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Friday, 01 April 2011
Easter Activities for Children and Young People
There are plenty of great activities, courses and workshops taking place to keep your children occupied over the two week Easter break this year. Whether they want to learn about stage combat, take part in some spontaneous theatrical performances in Oxford city centre, or learn the art of making stop motion animation films, there’s guaranteed to be something to please everyone.
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OXFORD PLAYOUSE:
The Event: for ages 12 -16
When: Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 April, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Venue: Oxford Playhouse
Price: £50 (some bursary places may be available upon enquiry)
Be part of an exciting new workshop to create theatrical spectacle in this 2 day extravaganza of improvisation, culminating in a series of spontaneous performances across the city centre. Bring ideas and get ready to play!
To book, please call the Oxford Playhouse Ticket Office on 01865 305305, or for further information please call Hester Bond, Learning Co-ordinator, on 01865 305334.
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CREATION THEATRE:
Creation Theatre have got everything to keep your children brimming with excitement and energy for the whole two weeks of the holidays. From the magical world of Beatrix Potter to the cut and thrust of Stage Combat, they have imaginative workshops for all ages and tastes this Easter.
Tales from Beatrix Potter: for ages 6 to 8
When: Monday 11 - Friday 15 April
Venue: Leckford Place School
Price: £155
“Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits…”
Put on a Shakespeare Musical: for ages 9 – 12
When: Monday 11 - Friday 15 April
Venue: Leckford Place School
Price: £165
Work with music professionals to create your own musical of a Shakespeare Classic
Dance/Movement Workshop: for ages 13 – 16
When: Tuesday 12 April, 10.00am – 4.30pm
Venue: Leckford Place School
Price: £39
Stage Combat: for ages 13 – 16
When: Tuesday 19 April – Wednesday 20 April, 10.00am – 4.30pm
Venue: Leckford Place School
Tickets: £75
For more information about Creation’s workshops please call their Box Office on 01865 766266 or visit their website.
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STOPMOGO:
Do you love Wallace & Gromit, Morph, Pingu? Here's your chance to use the latest software & equipment and learn lots of new skills to make your own stop motion films!
Family Weekend
When: Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 April, 10.00am – 3.00pm
Venue: St Margaret's Institute, 30 Polstead Road, Oxford, OX2 6TN
Price: £160 (price is inclusive for up to 3 people, including at least 1 adult)
NEW for 2011! Now you and your family can make films together!
Taster Day
When: Saturday 16 April, 10.00am – 3.00pm
Venue: St Margaret's Institute, 30 Polstead Road, Oxford, OX2 6TN
Price: £65
On this action-packed day you will have a chance to try out different types of stop motion, as well as having some free time to experiment with your own ideas.
3 day Spectacular
When: Wednesday 20, Thursday 21 and Friday 22 April, 10.00am – 3.00pm
Venue: St Margaret's Institute, 30 Polstead Road, Oxford, OX2 6TN
Price: £165
On this in-depth course, you can really get stuck into learning new techniques and making a full animation with sound and music.
Weekend of Wonders: Grown-ups welcome!
When: Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 April, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Venue: St Margaret's Institute, 30 Polstead Road, Oxford, OX2 6TN
Price: £120
Why sit about eating chocolate when you could learn lots of new skills and make stop motion animation films instead? They could even be chocolate-themed!
For more information about StopMoGo’s workshops please call 01865 559882 or visit their website.
