Play in a Day
The Stage is yours
"Play is the highest form of research." - Albert Einstein
If you’re feeling all work, no play, then City Academy has just the team building exercise for you. Create your own stage performance, from start to finish, in a matter of hours, with Play in a Day. Work with a professional theatre-maker to create and perform an original play, learning industry-honed stage production techniques as you go.
If you can’t spare a day, then you might want to try Play In a Half Day, allowing you to develop your own theatrical showcase in half the time.
In this Play in a Day experience you will
Typical itinerary: Full Day
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Typical itinerary: Half Day
Please note, itineraries are for illustrative purposes only.
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WHY THEATRE?
As a means of self-expression and a method for connecting with an audience, theatre has few equals. Play in a Day and Play in a Half Day are fun, fruitful and creative team building exercises that boost morale and team relationships through focused collaboration. There is also an option to invite friends and family to view your original play, which in turn builds confidence and performance skills such as public speaking.
The day begins with a variety of physical and verbal creative thinking exercises, including role play and games to encourage your team to create plot lines and relatable, believable characters before deciding on a theme in which to place your story.
Once you have your idea, your team will structure your play from start to finish and rehearse. A supportive, workshop-based structure ensures every member of your team has creative input and that ideas are listened to, just as they should be in the workplace. Our training also enhances collaborative decision-making skills and the ability to work within the limits of a tight framework and a very unique, unfamiliar challenge.
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FAQs
What should I bring?
Participants are advised to wear comfortable clothing and shoes they can move around freely in. We also recommend bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
How do I know if this is suitable for my team?
To discuss best options for you or your team, we welcome calls on 0207 042 8833 or via email at business@city-academy.com. You can contact us looking for options as an individual or on behalf of an employee, a team, department or company.
Do you only offer courses in London?
Our in-person courses are primarily organised in Central London. For teams, we're able to provide in-person training at your offices globally or we can book a suitable partner venue for you to deliver training in your locality.
Are your venues accessible?
We work with a variety of partner venues around London many of which are accessible. If you, a colleague or employee has specific requirements, please make us aware upon booking to ensure we can find a venue suitable for you.
Do you have a minimum age requirement?
Our public courses are for over 18s. For 1-2-1 tuition or private classes, participants can be any age. Content can be shaped to be age and experience appropriate.
Can this experience be personalised?
Contact us to let us know a genre or song or your choice.