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EDEN COURT THEATRE, Bishops Road, Inverness IV3 5SA

Administration Tel: 01463 239 841

Box Office Telephone Number 01463 234 234

Eden Court is just a short walk from Inverness city centre. We have a

number of bike racks available. 

Limited car parking is available at the theatre. Exit from the car park is

controlled by bar code. Bar codes are issued with all purchases. 

For public transport information, please contact your local bus operator. 

There is public ‘Pay & Display’ parking at Inverness Cathedral. 

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ABOUT USSUMMER OPEN DAYEden Court’s Arts Education Department are throwing open

the doors for a very special day of free events and activities,

designed to give you a taste of the many things you can take

part in at the theatre all year round. 

Take your pick from a range of activities and events, from Street

Dance to Film Making, Acting to Horror Make-Up and a whole

lot in-between. Please note that some events are drop in, some

require advance booking. Check with box office for details. 

It will be a fun packed day with activities for all ages. We’ll be

running regular backstage tours, and you can also enjoy some

super summer films! Come along and try something new.Eden Court’s Arts Education Summer Open Day will take place

on SUNDAY 22 AUGUST from 11am – 4pm. For more information, visit www.eden-court.co.uk

EDEN COURT ARTS EDUCATION

ARTS EDUCATION

Eden Court runs the largest and most extensive Arts

Education and Outreach programme of any theatre in

the UK. Our Arts Education team work both ‘inside’ 

and ‘outside’ Eden Court, right across the Highlands 

all year round.

Eden Court’s Arts Education team live within their

communities and deliver drama and dance workshops

in a range of locations (not just schools!).

Over 60 classes take place every week at Eden Court

in all arts forms for all ages. More than 2000 people

attend classes every month.

Eden Court is the only theatre in Scotland to offer

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) courses in

Drama and Dance. These courses offer pupils from

across the Highlands the opportunity to study at 

Eden Court for an SQA Higher Dance, Drama or

Intermediate 2 exams.

Eden Court has been delivering London Academy of

Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) Examination classes

in the Highlands for many years.  They run weekly at

the theatre as an extracurricular activity, as well as in

and out of school through our Outreach workers.

Eden Court’s drama and dance education has helped

young people across the Highland region to develop

confidence, social skills and fitness. 

HERECOMESTHESUMMERHOLIDAY CLASSES& ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES AT EDEN COURTTICKETS & INFO01463 234 234WWW.EDEN-COURT.CO.UK

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Eden Court Highlands (trading as Eden Court) is a company registered in Scotland (company number SCO63216) and a charity registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (registered number SC008237). The company’s registered office is at Eden Court, Bishop’s Road, Inverness, IV3 5SA.

Find out more and see how you can get involved atwww.eden-court.co.uk

Thu 12 Aug 13.30 & 15.30

£2.00 SGL Room For all ages

Sat 14 Aug 13.30 & 15.30

£3.00 (Adults go free!) Jim Love Studio 9-12 years

INVERNESS BOOK FESTIVALTHU 12 – SUN 15 AUG 2010

This year’s Inverness Book Festival is full of great events

and activities for young readers of all ages and abilities.

Bring your little bookworms along to hear from great

children’s authors like Lari Don (12 Aug), Katie Moragcreator Mairi Hedderwick (13 Aug) and Barry Hutchison(13 Aug). We’ll also have great activities with the

Bookstart Bear (13 & 14 Aug), and Eden Court ArtsEducation workers will be telling Tales from Outer Space

(14 Aug) and doing some Star Gazing (12 Aug). 

Star GazingJoin us in the Eden Court Planetarium for an hour of amazing

stories of the stars from across the galaxies and beyond.  This

is a great chance to introduce your little people to the magic of

space with an unforgettable journey through the constellations.

It’ll be ‘star-mazing’ ... This event is suitable for all ages.

Party Pants – Tales from Outer SpaceEden Court’s Theatre Arts worker Hayley Savage delivers an

action-packed telling of the well loved children's story.....

Aliens Love Underpants by Claire Freedman.  This will befollowed by a pants decorating party as well other equally

cool pants related activities. It's going to be Pants-tastic

mayhem!! Please note - we’ll bring the pants ... new ones of course!

EDEN COURTHAS A PACKED PROGRAMME OF SUPERB SUMMER EVENTS ANDACTIVITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. CHECK OUT WHAT'S GOING ON IN THEPAGES THAT FOLLOW, GIVE US A CALL, OR VISIT WWW.EDEN-COURT.CO.UKFOR MORE INFO! HAVE A GREAT SUMMER AT EDEN COURT.

Mon 19 – Fri 23 Jul 11.15 – 12.15

£20.00 for the week

3 – 5 years

Summer Scrambled Arts for 1-2 years (Week 1)Join us for 3 days of activities including drama, crafts and dance

and do something different every day with Summer Scrambled

Arts.  

Summer Scrambled Arts for 3-5 years (Week 1)See Summer Scrambled Arts for 1-2 years for details.

Summer Scrambled Arts for 6-8 years (Week 1)See Summer Scrambled Arts for 1-2 years for details.  

Musical in a WeekHave you ever wanted to be in a musical? Come along to Musical

in a Week and over 5 days you will learn and rehearse songs and

dance routines leading up to a performance on the final day. 

Summer Scrambled Art for 1-2 years (Week 2)Join us for a full week of activities including drama, crafts and

dance and do something different every day with Summer

Scrambled Arts.

Summer Scrambled Arts for 3-5 years (Week 1)See Summer Scrambled Arts for 1-2 years for details.  

