Voice

Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th June 2025
Tutors: David Goldsworthy & Marianne Le Tron
Venue: The Factory Performance Space, Sligo, Ireland
Time : 10.00 – 16.00
Fee: €200

Voice Training and Development are explored through the methodologies and techniques of the Roy Hart International Voice Centre, France. David Goldsworthy & Marianne Le Tron, senior teachers at the Centre, will conduct this 2-day workshop.

This workshop will introduce students to the techniques and exercises inherent in Roy Hart Vocal Training including diaphragmatic breathing, projection and breath control as well as focusing on the development of individual vocal range. 

The pedagogic approach of Roy Hart Training begins with the premise that each individual voice is unique. There is no singular established method, rather the training is a disciplined exploration guided by the teacher releasing sources of energy and imagination to open the voice to realise its potential. Roy Hart teaching workshops have been developed based on a history of more than 80 years of research, study and practice of the human voice.

Wednesday 18th  -  Saturday 21st  June 2025
Tutor: Anne Bogart
Venue: The Factory Performance Space, Sligo, Ireland
Time : 10.00 – 17.00
Fee: €200

Participants will engage in the art of devising theatre together that emphasizes Embodied Problem Solving and Creativity-in-Action.  Participants will create bold theatrical moments while exploring the intricacies of composition, arrangement, juxtaposition, balance, contrast, stillness, movement, rhythm, proportion and more.

This  is a cross disciplinary workshop and is open to applications from individuals from all backgrounds in theatre.

If you wish to apply for this workshop, please send a CV and Biography to academy@blueraincoat.com prior to booking. Successful applicants will be sent a link  to enable online booking.

Deadline for applications is Saturday 3rd May 2025.

Hunting Darwin

Hunting Darwin is a show based on an episode during Robert Scott’s attempt to reach the South Pole in 1911. In the middle of the Antarctic winter of that year, Henry Bowers, Apsley Cherry-Garrard and Bill Wilson left camp in an attempt to find and collect a selection of emperor penguin eggs. The three men set off on a polar trip that was to earn itself a remarkable reputation.
Devised by the company during the pandemic (2020), it will play at The Factory from Aug 11th – 16th at 13:10.
This is a shadow puppetry show and is suitable for all the family.

Directed by Niall Henry
Blue Raincoat Ensemble - John Carty - Sandra O Malley - Brian F Devaney & Aisling Mannion
Set Design - Jamie Vartan | Sound Design - Joe Hunt | Lighting  Design - Barry McKinney | Production - Maurice Power