Due to refurbishment work at the Public Hall, the Workshop is being held at the Primary School in Gosforth. As we are not in our usual venue, we are not able to offer opportunities for the children to do backstage or tech roles, and so this year’s workshop will focus solely on acting and performance. With no tech, scenery or costumes (each child will be given a GADS t-shirt), and the limited props prepared in advance, all participants will be given roles in the play we will be rehearsing and performing, the comedy play ‘Three Characters in Search of a Verdict” by Sue Gordon. A courtroom comedy for kids, with twists to familiar stories as the fairytale characters get their day in court. Will Goldilocks really get done for breaking and entering? Roles will vary in size so there will be something to suit everyone.
Benita Blacklock leads the week with support from Annette Johnstone, other GADS members and cast parents.
We occupied 18 youngsters aged between 8 and 18, working towards a private performance of “Three Characters In Search Of A Verdict” by Sue Gordon on the Friday evening. The private performance on Friday evening is open to participants’ family and friends and other GADS members. Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance.
The 2026 Summer Workshop runs from Monday 17th – Friday 21st August, 10am – 4pm with a private performance at 5pm on Friday.
Due to refurbishment work at the Public Hall, the Workshop is being held at the Primary School in Gosforth. As we are not in our usual venue, we are not able to offer opportunities for the children to do backstage or tech roles, and so this year’s workshop will focus solely on acting and performance. With no tech, scenery or costumes (each child will be given a GADS t-shirt), and the limited props prepared in advance, all participants will be given roles in the play we will be rehearsing and performing, the comedy play ‘Three Characters in Search of a Verdict” by Sue Gordon. A courtroom comedy for kids, with twists to familiar stories as the fairytale characters get their day in court. Will Goldilocks really get done for breaking and entering? Roles will vary in size so there will be something to suit everyone.
Benita Blacklock leads the week with support from Annette Johnstone, other GADS members and cast parents.
We occupied 18 youngsters aged between 8 and 18, working towards a private performance of “Three Characters In Search Of A Verdict” by Sue Gordon on the Friday evening. The private performance on Friday evening is open to participants’ family and friends and other GADS members. Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance.
