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Welcome to Tobacco Factory Plus
The Tobacco Factory Theatre is not only a place of performance, but also one of creation, development and learning.
Tobacco Factory Plus is our name for all the other activities that go on here, giving you the opportunity to get involved and get even more out of your local theatre. Whether you’re an audience member, young person or theatre maker (or all three!), TF+ has something for you.
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TF+ for Audiences
For audience members, TF+ is all about getting more out of going to the theatre.
Some people come here just to see a show; others like to have the chance to engage with a production on another level. TF+ is about helping you to do this through post-show discussions, directors’ talks, discussion groups and a whole lot more…
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TF+ for Theatre Makers
At the Tobacco Factory we host visiting shows from some of the best and most exciting companies and artists working today, but we also produce, co-produce and tour our own work.
In addition, we assist in the production of work by other companies both in this theatre and elsewhere and we have been consciously growing new routes through which we help companies and artists in the development of both work and their own skills.
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TF+ for Younger Audiences
The TF is proud of its developing programme of shows and activities for young people. TF+ for young audiences is all about getting young people into the theatre and helping them to get more out their experiences when they’re here, whether they visit us with school, family or friends.
Next Plus Events
Regular Class: The Utility Room
An 8-week series of practical classes that provide emerging and established performers with facilitated space and time to maintain and refine their craft through relevant body-based improvisations, games and exercises. The Utility Room is to performers what a life drawing…
REGULAR CLASS: The Meisner Technique
Led by screenwriter and film director Jack Price This 8-week series of practical classes takes you step by step through Meisner’s famous acting technique. Developed when Meisner became disenchanted with pure ‘method’ acting, the technique emphasizes moment-to-moment spontaneity through communication…
REGULAR CLASS: Butoh for Beginners
Led by Thomas John Bacon Butoh is an evolving practice of expressionistic dance and physical theatre that is characterised by slow and precise movement and incorporates both violent action and stillness. It was founded in Japan in the 1950s by…