Speak out! Workshops
WHAT would you want to change in your community or society at large, for the greater benefit?
learn to make powerful, persuasive and passionate speeches as a catalyst for change.
Inquire about our in-person workshops that give you expert tools to write, speak out and be heard.
Led by award-winning international theatre company Dash Arts and leading academic experts, Professor Alan Finlayson from The University of East Anglia, and Professor Henriette van Der Blom from The University of Birmingham, our in-person workshops give you expert tools to write, speak out and be heard.
workshops for schools, communities, workplaces and events
Our workshops are facilitated by highly skilled practitioners, who can travel nationwide. Using a structured rhetorical approach that crafts your argument, and drama techniques for a powerful delivery, we strongly believe and have proven time and again that anyone has the potential to write and deliver a powerful and persuasive speech. We have delivered workshops to people with a wide range of skills and in a wide variety of settings, from schools to communities, from workplaces to festivals and other events, to meaningful feedback from participants and organisers alike.
Formats include:
1 day (6 hours including lunch)
2 days
1 week residency
with the option to use your written speech in playful imagined situations that are adapted from typical political formats.
Facilitator to participant ratio is dependent on the setting and the group’s existing level of skill - please get in touch to discuss options.
we’ve seen participants:
Improve Their Public Speaking Skills: Deliver speeches with greater clarity and impact
Increase Confidence: Develop greater self-assurance in their speaking and presentation abilities
Develop Critical Thinking: Analyse and articulate complex ideas effectively
Enhance Persuasive Techniques: Apply rhetorical strategies to effectively communicate and influence audiences
Enhance Research Abilities: Conduct thorough research to support their arguments
Achieve Real-World Impact: Use their speeches to influence and inspire others in their communities
Feel Empowered: Gain the confidence and skills to advocate for meaningful change
Contact us
If you are interested in having a workshop and would like to discuss options, please contact Cristina at: cristina@dasharts.org.uk
If you would like to sponsor one of our community workshops, please contact Kate Knight: kate@dasharts.org.uk
“Truly uplifting, energising and fruitful – the team learned so much, grew in confidence and picked up so many insights – perhaps most powerfully, they learned they CAN give a stirring political speech!”
“The highlight of the Fête, [the] audience was rapt by powerful, well-crafted political intent.”
“Working with Dash Art’ has been an immensely positive experience. They really took the time to understand our learners and their specific needs through detailed conversations before we even started. They always consider factors I bring to them and thoughtfully plan activities accordingly. Learner feedback and needs are addressed right away, and activities are adapted as necessary. This collaboration has enriched our learners’ experiences, providing valuable opportunities and a more personalised educational journey”
“10/10! I felt very empowered”
“Really, really revealing, interesting and enriching.”
“I will now be much more confident and active in political matters.”