Summer Scrambled Arts for 6-8 years (Week 2)See Summer Scrambled Arts for 1-2 years for details.

Summer Dance SelectionKeep your fitness levels up and your toes twinkling over the summer

break with 4 weeks of dance on a Monday. Each week will be a different

dance form – Contemporary, Jazz, Ballet and Street.  

Strictly Summer BallroomAnother chance for you to try your hand at Ballroom dancing over the

summer months. Each Friday, tutor Caroline Coomber will focus

particularly on the modern waltz, quick step, tango and rhythm foxtrot

with a few sassy Latin moves thrown in for good measure.  You can

come with a partner if you like (but you don’t have to!).

Free-runningAn introduction to the skill and discipline of free-running led by Louise

Marshall. The session will utilise spaces around Eden Court to move

creatively. Participants need to wear outdoor trainers and sports clothing.

Digital Photography Summer School A great chance to build and develop your photography skills.

Bring your own camera.

Session 1: Introduction to digital photography. Suitable for beginnersSession 2: Composition. From image critiquing to creating and designingphotos. Suitable for beginners and improvers.

Session 3: Magic light and the digital darkroom. Suitable for beginners,improvers and advanced.

Session 4: Practical shoot on location. Hands on session putting thetheory into practice. Suitable for beginners, improvers and advanced –

ideal if you have attended sessions 1 - 3.

Summer Youth Drama WeekDevelop your acting and theatre skills with this year’s Summer Drama

project. This fantastic opportunity will give you the chance to put on a

performance, that you have created from scratch, in the OneTouch Theatre

on Wednesday 04 August. This course does not run over the weekend.

Summer DramatasticJoin our ace Eden Court Drama tutors for 5 days of drama activities

leading to a short sharing for family and friends. No experience required

just come along and have fun with drama games, exercises, costume 

and character. 

Summerheat CoolbeatJoin our Eden Court tutors for 5 days of great fun dance activity, 

working up to a short performance on the last day for family and friends.

Wed 14 – Fri 16 Jul 10.15 – 11.00

£12.00 for the 3 days

For 1 – 2 year olds, must be accompanied by an adult

Wed 14 – Fri 16 Jul 11.15 – 12.15

£12.00 for the 3 days

3 – 5 years

Wed 14 – Fri 16 Jul 12.30 – 13.30

£12.00 for the 3 days

6 – 8 years

Sun 18 – Thu 22 Jul 10.15 – 16.00

£80.00 (18+) / £60.00 (13-17 years) for 5 sessions

Adults (13+)

Mon 19 – Fri 23 Jul 10.15 – 11.00

£20.00 for the week

1 – 2 years, must be accompanied by an adult

Mon 19 – Fri 23 Jul 12.30 – 13.30

£20.00 for the week

6 – 8 years

Mon 19 Jul – Mon 09 Aug 19.00 – 20.30

£20.00 for block of 4

16+

Fri 23 Jul – Fri 13 Aug 19.00 – 21.00

£6.00 per session

18+

Mon 26 Jul 10.15 – 12.15

£5.00

13 – 17 years

Tue 27 Jul – Tue 17 Aug 19.00 – 21.00

£10.00 per session

18+

Wed 28 Jul – Wed 04 Aug 10.15 – 16.00

£40.00 for the 6 day course

13 – 17 years

Mon 09 – Fri 13 Aug 13.00 – 15.15

£35.00 for the week. Book for Summer Dramatastic along with Summerheat

Coolbeat and get both for £60.00. A tutor will supervise the lunch break.

9 – 12 years

Summer Youth Dance WeekThe Summer Youth Dance Week is an intensive and exciting ‘week’

of dance leading to a performance in the OneTouch Theatre on

Wednesday 04 August. This will give you the chance to improve

your performance skills, develop your dance techniques and learn

new dance styles. This course does not run over the weekend.

Set Design and DressingWhether for school productions, amateur theatre runs or your own

Lord of the Rings-style living room, Special effects artists Tom and

Siobhan Lauten guarantee a creative experience for participants.

As well as preparing people for their own future creations these

participants will design a set for use in a dance and drama

performance in the OneTouch Theatre on Wednesday 04 August.

Fight NightLearn the basics of fighting for the stage with Eden Court 

Drama Worker, Islay MacRae. As well as creating an impressive

fight sequence (without hurting yourself!) you will also learn how 

to apply stage make-up and wounds to add a further dimension to

your fight sequence which will be performed at the end of the day

for family and friends.

The Stanislavski ApproachTHE PROCESS OF THE ACTOR Stanislavski for Adults)Tutor – Eden Court Drama Artist John Batty. A great chance todevelop and consolidate your acting technique by working ongreat texts using the Stanislavski approach. The course will helpactors support their interpretation of a text and the creation ofcharacter using the Stanislavski ‘method’.  The course will be sixdays in duration and culminate in a public performance of shortscenes at Eden Court.

Mon 9 – Fri 13 Aug 10.15 – 12.30

£35.00 for the week. Book for Summer Dramatastic along with Summerheat

Coolbeat and get both for £60.00

9 – 12 years

Wed 28 Jul – Wed 04 Aug 10.15 – 16.00

£80.00 for the 6 day course

13 – 17 years

Sat 31 Jul – Sun 01 Aug 10.15 – 16.00

£20.00 per day (18+) / £15.00 per day (13-17 years)

Adults (13+)

Fri 23 Jul 14.00 – 17.00

£12.00

9 – 12 years

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Mon 19 Jul – Sat 24 Jul 13.30 – 18.00

£84.00 for the 6 day course

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