FREE FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY AT SHEFFIELD THEATRES’ FUN PALACES WEEKEND
Join Sheffield Theatres on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October as the doors are thrown open for a fun-filled weekend of free workshops, tours and activities in its first ever Fun Palaces Weekend.
Open to all ages and abilities, the weekend will feature a wide range of free, exciting ,creative and theatrical activities, giving a fun insight into what happens both on stage and behind-the-scenes at the theatre.
Dress up and strike a pose in the Theatrical Photo Booth; enjoy musical merriment from our wandering minstrels; make your own blood bags – crucial for any theatrical fatalities; record your own voice-over with the Sound Team and see yourself in a better light with a crash course in Lighting Design.
For those with on-stage aspirations, there will be a professional dance master class led by Victoria Hinde, familiar to audiences from her roles in Anything Goes, Oliver and My Fair Lady, a Singing Workshop from Anything Goes’ Musical Director Tom Brady and even a Family Stage Combat Workshop, where you can learn how to throw a theatrical punch or plant a stage slap on your nearest and dearest! Families can also embark on a Penguin Hunt or get crafty and design a special Fun Palaces poster.
Ever wondered what it’s like behind-the-scenes? Join the crew on a Hard-Hat Tour and watch theLyceum stage transform before your eyes, as the team build a set, learn about the star-studded history of the Crucible and if you dare, wander the Lyceum after hours, in search of the ghostlyLavender Lady. Meanwhile over in the Crucible’s Adelphi Room, take part in Sheffield Theatres’ first ever Silent Disco, dancing to your own personal soundtrack to suit your mood! Or if you prefer something louder and later, Crucible Corner will be holding an Open Mic night for any wannabe musicians.
With so many different amazing activities on offer – what will you do?
Sheffield Theatres’ Fun Palaces Weekend is on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October from 10.00am, for the full schedule of free activities and to book onto specialist workshops, visit sheffieldtheatres.co.uk or visit the Box Office on Tudor Square. Touch tours and BSL support is available – please advise the Box Office when pre-booking your activities.