This theatre production course runs for two terms (Terms 3 and 4) with weekly classes on Saturdays in Acton 1pm-2.15pm (occasionally will be extended further as needed), and the final performance on Saturday 13th December in the 350-seat Overture Hall theatre in Weston.
“If music be the food of love, play on.”
Welcome to our advanced production course of Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare, directed by Lily Welling - a whirlwind of mistaken identities, unrequited love, quick wit, and unforgettable characters. Designed for advanced teen and young adult performers, this course offers a deep dive into one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies.
Twelfth Night is a fast-paced romantic comedy full of mistaken identities, secret loves, and laugh-out-loud moments. When Viola is shipwrecked and believes her twin brother is dead, she disguises herself as a boy named Cesario and enters the service of Duke Orsino. Orsino sends Cesario to woo the Countess Olivia on his behalf, but Olivia falls for Cesario, not knowing he's actually Viola. Meanwhile, a group of mischievous servants and drunkards play a cruel but hilarious prank on the uptight steward Malvolio. As the chaos builds, identities are revealed, twins are reunited, and love finds its way - just not in the way anyone expected.
With tutor and director Lily Welling, performers will explore the rich emotional complexity and sharp humour of Twelfth Night, developing skills in classical text performance, ensemble acting, and physical comedy.
You’ll unpack Shakespeare’s language, experiment with voice and movement, and collaborate to shape a dynamic and entertaining live performance for a modern audience.
Schedule (weekly on Saturdays from 1-2.15pm
Saturday 2 August
Saturday 9 August
Saturday 16 August
Saturday 23 August
Saturday 30 August
Saturday 6 September
Saturday 13 September
Saturday 20 September
School Holiday Break
Saturday 18 October
Saturday 25 October
Saturday 1 November
Saturday 8 November
Saturday 15 November
Saturday 22 November
Saturday 29 November
Saturday 6 December
Saturday 13 December - FINAL SHOW!
CLASS LOCATION
Playing Field Studio, Barry Drive, Acton
(next to Canberra Dance Theatre)
SHOW LOCATION
Overture Hall, Hickey St, Weston, ACT
CASTING PROCESS
- Once we have a full class, performers will be emailed instructions and a link to upload a video of themselves performing a monologue.
- At the first class, the tutor will run exercises with the cast.
- Based on the video and class observations, performers will be assigned roles. There is a range of entertaining roles in this production and every performer receives a speaking role.
COURSE FEE
$799 (for both terms)
SHOW TICKETS
$20 adult / $15 concession
ABOUT US: In operation since 2014, Budding Entertainment is known for its production-based learning ethos. We teach young performers acting skills, confidence, teamwork and stagecraft while putting on a real show to entertain family, friends and the general public. For more insights, check out photos from our wide range of children's, teen and adult productions via Facebook or Instagram or visit our YouTube channel.
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