New! Communication and Confidence through Acting (13–17 yrs old)

Students will apply their creative and critical thinking skills to solve different problems within a dramatic scenario. They will practice using physical and vocal expressions to convey their emotions during performances in front of an audience. This will give students confidence and a sense of identity, valuable in all areas of their lives beyond the stage.

Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to work individually, in pairs and in groups, helping them develop collaboration and communication skills. Working as a group in this supportive environment, students will learn to express their ideas and adapt to different points of view. This mirrors real-life situations where they will need to convince, negotiate and compromise, preparing them for the future.

About the trainer
Jum Rubin is a theatre director, acting coach and teacher. With her MA (Distinction) in Theatre Directing from Middlesex University she has worked internationally in countries such as Thailand, Romania, UK, Canada, Japan, China, Chile and Cambodia.

Jum conducts workshops and contributes to the development of theatre and drama education globally. She has taught and directed at Drama Conservatoires in the UK such as East15 Acting School and Drama Studio London. She was head of the drama department at Whitmore High School in London. Her students successfully went on to study at top drama schools and universities including Rada, Guildhall, East15, Leeds University and Goldsmiths.

Her production of Romeo and Juliet was invited to the International Shakespeare Festival in Romania in 2024. Additionally, her work based on the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding at the National University of Theatre and Film in Romania won an award in 2022.