Event Description

WHO IS IT FOR?

This programme is suitable for mid and early-career practitioners working across theatre, choreography and direction, with a passion for physical and devised work. We are always excited to work with open hearted, curious, creative and collaborative individuals.

Participants must be comfortable with highly physical, collaborative work.

Gecko is committed to diversity, inclusion and equality within the arts and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

Our week-long MAKE residencies explore the methods Artistic Director Amit Lahav implements when devising a production. Through preparation, ensemble building, serious play, simple beginnings and highly physical, dynamic tasks and activities, you will focus on methods for creating movement for performance. You will delve into the use of breath and language to express, and open doors to accessing emotional spaces safely. Participants will be nurtured and challenged in their artistic decision-making and the residency will culminate in the creation of a short ensemble piece, putting what you have learned into practice.

Participants will explore:

• Gecko's devising methodology

• Generating and shaping physical material

• Ensemble-building and collaborative creation

• The performer's journey through narrative, emotion and movement

• Ownership of creative voice and authorship

The residency focuses on experimentation, process and collaboration, culminating in the creation of a short ensemble piece.

DETAILS

• Monday 2nd - Friday 6th March 2026

OR

• Monday 9th - Friday 13th March 2026

• £500 (incl. VAT) - A finance plan is available to spread the costs.

• CLOD Ensemble, C2, Design District, 3 Cripps Yard, Soames Walk, London SE10 0BQ

• Bursary places available