Saturday 4th October 10.30-4.30
About the Workshop:
Break free from realism and dive into a world where theatre is bold, dreamlike, and powerfully expressive. Expressionism invites performers to unleash their full physical and vocal range, transforming inner emotion into vivid stage imagery.
This practical, high-energy workshop is designed for actors, students, teachers, and theatre-makers who want to push beyond naturalism and explore the limitless possibilities of expressionist performance. Through movement, voice, and ensemble play, you’ll discover how to create theatre that is raw, poetic, and larger than life.
This workshop covers:
Corporeal Mime — turning impulse into striking stage image.
Grotesque & Bouffon — exaggerated, satirical characterisation.
The Expressionist Chorus — ensemble work sculpting dreamlike worlds.
Physicalising Language — soundscaping, rhythm, and collective voice.
Actor–Spectator Dynamic — breaking the fourth wall with direct address and self-reflection.
We’ll touch on extracts from playwrights including Büchner, Strindberg, Sophie Treadwell and Steven Berkoff, as a springboard for imaginative, physical performance.
Key Take Aways:
For performers –
Stretch beyond your comfort zone and awaken your full expressive potential.
Create theatre with minimal reliance on set, props, or costume.
Unlock a toolkit for devising bold, actor-centred theatre.
For teachers –
Challenge every student to discover new possibilities.
Develop ensemble complicité through movement and voice.
Provide exciting new routes into devising and performance.
⭐ What participants say:
“Excellent, all-round amazing day!”
“Practical and jam-packed! Excellent leader who really knows her stuff!”
About Cheryl Stapleton
Cheryl Stapleton is a performer, director, and teacher with over 30 years’ experience. She founded Learning Through Theatre™ primarily to provide theatre workshops, specialising in commedia dell’arte, expressionism and physical theatre. Cheryl trained in drama at Brunel University, studied physical theatre, mask, and mime at École Philippe Gaulier, and furthered her commedia practice with Antonio Fava and John Rudlin. She also worked with Michael Chase to develop her skills in mask-making. Cheryl teaches theatre skills internationally in schools, drama schools and universities. She is also an artist with ISTA (International School Theatre Association) and delivers private and corporate voice and presentation coaching.
Saturday 4th October 10.30-4.30
About the Workshop:
Break free from realism and dive into a world where theatre is bold, dreamlike, and powerfully expressive. Expressionism invites performers to unleash their full physical and vocal range, transforming inner emotion into vivid stage imagery.
This practical, high-energy workshop is designed for actors, students, teachers, and theatre-makers who want to push beyond naturalism and explore the limitless possibilities of expressionist performance. Through movement, voice, and ensemble play, you’ll discover how to create theatre that is raw, poetic, and larger than life.
This workshop covers:
Corporeal Mime — turning impulse into striking stage image.
Grotesque & Bouffon — exaggerated, satirical characterisation.
The Expressionist Chorus — ensemble work sculpting dreamlike worlds.
Physicalising Language — soundscaping, rhythm, and collective voice.
Actor–Spectator Dynamic — breaking the fourth wall with direct address and self-reflection.
We’ll touch on extracts from playwrights including Büchner, Strindberg, Sophie Treadwell and Steven Berkoff, as a springboard for imaginative, physical performance.
Key Take Aways:
For performers –
Stretch beyond your comfort zone and awaken your full expressive potential.
Create theatre with minimal reliance on set, props, or costume.
Unlock a toolkit for devising bold, actor-centred theatre.
For teachers –
Challenge every student to discover new possibilities.
Develop ensemble complicité through movement and voice.
Provide exciting new routes into devising and performance.
⭐ What participants say:
“Excellent, all-round amazing day!”
“Practical and jam-packed! Excellent leader who really knows her stuff!”
About Cheryl Stapleton
Cheryl Stapleton is a performer, director, and teacher with over 30 years’ experience. She founded Learning Through Theatre™ primarily to provide theatre workshops, specialising in commedia dell’arte, expressionism and physical theatre. Cheryl trained in drama at Brunel University, studied physical theatre, mask, and mime at École Philippe Gaulier, and furthered her commedia practice with Antonio Fava and John Rudlin. She also worked with Michael Chase to develop her skills in mask-making. Cheryl teaches theatre skills internationally in schools, drama schools and universities. She is also an artist with ISTA (International School Theatre Association) and delivers private and corporate voice and presentation coaching.
