Telling and Devising Compelling Stories - With Matt Grinter
Saturday 16th November 2024 from 10.30-4.30
About the Workshop:
In this practical workshop, actors will delve into the art of devising and telling compelling stories through hands-on practical exercises. Whether you're working on a new play, a devised piece, or simply looking to enhance your storytelling skills, this workshop will guide you in discovering the essential ingredients that make a story resonate. Participants will explore how to shape a narrative that captivates an audience, finding the ingredients from the smallest seed of an idea, focusing on telling stories that are impactful and visually engaging.
Through a series of creative exercises, actors will learn how to bring their stories to life in visually engaging ways. From exploring the use of space and scale to using puppetry and physicality, actors will discover how to transform their ideas into vivid, memorable performances. By the end of the workshop, you'll have the tools to create stories that not only work on the page but also come alive on stage, captivating and engaging audiences.
About Matt Grinter:
Matt Grinter has worked as a Writer/Director in both Film and Theatre and is currently forging a career within both media. His work has appeared in a number of prestigious venues across Britain and beyond including Trafalgar 2, The Bristol Old Vic, The Pleasance, The Finborough, Tate Gallery, The Royal Academy Summer Show, Encounters, Palm Springs, Leuven, Corona Cork, New York Metropolitan, Zagreb FilmFestival and Glastonbury Festival and have earned him a number of accolades including a Kodak Award, an Honourable mention at the New York Metropolitan Film Festival, Lost Theatre Company’s One Act Play and winning the Papa Tango New Writing Competition with his play Orca. Matt’s second play The Dog and the Elephant ran at the Bristol Old Vic Studio and Vault Fest and was produced in conjunction with Ferment. It has been made into a short film by Found Studio and has picked up a number of awards including winner of the Leeds Short Film festival award and the Jury Special mention at the ECU Europian Independent Film Festival. Matt is currently one of the Open Session Writers on attachment at The Bristol Old Vic. His recent work includes Rumpelstiltskin with Insane Root Vixen with Travelling Light and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Frankenstein with Red Rope.
The Guardian
“Grinter captures vividly the , patriarchy: I was reminded at different times of The Wicker Man, Jaws and Ibsen’s The Lady from the Sea…. Grinter, on this evidence, has a genuine talent to disturb”. Orca
Exuent
“it was with exquisite anticipation that I awaited the arrival of Matt Grinter’s newly-crowned play, Orca… a beautifully sculpted thing”. Orca
B247
“Because this is a play of words. It revolves around the richness of stories, the magic that can be created with the phrase ‘once upon a time’, and the power of words (and names). So it is fitting that you could easily close your eyes and enjoy the whole performance as a richly textured audiobook. Grinter’s script is layered and dense, frequently almost poetic and yet also crystal-clear and gripping. It is the tale of a storyteller made flesh”. Rumpelstiltskin
Bath and Wiltshire Parent
“We left with a sense of having experienced something very special and unique, both old and new. The production was gripping and I would recommend it if you have children who enjoy the theatre and you want to try a different type of theatrical experience”. Rumpelstiltskin
Backstage Bristol
“Red Rope Theatre’s Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is an exceptional piece of theatre. It’s an expert adaptation of a well-worn story, bringing a fresh take with a chilling and gripping performance.” Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
Saturday 16th November 2024 from 10.30-4.30
About the Workshop:
In this practical workshop, actors will delve into the art of devising and telling compelling stories through hands-on practical exercises. Whether you're working on a new play, a devised piece, or simply looking to enhance your storytelling skills, this workshop will guide you in discovering the essential ingredients that make a story resonate. Participants will explore how to shape a narrative that captivates an audience, finding the ingredients from the smallest seed of an idea, focusing on telling stories that are impactful and visually engaging.
Through a series of creative exercises, actors will learn how to bring their stories to life in visually engaging ways. From exploring the use of space and scale to using puppetry and physicality, actors will discover how to transform their ideas into vivid, memorable performances. By the end of the workshop, you'll have the tools to create stories that not only work on the page but also come alive on stage, captivating and engaging audiences.
About Matt Grinter:
Matt Grinter has worked as a Writer/Director in both Film and Theatre and is currently forging a career within both media. His work has appeared in a number of prestigious venues across Britain and beyond including Trafalgar 2, The Bristol Old Vic, The Pleasance, The Finborough, Tate Gallery, The Royal Academy Summer Show, Encounters, Palm Springs, Leuven, Corona Cork, New York Metropolitan, Zagreb FilmFestival and Glastonbury Festival and have earned him a number of accolades including a Kodak Award, an Honourable mention at the New York Metropolitan Film Festival, Lost Theatre Company’s One Act Play and winning the Papa Tango New Writing Competition with his play Orca. Matt’s second play The Dog and the Elephant ran at the Bristol Old Vic Studio and Vault Fest and was produced in conjunction with Ferment. It has been made into a short film by Found Studio and has picked up a number of awards including winner of the Leeds Short Film festival award and the Jury Special mention at the ECU Europian Independent Film Festival. Matt is currently one of the Open Session Writers on attachment at The Bristol Old Vic. His recent work includes Rumpelstiltskin with Insane Root Vixen with Travelling Light and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Frankenstein with Red Rope.
