Almeida For Free: Roots
Free events exclusively for 25s & under
Event details
Tue 12 - Fri 15 Nov 2024
From Tue 12 – Fri 15 Nov, we will be holding a series of free events and a free performance of Roots exclusively for those aged 25 and under. Scroll down for more information on each event.
Tickets for all events go on sale on Thu 7 Nov at 5pm.
This For Free festival is produced by the Almeida Young Producers: Hannah Balogun; Jack Carr; Gabriela Chanova; Gigi Downey; Gray Enever; Deepali Foster; Sam Glyde-Rees; Macella Grady; Jade Hassan; Izzy Macpherson; Joshua Moore; Savanna Patel; Alicia Pope and Fleur Simpson.
All events as part of Almeida For Free are free and exclusive to audiences aged 25 and under.
If you have any access requirements or needs we should be aware of, please let us know by emailing participate@almeida.co.uk or calling 020 7288 4917.
rOOTS For free Performance
This free performance is exclusively for those aged 25 and under
Thu 14 Nov 7.30pm
Read more about our production guidance and warnings>
What’ve you done since you come in? Hev you said anythin’? I mean really said or done anything to show you’re alive?
Tickets are free and exclusive to those aged 25 and under, limited to 2 per person. Proof of age must be brought to the performance for each ticketholder.
We have a limited amount of extra tickets available for youth groups who would like to attend. Please contact participate@almeida.co.uk if you would like to request tickets for your group.
Captioning
This performance will be captioned. To book and for further information please contact the Box Office on 020 7359 4404 or email boxoffice@almeida.co.uk.
Talkback
After the performance there will be a post-show talk with members of the company. Free to same-day ticket holders.
You can find the full production information about Roots here>
Voice and accent workshop
Tue 12 Nov 11am (approx. 2 hours)
Location: LIFT Islington
Tickets are limited to one per person.
Join Voice and Accent Coach Molly Parker for a practical accent and voice skills workshop where you’ll be exploring how your voice is unique.
This event is aimed at those wishing to develop their accent work and gain a deeper understanding of their own accent, with all experience levels welcome.
If places are full, please email participate@almeida.co.uk with subject: ‘Voice and Accent Workshop’ to be put on the waiting list.
MEET, GREET AND EAT: Recipe Share
Thu 14 Nov 10.30am (approx. 2 hours)
Location: Almeida Theatre Bar and Foyer
No booking required.
Pull up a seat at the Almeida breakfast table, to meet, greet and eat with Almeida Staff from different departments – and share with us a recipe that is special to you.
This networking event will be a chance to meet new people, learn more about different careers at the Almeida and gain a few ideas of what to cook for next week’s dinner…
Tea, coffee and pastries will be provided.
Acting workshop with Billy Howle
Thu 14 Nov 11am (approx. 2 hours)
Location: Studio 2 LIFT Islington
Tickets are limited to one per person.
Join actor Billy Howle (Look Back in Anger, Roots) for a text based practical workshop, where you will grow your confidence and challenge yourself to try new techniques when it comes to approaching theatrical text.
This event is aimed at actors and other creatives. All experience levels are welcome.
If places are full, please email participate@almeida.co.uk with subject: ‘Acting Workshop’ to be put on the waiting list.
Archive workshop: performing Queer History
Thu 14 Nov 2pm (approx. 2 hours)
Location: Almeida Theatre Auditorium
Tickets are limited to one per person.
Join theatre maker, artist, and Unearthed: Extracts archivist Maxi Himpe to uncover queer stories, artists, and performances from the mid-20th century. Explore how using archives can celebrate the creative work, oral histories, and stories of queer and working-class communities.
This event is aimed at anyone looking to hone their research and archival skills, artists, performers and those with an interest in queer history. All experience levels are welcome – there are no requirements except curiosity.
If places are full, please email participate@almeida.co.uk with subject: ‘Archive Workshop’ to be put on the waiting list.
Directing workshop with Atri Banerjee
Fri 15 Nov 2pm (approx. 2 hours)
Location: Almeida Theatre Auditorium
Tickets are limited to one per person.
Join Atri Banerjee, Director of Look Back in Anger, for a practical directing workshop exploring his creative practice in the rehearsal room and his experience working on our Angry and Young repertory season.
This event is aimed at those interested in directing, reimagining classic texts, and performing. All experience levels are welcome.
If places are full, please email participate@almeida.co.uk with subject: ‘Directing Workshop’ to be put on the waiting list.
