Curious about how Frantic Assembly makes its bold, physical, and emotionally charged theatre? This introductory workshop gives you a hands-on taste of the Frantic Method — a way of creating that starts simple and builds into something powerful.
You’ll explore how movement can carry meaning, learn to trust your body as a creative tool, and work with others to devise original material from the ground up. Expect a mix of playful physical exploration, honest collaboration, and moments of real discovery.
Who teaches this course?
Becky Hartnup is an actor and director at The Questors Theatre. Previously a competitive gymnast she has studied improv with leading London improvisation schools including The Free Association and Hoopla. She has studied courses in physical theatre techniques with the Frantic Assembly team and in Improvised Stage Combat and led platform classes at The Questors Theatre.
What will we cover?
- Experience practical physical theatre techniques
- Create material through movement and connection
- Use your body to find emotion, subtext, and story
- Develop your confidence, creativity, and presence
- Explore key Frantic principles like Building Blocks, The Crooked Path, and Presumptions
Who is this course for?
This workshop is open to actors, directors, writers, choreographers, and devisers — anyone curious about how Frantic Assembly works and wants to bring more physicality and truth to their own creative process. No prior experience in physical theatre needed.
What to expect:
- You’ll get out of your comfort zone
- There will be physical movement, physical contact and eye contact
- It’s about experimentation, not perfection
People of all levels of physical ability are welcome — but it is essential to let us know in advance if there are any access needs so we can shape activities accordingly.
Come with an open mind, wear something you can move in and you don't mind wearing to roll around on the floor, bring water, and get ready to surprise yourself.
