Thursday 14 August 1800, Brompton Cemetery
Experience the joy of speaking Shakespeare out loud – with gusto – guided by our brilliant voice coach (and kayaker!) Matthew Collins, in the stunning Brompton Cemetery Chapel, beautifully restored in 2018.
We kick off at 6:00pm sharp, meeting just outside the Visitors Centre (North Gate – a 30 second stroll from West Brompton tube).
First stop: a short walk among the graves of Shakespearean connections – we’ll share some lines, get in the mood, maybe raise a few ghosts (dramatically, of course).
Then it’s off to the chapel where the real fun begins. With Matthew’s guidance and some playful voice exercises, we’ll bring to life a lineup of iconic characters, possibly including:
🪦 The gravediggers in Hamlet
👑 The unlucky victims of Richard III
👻 Hamlet’s dear departed dad
🗡️ Banquo (who’s definitely not fine)
🩸 Julius Caesar (Et tu, etc.)
🧙♀️ And – oh yes – the witches in Macbeth!
As you dive into these deliciously dramatic roles, you’ll also discover new colours, textures, and powers in your own voice.
NEED TO KNOW
*The cost is £15, payable directly to Matthew. Email enquiries for payment details.
*We’ll be walking a bit, so bring an umbrella – British weather and all that
*Tea, biscuits, and mineral water await you in the chapel
*We need to be out by 7:30pm sharp
*Afterwards, join us at The Atlas pub on Seagrave Road for a well-earned drink and bite to eat (not included in the price)
*There’s a minimum number of bookings needed to unlock the chapel, so please book ahead – and add it to your calendar!.
*Read more about Matthew here – http://www.matthewcollins.co.uk/
Book on the calendar here:
https://teamup.com/event/show/id/UyffoMue4fDHEkUV4nkmYpEQu9QFGE
You may recognise some familiar faces from our last successful workshop with Matthew…
