Performing Arts Education
Welcome to LAF - the Lyttelton Arts Factory - performing arts education programme.
Study at LAF
LAF offers you the opportunity to study in a professional theatre environment with the critically acclaimed practitioner Director Mike Friend
At its core, Lyttelton Arts Factory is a practical expression of Mike Friend's belief that the arts should not be separated, and that theatre and the arts are for the many not the few.
Why the Lyttelton Arts Factory?
A factory creates stuff. We want to create performance. We do not want to separate the arts but integrate them into all elements of performance. LAF is a space where theatre, dance, music and circus can all happen.
Our performance education programme strives to develop skills in the areas of acting, voice, music & movement and apply these skills in projects and productions throughout the year.
The music program is currently in hiatus as we look to employ a new musical director.
LAF Drama Classes
Monday and Wednesday's physical theatre and drama are a focus for LAF. Under the tutorship of LAF's resident director Mike Friend, and Tutors Monica Jack and Clementine Bruce. Occasional guest tutors from the Lyttelton Circus Theatre Co including David Ladderman will be providing extra tutelage and guidance throughout terms and for productions.
In Term 4, Drama students' Year 5 and above will have the opportunity of performing in an end of year production, while our Year 1-4 students will present a 'workshop performance', and get a taste of lights and sounds of a show.
| Drama Class | Class Time | Tutors | Year 1 & 2* | Mondays 3:30pm - 4.05pm | Monica / Clementine | $135 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 3 & 4 | Mondays 4:15pm - 5pm | Monica / Clementine | $135 |
| Year 12, 13 & Young Adults | Monday 6:00pm - 7:15pm | Mike/David Ladderman | $180 |
| Year 5 & 6 | Wednesday 3:30pm - 4:15pm | Mike | $150 |
| Year 7 & 8 | Wednesday 4:30pm - 5:15pm | Mike | $150 |
| Year 9 | Wednesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Mike | $180 |
| Year 10 & 11 | Wednesday 6:45pm - 7:45pm | Mike | $180 |
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*Note that time for Year 1 & 2 may change if class is too big and needs to be split.
LAF Music Classes
Band classes will start in Term 2, as we are working on a new Music program to be later announced. So, watch this space.