FAQs

What play are we making? 

Three Sisters by Anton Chekov, a 125-year-old (boring) Russian classic play that tells the story of the Three Sisters who sit at home talking about their dream to go to Moscow, but never at any point during the entire play actually go to Moscow.  Join us for a week in October to help us answer the question of… What if these three sisters actually did something?! Working with Nonsuch Studios Associate Director Cat Giles for 5 jam-packed days, learn about Nonsuch Studios' devising process by being a part of the creation of Nonsuch Studios' newest production. 

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Why are we making this show? 

After this week in October, Cat Giles will then continue with 2 weeks of rehearsals with a professional cast before his new show Tours 5 schools in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire! This week will mean that the ideas of young people are at the heart of the creative theatre proccess, while you learn about theatre devising, you will also be actively inputting into a new professional show!

What will you do? 

Through lots of physical theatre work, exploration and play, you will work together as a devising company to generate new work for the stage! On the final day, we will be joined by a lighting technician who will help us bring your work to life! We will pull everything that we have done together to a sharing on the main stage at 1 pm for Friends and Family to join! 

What will you learn? 

• Devising skills, how to make a new show
• Physical theatre and movement skills 
• Nonsuch Studios ‘Serious Play’ techniques
• Performance skills 
• Teamwork and ensemble skills 
• Unlocking creativity 

Who will you work with? 

Cat Giles is a Movement Director, Performer and Practitioner, working for both stage and screen. She has movement directed for theatre productions, choreographed for music videos and commercials, movement consulted for creative agencies, and devised, performed and puppeteered for screen, stage and festivals around the world. Cat trained at Rose Bruford, receiving a First Class degree before completing the 2 year professional course at Ecole Jacques Lecoq. She has worked with Nonsuch Studios across the majority of our performance works, both devising and performing in shows, including The Party's Over, Tilt, Futureproof and intotheclouds.

Also on the team…

. Caroline Rowland (she/her) - Nonsuch Studios, Community Engagement Producer  Caroline will be around and about during the week, making sure everyone is happy. Caroline is also the Designated Safeguarding Lead. If you have any issues or think something is not right, you can contact Caroline at any point in that week on getinvolved@nonsuchstudios.co.uk or call her on 0115 837 1950

Where is it?

Squire Performing Arts Centre, Arboretum St, Nottingham NG1 4JB 

How do I get there? 

To find out how to get there, by tram, bus or car, head to https://squirepac.co.uk/your-visit/ 

Is it accessible for me? 

Squires is a fully wheelchair accessible venue, with accessible bathrooms, a step-free entrance, and lifts to the second floor. You can find out more about the building's accessibility here https://squirepac.co.uk/your-visit/ 

Squires has plenty of breakout spaces for those who may need a quiet space throughout the day, and our Assistant Facilitator will be on hand to provide any additional support. 

When booking your place, please ensure to outline any access needs you may have. If you would like to discuss these needs in more detail, please email getinvovled@nonsuchstudios.co.uk or call 0116 837 1950 

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How much is it?

Tickets for the whole week are £120. This is only £24 a day, for a top-tier theatre experience. 

What if I can’t make the whole week? 

If you can’t make it every day, that's not a problem; we know that people have jobs and other commitments to work around. Tickets are for the whole week so regardless of how many days you attend, you will still need to pay the set price. If you know you can’t make certain days, please let us know when you are booking. 

I want to come, but I can't afford it!

Bursary places are available for our Centre Stage Partner Schools, which include students who attend: 

• Bilborough College
• Nottingham Girls Academy
• The Wells Academy
• The Brunts Academy
• Outwood Kirkby Academy
• Sutton Academy  and ATTFE

Full bursaries and half bursaries are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

If you are not from any of our partner schools, you may also apply for a bursary place; however, we will prioritise these spaces for students from these schools first. 

Travel Bursaries 

Available for young people in Kirkby, Sutton and Mansfield. These Bursaries would cover your bus fare if travelling from the Ashfield District or Mansfield. 

How do I apply for a bursary place?

To apply for the Bursary, click on the link here:

Apply for a Bursary

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