Sing With Kurt Kansley: 'Moulin Rouge'
Raise your voice with West End Leading Man,
Kurt Kansley in an exclusive musical-theatre vocal workshop from Stages Theatre Arts.
Sunday 13th September - 2.00pm- 4.30pm
St Pauls Church Hall, Charlestown, St Austell
Tickets £20
Limited Early Bird Tickets: £17.50
Step inside the world of professional musical theatre and discover how West End performers prepare, learn and bring a song to life.
Stages Theatre Arts is delighted to welcome acclaimed actor, singer, musician and vocal coach Kurt Kansley to Cornwall for an exciting and inspiring afternoon of Music Theatre.
Currently starring as Toulouse-Lautrec in the world tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Kurt will share the techniques, experience and insight he has developed throughout an international career spanning some of the world’s greatest stages.
Whether you are an experienced performer, an aspiring musical-theatre student or simply someone who loves to sing, this is a unique opportunity to learn directly from a leading West End professional.
What To Expect:
During this practical and energetic two-and-a-half-hour workshop, Kurt will take participants through the processes and techniques used by professional musical-theatre performers.
Including:
Vocal warm-ups used by professional performers before stepping onto the West End stage.
Exploring how a professional performer approaches a song and repertoire.
Participants will work together to learn and rehearse a published medley of music from the spectacular hit musical Moulin Rouge! Under Kurt’s professional direction, the group will explore ensemble singing, harmony, storytelling, vocal expression, stage presence and the excitement of creating a full company sound. At the end of the afternoon, participants will bring everything together in an informal workshop performance of the material they have learned.
The session will conclude with an informal 'In Conversation with Kurt Kansley'. Participants will have the opportunity to ask Kurt about his career, professional training, auditions, vocal preparation, life backstage, working in the West End and performing in major international productions. It is a rare opportunity to hear honest advice and first-hand stories from someone actively working at the highest level of the musical-theatre industry.
Who Is The Workshop For:
- Musical-theatre performers;
- Singers and vocalists;
- Drama and performing-arts students;
- Members of theatre companies, choirs and amateur dramatic groups;
- Young people considering professional training;
- Anyone who loves musical theatre and wants to develop their voice.
You do not need to be a professional performer to take part.
What matters most is enthusiasm, a willingness to participate and a love of singing and performance.
(Recommended Age 12+ Child participants should be accompanied by an adult).