Parsnips Youth Drama is organised at Harborough Theatre by Claire Parsons, a trained actor and experienced workshop leader. The group, for children aged from 8 to 12, meets on Tuesday afternoons from 4 pm to 6 pm, and a second group meets on Thursday afternoons from 4.15 to 6.15 pm.
Sessions at other locations are :-
Mondays ~ for 5 to 11 year olds
4 pm - 5.30, Windmill House School, Uppingham
Mondays ~ for 11 to 13 year olds
7 pm - 9, UCC, Uppingham
Tuesdays ~ for 14 to 16 year olds
UCC, Uppingham
Wednesdays ~ for 13 to 18 year olds
7.30 pm - 9.30, Welland Park Community College
Thursdays ~ for 8 to 12 year olds
4 pm - 5.30, Welland Park Community College
Parsnips workshop sessions provide training in acting and stagecraft through exercises, games, role-playing and improvisation. In addition to developing acting skills, the participants learn about effective teamwork and communication, and develop their social skills.
Parsnips Fees are £6 for each 2-hour session (£3 per hour), and there is a limit on the number of places to prevent overloading. For more information, or to register a new member, make contact with Claire :-