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Physical Drama/Stage fighting are an essential part of Drama.
It is more regognised today then it has ever been
But parents don't worry, all students learn first with wooden wasters and plastic prop swords,
so they ALWAYS come home with their finger still attached!!!
THE AIM OF ALL STAGE FIGHTING IS ILLUSION
THE TRUE BEAUTY OF STAGE FIGHTING IS CREATING THE FIGHT SPECTACLE
WITHOUT ACTUALLY HURTING ANYONE
THIS YEAR RAPIER AND STEELS SUMMER SCHOOL INCLUDED STUNT ROLLING ONTO OBJECTS, IN THIS CASE EMPTY PLASTIC DUSTBINS, QUATERSTAFFING ON BEAMS, THIS HELPS WITH BALANCE & CO ORDINATION AND SFX. ALL THE SUDENTS TRIED THEIR HANDS AT MAKING FAKE GORE, BLOOD AND CUTS AND ALL OF THEM SEEMED TO ENJOY APPLYING THE MAKE UP TO THEMSELVES.
However when Senior Student Ashley went to the local newsagent, still caked and covered in his gore, bought a packet of crisps, saying rather loudly
" Ruddy Lions..."
No one seemed to notice Oh well!
WHY NOT TAKE A LOOK AT THE GALLERY FROM THIS YEARS
CLICK HERE SUMMER SCHOOL 2008
DON'T WORRY IT'S ALL FAKE NO ONE IS HURT OR BLOODIED
Senior Students Ashley and Helen throwing fake kicks
DRAMA WITH A DIFFERENCE
Main Gauche is fighting with both Rapier blade and Dagger.
It is looks fantastic on stage and is the main fight method used in a lot of Shakespearian Productions
But make no mistake, it is a senior form of stage fighting that takes a great deal of study.
Senior Students, Helen & Ashley demonstrating one of the main fight criteria Main Gauche
Stage Fighting is a highly disciplined form of Drama,
It comprises of comedy brawling, Pratt falls and punches
Sword fighting, stunt work and Historical Re-inactment.
This is a fabulous way to encourage safe play with your child as well as developing their self confidence,
Personal awareness and drama skills.
It also is great for encouraging your child to work within a group framework.
Classes take place every Monday evening at Top Hat and Tails Stage School,
Tan Y Fron,
Wrexham.
01978 821306/824849
Juniors aged 5 - 9 5.15 till 6pm
Seniors aged 10 - 18+ 6.00pm to 7.15pm
Rapier and Steel regulary preform throughout the Summer
via Historical Re inactment days based at Whittington Castle, on the Shropshire borders,
as well as various Stage performances throughout the year
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