Improvisation Workshop led by Fred Copperwaite

A Dinner Party at the End of the World program

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

Join acclaimed theatre-maker Fred Copperwaite for a dynamic full-day improvisation workshop where anything can happen. Using storytelling, movement, spoken word, games and play, you’ll explore performance ideas sparked by the theme “The Dinner Party at the End of the World”. Inspired by the raw and powerful stories of the Lismore floods, this theme responds to the climate crisis and the ways communities experience and heal post disaster.

This is a space for experimentation, connection and collective creativity — where trust, respect and fun are at the heart of the process. Your participation will contribute to an ambitious creative development process which may inform a new NORPA production. There may be additional opportunities to be involved and all participants will be invited to an end of year sharing in November 2025.

This workshop will be filmed and is part of NORPA’s Dinner Party at the End of the World Creative Development project.

Suitable for ages 18+. No prior acting or performance experience is necessary.

Please note that the workshop themes may be sensitive for some people. A creative trauma therapist will be available throughout the day.

WHEN

Sat 19 Jul, 10am-5pm

WHERE

10 County Lane, Lismore

TICKETS

FREE, bookings required.
Space is limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

DETAILS

Please wear comfortable loose workout type clothing for free movement.
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided

ABOUT FRED COPPERWAITE

Fred (he/him) is a Bunuba man. He has worked as an actor, theatre director, dramaturg and acting teacher in Australia and abroad for over 45 years. He is a founder and former artistic director of Moogahlin Performing Arts, NSW leading First Nations performing arts company.

Banner image: photo from past Makers Hub workshop. Photographer Kate Holmes.