The Academy
Groups and Classes
Altrincham Garrick Playhouse is the beating heart of the community. A theatre, cinema, youth academy and community creative social place for all to enjoy.
School Holiday Courses
Summer Holiday Workshops
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If you are looking for a fun-filled week in a high energy, performance based environment, then we'd love for your child to join us at the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse.
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Workshops start each day at 10.00am and finish at 4.00pm.
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Attendees are required to bring their own refreshments to see them through the day.
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Attendees are also requested to wear clothes suitable for movement and appropriate footwear, which will enable them to engage in all of the daily activities.
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Students will be required to read text unaided.
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£185 per week (sign up for one week or both).
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There will be a mini performance at the end of each week for family and friends to watch).
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Click HERE to signup.
WEEK 1 - Monday 22nd to Friday 26th July 2024
This fun-filled week will focus on musical theatre, drama, comedy, dance, and gothic horror.
Throughout the week we work intensively towards a performance of a much-loved comedy musical, written by a local writer, whilst we introduce the participants to a range of stage skills.
WEEK 2 - Monday 29th July to Friday 2nd August 2024
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Throughout the week we will enter the magical world of the musicals, working on group numbers and solos from a selection of West End and Broadway Musicals; looking at how stories are transformed through music. The students will get the chance to enhance their solo and group performance skills during this feel good week of Musical Theatre.
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Half-Term and Easter-time Workshops
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February Half-Term: 12th – 16th February 2024
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Easter Eggstravaganza: 25th – 29th March 2024
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May-Hem Half-Term: 27th – 31st May 2024
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Join us during the holidays to enjoy theatrical fun: combining music, movement, monologues and much much more! (Nb: You can sign up to half-term holidays for a day or for the full week.)
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GAPA’s half-term workshops encourage the participants to explore their creative side and promote teamwork, in a safe and friendly environment.
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Our aim is to deliver exciting drama workshops for students aged 6-18, where they can learn drama skills, gain confidence and above all have fun.