Cheryl Stapleton Cheryl Stapleton

Bringing Texts to Life – Early Bird Offers for 2025

Bring texts to life - Early Bird Offers!
When students get a play on its feet, they discover the language they need to express it on the page. Our workshops are designed to bring fresh inspiration, anchor learning, and help students “write their essays on their feet.”

🌟 Early Bird Offer: Workshops from £259 | Online sessions from £80.
🎭 Commedia dell’Arte, Expressionism, Berkoff, slapstick, masks, mime, melodrama + text-focused workshops (Servant to Two Masters, Accidental Death of an Anarchist, Much Ado and more). 📚 Free study pack with text-based workshops!

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Cheryl Stapleton Cheryl Stapleton

Calling All Drama Teachers!

To kick off 2026, we are proud to announce that will be delivering a deep dive into commedia as part of Mayflower’s Illuminate South Drama Teacher Conference. If you are a drama teacher, you do not want to miss this action packed day of incredible workshops. Places are going like hot cakes, so book early to avoid disappointment!

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Cheryl Stapleton Cheryl Stapleton

Why Do Masks Scare People?

Masks have an extraordinary ability to evoke both fascination and fear. While their concealment and mystery can be unsettling, in the world of theatre, masks are powerful tools for transformation, storytelling, and connection. But what if we could harness that power not just for performance, but for learning and even for healing?

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