Stage Left - Letter Pressed: Workshops and Masterclasses

Rosie Reed Gold is excited to announce further details of her latest project ‘Stage Left, Letter Pressed’, in partnership with Hart Shoreditch. This exhibition is a love letter to East London’s literary past, drawing on the area’s rich writing history and celebrating the tools, tales, and talent behind the written word. There will be a number of exciting workshops and masterclasses running throughout. Hart Shoreditch will be partnering with local charity, Ministry of Stories, for LDF 2025. ‭Ministry‬‭ of‬‭ Stories‬‭‬‭ help‬‭s young‬‭ people‬‭ discover‬‭ their‬‭ confidence,‬‭ imagination‬‭ and‬‭ potential‬‭ through‬ the‬‭ power‬‭ of‬‭ their‬‭ writing.‬‭ All events are free to join; however, any donations made throughout LDF at Hart Shoreditch will go towards Ministry of Stories' brilliant work. ‘Stage Left, Letter Pressed’ Workshops and Masterclasses Include: Bring Word: Poetry and Music Masterclass - Friday 19th September, 7.30-11pm In true Shakespearean spirit, this open-mic night celebrates the beauty of language, sound and expression. Led by Rosie Reed Gold, the evening blends poetry performances with live music, inviting guests, poets and musicians to bring word and share their voice on Hart’s temporary stage. A collaborative writing session will open the floor to creativity and connection. Performer tickets available; all are welcome to attend and listen. “Tempests Are Kind”: The Sound Bath Experience - Saturday 20th September, 12pm Inspired by Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night (Act 3, Scene 4), this immersive sound bath invites guests to pause, reflect and reconnect. Join sound artist and healer Jessii Rose (@jessiirose) for a one-off immersive sound bath experience, co-hosted with Reiki Master Peter (@h_e_a_l_i_n_g_light), and presented in collaboration with Fire + Alchemy. The session blends sound healing and poetic stillness in a restorative wellness ritual designed to soothe the senses and awaken inner calm. An Improvised acapella Musical by Acaprov: Workshop + Performance Inspired by the spontaneous spirit of Shakespearean theatre Sunday 21st September Workshop: 12–1pm | Performance: 2:30–3:30pm Workshop: Learn how to create musicals without instruments or planning! Whether you’re an experienced performer or a complete beginner that wants the fun and enjoyment of improvising music. No instruments. No scripts. Just your voice. Led by the performers of Acaprov Lisa Lynn Founder and Ineska Dabrowski cast member, this high-energy workshop invites you to explore the spontaneous joy of a cappella musical improv. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a complete beginner, you’ll learn how to build a musical scene using only your voice and your imagination. Expect vocal warm-ups, games, group singing, and exercises that explore rhythm, harmony, character, and storytelling — all with zero pressure and maximum fun. Inspired by the spontaneous spirit of Shakespearean theatre, where stories came to life through raw energy, rhythm, and language, this workshop celebrates performance in its purest, most playful form. Performance: In the afternoon, watch the cast take the stage for a fully improvised, a cappella musical where nothing is planned and everything is possible. Combining beatboxing, body percussion, freestyle rap, rich harmonies, and physical theatre, the Acaprov ensemble creates a full-scale musical on the spot — inspired by audience suggestions and fuelled by creative chaos. With nods to Shakespeare’s love of mistaken identity, shifting emotion, and poetic play, this show revels in theatrical tradition while turning it joyfully upside down. There are no backing tracks or instruments — just pure, inventive musical theatre in its rawest and most joyful form. A once-in-a-lifetime show. Every time.