Movement Lab

Movement Lab is a practical introduction course to movement for theatre.  

You’ll develop your performance skills, using movement to unlock character and convey narrative. You’ll learn a variety of movement techniques and approaches, developing your skills both individually and as part of an ensemble.  

Over the course of five weeks, you will: 

• Learn how to prepare the performers body for movement using physical techniques and games 
• Observe character exploration and narrative through movement  
• Enhance your skills of movement for performance, both individually and through collaborative group work  
• Deepen your understanding of how movement/dance may feature in a multitude of settings as a performer 
• Develop your theatrical tool kit & increase your confidence in performance

Movement Lab is open to anyone aged 18+. No previous experience is necessary- just a sense of curiosity!

Who will I work with?

Annie-Lunnette Deakin-Foster is an international contemporary dance theatre choreographer, movement director, and educator based in East London. As a founder of the award-winning C-12 Dance Theatre, she has created, performed, and toured across the UK, Europe, and Australia, bringing stories to life through powerful and inclusive movement.

With a career spanning choreography, rehearsal direction, teaching, and mentoring, Annie-Lunnette has led workshops and creative projects in diverse settings—from schools and universities to community spaces and professional stages—engaging participants from toddlers to older adults.

Driven by a deep passion for dance as a universal language, Annie-Lunnette is dedicated to making movement accessible, meaningful, and transformative. Her work empowers individuals to explore their creativity, express themselves, and discover the joy of physical movement.

Annie-Lunnette has built a reputation for her dynamic, collaborative approach and her ability to bring powerful physical storytelling to life on stage and beyond.

Cost

Cost is £115 for all five sessions.  

All Lab members will receive one free ticket to an OT Main House production. 

To ensure that our Community programme remains accessible and open to everyone, we have limited bursary places available for all our participation projects. Please get in contact with Community Director Francesca, at francesca.ellis@orangetreetheatre.co.uk for more information.