A practical approach to structuring performance 🎭
Every piece of theatre works because of structure.
Join Nigel Harvey, creative director, as he introduces his five-step Tableau Method — a clear and practical approach to building performance that an audience can follow and feel.
What you’ll explore
How to establish the fundamentals: who is on stage, where you are, and what is happening
How to develop a narrative with clarity and direction
How to define characters and understand their motivations
How to create tension and build towards a clear climax
How characters respond — and what those reactions reveal
How to shape a complete story that an audience can understand and engage with
You’ll also learn how a strong structure can unlock creativity — giving you the freedom to experiment while staying grounded in a clear storytelling framework.
What you’ll gain
A practical way to structure and build performance — one that supports creativity while ensuring the work remains clear, dynamic, and engaging.
Who it’s for
Performers, directors, writers, theatre-makers, students, and anyone curious about how to shape stories for the stage.
If you want to create work that connects — and holds — an audience, this workshop is for you.
Join the workshop at the Altrincham Storytelling Festival
Move from ideas to a structured, working piece of theatre. This session offers a process that brings clarity, focus, and creative momentum.
