GHOST LIGHT: PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPS | 13-16 August 2012 | 10:00 – 16:00

May 252012

music // live looping // streetdance // percussion // rap // slam poetry
what happens when the light goes out?
with five of the UK’s most talented performance practitioners:
jp omari. dizraeli. paul gunter. ollie finn. lorraine le blanc.
monday 13 – thursday 16 august 2012. 10am – 4pm daily.

This summer TOM, in association with AudioActive and STOMP present a unique opportunity for you to hone your performance skills by working with some incredible talents. Directed by Lorraine Le Blanc, the Ghost Light workshops will combine performance disciplines around the theme of hauntings and the supernatural.

Participants will work with five expert practitioners over four days of workshops, and perform in a final showcase performance to the general public on stage at The Old Market on the evening of Thursday 16 August, 19:30.

Recommended for ages 11 to 16.

ghost light: performance workshops | practitioners

jp omari.

Hip hop choreographer and dancer. Director of Streetfunk. Performed all over the world and for artists such as Dizzee Rascal and Sean Paul. // streetfunk.co.uk

dizraeli.

Bristol-born rapper, poet and musician. Farrago UK Slam & BBC Radio 4 Poetry Slam Champion. Writer, Rebel Cell, Leader of 7-piece band Dizraeli and the Small Gods. “fluent, witty and arresting” The Times. // dizraeli.com

paul gunter.
Multi percussionist, drummer and performer. Since joining STOMP in 1995, Paul has performed with and trained all five Stomp companies worldwide. // stomp.co.uk

ollie finn.
Vocalist, songwriter and digital performer, fusing soul, hip-hop and electronica. Ollie has been delivering music and multimedia workshops for over six years. // mrolliefinn.wordpress.com

lorraine le blanc.
Teacher and choreographer. Founder of Express Yourself London. Performer in both STOMP and The Lost and Found Orchestra. // stomp.co.uk

Event Details

Title: Ghost Light: Performance Workshops.
Dates: Monday 13- Thursday 16 August 2012.
Times: 10:00 to 16:00 daily.
Final Performance: Thursday 16 August, 19:30.
Tickets: £250 for the full week, including two tickets to the final performance.
Notes: Spaces limited. Advance booking essential. Contact info [at] theoldmarket.com or 01273 201 801 for further details, groups etc. Each participant will be sent specific details prior to the first session.

BOOK YOUR SPACE ONLINE
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