Event details
This event is open to all Student Members.
These workshops are designed to explore the anatomy of voice and breath and understand the importance of the voice as a tool in oral advocacy.
They are aimed towards students who feel they are lacking in confidence or may not have had the opportunity to practice advocacy or performance outside of their bar course.
The session will run for two hours with a group of 14 students. You are expected to be an active contributor to the discussions held and participate fully in the physical and vocal exercises.
The two workshops will be identical in nature. You may only attend once.
Attendees of the workshops will be given the opportunity to sign up for a further 3 sessions as part of the Advocacy and Voice course.
Edward Bennett
Edward trained at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and in 20 years in the industry has enjoyed a theatre career, playing leading roles at the RSC, National Theatre, Old Vic, across the country and internationally.
With a passion for Shakespeare, Edward has worked extensively with the RSC, various drama schools and with his own company in creating a new practical approach to Shakespeare through the lens of rhetoric and has used this work in various fields to help all ages and professions with confidence, identity and expression.
Kay Welch
Kay is Head of Voice at the RADA. Kay trained as an actress at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama before completing an MA in Vocal Pedagogy at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
Kay works with all aspects of the voice: practical voice, application to text, accent and dialect. She works in theatre, TV and film.
Location: Bingham Room
Date and registration time: Monday 21 October 2024, 6.20pm
Who can attend: Open to GDL students
Dress Code: Casual
Cost: £8 – light refreshments included
Schedule:
6:20pm – registration outside Bingham room
6:30pm – tea/coffee and sandwiches available
7:00pm – session starts
9:00pm – session ends
Booking
Booking opens: 30 September 2024
Book online via the Gray’s Inn Online System (GIOS)
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Qualifying Sessions
Qualifying Session (QS): 1 QS
Theme: Advocacy skills
Learning aims:
1. Participate in exercises and activities to build confidence in terms of oral advocacy and public speaking
2. Consider strategies and approaches to develop voice and presence
3. Discuss strategies for dealing with nerves and anxiety before public speaking
This QS relates to the following elements of the Professional Statement for Barristers: 1.8, 1.9, 1.11, 1.15, 1.17, 2.5, 3.3, 3.4
Preparation required: No
Interactive: Yes