Golden 1984: Rawmatterial’s Workshop Chap. 3

‘We delved into a deep understanding of the text through a very intimate and honest work on ourselves.’ Participant’s feedback, The Actor-Creator, Chap.2, March 2013

The third phase of Rawmatterial’s Laboratory on Orwell’s 1984, introducing the actor as creator, is coming up in May and is a most exciting step. The actors, with a re-discovered scenic self, will make 1984 the object of their play. From deconstruction to composition, Orwell’s opus will reveal and be revealed.

Even if you have not attended the first two phases you can still apply and take the challenge: it will be of a huge benefit to you as an actor. At the end of this phase, the laboratory process might open its doors to an invited audience.

Sessions are led by actors and directors Maria Gaitanidi and Stéphane Poliakov from Rawmatterial. Their method of work is new to the UK and combines elements from two of the greatest Russian theatre practitioners Maria Knebel and Anatoli Vassiliev. The pedagogical approach aims at obliterating theatrical clichés, renewing the relationship to the poetic self of the actor in the world we live in today.

The workshop requires commitment, a hunger for experimenting on alternative artistic approaches, and a good sense of humour! Theatre professionals, actors, drama students and anyone interested are welcome to apply. Places are limited to 5 to ensure high quality of training both tailored to each participant’s needs and to the group as an ensemble.

When – 7-18 May 2013
10am-4pm every day, except Thurs 16 and Fri 17: 11am-6pm, and Saturday 18: 11am-5pm.

How to apply – Please send a CV with a brief note explaining why you want to participate to Sylvain at info@rawmatterial.org. UK and international candidates are equally welcome to apply. Selected participants will be emailed details about what they have to prepare and other practical requirements. The spring workshop fee is £275 per participant.

Deadline for application – 25 April 2013

Where – 7-13 Melior Street London SE1 3QP

About Rawmatterial
Founded by Artistic Director Maria Gaitanidi, Rawmatterial is an international collective of artists, who explore alternative performative approaches from various theatrical cultures. No matter the text, language, space or mean – an intense, fluid action will rise from the performers, inviting audiences/witnesses to an unexpected flow. Building on our UK performances and workshops, we are creating the first theatre studio laboratory within the UK that explores specific techniques from Russia, Poland, Greece, France and others. Find out more by navigating on our blog www.rawmatterial.org/blog

The Actor – Creator
Rawmatterial – Maria Gaitanidi & Stéphane Poliakov
29 October – 7 November 2012, London

APPLY BEFORE THE 20TH OF OCTOBER AND GET A FREE ACTOR’S SURGERY.

This intense 9 day workshop is part of a threefold training project culminating in a theatre performance (more details below). The first encounter will explore the scenic presence of the performer: What is our acting organicity? How do we become creators, with ourselves and the author as sources? Through structured improvisations based on literary texts and in the form of monologues, the actors will develop their own means of expression.

Sessions are led by actors and directors Maria Gaitanidi and Stéphane Poliakov from Rawmatterial. Their method of work is new to the UK and combines elements from two of the greatest Russian theatre practitioners Maria Knebel and Anatoli Vassiliev. The pedagogical approach aims at obliterating theatrical clichés, renewing the relationship to the poetic self of the actor in the world we live in today. The material of the sessions will be fuelled by Orwell’s 1984 and related literature such as Beckett’s short novels, amongst others.

The workshop requires commitment, a hunger for experimenting on alternative artistic approaches, and a good sense of humour! Theatre professionals, actors, drama students and anyone interested are welcome to apply. You do not need to be familiar with the work of Rawmatterial or the Russian school to participate, but simply be open to new horizons. Places are limited to 10, to ensure high quality of training both tailored to each participant’s needs and to the group as an ensemble.

When – 29 October to 7 November 2012, 11am-4pm (Sunday 4 November off)

How to apply – Please send a CV with a brief note explaining why you want to participate to Sylvain at info@rawmatterial.org. UK and international candidates are equally welcome to apply. Selected participants will be emailed details about what they have to prepare and other practical requirements. The autumn workshop fee is £250 per participant.

Deadline for application – 25 October 2012

Where – Poetry Café, 22 Betterton Street, London, WC2H 9BX

Beyond the autumn workshop
The autumn workshop is the first part of a threefold training initiative culminating in a performance in 2013. The second workshop series will take place in March 2013, leading to a selection of participants who will take part in our May 2013 performance in London.

About Rawmatterial
Founded by Artistic Director Maria Gaitanidi, Rawmatterial is an international collective of artists, who explore alternative performative approaches, notably the ‘speech as action’ and ‘ludic structures’ as developed by Russian theatre director Anatoli Vassiliev. No matter the text, language, space or mean – an intense, fluid action will rise from the performers, magnetizing audiences/witnesses to an unexpected flow. Building on our UK performances and workshops, we are creating the first theatre studio laboratory within the UK that explores those specific techniques. Find out more by navigating on our blog.