OLI’S WEST END WORKSHOP

FOR ADULTS

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MATILDA THE MUSICAL & HAIRSPRAY

About the workshop

GATES OPEN: 11:30AM

WORKSHOP STARTS: 12PM

Q&A WITH DRINKS : 3:30pm

WORKSHOP ENDS: 4PM

*There will be a 30 minute lunch break halfway through. Please bring your own packed lunch or The Straw Yard Team can point you in the direction of the best place to purchase your lunch. 

*A complimentary drink will be provided for the Q&A at the end of the workshop

You asked and we listened! It’s the adults turn! Woohoo!

Join The Straw Yard’s very own West End Performer, Oli Brooks for a fabulous day of musical theatre!

Seriously, you will laugh all day!

Oli has been working in professional theatre for 20 years and will teach you the songs, scenes and steps from two globally renowned musicals;

Matilda the Musical

and…drum roll…

Hairspray!

This is a brilliant opportunity for you to learn what it takes to be a performer in the West End and on Broadway.

You will get to sing some of the fantastic songs from these two iconic shows, as well as learning some of the choreography and working on the scripts under Oli’s professional direction.

He will share some of his tips & tricks in how to hone your unique performance skills…and he might even share some behind the scenes (or BTS as the kids say) knowledge and funny backstage stories as well!

Oli played multiple roles, including Miss Trunchbull in The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Matilda the Musical in the heart of the West End for two glorious years. He then went on to play Edna Turnblad in the Broadway version of Hairspray, performing in America and for Royal Caribbean Productions.

This workshop is for people aged 18 years and above.

You do not need to be a professional performer to take part, but it would be great if you have a real interest and passion for musical theatre!

This is for all abilities, whether you simply just LOVE musicals or you are wanting to work professionally in the musical theatre industry, this workshop is for you!

After a brilliant workshop session you’ll get to have a drink and a sit down with Oli.

(This is for ticket holders only)

This is an opportunity for you to ask him any questions about working in the professional theatre industry. You can ask him about his audition process, how to get an Agent, or even about day to day life as a professional performer. This is not a gossip session (it absolutely is!).

You will also be allowed to take home printed copies of the sections of scripts and lyrics that you’ll be working on during the day.

Keep scrolling to have a look at some of Oli’s production shots, videos AND to book your tickets!

See you soon!

WHAT YOU NEED ON THE DAY:

• You need to be over 18 years of age.

• Comfortable clothing and shoes that you can move in.

• A water bottle so you can stay hydrated (there is drinking water available onsite).

• A packed lunch OR The Straw Yard Team can point you in the direction of somewhere nearby to purchase your lunch.

• A willingness to go for it, make mistakes and enjoy yourself!