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 practitioners Director Mike Friend and Musician Carmel Courtney.
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.
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 for the younger kids Anna Heffernan. Occasional guest tutors from the Lyttelton Circus Theatre Co including David Ladderman will be providing extra tutelage and guidance throughout terms and for productions.
Drama students level 4 and above will have the opportunity of performing in an end of year production.
| Drama Class | Year / Age group | Class Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drama Level 1 | Year 1, 2 & 3 students | Mondays 3:30pm - 4.05pm | $135 |
| Drama Level 2 | Year 4 students | Mondays 4:15pm - 5pm | $135 |
| Drama Level 3 | Year 5 & 6 Students | Wednesdays 3:15pm - 4:45pm | $150 |
| Drama Level 4 | Year 7 & 8 Students | Wednesdays 4:15pm - 5:00pm | $150 |
| Drama Level 5 | Year 9 Students | Wednesdays 5:15pm - 6:15pm | $180 |
| Drama Level 6 | Year 10- & 11 Students | Wednesdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm | $180 |
| Drama Level 7 | Year 12 & 13 and Young Adults | Mondays 6:30pm - 7:45pm | Contact Us |
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LAF Music classes
| Music Class | Skill/Age Group | Class Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner Band 1 | Basic Instrument skills / Years 6 - 8 | Tuesdays 3:15pm - 4:00pm | $150 |
| Beginner Band 2 | Basic Instrument skills / Years 6 - 8 | Tuesdays 4:00pm - 4:45pm | $150 |
| Intermediate Band | Basic / Intermediate Instrument skills / Years 8 - 10 | Tuesdays 5:00pm - 6:15pm | $170 |
| Senior Band | Intermediate Instrument skiills / Year 9 - 12 | Tuesdays 6:15pm - 7:30pm | $170 |
| Adult Workshops | Open / Wk1: Guitar&Vocals Wk2: Drums&Bass Wk3: Keys Wk4: Band | Tuesdays 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Contact Us |
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