Higher Education
We’re delighted to have cultivated relationships with some of the most prestigious universities and colleges in the UK and internationally. We understand that all degree and masters courses are different, and have therefore developed a unique working relationship with each of our higher education partners, customising our workshops or creating bespoke packages to support teaching and module delivery.
Students always receive a meaningful, highly practical and memorable Gecko experience which is linked to their chosen area of study, enhancing their learning and giving them an in depth understanding of the company’s working methodologies and options to explore how this may be incorporated into the development on their own artistic output.
Our half day, full day and 2-day Workshops are suitable for students at higher education institutions, with our Digital Workshops providing an option for institutions to receive a Gecko experience remotely.
Longer residential courses (3 days +) and tailored module delivery are available on request. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
All workshops are supported with 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.
Testimonials
MA Theatre Lab at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
“MA RADA Theatre LAB has invited Gecko to lead workshops with its students for several years now. The work is always surprising and revelatory and led with utmost professionalism, passion and care. As an example of how to go from rigorously playful studio work to vibrant embodied performance, Gecko provide students with a wonderful example of what’s possible through a truly explorative, independent practice.”
- Ian Morgan, Course Leader for MA Theatre Lab at RADA
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Second year acting degree students and theatre and performance design degree students were guided through Gecko’s creation process and mentored by our practitioners in the making of An Invented Work: Parts 1 & 2.
“LIPA is committed to working with the most vital, ground-breaking and innovative companies, practitioners and artists. Our prerogative is to embrace past traditions and to forge new directions, casting fresh perspectives on style and form to pioneer new approaches. The collaboration has brought Gecko’s industry specialists into the building to create contemporary works with a commitment to the evolution of our art and craft.”
- LIPA’s Head of Acting Will Hammond
MA Advanced Dance Performance at Dance City
"The MA Advanced Dance Performance at Dance City had a residency/experimental project with Gecko in response to the Covid pandemic. Their online programme was built with a flexibility and knowledgeable understanding of what was needed for The Collective project and the students involved. Gecko created an online experience like no other; coaching and one to one training with Ryen and Q&A sessions with Amit along with performance opportunities. There was a strong company vibe which resonated with the student body. The whole experience felt like the students were right in the studio with the Gecko team. The student feedback was outstanding. and Gecko helped hone a refined and professional performance. An incredible experience."
- David Lloyd, Programme Leader
MA in Contemporary Physical Performance Making Estonian Academy of Music & Theatre
“For a long time now Gecko’s artistic vision has been inspiring the world of physical theatre and performance around the world, earning them well deserved international reputation and admiration. In their productions, Gecko merges clever visual story-telling with unique choreographic language while requiring uncompromising emotional and psychophysical commitment from their performers. Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (EAMT) is very excited about the collaboration between Gecko and our new international MA in Contemporary Physical Performance Making (CPPM), which aims to train a new generation of brave and visionary performance makers from all over the world. Gecko is one of the core associate companies on the CPPM course, leading intensive workshops in Estonia, mentoring students and offering every possible support to develop their unique artistic voice. Passion for education is what Gecko and EAMT share and we are looking forward to this inspiring collaboration.”
- Jüri Nael, Professor and Course Leader for MA in Contemporary Physical Performance Making (CPPM)