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Celebrating masks and physical theatre since 1987
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Professional Development logoTrading Faces production of The Man Who Woke up in the Dark - Vince (Leonardo da Vinci) escapes in his flying machineTeaching mask-making for Teachers and Group Leaders
As masks can only be made and completed during a week-long residency project, Trading Faces also offers a half-day mask-making workshop to introduce professional design and construction techniques. The workshop leaders will demonstrate using a variety of materials suitable for working with a range of participant groups. All stages of the making process will be covered. Participants will have an opportunity to get messy and creative!

Teaching mask theatre for Teachers and Group Leaders
The company has led numerous In Service Training sessions for people who want to share mask theatre skills with their group. This practical half-day or one-day workshop can be adapted to suit the needs of the teachers and group leaders to cover a range of approaches for different ages and levels of experience.

Masterclasses and skills exchange days for Professional Theatre Performers and Workshop Leaders
Trading Faces hosts opportunities for fellow artists to develop their skills and explore different techniques in performance, mask-making or workshop leading through skills exchanges or by inviting leading international artists to lead masterclasses.


“Loads of ideas all of which can be taken back to the classroom” J Chamberlain, Head of Drama, Noadswood School

“Very user friendly and well explained. Good to see the relevance of the games and the progression used. Your enthusiasm for your work made it easy” Martin Jelves, Drama Teacher, Devizes School

“Totally worthwhile – real learning” David Orr, Chilton Edge School

“I have stretched my performance skills and gained a much greater understanding of physical techniques that I feel confident to use in my classroom.” Tim Farrer, Drama Teacher, St Josephs High School

“Great! Crammed loads in! Good opportunities for reflection and a supportive, fun atmosphere. I learned lots from watching other people.” Anne Smith, Drama Teacher, South Wilts Grammar School

“One of the best workshops I’ve done. Extremely well planned and executed – we were led so easily from one level to the next.” Heather Rome, participant at a Masterclass