A Wake - long form intensive

Schedule

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sun, 26 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Studio Beyond - 63 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4AL, United Kingdom | Liverpool, EN

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A Wake
Imagine stepping into a cosy pub, the clinking of glasses and murmur of conversation filling the air. Friends and family gather, not in sorrow, but in heartfelt remembrance. This isn't just any gathering; it's A Wake, a fully improvised funeral wake where every memory, every laugh, and every tear is crafted on the spot.
"A Wake reminded me of Jim Cartwrights ‘Two’ and Caroline Aherne ‘The Royle Family’ – a slice of life made real amongst the buffet." - The Reviews Hub ★★★★
Dive into Spontaneous Theatre!
Unleash your creativity with our spontaneous play in two days, this is for improvisers with some experience seeking an intensive, fun, and transformative learning experience. In this course, you'll learn how to perform "A Wake," a spontaneous theatrical production that explores memory—both real and imagined—through the unique lens of a funeral wake. You will undergo training which leads to a public showcase.
Content Warning:
Please be aware that this training event explores themes of death and grief. While a Drama therapist (Su Jackson) will be on hand throughout the two days, if you believe these themes may be triggering for you, we advise against booking. Please consider your personal needs carefully.
Key Information:
• Cost: £150 – no refund policy – please ensure you are free for the dates and times below
• Size of company: 9
• Where: Liverpool City Centre
• When:
o Saturday, October 25th, 2025 – 10am-5pm
o Sunday, October 26th, 2025 – 1pm-8pm
• To Book: Link is in the bio
All course proceeds after costs will be directly reinvested into the annual Liverpool Improvisation Festival in 2026.

Image credit: Andrew Ness
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