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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

 

 Senior Students Ashley and Helen demonstrating Main Gauche Senior Students Ashley and Helen demonstrating Main Gauche
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.

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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, 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

                   

 

 To see your child, up on a stage not only swinging a Cutlass, but also falling, rolling, giving and recieving punches without injury is a truely adrenalin charged feeling, that leaves both the audience and student spell bound.

This form of Drama is fantastic for co ordinating a childs control, boosting their confidence and taking them to a fantastic new dramatic height.

Make no Mistake to make a good Pirate you have to be able to understand the weapons involved FIRST