A Day With Bruiser

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A Day With Bruiser is a full-day crash course designed for Drama students across Northern Ireland. It’s an opportunity to get hands-on experience with Bruiser’s unique physical theatre style through practical, high-energy workshops.

These full-day events are tailored for GCSE, AS, A2 Level, and BTEC students studying Drama, Performing Arts, and Theatre courses.

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The day includes three workshops and culminates in a short professional performance, presented in Bruiser’s trademark style and directed by our Artistic Director, Lisa May.

All workshop content is specifically designed to meet the requirements of all major exam boards.

2027 DATES:

Jan, 25,26,27th @ The MAC
Jan 28 @ The Marketplace, Armagh
1st Feb @ The Playhouse, Derry

"Rob's workshop was terrific. Our pupils are using Bruiser as their AS practitioner & underpinning key components of the Bruiser unique physical style was most useful for their study. The rapport that he developed and sustained throughout the workshop was one of mutual respect, fun and high energy everything that the pupils know and love about the ensemble physical style that Bruiser are known for. Thank you!" - Teacher Feedback, A Day With Bruiser 2026

“I felt that my pupils grew in confidence as the day went on. They became more secure in the techniques. The facilitators were very supportive.” - Teacher Feedback, A Day With Bruiser 2026

“This is a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with a local theatre company … A great opportunity to focus on the Bruiser style. Games and exercises can be lifted straight into the classroom.” - Rathmore Grammar School

Why this session was beneficial: "To help use bruiser techniques to use for extract 3 or devised piece for A Level.” - Student Feedback, A Day With Bruiser 2026

“Great opportunity to experience theatre practitioners in a practical way.” - Teacher Feedback, A Day With Bruiser 2026

"A great breadth of work was covered … A very comprehensive introduction and valuable insight into how to marry text, physicality and rhythms of sound into productions. Learnt a lot, and the facilitators were great. Very knowledgable and passionate.” - Methodist College Belfast

"As always the best resource is your staff. Not only do they have immense subject knowledge, they are so approachable and adept at making young people feel happy, safe and comfortable. This is not a small thing - it's not easy being a teenager, being in a new space, working with new people and both of them are so highly skilled at this. " - Teacher Feedback, A Day With Bruiser 2026

“I enjoyed working with all the teachers and it really helped me step our of my comfort zone ” - Student Feedback, A Day With Bruiser 2026

“Facilitators create a great rapport with students and they appear comfortable. Facilitators’ energy is great!” - Strathearn School

“Strength of the day: Interacting with students from other schools and developing skills with the help of knowledgeable practitioners.” - Teacher Feedback, A Day With Bruiser 2026

"had loads of fun! performance was absolutely amazing! keep up the good work!" - Student Feedback A Day With Bruiser 2026

"super fun. felt super duper uper cool. everyone was super supportive. " - Student feedback, A Day With Bruiser 2026

"just wanted to say thank you to everyone who made today super special and enjoyable. I loved today so much, my group was great, my people who took my group throughout the workshops. Made my day today so thank you again." - Student feedback, A Day With Bruiser 2026

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