Led by Gecko's Artistic Director Amit Lahav and Associate Director Chris Evans, this intensive five-day masterclass offers a rare opportunity to step inside a Gecko rehearsal room and explore the methods, ideas and creative processes behind our work.

We will be working with just 16 artists to train, experiment, play and create together - exploring how personal stories, movement, metaphor, imagery and theatrical language can become the starting point for performance.

The masterclass will also be filmed to create a new online resource capturing Gecko's practice at this important moment in our history. By taking part, you'll not only deepen your own practice, but become part of the portfolio of work we take into our next chapter.

WHO IS IT FOR?

This masterclass is for experienced performers and theatre makers with a minimum of three years' professional experience who are interested in physical, ensemble-led approaches to creating performance.

We're looking for 16 curious and open artists who are ready to immerse themselves in five intensive days of training, exploration and creation. The masterclass will involve highly physical, collaborative work, so participants should be prepared to engage fully with this way of working.

Gecko is committed to diversity, inclusion and equality within the arts, and we warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Filming will take place throughout the week and is an essential part of the residency. Participants must be comfortable being filmed while taking part in sessions and creative activities, as well as being asked questions and sharing reflections on camera if invited to do so. This footage will contribute to the creation of the masterclass resource, and participants must be happy for their filmed contributions to be included in the final publicly available resource.

Dates: Monday 23rd - Friday 27th November 2026
Cost: £620 (inc.VAT) - Finance Plan available
Location: The Lanterns Studio Theatre, E14 9XP