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17th-19th April 2026
We are offering an Introduction to Playback Theatre method and it's underlying principles. The emphasis is on play to free up creative aliveness.
We will use theatre games and exercises to open our voices and bodies to create a strong group connectedness and to learn to trust our spontaneous and creative impulses both individually and as a group.
The raw material for Playback Theatre are the feelings, experiences and stories of our own lives. We will learn how to shape our stories and give them life on stage. We offer a safe and supportive atmosphere for you to take risks and step into new territory.
This course is suitable both for beginners and those with theatre experience - all are welcome over 18 years
Playback Theatre is …
improvised interactive theatre where personal stories, memories and experiences are given artistic expression.
Find out more about Playback Theatre here:
https://playbacktheatre-sw.co.uk/playbacktheatre/
Facilitation Team
Facilitation Team
Alison & Amanda
Alison & Amanda
Alison and Amanda are accredited trainers with the Centre for Playback Theatre and have been teaching locally and internationally since 1998. They have established four Playback Theatre companies including RedEarth Playback Theatre established in 2007. They established Playback Theatre South West charity to support their projects with refugees, women survivors of domestic abuse, young carers and communities of people with life stories that benefit from being heard.
Find out more about Alison and Amanda here https://playbacktheatre-sw.co.uk/who/ourdirectors/
Timings & travel
Timings & travel
Timings
Timings to be confirmed.
Travel
The nearest railway stations are Bridgwater and Taunton. We are about 1h 15min from Bristol by car.
The 15 bus leaves Bridgwater at 16:50 during college term dates and stops at the Plough Inn in Holford. We are a 15min walk from there.
Please get in touch for further advice with public transport, or for help arranging lifts / carpools.
Make sure to put "Coach House 2, Alfoxton Park" into Google Maps. Other variations will take you to Alfoxton House nearby which is not us. Otherwise use grid reference 51.165187, -3.220080.
The What3Words for our car park are ///soup.candy.huddling
Accommodation & food
Accommodation & food
Accommodation
Accommodation
If you are travelling from further afield, it is possible to camp over the weekend - please bring a tent or live-in vehicle. Toilets, showers, and a sauna are available.
We have limited accommodation indoors for those with specific needs, so please let us know when you book if this is the case for you.
Food
Food
Lunch will be provided on Saturday and Sunday. Dinner will also be provided on Saturday for those staying the night.
Accessibility & diets
Accessibility & diets
We are committed to Alfoxton being a fully accessible venue and are working hard to achieve this. However, while the renovation work continues, visitors with specific mobility or accommodation needs may experience barriers to accessing all areas of the building and land.
If you have any questions or concerns, just get in touch, and please inform us of any significant dietary or accessibility requirements before submitting your booking request.
Costs
Costs
Alfoxton Park is a charity and works on the principle of Dana or a 'gift' economy. Read more about Dana here.
A £39 deposit will secure your place. You will be invited to make a donation to Alfoxton when you attend.
Technology, alcohol and drugs
Technology, alcohol and drugs
All of our events are alcohol and drug free. During the meditation retreats we ask you to turn off your mobile phones and other devices and not contact people outside of the retreat. For all other events and workshops we ask you to be mindful of the use of devices and stay present, in order to make the most of your time here.
Any questions?
Any questions?
Check out Retreat FAQ page or send us an email at events@alfoxtonpark.org.uk
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