Devising with Collaborative Energy ONLINE

Are you interested in devising and how this major approach in the UK theatre making scene can help with your collaborative practice? Or you are from another creative background looking to elevate your writing and creative process? Or maybe you just want to join a creative group, move your body and have some playful fun from the comfort of your home!

We will explore key tools for the devising process including idea generation, improvisation, creative writing & movement, in an encouraging safe interactive online space. In this 1.5-hour workshop, we will aim to fuse the unique talents and collective creativity of the group and creativity and materials develop with this collaborative energy. The Zoom session allows us to collaborate with people across the UK & internationally.

• Explore key steps of devising to create something from scratch
• Gain inspirations through creative bodily expression, improv and creative writing in an encouraging group
• Connect with fellow artists through group warm-up and games, getting inspired in an encouraging environment balanced with collaborative energy with chances to work on your own materials
• Have fun and be stimulated by Scratchworks’ signature playful theatre-making vibe!
• Benefit from Alice’s experienced facilitation and attentive feedback to develop your creative practice

This workshop will be led by Alice Higginson-Clarke: a theatre-maker, performer & writer who has been a Co-Artistic Director of Scratchworks Theatre Company since it began in 2013. Wth 10 years' award-winning track record of highly visual and playful theatre, Scratchworks is a physical ensemble of three women blending movement, comedy, live music and imagination to bring a story to life.

Alice is highly praised by Waterway's previous partcipants on her excellence in creating a relaxing, encouraging and fun group environment where everyone feels supported to explore, create and learn. 

Participants Feedback:

I think the workshop encourages one to tap into the unknown imagination and thinking of our own bodies. Great source of inspiration to create things towards certain new feelings, thoughts, and connections. – Sabrina, filmmaker

I find it very illuminating. Through the workshop I learned to start with daily objects and words to create a piece, expressing it with my body. – June, theatre maker

I was a little nervous when I first joined but then relaxed and felt happy to participate. – Liu, acting student

For this session you will need a piece of paper & pen. A private space is also recommended.   

If you have any questions about this workshop, please email info@waterwayworkshop.co.uk or message Waterway on Instagram.