HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
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Holiday Project Agreement

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Throughout the year, Playbox runs a range of exciting, energetic and diverse holiday events for young people of all ages.

Holiday workshops take place at The Dream Factory in Warwick, ranging from half-day, to weeklong specialist projects. These are open to both members, and non-members, of Playbox Theatre.

Our holiday workshops are a perfect way for young people to be creatively engaged during the school holidays, and to develop skills across a range of performing arts.

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Led by highly experienced Playbox Directors, with regular guest directors from the theatre and film industries.

The programme of classes available varies throughout the year, and information on this page is continuously updated.

Holiday workshops are themed, and appropriately age-banded. Schedules regularly include Musical Theatre; Shakespeare; Stage Combat; Film-Making; Acting; Dance; Drama School Preparation; Technical; Design; Pre-School Events.

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Percy Jackson and The Lightening Thief

Monday 14th - Tuesday 15th April 9:45-3:45

“Nothing like watching your relatives fight, I always say.”

Mount Olympus is at war, and Percy Jackson finds himself stuck in the middle of it all. This two day holiday project will cover the most epic stories from the world of Greek Mythology. Our acting skills will take us on a quest, as we journey to Camp Half-Blood, tackle Poseidon’s Oceans and venture through Hades’ Underworld. Using a blend of theatre skills, this day is perfect for fans of Percy Jackson but ideal for anyone who loves the world of Greek Mythology.

The course is two days long, and lunch is provided by Cafe Whirl.

Age: 7-11

Cost: £115 (10% discount for Playbox Members)

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Powerless

Wednesday 16th April 9:45-3:45

“The worst mistake you can make, is to underestimate me.”

The Kingdom of Ilya is separated into The Elite and The Ordinary, but just because someone is Ordinary, doesn’t make them Powerless. Inspired by Lauren Roberts’ huge trilogy, this day of theatre making will look at the world of Paedyn and Prince Kai and all the circumstances that lead them to each other. We will use our theatre skills to restage the world of Ilya and meet the characters from the story. The project would be suitable for anyone who loves these books as well as newcomers who love stories of power, fantasy and rebellion.

The course is one day long, and lunch is provided by Cafe Whirl.

Age: 9-14

Cost: £65 (10% discount for Playbox Members)

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Wonka and The Wonderful World of Dahl

Thursday 17th April 9:45-3:45

“We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams.”

In anticipation of our Christmas Production of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, we are delighted to be bringing some Wonka to Playbox with this holiday project. Think everlasting gobstoppers, fizzing lifting drinks, and lickable wallpaper. Lets just hope no one falls in the chocolate river! With zany characters, amazing locations and exciting twists and turns, this timeless story is the perfect springboard for our members to enter their own worlds of pure imagination…

The course is one day long and lunch is provided by Cafe Whirl.

Age: 5-8

Cost: £65 (10% discount for Playbox Members)

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High Jinks - Fun on the Farm

Wednesday 16th April - 10:30-1:30

“We went to visit a farm one day, and saw a chick across the way!”

The cows need milking, the chicken’s eggs have been laid and even the pigs need cleaning out! There is plenty to do on The Playbox Farm but we need lots of helping hands. This three-hour session will involve heaps of movement, role-playing, singing and acting as well as some of our favourite farmyard stories. The session is run by our preschool expert Stacey and her friendly team.

The course is a half-day and includes a picnic lunch from our Cafe Whirl.

Age: 3-5

Cost: £35 (10% discount for Playbox Members)

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High Jinks - Easter Extravaganza

Thursday 17th April

“Hop Little Bunnies, Hop Hop Hop!”

It is that time of year where the Easter Bunny has a big job to do. We will be getting very egg-sited about the prospect of hunting our delicious Easter treats. We will also be thinking about all the beautiful flowers, baby chicks and little lambs that we can see around spring time. We will have to get crafty, as we design and make some decorations for this special day. There will be lots of songs and stories to get us in the Easter spirit, but lets hope there are no Hot Cross Bunnies!

This course is a half-day and includes a picnic lunch from our Cafe Whirl.

Age: 3-5

Cost: £35 (10% discount for Playbox Members)

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Find us at The Dream Factory

All holiday clubs are hosted in beautiful studios at The Dream Factory, with plenty of outdoor space for participants to get fresh air during breaks. Lunch, or evening refreshments, are included in fees, prepared by Café Whirl.

Open to everyone!

Playbox members receive a discounted rate, and non-members are always welcome to join these sessions.

To receive priority information and to join our Holiday Activity mailing list, please email info@playboxtheatre.com