Have you ever wondered how a musical is created? Come along and join us for a unique, day-long workshop where you’ll join a professional workshop process with theatre-makers, Jen Fletcher and Harry Blake, to learn and perform new parts of a brand new musical: Mermaids.
Mermaids is a warm-hearted comedy about a drama group in a remote Cornish Fishing Village. A feel-good show about teenage obsession, local politics, and our need for glitter in a world full of grey. The day will culminate with a performance to family and friends.
This workshop is presented by Falmouth International Arts Festival, ImPOSSIBLE Producing, Sea Witch Theatre and the AMATA Arts Centre.
Supported by Arts Council England and Feast.
Fees
Workshop fee: £5 per person for ages 11-17. No previous experience necessary.
This event aims to provide places to young people who may not otherwise have opportunities to participate in musical theatre. The event has been highly subsidised in order to keep the cost of attending to a minimum. However, if the cost is an obstacle there are a small number of bursary funded places available. Please contact boxoffice@falmouth.ac.uk for details.
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Upcoming events at AMATA

Wed 04 Oct 2023
Doors open 20:00, event starts at 20:30
The Comedy Network: Bella Hull, Sam Williams & Tom Glover
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Thu 05 Oct 2023
Doors open 19:45, event starts at 20:00
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Sat 07 Oct 2023
Door open 17:15, performance starts at 17:30
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Wed 11 Oct 2023
13:30 - 17:30 on the dates listed below
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Wed 11 Oct 2023
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
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Sat 14 Oct 2023
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
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Sat 21 Oct 2023
Doors open 14:45, performance starts at 15:00
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Wed 08 Nov 2023
Doors open 20:00, event starts at 20:30
The Comedy Network: Huge Davies, Alex Kealy & Tom Glover
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Come and unwind after a stressful week at one of our monthly comedy clubs. Gather your friends, grab...

Sat 11 Nov 2023
Door open 18:45, performance starts at 19:00
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Sat 25 Nov 2023
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
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