Theatre Interpreting Course
Trainers: Donna Ruane MRSLI & Terry Ruane, Director of Theatresign

Theatresign set up its first training course in 2009 and this rapidly evolved into a series of courses aligned to the interpreting needs of specific genres of Theatre. The need for training in other European countries has resulted in our trainers providing accredited workshops at the National Theatre in Budapest and at the British Embassy in Hungary. Discussions are taking place for a course in Barcelona and requests now come from as far away as New Zealand.

In London,Theatresign is the main provider of signed performances in the West End and over the last ten years has established a reputation for providing high-quality Sign Language Interpreting to many of these long-running shows.. This regular provision means Theatresign is able to give existing and future Theatre Interpreters training opportunities that are unique to the West End. All Theatresign Interpreters have completed these courses and in the last three years at least seven new Interpreters have been chosen as a result.

Following a pilot course developed jointly with Signamic in 2009, Theatresign is now offering a series of two-day courses with a workshop format, aimed at qualified Interpreters.  Participants must have completed Level 6 in BSL and either be undergoing interpreting level 6, working towards qualification as MRSLI or already be practising as a Registered Qualified Interpreter or ASLI Full Member.The Theatre Interpreting Introductory Workshop and the Pantomime Interpreting Workshop are one-day workshops which are also open to people with Level 3

An annual programme of three courses and two one-day workshops is now offered. These are held at the Dominion Theatre in the heart of London's West End, and where based around a particular show, the course moves to the actual West End Theatre where the signed performance is taking place. Many visiting trainers who have worked with us come from shows like Billy Elliot, Avenue Q, We Will Rock You, The Mousetrap, Mamma Mia! and Phantom of the Opera as well as from the Victoria Palace Group and Company Managers have visited from other West End shows. In the next year courses will be based around shows like Les Miserables. All courses are ASLI approved for CPD: Two-day courses earn 20 points and one-day workshops 8 points, or 12 points where there is a signed performance in the evening.

Theatre Interpreting for Classical Musicals
Training venue: Dominion Theatre, Tottenham Court Road, London W1
Thursday 15th and Friday 16th March 2012
in association with Cameron Mackintosh Ltd
Signed Performance; Les Miserables at the Queens Theatre 7.30pm

Following the success of last year's course which was based around The Phantom of the Opera, this new course based around Les Miserables is designed for interpreting the more classical kind of musical where there is a more traditional structure requiring work on style and characterisation and is useful for those who wish to train in a more advanced area of Theatre Interpreting. The 2012 course will be based around a major West End show.. Working in The Gallery, an air-conditioned rehearsal space at the Dominion Theatre, participants will:

Day 1                   

• Learn how to interpret a musical. Where do I start? Preparation materials. Legal and Copyright issues
• Set tasks will involve interpreting sections of the musical- both songs and dialogue
• There will be a guest trainer from the show and a workshop involving costumes and props
  
•  Later in the afternoon there will be an opportunity to visit the stage and auditorium for "Setting the Scene"
• You will also see the show sign language interpreted

Day 2

• There will be a discussion on the show with group feedback. Learn about effective self-evaluation
• During the day you will work on your task, signing a song and a section of dialogue followed by discussion and feedback from your trainers.
• Later your task will be presented in the rehearsal space where each participant will have the opportunity to sign interpret a section of the show. This will be followed by analysis and discussion.

Fully inclusive cost for ASLI members £400 (£375)*
ASLI Full & Associate Members (CPD points:20) 
Non-ASLI members £450 (£425)* 
*EARLY BIRD BOOKING DISCOUNT - BOOK BY 1ST FEBRUARY 2012 AND SAVE £25!!

contact training@theatresign.com to reserve your place
If you have not attended one of our previous courses, please download and complete booking form

NEW!! Theatre Interpreting Introductory Workshop Level 3+
Training venue: Dominion Theatre, Tottenham Court Road, London W1
Friday 7 September 2012 10am-4pm
Signed performance "Billy Elliot" at Victoria Palace Theatre London 7.30pm

Theatresign is now organising an one-day introductory workshop based around Billy Elliot one of our West End shows. There will be training sessions at the Dominion Theatre and the day will end with a visit to the Victoria Palace Theatre to see the on-stage warm-ups and preparation for the signed performance (by Donna Ruane) in the evening. This one day workshop is designed to provide an introduction to the various aspects of Theatre interpreting and will be open to those with Level 3 and above. As well as being an introduction to professional Theatre Interpreting it is also beneficial for school plays or those who are involved with amateur drama or youth drama groups.

Special reduced rate for ASLI Members - including show ticket £120
ASLI Full & Associate Members (CPD points: 12)
Special reduced rate for non-ASLI members - including show ticket £150

Contact training@theatresign.com to reserve your place
.If you have not attended one of our previous courses, please download and complete booking form