FACILITATION - SPACE HOLDING & Devising
29 July - 5 August
“A truly healing experience for those of us in messy, gruelling demanding professions"
Laura Kealy (Facilitator & Therapist at Eggtooth)
A time for people working in applied theatre, group facilitators and space holders. A pause from very demanding jobs to re-connect with yourself, your creativity and your needs, to be able to share, create and give again.
A self care time where each morning you will discover elements from our trauma informed approach and be able to give your body the care, time and support it needs.
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"The recharge we are all hoping for."
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Ben Keaton. Clown & Founder of the Creativity Academy
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No specific programs for the afternoons as one of our first aim will be to share with you our approach to facilitation, devising and space holding in an open space environment. Indeed, as a theatre company of Sanctuary, we work with ever changing groups and contexts so flexibility, adaptability, resilience and creativity are key to our work. With this in mind, we will build the week together depending on your needs, wishes and inputs.
Together we will find themes close to our practice to reflect on and play around with. We will explore and create in Nature, transform concepts into games, images and even small performances why not. We can also go on a clown hunt if wanted. We love clowns at PSYCHEdelight. They are great healers and the best at empowering people!
Hopefully this week will be an opportunity for you to recharge, share your practice and questions with others, get inspired and bring new skills & colours back to your community.
“Thank you Sophie for your support, playfulness, and generosity for allowing all of us to explore and express our deepest creative selves.”
Tony Cealy (Applied Theatre director & facilitator)
Your Stay
You will stay in an old mill from the 14th century and its wooden chalets surrounded by a little river and a bamboo forest.
We have 2 individual rooms (check our "supporter" price) and 4 twin rooms.
We are located 35 minutes away from Bergerac airport and 5 min walk away from Monpazier, a medieval village from the 12th century classified as one of "France's most beautiful villages".
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« Such a special time. Missing it already! »
Elena (collages artist and wellbeing facilitator)
You will also find
- A swimming pool
- A sauna
- Monpazier's local market
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« If anything ever gets too much, I'll remember that there is a a theatre in a bamboo forest right in the middle of France where a little bit of magic is happening » Amy Whitrod Brown (young people facilitator/ performer)
About the Facilitator
"Beautiful in both its poetic and physical language, Mohand & Peter is a triumph."
There Ought To Be Clowns
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More info on Sophie's recent work Here
Sophie Bertrand Besse is the Artistic Director of PSYCHEdelight theatre company of Sanctuary. She is both trained in drama and therapy and developed an expertise in physical theatre, ensemble work and clowning (Among other trainings: Gaulier, Lecoq, LISPA, John Wright, Lucy Hopkins, Complicite, Told By an Idiot, Ben Keaton.) Sophie is specialised in participatory theatre, directing and devising. She creates shows with mixed casts involving marginalised communities who wish to raise awareness about their life journeys. Sophie uses theatre as a platform to help people express themselves and be heard. She is a diversity advocate and expert at holding spaces with different ages, languages and abilities in the room. She worked with young offenders and women in prison for 7 years and is the founder of PSYCHEdelight's Together Workshops welcoming local people and refugee communities.
PRICE
29 July - 5 August- 7 days. 6 days workshops and 1 day exploring the region
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SUPPORTER: £720 You help provide access for all & the 2 first people to book this price get an individual room.
NORMAL: £660.
CONCESSION: £600
If you can't afford this retreat contact us here As a theatre company of Sanctuary we support participants from refugee background who wish to develop & share their artistic and facilitation skills with their communities.
7 days all inclusive
SUPER EARLY BIRD
Until 31 Jan 2025
Supporter: £670
Normal: £610
Concession: £560
« Feeling very grateful for a week like this full of images and poetry. »
Daisy (Theatre Director working with autistic communities)
CONDITIONS
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THE PRICE INCLUDES
Delicious home-made food, wine in the evening, accommodation, workshop and transport from and to Bergerac airport or station at agreed time (see below).
. To secure your place you need to pay a non refundable £100 deposit.
. The full fee has to be payed by the 29th of June and won't be refundable in case of last minute cancellation.
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TRANSPORT TO & FROM VENUE
We are a 40 min drive from Bergerac airport and train station. There isn't any bus or Uber in the region so you have to make sure you arrive at the same time than the others.
Picking up time : between 6pm and 6.30pm in Bergerac station on the 29th if you don't fly.
Dropping off time: Between 5.30pm and 6.30pm in Bergerac station on the 5th if you don't fly
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The cheapest from London on these dates is flying with British Airways to Bergerac airport. We recommend booking early as prices increase a lot closer to the summer period.
29 July: 3.45pm - 6.15pm (Ldn-Bergerac)
5 August: 6.55pm am - 7.30pm (Bergerac- Ldn)
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​In case of last minute bookings, it's worth checking the price of the flights to Bordeaux. There is a 1.30 min connection train to Bergerac from Bordeaux airport.
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For bookings & questions
contact Sophie here (please put "retreat" in the title) or via whatsapp on +447954153038
Thank you!
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