Mike Alfreds
Book Club
Workshop
A one-day workshop and the first meeting of a book club exploring storytelling and adapting literature for the stage, inspired by the work of renowned theatre director Mike Alfreds. This session is designed for anyone interested in the intricate process of adapting a book for theatre.
Participants will dive into Alfreds' book Then What Happens?, engaging in peer-led discussions and practical exercises based on assigned chapters. Each participant will present their chapters to the group, followed by exercises that apply Alfreds' methods to a chosen story. This workshop offers an immersive experience in narrative adaptation, with the potential for future sessions tailored around the group's availability.
The initial meeting will be on Saturday 12 October (10.30 AM - 5.30 PM), and the cost is £25 (including lunch). Future sessions and master classes with Mike Alfreds will be organised and priced according to the group's needs.
To inquire further, or for booking directly with Living Pictures, please contact Robbie Bowman here.
This workshop is organised by Living Pictures, as part of the Associate Artists Programme.
About
Mike Alfreds (he/him) is a distinguished theatre director with over seventy years of experience. He founded Shared Experience in the 1970s and has since directed for prestigious institutions such as the National Theatre, Shakespeare's Globe, and the Royal Shakespeare Company. Alfreds is also the author of Different Every Night and Then What Happens? books that have significantly influenced contemporary theatre practice.
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