Edinburgh 2008Sweet Entertainments

EVENTS & WORKSHOPS

Acting and Creating a Character

Acting and Creating a Character
Sweet Entertainments & Caravanserai Productions

Come, get your teeth into two refreshing, new acting methods. With theory, improvisations and more. Open to all, no matter your experience. Based on our successful London workshops.

An Introduction to Screen Acting

An Introduction to Screen Acting
Stuffed Animals Media & Sweet Entertainments

Cannes Lion award-winning director Adam Morley takes you through the secrets of screen acting using useful, practical, effective techniques that prove vital to any professional actor or enthusiastic amateur.

Audition Technique

Audition Technique
Stuffed Animals Media & Sweet Entertainments

Learn to develop an effective audition technique, to understand what casting directors are looking for, how best to prepare and how to present yourself.

Comedy Improvisation Workshop

Comedy Improvisation Workshop
Spontaneity Shop

The Spontaneity Shop has been teaching improvisation for ten years and will show you the principles behind shows like 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' in a supportive atmosphere. Spontaneity, storytelling, performing, comedy.

Flamenco for Beginners

Flamenco for Beginners
Aristas Flamencas

Get a taste of Flamenco and its various rhythms & movements. No previous dance experience needed, all ages welcome. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes with a slight heel (recommended but not essential).

La Sweet Cantina Open Mic

La Sweet Cantina Open Mic
Sweet Entertainments

A chance to both sample and perform new comedy, music, theatre, spoken word and much more, all in the relaxed South American bear-pit that is La Sweet Cantina. New performers register at venue from 10pm.

 

Learn the Secrets of Stage Combat
Messenger Theatre Company

Become a Master of Illusion, Learn the techniques the Pros know, Make the audience Gasp with Safe but Exciting moves. For young people who want to Move Powerfully and enjoy the Magic of Theater! 90 minutes with a parent sharing at the end.

Playshops - Spark Your Creative Vision

Playshops - Spark Your Creative Vision
E. Amato & Sweet Entertainments

Do it yourself! Workshops for all ages and levels with Fringe favourites: devlop writing, performance, analysis and more! Tap into your source with fun exercises to bring out your unique potential.

Shrimps Improv: Workshop of the Day

Shrimps Improv: Workshop of the Day
Shrimps

Feel like taking the plunge into comedy improvisation? In one hour the Shrimps will guide you through the basics of improv. Cast your rod into our comedy lake and see what comes up flapping.

SweetMoves @ The Cantina

SweetMoves @ the Cantina
Sweet Entertainments & E. Amato

An evening of short films emphasizing beauty, movement, and soundscape. From experimental, to dance, to literary, to music video, explore the poetic aesthetic in filmmaking and break the confines of traditional narrative. Including works by Mitchell Rose and Terry Flaxton.

SweetReads @ The Cantina

SweetReads @ the Cantina
Sweet Entertainments & E. Amato

Lunch-time reading series presenting new and recent works in playwriting and screenwriting, including Lucia Marano's Comrade in Arms, a screenplay about artist/activist Tina Modotti. Journey from the mind of the writer to the finished. Q&A with authors, performers.

YourSpace Scratch Nights

YourSpace Scratch Nights
Stuffed Animals Media & Sweet Entertainments

Come and see some of the hottest new writing, old writing, comedy, music and more. Showcasing new talent from around the UK and the world - plus, give feedback on what you see.

 

 

Sweet Venues 2008 is kindly supported by
Apex Hotels Bea's of Bloomsbury Cakealicious Fudges Sweet Unique SweetArcade.co.uk Magners Sol