Between the Lines
Our Books/Theatre collaboration twins our exploration of novels and plays with drama workshops. St. Raymond's combined course means analysing two sets of themed texts - with perhaps a film thrown in - and at least one play, usually by a modern playwright.
From Page to Performance:
Christopher and Moira will involve guests in stimulating discussions on 'authorial intent' and the relationship beween the written word and the spoken (or even unspoken) performance of a writer's work.
We will look at the differences in approach between the two genres and then turn to the more methodical matter of how actors prepare for their roles. Then we'll put some of what we have learned into practice.
Get ready to encounter 'Stan the Man' and to indulge in laughter-overload while doing some little bits of serious acting with us. It might just possibly change your life.
Faculty Information:
Moira Martingale is an established journalist, having worked as a feature-writer and columnist for national and regional newspapers and magazines. She is the author of internationally-published books and her present novel is nearing completion. She has a teaching qualification, an honours degree in English Literature and Psychology, a Masters degree in English Literature and her PhD thesis is currently in progress.
Christopher Masters was educated at King's College School and trained as an actor at The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. He spent ten years as an actor and then worked as a freelance director, later starting his own Theatre Company, Millstream, directing contemporary classics which toured nationally and internationally until 1998.
With a change of policy at the Arts Council and a new government, it was time for Christopher to fulfil a dream and live in the Aude, in a quiet village surrounded by vineyards. "I came here because of the weather and the quality of life," he says.
Other Activities:
Domaine St. Raymond is a beautiful, spacious house with gardens, a large swimming pool and a tennis court. We have a supply of bicycles - and the road is flat right down to the Canal du Midi towpath! There's table-tennis, a pool table and even a set of boules.
Facility Information:
With an optimum of ten guests per weekend, there's a houseparty atmosphere which promises the formation of new friendships or cementing of old ones.
Smart, roomy bedrooms are double or triple-sized.
All bedrooms have en-suite shower-rooms and, in the case of the Olive room, an additional bath.
All towels and linen are provided and each room has a hairdryer and CD player. Beach towels for use around the pool are not supplied.
The courses include breakfasts, lunches and two sumptious dinners with free-flowing wines from a local vineyard - where a degustation has also been arranged for one afternoon.
Help and advice can be given if guests require visits to La Cite at Carcassonne or to the castle sites of Cathar resistance.
Take some French Leave and slip away to the lovely landscape of the Languedoc for some leisurely learning and a large helping of culture.
Notes:
Please Note! Groups of less than eight can be catered for. An adjusted cost per person will be advised on application.
Price Includes: airport transfers, all transport, wine-tasting outings, tuition, accommodation and all meals (including eating
out at a restaurant one evening).
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