Workshop Series

A fun interactive session led by Hijinx’s artistic director Ben Pettitt-Wade and associate artist Rich-ard Newnham. Pettitt-Wade and Newnham will demonstrate some of the games and exercises that the company has adapted for online use in its drama training for neurodivergent adults in the UK. At the end of the session, participants will work in small groups to devise their own scenes, which they will then share with each other.

Tutors: Ben Pettitt-Wade and Richard Newnham

Conducted in English with simultaneous interpretation in Cantonese

Target: 16 years old or above of all abilities

Theme: Hijinx’s Approach to Devising Theatre –– How to Create Devising Theatre for People with Different Abilities?

Part One 7:30-8:30pm

A presentation on all aspects of Hijinx’s work, how it was set up, and how the company’s training model informs the devising process of its productions. Followed by a Q&A hosted by a local devising theatre artist.

Part Two 8:45-10pm

A demonstration of the Hijinx devising process and a discussion on how it has been adapted to work online. The workshop will be a practical session led by Hijinx’s Artistic Director Ben Pettitt-Wade. Participants will gain an insight into the processes used to ensure that the voices of artists with learning disability and/or autism are at the heart of Hijinx’s productions and go away equipped to devise inclusive performances.

Tutor: Ben Pettitt-Wade

Conducted in English with simultaneous interpretation in Cantonese

Target: Arts practitioners, social care providers, organisations connected to learning disability/autism, venues, arts organisations

Remarks

1. Participants can enrol for the first part, or both parts.
2. If the number of applicants exceeds the limited quota, the quota will be allocated by the artists. Successful applicants will be notified by email.

Restless believes that through dance, children can speak eloquently to everyone, and children with disability can excel.
This dance theatre workshop for 8–14-year-olds of all abilities involves creating movement in a safe and fun environment where the participants’ ideas become dance.

No experience is necessary, just the desire to take part.

Tutors: Emma Stokes and Bonnie Williams

Conducted in English with simultaneous interpretation in Cantonese

Target: 8 to 14-year-olds of all abilities

Theme：Creating and Presenting a Dance Theatre Workshop for People with Disability

This workshop is delivered as a practical workshop and guides people through the way Restless leads their dance theatre workshops.

The session will be broken down into three components:
• Planning
• Delivery
• Evaluation

Tutors: Jo Curren and Emma Stokes
Conducted in English with simultaneous interpretation in Cantonese

Target: Teachers and dance theatremakers

Nicholas McCarthy was the first one-handed pianist to graduate from the Royal College of Music in its 135-year history. He has toured the world to critical acclaim. McCarthy has also devoted himself to music education, encouraging young people to appreciate classical music. In this masterclass, he will teach piano techniques and share ideas with four young local pianists. All four pianists come from different backgrounds, with varying experiences of learning piano. Two of them are visually impaired while the other two have participated in international competitions. A unique experience, not to be missed!

Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

Conducted in English with Chinese and English subtitles

Moderator
Sanders Lau

Venue and Technical Support: Tom Lee Music