Summer School at Lakeside

Summer School at Lakeside takes place in July and August of each year and offers participants the opportunity to work with
professional artists involved in Visual Art, Theatre, Dance, Writing and Music. No previous experience is required, just lots of enthusiasm.

SUMMER SCHOOL 22 JULY - 14 AUGUST 2009

LUNAR INVENTIONS

WEDNESDAY 22 - FRIDAY 24 JULY
10AM - 4PM
7 - 10 YEARS
£40 FOR 3 DAYS OR £15 PER DAY

To mark the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing, you can take an imaginary lunar trip with our artist and create out-of-this-world sculptures. Using all manner of materials your invention will be displayed in the Visitors Centre alongside the Earth-Moon-Earth exhibition.

CREATE A PLAY IN A WEEK

MONDAY 27 - FRIDAY 31 JULY
10AM - 4PM
8 - 11 YEARS
£40 FOR 3 DAYS OR £15 PER DAY
SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT

Space, the final frontier; blast through the universe, explore unseen planets, and discover new life forms with our experienced search party. Whether you’re interested in writing, performing, or theatre design, there’s something for anyone interested in being creative, either on stage or behind the scenes. A week of fun and creativity bringing your story to the stage.

CREATE A PLAY IN A WEEK PART 2

MONDAY 3 - FRIDAY 7 AUGUST
10AM - 4PM
15+ YEARS,
£65

Ever wanted to try your hand at acting, directing or theatre design?

Immerse yourself for a whole week in the exciting world of theatre; working directly with professional theatre practitioners to form a theatre company and produce a dynamic new performance to premiere on Lakeside’s main stage at the end of the week - involving a giant climbing frame!

CARNIVAL OF CELEBRATION

MONDAY 10 - FRIDAY 14 AUGUST
10AM - 4PM
11+ YEARS
£65

A Musical Summer School open to all, no experience needed, just enthusiasm!

Journey with us from Havana to Brazil and everything in between!

Mambo and rumba your way through the week by experimenting with hot Cuban sounds, find your voice singing breathtaking melodies from Africa and make some noise learning Japanese taiko drumming.

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the carnival during a spectacular finale with costumes and instruments made during the week.