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CREATORS RESIDENCY

(April 2025)

7th - 11th April (5 days)
10am - 6pm each day
£350*

Tall Stories, Islington, North London ‍

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Explore the world of internationally acclaimed physical theatre company Temper Theatre with their unique 5 day creative residency. This residency is designed to empower artists, directors, theatre companies, actors, dancers and physical performers to deepen their creative practice and explore unusual and exciting ensemble storytelling techniques. Led by company Artistic Director Finn Morrell, participants will learn Temper's fundamental framework for creating narrative through understanding character and conflict whilst collaborating in an ensemble to create highly visual and emotionally charged physical sequences as a way of telling meaningful stories.

The residency will explore: 

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‘BLUEPRINTS’ 

Experiment with various techniques to generate dynamic movement based ‘blueprints’ which serve as the foundation for weaving captivating narratives. Discover new ways to push the boundaries of movement, and unravel fresh perspectives on the interplay between movement and storytelling.

‘MAKING A HERO’ 

Crafting an unforgettable character requires an approach to storytelling that encapsulates the essential essence of the human condition. By delving into ‘The Hero's Journey’ participants will explore ways to structure a compelling narrative that captures the imagination of their audience and reflects the complexities of life.‍

‘AMALGAMATE’ 

Enhance your work by infusing it with playful creativity and originality. Explore the different ways that using costumes, props, light and sound can be used to craft unique ways of exploring metaphor and telling stories. 

Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with fusing, clashing, and weaving these sequences together before presenting their work in a sharing at the end of the week that will be captured on high quality film.

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"This past week has been one of the most inspiring of my life" - Summer participant

"Thank you for reigniting my love for theatre" - Summer participant

"One of the best encounters of my theatre journey" - Winter participant

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How to apply:

Apply here

You will need a Google account to apply via the online form. 

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‍Please note that successful applicants will be informed on a rolling basis within 5 business days of receiving a completed application.

There are 16 spaces available

*The price for students, recent graduates (within 2 academic years) and jobseekers is £300

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If you do not have a Google account or would like to apply via email instead please send us an email at producer@tempertheatre.co.uk

What You’ll Explore:

• How to Start: Break through hesitation and begin. Tangibly. Creatively. Now.
• Organizing Your Ideas Using Video: Learn how to use video as a dramaturgical tool — for structure, world-building and clarity.
• Funding Your Vision: Practical strategies and real talk about funding, pitching and making your project viable.
• Scripting with Sound: Discover how to build story and emotional arc through sound design and sonic world-making.
• Making Work for an International Audience: Understand how to translate your ideas across languages, cultures and continents.
• Finding the Core of Your Project: What are you really making? Learn how to articulate it — to your cast, funders, collaborators, and yourself.
• ‘Storyblocks’: Explore Rich and Finn’s method of generating narrative through manageable, bitesized, creative chunks 
• Making Quickly Without Fear: Create under pressure, chase instinct, and bypass the critic in your head.

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What to Expect:

‍“We won’t make your show in this residency but we will provide you with an essential toolkit developed over a combined 40 years of experience in devising.”

An eclectic mix of making, analysis, planning and discussion, rooted in practice. You’ll share ideas, test them in real-time, and be supported by a room of peers equally committed to risk, honesty, and innovation.

This residency is for:

• Directors (early and mid-career)
• Devisers and interdisciplinary theatre-makers
• Those in development or reworking an existing idea
• Anyone looking to create bold, borderless work that speaks across form and culture

How to apply:

Apply here

You will need a Google account to apply via the online form. 

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‍Please note that successful applicants will be informed on a rolling basis within 5 business days of receiving a completed application.

There are 15 spaces available

If you do not have a Google account or would like to apply via email instead please send us an email at producer@tempertheatre.co.uk

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