Plays@3

One day, one space, one new play.

A chance to test new work in BOLD’s space, with a relaxed 3pm sharing for feedback. Low-pressure, creative, and built for busy theatre makers.

The Gallery by Akshay Sharan 31st March 3pm

This workshop marks the start of the partnership between The Chekhov Collective and Bold Theatre.  It will explore Chekhov’s technique of Atmosphere and how this can be used as a creative and accessible tool by actors, directors and theatre-makers.

Saturday 11th April 2-5pm

Discover the playful spirit of clowning in the work of Michael Chekhov and explore how humour, imagination, and spontaneity can unlock creative freedom.
Led by clowns Cordelia Stevenson and Hester Welch, this joyful workshop welcomes beginners and experienced practitioners alike—come ready to play.

Saturday 25 April 2026 10.30-5.30pm

Discover the power of movement and imagination in this brilliant series of seven weekly workshops over two parts exploring Michael Chekhov’s technique of movement qualities. Led by experienced practitioners Gretchen Egolf (Rada, LAMDA, RCSSD) and Sian Clarke (ArtsEd, East15). The sessions will introduce Chekhov’s dynamic Movement Qualities and then apply them to character and text from a play.

The course runs across two Wednesday evening blocks; see below for full dates.

Discover how movement can transform text. Play, experiment, and explore Chekhov’s tools with Yasmine Irian Angeni and Sean Ting-Hsuan Wang.

Saturday 6 June 2026 2-5pm

Delve into Chekhov’s techniques in this three-day intensive with expert practitioners Gretchen Egolf, Cass Fleming, Roanna Mitchell, and You-Ri Yamanaka. Explore the technique, play, and reflect. An incredible opportunity to learn from these virtuosos of the technique.

Friday 12th - Sunday 14th June, 9.30am - 7.30pm