The Leaveners

Forum theatre is an entertaining, interactive and challenging form of theatre. By giving an audience the opportunity to alter the course of a play, Forum can act as a powerful non-violent force for social change. Peaceful Not Passive offers the opportunity to develop performance skills and learn about Forum Theatre by putting it into practice. Over a residential weekend of workshops we will develop our own short piece together, exploring the challenge of living peacefully in modern British society. The piece will be performed and Forumed on Sunday afternoon at the Meeting House. No previous experience of Forum, performing or peacework is necessary just energy, enthusiasm and interest! For more information and a booking form go to http://leaveners.org/assets/PeacefulNotPassiveForm.PDF

Are you aged 7-11, want to tell stories and make new friends? Then join The Leaveners this summer for an exciting four days full of drama, music, art, history and fun! Discover the history of one of the oldest Meeting Houses still in use and bring it to life by creating a show from scratch in just 4 days! No previous experience of performing, The Leaveners or of Quakers is necessary. Whether you want to act, sing, write, make props and costumes or simply want to make new friends and have fun then all you need is enthusiasm and imagination! For more information and a booking form go to http://leaveners.org/assets/DramaQuest.PDF

The Nayler Passion explores the spiritual and political turmoil in the life of James Nayler, the Quaker who provoked a religious scandal and political crisis by re-enacting Christs entry into Jerusalem. Written for choir and piano, this emotive and inspiring cantata charts the grief, joy, agony and hope of Naylers experience. This seven day project will focus on rehearsing The Nayler Passion, creating a community of singers who will share meals, worship and social time alongside developing as musicians. The music has been written to be accessible whilst still providing a challenge, and rehearsals will be lead by composer Mark Russ. No previous experience of The Leaveners is necessary! DOWNLOAD a booking form at http://leaveners.org/assets/NaylerPassionForm.pdf