Sampad Play in a Day

Join Sampad for a high-energy Play in a Day experience where young people will devise, rehearse and perform their very own original theatre piece inspired by birthdays, presents, mischief and family chaos. Through games, improvisation and creative storytelling, participants will work together with professional artists to shape characters, scenes and ideas into a short performance full of humour, heart and imagination.

At 3pm on the same day, participants will share their finished piece with family and friends, but the journey does not stop there.

Participants will also have the exciting opportunity to perform their work as part of Sampad’s large-scale outdoor production taking place in the Arena at Midlands Arts Centre. Following the success of last year’s Summer School curtain raiser, this year’s group will perform their original piece as part of the full production. The young performers are also expected to feature within a scene later in the show, giving them the experience of performing as part of a large-scale professional event.

Young people will gain experience performing within a professional production environment complete with technical staging, lighting, costumes and a live audience of over 200 people. It is a chance to experience what it truly feels like to be part of a public performance event alongside professional artists.

The Play in a Day workshop will take place on Friday 28 August, with the Midsummer Masti performance taking place on the evening of Sunday 30 August.

Please note that In order to sign up to the Play in a Day project, participants guardians/carers need to confirm availability to take part in the Midsummer Masti afternoon rehearsal and evening performance. A complimentary ticket for Midsummer Masti will be offered on request to a parent/carer of a young person performing.

Want to join our Summer School the Monday - Thursday before the Play in a Day? Click here! Prices start from £75