Edinburgh Playhouse
Each day we will focus on a different musical such as: Everyone’s Talking About Jamie, Six and Hadestown. You will get the chance to sing and dance and create a mini performance at the end of the day to share with your loved ones. These classes are held by our musical theatre duo; dance artist, Jo Richards & voice artist Hannah Ferrier-Baker. Please note, these classes will be held in our Boards bar.
Jo Richards has been an established Dance Teacher and Choreographer since 2005 and continues her work in Edinburgh and beyond. Working on community and professional projects she has a real passion for bringing out the best in everyone in a joyful, relaxed environment where embracing your unique self is thoroughly encouraged! Jo runs workshops throughout the year and can be found teaching weekly classes at Dance Base National Centre for Dance @jo.danceitout
This class is totally unique to Edinburgh, there is nothing else like it. I loved getting the chance to dance on the Playhouse stage.-
Being on stage felt amazing and freeing. For someone who never took singing lessons it was actually really welcoming and not as intimidating as I thought.-
Hannah Ferrier-Baker has worked professionally as a performer and teacher non-stop for the last 18 years and most recently has worked for SJM Creative, Edinburgh Acting School, Stagecoach Edinburgh, Fischy Music and more. She spent the last 5 years running her own theatre school, but is now happy to be back to teaching, and working with over 500 enthusiastic faces each week!
"I absolutely loved the workshops. I have been searching for something like this for adults for ages. Having a blend of singing and dancing and both disciplines being tied to the same musical was so fun! I just can’t wait for the next session."
TEENS (aged S3-S6) – 1030-1600
- Monday 10th February 2025 – Everyone’s Talking About Jamie
- Tuesday 11th February 2025 – Six
- Wednesday 12th February 2025 – Hadestown
Cost: £45.00. Half price payment plans and bursaries are available.
This is a Creative Learning event. Tickets for Creative Learning events are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Please note, there is no wheelchair or lift access to these workshops. Please get in touch if you have any access requirements: [email protected]
Edinburgh Playhouse
Although designed as a variety theatre, the Edinburgh Playhouse opened in 1929 as Scotland’s second largest cinema. It was hugely successful and remained so until the downturn in cinema attendance in the early 70s. When it closed in November 1973, the building was at risk of demolition, but following several years of public ‘save the Playhouse’ campaigns it was eventually saved. It reopened in 1980 as the fully functional theatre it was always intended to be. Since then, it has hosted some of the world's biggest music and stand-up comedy acts including, Elton John, The Who, Nick Cave, Kevin Bridges and Tim Minchin and international hit musicals such as The Phantom of the Opera, We Will Rock You, Wicked, Matilda and Disney’s The Lion King.
Edinburgh Playhouse
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