Performance Techniques Workshops: Acting for Stage + TV (Taster Sessions)
When: 21 & 28 January 2026
Where: The Wilson (Foyle)
Time: 6–8pm
Cost: Free
Who for: Adults of all ages (18+) — no experience needed
Want to pick up new performance skills in a friendly, supportive setting? Join us for two practical workshops exploring performance techniques for stage and screen, led by two award-winning facilitators.
Across the sessions we’ll play with key skills including:
- Confidence, presence and projection
- Character, intention and emotional truth
- Working with text, improvisation and storytelling
- Acting for camera vs acting for stage
- Ensemble work and creative collaboration
These workshops are also a chance to help shape something new. Alongside the skill-building, we’ll explore ideas for a new multimedia/performance group – and you can be part of framing what it becomes, whether you’re interested in performing, writing, directing, design, tech/backstage, or creative producing.
This is a free, inclusive programme aimed at supporting people of all backgrounds, abilities, and experience levels to access the arts for enjoyment, connection, and personal development.
Facilitators
Tony Benet is a highly experienced drama teacher, director and professional performer, and a recipient of a National Teaching Lifetime Achievement Award.
James Moore is an acclaimed professional actor and disability rights campaigner who has starred in ITV’s Emmerdale for the past seven years, and is a National Television Award winner (voted by the public).
