workshops for £24. Call box office for concession rates.

Forthcoming workshops

How to survive the industry and have the career you truly want – for emerging creatives over 35

Monday 7 January, 6.30-8.30pm
The Old Vic Workrooms

How to survive the industry and have the career you truly want – for emerging creatives under 35
Tuesday 8 January, 6.30-8.30pm
The Old Vic Workrooms

How to have a queer career: kickstart workshop – for LGBTQ+ artists
Monday 14 January, 6.30-8.30pm
The Old Vic Workrooms

Yes we can: how to build a powerful career – for creatives of colour
Tuesday 15 January, 6.30-8.30pm
The Old Vic Workrooms

Take the stage scriptwriting workshop – for emerging playwrights of any age
Monday 21 January, 6.30-8.30pm
The Old Vic Workrooms

Take the screen scriptwriting workshop – for emerging screenwriters of any age
Tuesday 22 January, 6.30-8.30pm
The Old Vic Workrooms

Life’s a Pitch: how to sell that project and have fun doing it – for emerging artists over 35
Wednesday 23 January, 6.30-8.30pm
The Old Vic Workrooms

Life’s a Pitch: how to sell that project and have fun doing it – for emerging artists under 35
Thursday 24 January, 6.30-8.30pm
The Old Vic Workrooms

https://www.oldvictheatre.com/whats-on/2019/workshops-for-artists