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Expression

Previously held in:London

Trainer

Caroline Parker MBE

CPD

5 CPD pts

Delivered in

BSL

Fee

£215

Course Overview

This course is specifically designed for TSLI's, TSLT's, RSLI's, RSLT's and Deaf Performers wanting to explore Caroline's approach to expressing emotion and developing theatre techniques which can be used alongside your interpreting.

Learn the skills used to express emotions, tension and energy within performance, tools that can be applied across interpreting music, theatre or everyday translation. Through guided tasks, participants will explore how movement, intention and character work enhance clarity and connection with the audience. This workshop is hands-on, reflective and designed to help interpreters bring greater authenticity and nuance to their work.


What the Course Will Cover
  • Emotions and Physical Expression
  • Managing and Portraying Tension
  • Quality of Movement to Match Energy and Meaning (particularly in music)
  • Character Building and Stage Presence
  • Unlocking Creativity and Expressive Confidence

On Completion of the Workshop, Participants Will Have:
  • Gained more confidence in matching the energy and expression of a person, show or song they are translating
  • Developed greater awareness of emotional and physical expression in performance
  • Explored creative approaches to interpreting through guided movement-based exercises
  • Strengthened their ability to adapt and respond dynamically to the tone, pace and atmosphere of a performance
  • Gained practical tools to extend their skill and presence as expressive interpreters

Facilitator Bio:

Trained at The Mime Centre and the Desmond Jones School of Mime, Caroline has continued to develop her craft throughout a four-decade acting career, working with a range of directors and attending workshops including those at Deafinitely Theatre HUB. She has since facilitated workshops in physical storytelling, sign songs, comedy and drama, sharing the expressive techniques and performance skills she has honed over the years.


Course Completion Info

Joining instructions will be sent one week before the course start date.
This course is delivered in BSL
Course approved by NRCPD with 5 Structured CPD points being awarded to attendees - a certificate will be provided upon completion.
Tea, coffee and biscuits provided


Payment Options

You can choose the payment method that suits you best:

Option 1 - Pay in Full
Confirm your place immediately by paying in full.

You can pay by debit or credit card and eligible customers will also see Klarna's "Pay in 3" option at checkout to spread the cost over three interest-free instalments.
Your course confirmation details are sent straight after checkout.

Option 2 - Pay £50 Deposit
Reserve your space today with a £50 deposit.

You'll receive automatic reminder emails 45 and 35 days before the course with payment details for your remaining balance.
The remaining payment must be completed no later than 30 days before the course start date to fully secure your place.

Your booking is confirmed once full payment has been received.


Course Confirmation & Minimum Numbers

Each course requires a minimum number of participants to run.
If the course has not reached sufficient capacity by 70 days before the start date, it may be cancelled in accordance with venue terms.
In this case, all deposits and payments will be refunded in full or rescheduled to next available date.

⚠️Booking early helps ensure your preferred course goes ahead and your space is guaranteed⚠️

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