With Susan Evans
Date: 21st March
Time: 12 – 4pm
Venue: Lower Hall, St James’s Trust, 11 Blatchington Road, Seaford, BN25 2AB
Ages: Adult (18+)
Tickets: Eventbrite – £20, £10 concessions
Ticket prices are subsidised through the generosity of Seaford Town Council and the Chalk Cliff Trust.
There are a limited number of bursary tickets available on a discretionary basis.
Please contact admin@seahavenpoets.co.uk if you have any concerns about ticket prices.
Overview
Acclaimed Performance Poet, Susan Evans makes a welcome return to LitFest, delivering her hugely popular half-day Performance Masterclass, ahead of her guest appearance at the Wellington Hotel: a FREE open mic, with limited places; offered first to masterclass participants, for the opportunity to put new ideas and inspirations into almost immediate public performance practice!
This year’s LitFest finale also falls on World Poetry Day — come celebrate with us!
What will the performance poetry masterclass cover?
Through practical workshopping, we shall explore what performance poetry is, and performance techniques: how to transform a static reading into a dynamic performance!
We shall explore performance styles — finding and refining individual style and delivery; under the guidance of a seasoned pro.
Activities shall include : grounding exercises, improvisation warm-up games, performance techniques, styles, movement and voice work. [With adaptations where appropriate].
This practical masterclass shall culminate in participants performing a 3 minute poem [of choice] to the class, with focussed, critical class feedback on delivery for further practise.
There shall be negotiated comfort breaks during the workshop; this Masterclass is for adults aged 18+.
What do I need to bring?
Bring 2 contrasting poems of up to 3 minutes or up to 14 lines, to play with in performance; [your own poems or borrowed].
Bring lunch/snacks/soft drinks to consume on the go; as you need.
[Breaktime tea/coffee & biscuits shall be provided by us].
Bring an open mind and a playful spirit!
AND, do bring yourself and some supporters to the FREE evening’s Open Mic at the Wellington Hotel, if you can!
About this event :
Half-day / 4 hours
8-10 places available
Low cost community prices [due to community arts and innovation funding] :
£20 full price
£10 Concessionary
£0 [limited bursary places; first come — please email the organiser if you would like to attend and cost would present a barrier].
Performance masterclass places also include guaranteed first refusal to get on the evening’s Open Mic, and in the running order of preference! Your facilitators and peers shall be there to cheer you on!
Come play with us!
In praise of Susan Evans — Performance Poet & Educator:
“A bubbling cauldron of fun” [The Latest]
“She broke down the artificial barrier between the page and stage.” [Write Out Loud].
“Susan is talented and talent brought out talent! [The Hay Writers].
“Show-stopper!”[Speaky Spokey]
“Darling of the Brighton Poetry Scene.” [Wandering Wives].
“Brighton’s premier wordsmith” [Hastings Independent].
“Sensational.” [Seahaven Poets]
