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The Bruiser Digital Handbook is a collection of digital resources to support the teaching and study of Drama. It gives you exclusive educational resources streamed straight into your classroom. Perfect for revision and inspiration.

We have a selection of pre-recorded lectures and workshops to aid the study of Bruiser Theatre Company as a chosen practitioner, as well as a host of additional educational resources on offer through three tiered packages: Excite, Engage and Inspire.

The Bruiser Digital Handbook is available for the duration of the academic year, allowing you to re-watch the material as many times as you like. Access to The Bruiser Digital Handbook will expire on the 30th June of the academic year it has been purchased in. We recommend teachers purchase this at the start of an academic year, to maximise usage throughout the whole school year.

Elements of The Bruiser Digital Handbook are now also available to purchase individually.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Bruiser's digital resources are for educational use only. The use of Bruiser's digital resources for any other purposes is strictly prohibited.

The sharing of this document, any links, passwords and/or content with anyone outside your organisation is strictly prohibited. All links and resource usage are closely monitored, and the breach of this condition will result in your access being revoked without reimbursement.

Your subscription/purchase is valid for the remainder of the current academic year. Access to resources will expire on the 30th June of the academic year it was purchased in.

Access to Bruiser's digital resources is online, through Dropbox only. If you are having trouble accessing the content, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Bruiser's digital resources are non-refundable, and non- transferrable.

As a registered charity, we make no profit from the sale of this content - any income generated goes directly to paying for the online hosting of this service and delivering on our charitable purposes.

A breach of these conditions will result in your access being revoked, though your payment may still be processed. Bruiser Theatre Company reserves the right to exclude any person or organisation from access to Bruiser's resources, projects and productions in the event of a breach of these conditions.

Packages

Choose from 3 tiered packages. You also have the option to purchase workshops and lectures individually below.

Excite

£250
  • All Six Pre-recorded Lectures

  • Student-friendly Lecture Notes

  • Available to access for the current academic year

Important Notice

This resource is only accessible for the remainder of the current academic year. If you would like access for the next academic year you could wait and purchase in September when the next bundle is released.

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Engage

£450
  • All Six Pre-recorded Lectures

  • Student-friendly Lecture Notes

  • All Five Pre-recorded Workshops

  • Workshop Plans

  • Available to access for the current academic year

Important Notice

This resource is only accessible for the remainder of the current academic year. If you would like access for the next academic year you could wait and purchase in September when the next bundle is released.

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Inspire

£650
  • All Six Pre-recorded Lectures

  • Student-friendly Lecture Notes

  • All Five Pre-recorded Workshops

  • Workshop Plans

  • Scheme of Work

  • Additional Educational Resources

  • Available to access for the current academic year

Important Notice

This resource is only accessible for the remainder of the current academic year. If you would like access for the next academic year you could wait and purchase in September when the next bundle is released.

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Digital Lectures

These digital lectures are packed with exciting and valuable content to give students a taste of Bruiser’s practice. You have the option to buy individual lectures or save with the discounted packages above.

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  • Lecture 1
The Bruiser Approach and Ethos

An insight into Bruiser’s style and approach to theatre, led by our Artistic Director Lisa May.

These pre-recorded lectures address key elements of Bruiser’s style, approach and rehearsal process. They are ideal for students creating work in the Bruiser style or to support live theatre evaluations/reviews of Bruiser productions.

Available for the duration of the academic year, allowing you to re-watch the material as many times as you like. Access will expire on the 30th June of the academic year it has been purchased in.

£50
Important Notice

This resource is only accessible for the remainder of the current academic year. If you would like access for the next academic year you could wait and purchase in September when the next bundle is released.

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  • Lecture 2
Music in Theatre

A lecture from Musical Director Matthew Reeve on the history of music in theatre, and how it can heighten drama.

These pre-recorded lectures address key elements of Bruiser’s style, approach and rehearsal process. They are ideal for students creating work in the Bruiser style or to support live theatre evaluations/reviews of Bruiser productions.

Available for the duration of the academic year, allowing you to re-watch the material as many times as you like. Access will expire on the 30th June of the academic year it has been purchased in.

£50
Important Notice

This resource is only accessible for the remainder of the current academic year. If you would like access for the next academic year you could wait and purchase in September when the next bundle is released.

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  • Lecture 3
Chorus and Choreography

A lecture on the history of Chorus and Choreography, and how it is used as a fundamental element of the Bruiser style.

These pre-recorded lectures address key elements of Bruiser’s style, approach and rehearsal process. They are ideal for students creating work in the Bruiser style or to support live theatre evaluations/reviews of Bruiser productions.

Available for the duration of the academic year, allowing you to re-watch the material as many times as you like. Access will expire on the 30th June of the academic year it has been purchased in.

The Chorus and Choreography lecture is not available to purchase individually.

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  • Lecture 4
Improvisation and Physicality

An exploration of physicality and improvisation, led by Rob Crawford.

These pre-recorded lectures address key elements of Bruiser’s style, approach and rehearsal process. They are ideal for students creating work in the Bruiser style or to support live theatre evaluations/reviews of Bruiser productions.

Available for the duration of the academic year, allowing you to re-watch the material as many times as you like. Access will expire on the 30th June of the academic year it has been purchased in.

£50
Important Notice

This resource is only accessible for the remainder of the current academic year. If you would like access for the next academic year you could wait and purchase in September when the next bundle is released.