The Guardian
“Grinter captures vividly the , patriarchy: I was reminded at different times of The Wicker Man, Jaws and Ibsen’s The Lady from the Sea…. Grinter, on this evidence, has a genuine talent to disturb”. Orca
Exuent
“it was with exquisite anticipation that I awaited the arrival of Matt Grinter’s newly-crowned play, Orca… a beautifully sculpted thing”. Orca
B247
“Because this is a play of words. It revolves around the richness of stories, the magic that can be created with the phrase ‘once upon a time’, and the power of words (and names). So it is fitting that you could easily close your eyes and enjoy the whole performance as a richly textured audiobook. Grinter’s script is layered and dense, frequently almost poetic and yet also crystal-clear and gripping. It is the tale of a storyteller made flesh”. Rumpelstiltskin
Bath and Wiltshire Parent
“We left with a sense of having experienced something very special and unique, both old and new. The production was gripping and I would recommend it if you have children who enjoy the theatre and you want to try a different type of theatrical experience”. Rumpelstiltskin
Backstage Bristol
“Red Rope Theatre’s Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is an exceptional piece of theatre. It’s an expert adaptation of a well-worn story, bringing a fresh take with a chilling and gripping performance.” Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
Saturday 16th November 2024 from 10.30-4.30
About the Workshop:
In this practical workshop, actors will delve into the art of devising and telling compelling stories through hands-on practical exercises. Whether you're working on a new play, a devised piece, or simply looking to enhance your storytelling skills, this workshop will guide you in discovering the essential ingredients that make a story resonate. Participants will explore how to shape a narrative that captivates an audience, finding the ingredients from the smallest seed of an idea, focusing on telling stories that are impactful and visually engaging.
Through a series of creative exercises, actors will learn how to bring their stories to life in visually engaging ways. From exploring the use of space and scale to using puppetry and physicality, actors will discover how to transform their ideas into vivid, memorable performances. By the end of the workshop, you'll have the tools to create stories that not only work on the page but also come alive on stage, captivating and engaging audiences.
About Matt Grinter:
Matt Grinter has worked as a Writer/Director in both Film and Theatre and is currently forging a career within both media. His work has appeared in a number of prestigious venues across Britain and beyond including Trafalgar 2, The Bristol Old Vic, The Pleasance, The Finborough, Tate Gallery, The Royal Academy Summer Show, Encounters, Palm Springs, Leuven, Corona Cork, New York Metropolitan, Zagreb FilmFestival and Glastonbury Festival and have earned him a number of accolades including a Kodak Award, an Honourable mention at the New York Metropolitan Film Festival, Lost Theatre Company’s One Act Play and winning the Papa Tango New Writing Competition with his play Orca. Matt’s second play The Dog and the Elephant ran at the Bristol Old Vic Studio and Vault Fest and was produced in conjunction with Ferment. It has been made into a short film by Found Studio and has picked up a number of awards including winner of the Leeds Short Film festival award and the Jury Special mention at the ECU Europian Independent Film Festival. Matt is currently one of the Open Session Writers on attachment at The Bristol Old Vic. His recent work includes Rumpelstiltskin with Insane Root Vixen with Travelling Light and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Frankenstein with Red Rope.
The Guardian
“Grinter captures vividly the , patriarchy: I was reminded at different times of The Wicker Man, Jaws and Ibsen’s The Lady from the Sea…. Grinter, on this evidence, has a genuine talent to disturb”. Orca
Exuent
“it was with exquisite anticipation that I awaited the arrival of Matt Grinter’s newly-crowned play, Orca… a beautifully sculpted thing”. Orca
B247
“Because this is a play of words. It revolves around the richness of stories, the magic that can be created with the phrase ‘once upon a time’, and the power of words (and names). So it is fitting that you could easily close your eyes and enjoy the whole performance as a richly textured audiobook. Grinter’s script is layered and dense, frequently almost poetic and yet also crystal-clear and gripping. It is the tale of a storyteller made flesh”. Rumpelstiltskin
Bath and Wiltshire Parent
“We left with a sense of having experienced something very special and unique, both old and new. The production was gripping and I would recommend it if you have children who enjoy the theatre and you want to try a different type of theatrical experience”. Rumpelstiltskin
Backstage Bristol
“Red Rope Theatre’s Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is an exceptional piece of theatre. It’s an expert adaptation of a well-worn story, bringing a fresh take with a chilling and gripping performance.” Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.