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WHILE COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS REMAIN IN PLACE, ELDERS MONDAYS WILL CONTINUE ONLINE. WE WILL CONTINUE TO REVIEW HOW THE PROGRAMME IS DELIVERED AND WILL WORK TOWARDS IN-PERSON SESSIONS AS SOON AS WE CAN SAFELY DO SO.
We recognise it’s really important for people to STAY CONNECTED, continue the things they enjoy and REMAIN CREATIVE. We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting Elders Mondays sessions online using the platform called Zoom. You don’t need to sign up and we will send you a link when you book on. We can also support you to get set up.
“The Royal Exchange Elders Company has without doubt been a lifeline for me... I had never used Zoom before so this in itself was a challenge but again with the help of the staff all my fears of Zooming were overcome."
Ann, 81
ABOUT ELDERS WRITE: Writing workshop (takes place 9.30am - 10.30am) £4
Similar to our regular creative writing sessions, writer and director Andy Barry will help you start your day, indeed your week, with some stimulus to write. Each week will focus on a different area of writing for performance, for example, Character, Structure, Dialogue.
ABOUT ELDERS OUTLOUD: Play-reading and discussion (takes place 11am - 1pm) £4
Similar to our regular play-reading group, we will read a play out loud together and then discuss our responses to it. You can read a part, join the discussion or simply listen.
ABOUT ELDERS PLAY: Practical drama workshop (takes place 2pm - 4pm) £4
Similar to our regular practical drama workshops, practitioner Andy Barry will adapt activity to do from the comfort of your own chair at home, including a mix of our usual games, creative play and improvisation. No experience necessary, just come and have fun.
"It was so brilliant to see so many of my fellow Elders, some who were new to the zoom experience. As part of the session we did a creative writing activity. It was fun, good to be using our brains and putting something together."
Glyn, 76
We are aware that taking part will depend on people’s internet access and their ability to connect via Zoom – however, we will continue to support people as much as we can to join sessions, including a guide for joining Zoom and one-to-one telephone support to help you get started (call Claire Brown on 0161 615 6721). You can also find out how this free app works here and learn how to join a meeting here.
Sessions cost £4. If you are facing financial barriers to taking part, please contact Claire Brown on 0161 615 6721 to find out more about Arts Pot, which will enable to you to access sessions for free or at a reduced rate, depending on your circumstances.
- Event Information
BOOKING IS NOW OPEN - please click the links below. Please note, booking will close at 5pm on Sunday 6 December.
BOOK FOR ELDERS WRITE ON MONDAY 7 DECEMBER, 9.30AM
BOOK FOR ELDERS OUTLOUD ON MONDAY 7 DECEMBER, 11AM
BOOK FOR ELDERS PLAY ON MONDAY 7 DECEMBER, 2PMIf you find that a workshop is SOLD OUT and would like to be added to our waiting list, please contact claire.brown@royalexchange.co.uk with your interest.
TICKET PRICES: £4. If you would like to make a donation to our Theatre - we would be very grateful. If you’d like to donate you can text ‘5ROYALEXC’ ‘10ROYALEXC' or '20ROYALEXC' to 70085 to donate 5, 10 or 20 pounds, or via DONATE - why we need your support.
ONLINE PLATFORM: Zoom
Zoom will allow us to host a group video call that people can join, and we will read a play and discuss it in the usual way (we will email the play to participants in advance of the session).
We are aware that taking part will depend on people’s internet access and their ability to connect via Zoom – however, we will support people as much as we can to join the session, including a guide for using Zoom.
On your computer: Zoom how to guide
On your iphone: Zoom how to guide
The Arts Pot scheme can provide financial assistance for course and/or travel costs, this is to make sure that everyone can access our programme and that cost is not a barrier to taking part with us. If you would like to enquire about financial support please complete this form.
