Spend a day learning from director Martin Berry and members of the cast of our production of The Tempest.

Using some of Shakespeare’s most famous comic scenes and speeches, this is a great chance to learn how to demystify the characters and language of the world’s greatest playwright.

Who is the workshop for?

The course is suitable for anyone who is interested in playing and knowing more about Shakespeare, whether you are a beginner or more experienced.

If you have taken part in one of our Playing Shakespeare workshops previously, there will still be more to learn. This workshop will focus on the Shakespeare’s comic plays.

We believe that theatre should be for everyone and always ensure our building and sessions are accessible to all participants, removing any barriers to participation. Find out more about Access at Nottingham Playhouse here and please tell us if there is anything further we can do to ensure our sessions are accessible for you. You can get in touch at participation@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk.

Do I need to bring anything?

No need to bring anything, everything will be provided.

Martin Berry

Martin trained at the National Opera Studio, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and Rose Bruford College. He is the current Head of Participation at Nottingham Playhouse.

Previous credits include: The Tempest and The Merchant of Venice (Nottingham Playhouse), The Downfall of Robert Huntingdon (Shakespeare’s Globe), the UK tour of Strange Creatures, Letters From The Front (Coventry Belgrade and 3 national tours), Much Ado About Nothing, Richard The Third (RADA), Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk (Queens Theatre Hornchurch), Playing With Fire with Aurora Orchestra (Royal Festival Hall and European tour), Smile (2 UK tours with Tiger Press Publishing), Oh Dear What Can The Matter Be? (Webber Douglas Studio), Hubbub A Musical Adventure (2 UK tours), The Storm Officer (2 UK tours), The Libertine (Ovalhouse London), Harvest, Julius Caesar, Richard the Third, Macbeth (Italia Conti), The Last Five Years (Tobacco Factory Theatres), The Lonesome West (Alma Tavern), Neverland, A Christmas Carol, Sweeney Todd, Into The Woods, Lysistrata, Oh What a Lovely War, Little Shop of Horrors, Doctor Faustus, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Wiz (Nottingham Lakeside), Savage Children (Bristol Old Vic and on tour as assistant), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (West End and tour), Spirit House (Snape Maltings), To Kill A Mocking Bird with Harriet Walter (Bath Literature Festival) and The League of Youth, Our Man in Havana (as assistant at Nottingham Playhouse).

COVID Guarantee

We’re so pleased to be welcoming audiences back to the venue but would like to reassure you that, should your booking be affected by the Coronavirus pandemic, you will be offered a refund, account credit or a ticket exchange (where available), giving you peace of mind when you book.