As babies we use all the strength of our bodies to create our voice. Throughout the animal kingdom the young of the species do the same. However, while animals continue to use their vocal power, the human voice diminishes when we learn to talk. In modern civilisation the voice has lost its importance to the word and yet the voice is as much a part of us as the colour of our eyes and hair. When released, the voice flows as freely as a floating balloon. In the last century Woolfson and Hart devoted their lives to the study of the voice and in Hart’s case this was put to use in his interpretation of the theatre. The same applies to Grotowski and his work on resonators. More recently Patsy Rodenburg, Kristin Linklater and David Carey have given me inspiration. I use exercises and techniques from the best practitioners of voice and speech which I’ve refined from the experiences of putting them into practice.
During the workshop, I will be using exercises and techniques learned from these pioneers (particularly Grotowski), which I have found to give positive results.
“I enjoyed it very much and will take away a lot for my future.”
Michael Pascal, Dealer at Goldman Sachs
“I am nervous about meeting so many people in my job and this has helped enormously.”
David Wilks, Marine Insurance
“Excellent, have definitely got my money’s worth.”
Robert Squire, Computer Programmer
“Better than a week on a Health Farm.”
Sharon Conlon, PA
“I kept losing my voice, I dreaded coming into work. Frances has helped me change all that. I’m now secure in my voice by using the techniques. Everyday it becomes more automatic.”
Mark Crosby, Tennis Coach
| Course Details |
Saturday, March 31st 2012
| Deposit – £50 | Balance – £100 | Full Amount – £150 |
Saturday, May 19th 2012
| Deposit – £50 | Balance – £100 | Full Amount – £150 |
