PLEASE NOTE – The Theatre Day dinner/awards evening is full, but there are still spaces available on the daytime workshop.
If you have booked but haven’t heard from us then please contact theatreday@cornwalldrama.co.uk. If you have been put on our cancellation list then we will contact you if a place becomes available. Please do not send in any further booking forms or payments for the Awards Dinner unless we specifically tell you to do so.
To book for the workshop please complete the form here or download it here
CORNWALL DRAMA ASSOCIATION
THEATRE DAY AND THEATRE FESTIVAL AWARDS 2019
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 23RD 2019 at BEST WESTERN HOTEL BRISTOL, NEWQUAY
WORKSHOP
Sat 23rd November 10am (9.30 registration – expected finish time 4pm)
“Around the UK in 4 accents” with Gemma Wright
Gemma Wright returns with another accents workshop for CDA. Her previous workshops were so popular, we have asked her to return and tackle 4 more accents. Regardless of whether you are a director or actor with a specific role in mind, the day will be invaluable in helping with this often tricky area. Gemma will be introducing and teaching the signature sounds to the Celtic accents: Irish (Northern and Southern), Scottish and Welsh. You will learn various ways to ‘get into’ the accent as well as learning the signature sounds. The day will also include some fun voice warm-up techniques which you can take back to your groups. The workshop will allow you to explore the accents using practical methods with a variety of texts. If Gemma’s previous workshops are anything to go by, the day will not only be informative, but great fun too.
It will be important to wear something comfortable and be prepared to ‘have a go’, so the next time you have to act with an accent it may be easier than you think! Handouts will be provided, but please bring a notepad and pencil in case you want to jot things down as we go along.
Gemma Wright is one of only a few professionally recognised vocal trainers working in the performance industry today. She currently teaches accents, practical voice and voice and text across a number of high profile drama schools and universities, which have included the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, Mountview Theatre School and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
Before embarking on her career as a voice and accent coach, Gemma taught acting and directed many productions both here in the UK and in America, including 5 and 4 star shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
DINNER/DISCO and CDA THEATRE FESTIVAL AWARDS
7pm for 7.30
The CDA Annual Dinner and Awards will take place in the evening of 23rd November at the Best Western Hotel Bristol in Newquay. We will be served a 3 course meal (plus vegetarian option) and coffee. The awards will be presented in the dining room at the end of dinner, so if you wish to attend the awards ceremony, you will need to book for the meal. After the meal and awards, those who wish to celebrate will be able to retire to the ballroom where we will have a disco.
Menu
Cream of Root Vegetable Soup
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Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding and Creamed Horseradish
Potatoes and seasonal Vegetables
(Vegetarian option (to be pre-booked) Chickpea and Butternut Squash Tagine with Couscous
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Vanilla and Cinnamon Pears with Mascarpone and Shortbread
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Coffee and Mints
If you wish to book overnight accommodation at the hotel, we have been granted preferential rates, which are:
- Standard Single – £40.00;
- Standard Double/Twin – £50.00;
- Sea View Double/Twin – £70.00
(All prices include Full English Breakfast)
To book accommodation telephone the hotel on 01637 875181 and make sure you tell them you are part of CDA.
To book your place at the dinner/awards evening, complete the form here
Early booking is recommended, as places are limited. Closing Date for bookings is Tues 12th November.
EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNTS!
Book before Tues 5th November and pay the discounted rates listed below. Please note: No refunds can be given after Tues 5th November
| PRICES: | EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT PRICES: |
| Workshop only £15 | Workshop only £15 |
| Dinner, Awards and Disco £34 | Dinner, Awards and Disco £28 |
| Workshop, Dinner Awards and Disco £45 | Workshop, Dinner Awards and Disco £40 |
Please note that bookings can only be confirmed on receipt of payment