Arts & Culture
Have a stab at something new, learn some sharp skills with stage combat training at Swindon Shoebox Theatre

Are you an aspiring or experienced actor? Do you also want to learn new skills or challenge your current ones? Swindon Shoebox Theatre is offering a chance to gain an industry and Equity recognised qualification with a 3-day stage combat exam course in Knife, held at the Shoebox Theatre in association with The Action Emporium and the APC.

Total Beginner? Have no fear. This course will provide you with all that you need to perform a gripping armed fight safely and dramatically. Not your first rodeo? This course also caters for those who are looking to continue their training at Basic level or who are ready to work at Intermediate or Advanced levels.

The course will be taught by experienced APC Teacher and RSC Associate Practitioner, Tom Jordan. This is an intensive exam course focusing on the art of fighting on stage with knives - successful completion of this course and the final exam will provide you with an Equity recognised qualification in Knife combat.

About the Course Leader
Tom Jordan is a professional fight choreographer and stage combat instructor, who works across the UK. As well as being an RSC Associate Practitioner and Vice Chairman of the Academy of Performance Combat (APC), Tom has choreographed fights for companies such as the RSC, National Theatre Wales and Theatre Royal Plymouth as well as teaching for several prestigious institutions including Guildford School of Acting, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Eton College and University of Northampton

For information about course content email info@theactionemporium.com

When: Friday 15th - Sunday 17th of June 2018, 10am-5.30pm

Cost: £125 per person

Suitable for ages 18+