Cancel
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  • Lecture 5
Sound Effects and Literalising Text

A lecture on how Sound Effects and Literalising Text have been used in past productions, and how they can be effectively applied to any text in order to realise it in the Bruiser style.

These pre-recorded lectures address key elements of Bruiser’s style, approach and rehearsal process. They are ideal for students creating work in the Bruiser style or to support live theatre evaluations/reviews of Bruiser productions.

Available for the duration of the academic year, allowing you to re-watch the material as many times as you like. Access will expire on the 30th June of the academic year it has been purchased in.

£50
Important Notice

This resource is only accessible for the remainder of the current academic year. If you would like access for the next academic year you could wait and purchase in September when the next bundle is released.

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  • Lecture 6
Script Analysis, Context and Character

An exploration of Script Analysis, Context and Character - Outlining ways in which students can enhance their performance, bringing a fully rounded character to life on stage.

These pre-recorded lectures address key elements of Bruiser’s style, approach and rehearsal process. They are ideal for students creating work in the Bruiser style or to support live theatre evaluations/reviews of Bruiser productions.

Available for the duration of the academic year, allowing you to re-watch the material as many times as you like. Access will expire on the 30th June of the academic year it has been purchased in.

£50
Important Notice

This resource is only accessible for the remainder of the current academic year. If you would like access for the next academic year you could wait and purchase in September when the next bundle is released.

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Digital Workshops

These pre-recorded workshops show how different games and exercises can be used to explore these elements of the Bruiser style practically in the classroom. They can either be watched by the teacher to help them design sessions using these workshop plans, or watched by students to see how Bruiser go about using exercises in the development and exploration of their work.

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  • Workshop 1
The Bruiser Approach and Ethos

Access to a pre-recorded practical drama workshop on The Bruiser Approach and Ethos for the duration of the academic year, allowing you to re-watch the material as many times as you like. 

The workshop can either be watched by the teacher to help them design sessions using these workshop plans, or watched by students to see how Bruiser go about using exercises in the development and exploration of their work.

Access will expire on the 30th June of the academic year it has been purchased in.

£50
Important Notice

This resource is only accessible for the remainder of the current academic year. If you would like access for the next academic year you could wait and purchase in September when the next bundle is released.

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  • Workshop 2
Chorus and Choreography

Access to a pre-recorded practical drama workshop on Chorus and Choreography for the duration of the academic year, allowing you to re-watch the material as many times as you like. 

The workshop can either be watched by the teacher to help them design sessions using these workshop plans, or watched by students to see how Bruiser go about using exercises in the development and exploration of their work.

Access will expire on the 30th June of the academic year it has been purchased in.

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  • Workshop 3
Improvisation and Physicality

Access to a pre-recorded practical drama workshop on Improvisation and Physicality for the duration of the academic year, allowing you to re-watch the material as many times as you like. 

The workshop can either be watched by the teacher to help them design sessions using these workshop plans, or watched by students to see how Bruiser go about using exercises in the development and exploration of their work.

Access will expire on the 30th June of the academic year it has been purchased in.

£50
Important Notice

This resource is only accessible for the remainder of the current academic year. If you would like access for the next academic year you could wait and purchase in September when the next bundle is released.

Cancel
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  • Workshop 4
Sound Effects and Literalising Text

Access to a pre-recorded practical drama workshop on Sound Effects and Literalising Text for the duration of the academic year, allowing you to re-watch the material as many times as you like. 

The workshop can either be watched by the teacher to help them design sessions using these workshop plans, or watched by students to see how Bruiser go about using exercises in the development and exploration of their work.

Access will expire on the 30th June of the academic year it has been purchased in.

£50
Important Notice

This resource is only accessible for the remainder of the current academic year. If you would like access for the next academic year you could wait and purchase in September when the next bundle is released.

Cancel
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  • Workshop 5
Script Analysis, Context and Character

Access to a pre-recorded practical drama workshop on Script Analysis, Context and Character for the duration of the academic year, allowing you to re-watch the material as many times as you like. 

The workshop can either be watched by the teacher to help them design sessions using these workshop plans, or watched by students to see how Bruiser go about using exercises in the development and exploration of their work.

Access will expire on the 30th June of the academic year it has been purchased in.

£50
Important Notice

This resource is only accessible for the remainder of the current academic year. If you would like access for the next academic year you could wait and purchase in September when the next bundle is released.

Cancel
Bruiser don’t do things by half measures, they give it 100 percent. Belfast Times
Bursting with ideas, energetic, inventive, intelligent concepts. Simon Fallaha
With a Bruiser production you’re sure to get a high quality, high octane and highly dynamic show. Laura Caldwell
When the Bruiser Theatre Company do something they do it well and this is no exception. Irish News
Bruiser is never short of innovative ideas. British Theatre Guide
Bruiser has worked wonders in bringing to life this sophisticated piece of European-inspired theatre. The Irish Times
The delicate attention to detail across the production is amazing and becoming Bruiser’s trademark. Alan Meban
Moments of pure theatrical magic that director Lisa May can create with sheer ingenuity and imagination. No More Workhorse
This may well be the single finest theatrical production I have seen in Norther Ireland ... I advise you to buy, beg or steal a ticket. Culture Northern Ireland
All in all this is a stellar cast and a stellar production. Pastie Bap
Seeing this underlined the importance of theatre. The Irish News
What we have here is a stunning, breath-taking piece of theatre. Culture Crush NI
This is a piece of theatre that deserves the biggest of audiences. No More Workhorse