This event is exclusively for Amplify members and GOBS Collective

In this workshop we will explore the use of mine, physical theatre, mass movement, choreography techniques and blocking to create moments of storytelling through movement. This workshop is aimed at people who have no formal dance training.

An organiser of this event is clinically vulnerable to COVID and will be attending in a mask; lateral flow tests will be provided to all on arrival, taking these will enable the organiser to participate in the session. Masks will also be provided to wear if you’re comfortable doing so.

If you need a BSL Interpreter to be present for the workshop, please email boxoffice@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk to let us know.

Workshops are free to attend but places must be booked in advance. There is a small travel bursary available to artists who require it – if this is you please email hello@bridiesquires.com to arrange.

We encourage all attendees to walk, cycle, or use public transport where possible when attending this event.

John Berkavitch

Berkavitch is one of the most respected voices in the UK spoken-word scene.

Former UK Slam Poetry Champion, Internationally acclaimed Storyteller, accomplished Breakdancer, Digital Artist and Animator.

Berkavitch has showcased his poetry at most UK music and literary festivals including Glastonbury, Latitude, Bestival, Reading, Leeds, The Cheltenham Literature Festival and the Hey Festival. He has performed at venues and theatres including The Royal Opera house, The RSC, The Old Vic, Royal Festival Hall, Roundhouse Camden, Contact Theatre, The BAC, The Albany, Nottingham Playhouse, The MAC and numerous others across the country.

Berkavitch has toured poetry and spoken-word across Europe and Asia as well as having pieces commissioned by theatres and companies including Apples and Snakes, The Southbank, Saddler’s Wells and Curve Theatre Leicester.

His work has been featured on Radio 1, Radio 1Xtra and Radio 4.

Between 2006 and 2009 he co-wrote, devised and starred in Jonzi-D Productions’ “Tag: Just Writing My Name”, described by the Guardian as “A Joy!”

Berkavitch has worked as an artist in education for over a decade. His unique approach to learning and collaboration with a focus on transferable skills served as an inspiration to thousands of hard-to-reach and disenfranchised young people across the UK.

He was a key speaker at TEDxUbud 2011 and regularly guest lectures on creative practices, mixed-media performance and collaborative projects at Universities, Arts Centres and Theatres nationwide.

Between 2013-2015 Berkavitch developed and toured a new work of spoken-word dance-theatre called SHAME. The devising process took place at 6 theatres across the UK and supported a network of 54 shadow artists. Touring 88 performances; including Latitude Festival, an acclaimed run at the Underbelly, Edinburgh and internationally to Spain and Brazil supported by the British Council and Cultural Inglase.

“Berkavitch is a compelling storyteller and there is a chocolatey richness in his language” Lyn Gardner – The Guardian

“One to Watch.” The Metro

“What a communicator he is.” The Sunday Telegraph