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UPLIFT Festival

Focus on Acting & Directing

Date
Thu 20 Nov 2025

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An evening dedicated to exploring what it means to be a director (and to be directed) across both stage and screen.

The event includes a range of engaging workshops, from directing techniques to acting for screen, offering young creatives the chance to develop practical skills and gain insight into the collaborative process. 

The evening culminates in a final performance directed by the Young Directors themselves, followed by a panel discussion featuring the show's director, cast, and a professional industry guest.

This evening includes:

  • 5.30 - 6.30pm Acting for Screen – with actor Gabriel Howell (Netflix thriller Bodies, 2023, and How To Train Your Dragon, 2025)
  • 6.30 - 7.30pm Directing Workshop with a Professional Director (director tbc)
  • 7.45pm Young Directors Performance followed by a Q&A with The Director and The Cast

Please note you must book a space on each event you wish to attend. Make sure to double check that you have the correct tickets in your basket before confirming payment.

Everyone who attends this event gets a free ticket to the Young Directors Showcase performance of The Effect at 7.45pm. 

If you would like to book a ticket come to The Effect, please see the dedicated page on our website.

Event Performance Details

Thu 20 Nov
17:30 (3 hours 15 minutes) - Putney Arts Theatre

Event Location

Putney Arts Theatre

Venue Info
Ravenna Road
Putney
London
SW15 6AW
02087886943

Need to Know

Pricing
Pay What You Can / Donations
Recommended Age
Young People 13-17