WHAT CHANGE? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What Change is a community theatre project taking place during summer 2014, encouraging residents of Burnham & Highbridge to think about what change they can create to make their towns the best place to be. What Change forms half of Word/Play Phase 3, exploring small positive changes that can be made within a community. This diverse programme of workshops forms a main part of the What Change project. At just £2 each (or free), this is a chance for adults and young people to join in a variety of friendly workshops run by a great bunch of creative people. Several workshops have already happened in schools and community groups. Try something new this summer!

For more information about Word/Play, What Change and the Small Change Challenge, please visit www.takeart.org/wordplay. You can also follow Word/Play on Facebook and Twitter @TakeArtWordPlay - please use #whatchangebh to contribute!

WATCH THIS SPACE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -There may even be more workshops and activity over the summer and autumn. Please keep your eye on the website and social networks (above) or drop in to the Princess Theatre and Arts Centre for more information.

SAVE THE DATE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Come to the Celebration Event on Saturday 20 September at the Princess Theatre and Arts Centre to see the results of the Small Change Challenge, to hear what’s happened over the summer and discover what’s next.

WORD/PLAY - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Word/Play is a two-year initiative that brings together theatre, spoken word and digital media to create change. It’s for individuals, groups and communities living in Somerset. Anyone, in fact, who wants to use the power of words to make a positive difference in their lives. TAKE ART - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Take Art is a pioneering arts charity, serving the towns, villages and rural communities of Somerset. We do this by providing opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to experience, participate and work within the arts. www.takeart.org

What Change?BURNHAM & HIGHBRIDGE Summer Activities Programme 20I4

Cover image credits: Beata Kosc Photography; Zuleika Henry; David J Bevan; Michael Wharley

DIGITISING YOUR DESIGN led by ANDREW BOLTONAndrew’s design workshop will support the Youth Council’s Dog Splat campaign. The young people will explore ideas for designing a digital stencil that uses simple words and images to a powerful effect. Andrew has been a professional artist for nearly 30 years, making work using large scale painting, drawing, photography and video in public places all over the world.Tues 22 July, 3:30–5:30pmBAY Centre, Cassis Close, Burnham TA8 1NN

For Youth Club members and Youth Council FREE

WRITING FOR PERFORMANCE led by SHEILA HANNON Sheila will run two workshops on writing short pieces for solo performance. Come to the first one, find out all about it and have a go. Join us for the second session with ideas you want to develop. Sheila Hannon is Creative Producer of Bristol’s Show Of Strength Theatre Company. Current projects include Trading Local, which puts live performances in high street shops, most recently in Crewkerne.  Thurs 24 July, 7–9pm and Thurs 7 August, 7–9pm Princess Theatre & Arts Centre, Princess Street, Burnham TA8 1EH For adults and anyone over 16 £2 12 places available CREATIVE SOCIAL MEDIA led by MARCUS LILLEY

Confused by social media?! This workshop will show you how to use simple apps on your smartphone, tablet or computer to share words, images and videos on various platforms including Facebook, Twitter and the Word/Play website. Marcus is founder of FutrSocial, a Social Media Consultancy that helps people to understand and utilise social media and online content. Please bring your own phone, tablet or laptop. A few computers are available if required. Sat 26 July, 10:30am–12pm

Somerset Skills & Learning Centre, 6 Princess Street, Burnham TA8 1EH For adults and children over 12 £2 (under 16s free) 8 places available

PLAYING WITH WORDS led by SALLY JENKINSON A fun and friendly session for adults and all the family to play with words and create poems and stories to share. Sally is a spoken word performance poet and highly experienced workshop leader from Bristol. She makes everyone feel at ease and has a gift for creating surprising results. Thurs 31 July, 7–9pm and Thurs 28 August, 7–9pm Princess Theatre & Arts Centre, Princess Street, Burnham TA8 1EH For adults and children over 8 £2 (under 16s free) 16 places available

SPEAKING IN PUBLIC led by LEELA BUNCEWould you like to feel more confident speaking in front of an audience? In this workshop you’ll learn simple techniques from theatre, clown and laughter yoga that will leave you grinning from ear to ear and more relaxed with your public speaking. No experience necessary, you just need a willingness to give it a go. David’s workshops (below) follow on from these. Leela is a physical theatre performer and, as one the UK’s leading laughter yoga practitioners,

appears regularly on television and radio. She has toured with shows all over the UK and Europe, and twice been shortlisted for a London Cabaret Award.Sat 2 August, 11am–1pmSomerset Skills & Learning Centre, 6 Princess Street, Burnham TA8 1EHFor adults and children over 12£2 (under 16s free) 16 places available

SPEAKING IN PUBLIC led by DAVID REAKESThese two workshops will explore performance and acting skills in a fun, supportive and collaborative atmosphere. It is ideal for anyone wanting to gain confidence in any kind of public speaking situations while exploring their own creativity and imagination. David is an actor with over twenty years professional experience. He is a co-founder of the Glastonbury-based Tor Theatre who have successfully brought Acting Up workshops to communities across the county over the last three years. These workshops follow on from Leela’s (above).Thurs 14 August, 7pm–9pm and Thurs 21 August, 7pm–9pmPrincess Theatre & Arts Centre, Princess Street, Burnham TA8 1EHFor adults and children over 12£2 (under 16s free) 16 places availableYou’ll get the most out of these workshops if you’re able to attend both sessions.

MAKING IT UP led by SELINA KEEDWELL Join Selina in a fun, interactive drama workshop for parents and their children. A chance to explore and create together through games, words, voice and song. Please wear clothes that you can move in. Selina is trained in physical theatre and dance. Living with her family in Burnham-on-Sea, she has a wealth of experience, both as a performer and facilitator of drama workshops for all ages and abilities.Sat 2 August, 9:15–10:45am and Sat 9 August, 10am–12pm

Somerset Skills & Learning Centre, 6 Princess Street, Burnham TA8 1EH For adults and children over 4 £2 (under 16s free) 16 places availableYou can also join Selina at the Sedgemoor Playday at Apex Park on Wednesday 6 August where she will be running family drama workshops all day.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

BOOKING DETAILS Places are limited - be sure to book your place in advance! Tickets are available from Bessie’s Sweet Shoppe (9am-5pm) 44 High St, Burnham,

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