The wide wandering one - a dramatherapy residential

A creative weekend using movement, embodiment and myth to walk away from a space of restriction, towards a place of a new emergent self.

Within the past few years, many people have experienced significant changes in their lives, most of these exacerbated by the pandemic or social and personal circumstances.

After a big change, we often experience both our lives and our own selves in a different way. This may have left us feeling confused or uncomfortable, wondering what our place is in this new reality. Who are we now and how we can feel authentic in this constantly changing world?

Time continues passing and we put one foot in front of the other, rarely giving ourselves the opportunity to pause, have a look around and make sense of what we see.

In this experiential dramatherapy residential, we invite participants to take that pause and explore a new, more mindful way of moving forward.

Through group activities involving movement, embodiment and myth, participants, guided by creation myths and imagery, are invited to “dance their new selves into existence”: to walk away from a place of restriction towards a place for a new emergent self.

Dates: 26th-28th August 2022

There will be approximately 10 hours of workshops, facilitated across the weekend by three experienced dramatherapists: Antigone, Teena and Theo.

Maximum group size of 14 participants.

Accommodation:

Converted from an old dairy, this is a large spacious accommodation with multiple bedrooms, shared bathroom facilities, with a large dining room and working space. Each bedroom has a sink, and the showers and toilets are close to all bedrooms. Bed linen and towels are provided and the venue has underfloor heating. Please note the venue is wheelchair accessible and has two accessible bathrooms. Please let us know if you require any mobility assistance.

Food:

The meals provided are:

• Friday 26th August – dinner
• Saturday 27th August – breakfast, lunch & dinner
• Sunday 28th August – breakfast

All food will be plant-based.

Please let us know in advance if you have any allergies.

Cost:

The fee includes accommodation, meals, and the cost of the workshops. Please note that travelling is not included in the price.

• Single bed in a single bedroom: £410 (one room)
• Single bed in a shared two person bedroom: £380 (five rooms)
• Single bed in a shared three person bedroom: £340 (one room)

The beds are given when booking, on a first come first served basis.

Arrival/departure:

Please arrive at the venue between 4pm and 5pm on Friday 26th August.

On Sunday 28th August, we will have to leave the venue by 1pm

Booking:

To secure your place, please reserve through Eventbrite. There is a non-refundable deposit of £100 + booking fee. Once reserved, you will receive an email with details of the weekend and information on how to pay the remaining fee.