Dates:
14 - 19 September 2026
Location: EDEN Studio 190 OG
Breite Strasse 43, 13187 Berlin
Our summer retreat The Artist Within - Ways of Seeing, will take place in Berlin Monday 14th September - Saturday 19th September 2026 for theatre practitioners and creators seeking time and space to develop their craft and creativity.
The workshop is an opportunity and place for artistic practice, research and expression, professional and personal growth, igniting artistic inspiration, and unlocking ideas that may be harnessed and developed further. Actors, writers, directors, dancers; it is for those interested in connecting with and delving deeper into their creative potential.
With a focus on taking our environment into our work, we will be generating material in and outside of the studio, in the urban city of Berlin with its unique architecture. How does a city influence how you move and feel? Where do we find the extraordinary in the ordinary? Looking at composition, physical theatre, devising, embodiment of materials and music as a stimulus for writing and creation.
Ways of Seeing is a space for innovation, investigation and curation. Participants will undergo a series of exercises each day in the studio, in group and solo work. There will be presentations, sharing of the work and feedback, working towards artists leaving the retreat with seeds, that they can plant wherever they choose.
Workshop leaders
Heather Ward and Yarit Dor
Dates
5 days from Monday 14th - Friday 18th September in the studio, within the beautiful gardens at Eden Studios, Berlin, Germany, followed by a site seeing day on Saturday 19th August with planned itinerary for artists.
Timetable
Mon - Fri - taught workshops 10:00-16:00 plus creation time 16:00-18:00
Evening activities (between 18:00 to 22:00 depends on the day):
Monday evening - No activity scheduled. Time to settle in. Optional: Free jazz social at the A-Trane Jazz Club for anyone interested in networking and experiencing Berlin’s jazz scene.
Tuesday evening - Optional meditation/free writing by candlelight
Wednesday evening - Optional additional creative time
Thursday evening - Optional additional creation time
Friday evening - Presentation of your draft creations or any research & development of work made during the week.
Saturday - free day to socialise and enjoy Berlin together as a group, with planned itinerary. Optional theatre trip in the evening.
Fee
EARLY BIRD - £250 if paid for by 12th July
After 12th July the fee is £395
£100 deposit to secure place/early bird rate.
Accommodation and travel not included and to be organised individually by participants (we can assist in recommendations and connect/coordinate the group).
Extra activities on the site seeing day such as entrance to museums, or tours will also be paid separately by participants.
If you are interested in applying please contact us at: info@directorscuttheatre.co.uk with your expression of interest and information about your experience/training (or CV/spotlight etc).