The Cockpit Theatre

Events at The Cockpit Theatre

• DreamArts at Cockpit Theatre

  Course

  29 Jan 2012 to 24 Jun 2012

  Work with top professionals to develop your creative skills, perform, help prepare for auditions, access masterclasses, get career advice, express yourself, and enjoy.

• Jazz In The Round at Cockpit Theatre

  Jazz

  30 Jan 2012 to 28 May 2012

  This night is the sort of thing I have wanted to be involved in for a long time,' says Jez. 'The idea is to bring together bands and artists from different scenes, genres, cultures and generations. Our only watchword is quality. We considered calling the night ‘Jazz Snobs Eat Shit’ but decided it might limit our PR. But you get the idea. The whole thing will happen in the round, so there'll be a real intimacy between musicians and audience. Every night we'll have 3 acts a headliner, a brand new act, and a one-off solo spot.

• Kathak Dance at Cockpit Theatre

  Course

  18 Jan 2012 to 4 Apr 2012

  Kathak is a classical dance form, originating from northern India. An amalgamation of both Hindu and Islamic tradition, Kathak’s unique features are rhythmic compositions, fast footwork, spins, story-telling and lyrically graceful body and hand gestures. Beginners: Each student will be encouraged to realize their individual creative potential, and learn all the basics of Kathak movement and gesture. The classes will also involve live music accompaniment, a feature which is usually amiss at this level, but will be a fundamental part of this project. \nAdvanced: In addition to furthering the skill level in areas of technique, vocabulary, music, poetry, yoga and theatrical games; the training will involve students performing in small informal gatherings, so that the interpretative skills are developed.

• The Lost Gold Project at Cockpit Theatre

  Course

  11 Jan 2012 to 26 Dec 2012

  A Series of Workshops and Productions for Acting Students and Aspiring Professionals of all ages and backgrounds. King Antac Productions, working in close collaboration with The Cockpit Theatre, invites Actors of all backgrounds and Drama/Acting and Creative Writing Students of all ages to a series of classes, workshops, lectures and rehearsed readings of some of the most innovative and neglected work of the last fifty years. The Lost Gold Project aims to revive the work of some of the most inspiring and creative writers of the 20th century; whose work current trends have overlooked. These include Heathcote Williams, Snoo Wilson, David Rudkin, Paul Ableman, Barry Bermange, Bernard Kops, David Mercer, Eugene Ionesco, John Antrobus, as well as the un-revived plays of writers such as Harold Pinter, Steven Berkoff, Caryl Churchill, Howard Barker, Dennis Potter, Howard Brenton, Timberlake Wertenbaker, Arnold Wesker, Wallace Shawn and David Hare.