Masterclasses & Workshops

A limited number of discounted tickets are available for customers living in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, a maximum of two per booking. If you have booked with Punchdrunk before and have an eligible postcode, you will be able to access these concessions by logging in to your account and selecting standard tickets, the discount will be applied before you check out.

If you are a local resident who has not booked with us historically, you can set up an account by visiting https://www.punchdrunk.com/my-account/ and adding your RBG postal address during setup. Please note, you will need to complete your account setup before selecting any tickets.

If you are eligible for an Essential Companion ticket and are also a local resident, please add two tickets to your basket. Your complimentary companion ticket will be applied at checkout.

*A booking fee of £2.50 applies to each ticket. Your billing address must contain a Royal Borough of Greenwich postcode in order to qualify for the confession.

A limited number of Bursary places are also available for £5, specifically for customers who are Global Majority and who live in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. For further details and to express your interest, please complete this form here. Successful applicants will be contacted seven days prior to each event.

There is one place available per event that is free at point of access for those who are in the early stages of their creative career. For further details and to express your interest, please complete this form here. Successful applicants will be contacted seven days prior to each event.

Explore the key aspect of storytelling through design in this new Viola’s Room Design Masterclass.

Join Viola’s Room Designer Casey Jay Andrews as she guides you through the early stages of imagining Punchdrunk’s newest world, and how to use design to build character and era. From working with a source text, to working site-sympathetically with a variety of scale, this masterclass aims to challenge traditional approaches to design, and provide fresh insights to develop your own creative work.

Previous attendee:

‘It was very inspiring to hear about the process of conceptually and practically designing the show. The practical hands-on exercises were very valuable.’

Delve into the work and performance practice of Punchdrunk, the ‘world’s leading immersive theatre company’ (GQ Magazine).

Back by popular demand, join a member of The Burnt City’s company as they explore the unique process for performers, developed by Felix Barrett and Maxine Doyle, which has inspired and crafted Punchdrunk’s immersive work on The Burnt City. Over two days, you will learn how to create genre-defying experiences through physical performance on The Burnt City’s set.

Previous attendee: ‘Such a wonderful, explorative, creative few days in a wholly supportive, nurturing environment. It was incredibly well structured, and a truly eye-opening insight into the devising structure of Punchdrunk.’

Learn how to transform abandoned spaces into the fantastic worlds Punchdrunk plunges its audience into.

Back by popular demand, this Production Management workshop provides you with insight into the Production department’s role in building an immersive, site-specific experience at Punchdrunk. Through dynamic activities and exercises on the set of The Burnt City, our Production Manager, Rich Irvine, will give you the tools to think and problem solve creatively, as well as give an overview of how to deliver a project that breaks the mould of theatrical experience.

Previous attendee: ‘The quality, depth, and richness of the insights and knowledge provided by the team were incredible. The ability to roam around the set and actually see what was done and understand how it was done was invaluable.’

Explore the secret spaces of Troy in this 1:1 Room Tour. Led by The Burnt City Associate Director and long-time Punchdrunk Performer, Sarah Dowling, this exclusive tour will give you access to the stories behind each 1:1 space, and the ability to unlock the missing pieces of The Burnt City puzzle.

Previous attendee: ‘Sarah was a fantastic guide and it was lovely to understand all of the work that happens behind the scenes to create the 1:1s. Hearing more about the process of how the team designs and refines the experiences was incredibly interesting and made me appreciate Punchdrunk even more.’

Step inside the labyrinthine world of Viola’s Room with this exclusive free-roam set tour. Offering unprecedented access to the intricacies of the show’s design, this experience allows you to explore the atmospheric set at your own pace. Uncover the secrets that bring Viola’s Room to life with a unique Q&A session, giving you the chance to delve deeper into the making of Viola’s Room. This is a rare opportunity to engage with the magic behind the scenes in this brand new offering.

Join Designer Casey Jay Andrews in this exclusive Q&A session running alongside Viola’s Room performances. In this 60-minute conversation, you’ll gain insight into the design process, and the inspiration behind Viola’s Room, and the creative vision behind the show. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear directly from the Designer bringing Viola’s Room to life.