Digital workshop: £350 plus VAT
3-hour introduction to Gecko’s performance style and devising process.
Includes The Wedding (Video Resources), valid for one term.

Digital workshop and mentoring: From £500 plus VAT
3-hour introduction to Gecko’s performance style and devising process.
90-minute Zoom mentoring session (additional sessions available at £200 plus VAT per session)
Includes The Wedding (Video Resources), valid for one term.

Included in each workshop package is online access to a performance of our critically acclaimed production The Wedding and the accompanying making of documentary, The Wedding: Making Total Theatre for the 21st Century, ideal resources for students to critically review or use as a stimulus for devising.

The maximum group size is 20 students.

The workshop space should be an appropriate size for the group, allowing sufficient personal space so as not to come into contact with an obstruction or fellow performer. The room should have a ceiling height that allows for jumping and flooring should be suitable for working barefoot (clean, clear and safe).

We also ask that the room be kept as clear as possible of other objects to minimise the chance of injury through slips and trips.

Access to a stable internet connection with download/upload speeds suitable for video streaming is essential. You will also need a sufficiently large monitor or video projector/screen connected to a laptop (or similar) with a webcam, microphone and speakers connected. The screen/speakers should be large enough to allow the participant(s) to clearly watch/hear Gecko’s instructional videos and engage with the workshop leader.

The webcam should be positioned so that the workshop leader can clearly see the majority of the room and all of the participant(s) taking part, with the participant(s) facing the camera.

We use ZOOM (https://zoom.us/) for our digital workshops and we’ll provide you with a unique ‘meeting code’ and password to access the workshop. We ask you to ‘join the meeting’ 15 minutes prior to the workshop to test that all equipment is working correctly. If you would like to test your setup before then or at a different time, please let us know.

Some large sheets of paper and some coloured pens may be required for Digital Workshop 1. Bamboo canes are also required for Digital Workshop 1. The ends should be made safe at a length that maintains social distancing as required by your risk assessment (1 bamboo cane per pair of students).

Tables or chairs are not needed unless requested for the workshop content.

Students should be introduced to Gecko’s work prior to their workshop with us. Please encourage them to visit our website and YouTube Channel, on which we have many video resources as well as some of our past shows which are all available to watch in full.

For the workshop itself we ideally prefer to work in an environment where participants wear their own clothing, rather than uniforms. This should be suitable for physical activity, such as tracksuit bottoms, leggings, t-shirts and sweatshirts. Workshops are usually done in bare feet, but participants should bring trainers or other suitable sports shoes just in case. We ask participants not to wear jewellery and for long hair to be tied back.

Gecko workshops are highly physical and those taking part should bring a bottle of water with them to keep hydrated throughout the workshop.

Absolutely! Gecko are experienced with working with groups of multiple abilities and are keen to ensure all participants have the best experience possible during our workshops. There is a section in our booking form where you can detail any additional requirements, and we will also ensure there is an opportunity to further discuss these with your practitioner prior to the workshop.