Dickens themed drama for teenage Tower Hamlets actors
The performances will be based on the works of Charles Dickens - Credit: Archant
Budding thespians in Tower Hamlets can participate in a free drama course.
Cornucopia Theatre, based in Whitechapel, is hosting a four day course themed around the works of Charles Dickens.
Teenagers can attend either full time or drop in sessions at the Brady Arts Centre, Hanbury Street, between January 2 and 5.
Part of the Mayor’s activities for young people scheme, the course will include a version of A Christmas Carol and an adaptation of Oliver Twist.
There will also be a visit to the Dickens Museum and to London sites connected to the author.
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Participants are also encouraged to gain their bronze arts award during the scheme.
The sessions will be held between 12 and 6.30pm each day.
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For more information or to book a place, contact Mark Duncan at cornucopiatheatre@gmail.com or call 020 7683 2358
