Masterclass with Simon Baker
Simon Baker by Emma Rice
COURSE DATES
25th & 26th October
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Currently Open
COST
£500
VENUE
The Lucky Chance, Frome.
MORE INFORMATION
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ABOUT THE COURSE
Join Tony and Olivier award-winning sound designer and long-time Emma Rice collaborator, Simon Baker for an in-depth masterclass exploring the creative and technical world of sound design for theatre.
Starting with analogue tape and ending with digital techniques (via Pirate Radio, Star Wars, and Doctor Who), we’ll explore the joys and pitfalls of sound design and what the job really involves.
Expect a mix of practical insight, real-world case studies, and honest reflections from a career spent at the heart of bold, imaginative theatre-making.
We’re looking for theatre-makers (aged 18+) interested in exploring new disciplines, sound operators looking to deepen their design skills or directors who want to better understand sound.
ABOUT THE COURSE LEADERS
Simon has designed sound (and video) for all of Wise Children's shows: The Little Matchgirl and Happier Tales (The Lucky Chance); Blue Beard (UK & International tour;Wuthering Heights (UK & US tour and The Holland Festival); Bagdad Café (Old Vic); Romantics Anonymous (Bristol Old Vic); Malory Towers (UK tour) and Wise Children (UK tour).
He also worked with Emma on productions for Kneehigh Theatre including Brief Encounter (Worldwide).
Other recent theatre credits include: Juno & The Paycock (Guildgud), The Artist (Plymouth Theatre Royal), The Constituent (Old Vic)Hamnet (Garrick Theatre); Groundhog Day (The Old Vic, Broadway); The Secret Life of Bees (Almeida Theatre); Hex (National Theatre); A Christmas Carol (The Old Vic, Broadway); Woman In Mind (Chichester Festival Theatre); Girl From The North Country (Old Vic, West End, Broadway, UK & Ireland Tour); Faith Healer, Three Kings, Lungs, Present Laughter, The Caretaker, The Master Builder, Future Conditional, High Society (Old Vic); Standing At The Sky’s Edge (Sheffield Theatres); and Matilda The Musical (Worldwide).
Alongside his design work, Simon is Creative Director for Wise Children and an Associate Artist at The Old Vic and a Fellow of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
Simon is the proud recipient of an Olivier Award for his work on Matilda The Musical, a Tony Award for his work on A Christmas Carol and a Stage Award for Digital Innovation for his work at Wise Children during the COVID pandemic.