National Raising The Game 2012

This year, NAYT's national training event, Raising the Game will be hosted at The Octagon Theatre in Bolton from Tues 25 - Thurs 27 September.

Over the course of three days, this unmissable event will provide training, practice sharing, networking and social opportunities for anyone over the age of 18 who uses theatre and drama techniques in their work with young people. See the video below from last year's event for a taste of the action!

Deadline to book tickets is the 14th September

This year's performances include:

I, Malvolio, performed by Tim Crouch
Reimagining Twelfth Night from the point of view of Shakespeare’s pent-up steward, I, Malvolio is a hilarious and often unsettling rant from a man ‘notoriously wronged’.
This performance will be followed by a Q&A session with Tim, you can find out more about the performance here: www.timcrouchtheatre.co.uk.

20 Stories High
Liverpool-based Theatre Company working with the stories and artistic influences of surrounding communities

This year's workshops include:

David Thacker, Artistic Director, Octagon Bolton
Open rehearsals to observe his practice

Elizabeth Newman, Associate Artistic Director, Octagon and Henry Swindell, BBC Writers Room
Writing for Young People

Royal Shakespeare Company
Taking on Shakespeare

Box Of Tricks Theatre Company
Developing and producing short plays for young people

Lynsey Merrick, The Lowry
Music Theatre and Work with Young Carers

Amy Pennington
Make up for stage

Dramatically Healthy Theatre Company
Arts and Health Touring Theatre for Young People

Jill Adamson, CEO NAYT and Lisa O'Neill-Rogan, Head of Learning and Participation, Octagon
Active Citizenship

Sarah Brigham, Artistic Director, The Point
Devising through Ensemble

Julia Box, Youth Arts Development Worker, Brighton and Hove
Forum Theatre

A full programme and timetable will be available soon.

Hotel deal available.
Please contact info@nayt.org.uk if you would like the booking code that allows you to stay with the Holiday Inn Bolton Centre at 1 High Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2EW. Their telephone number is 01204 879900 and the rate would be £55 per night per person.