Credit: Sarah Rigby from Norwich Theatre Last Thursday, Co.next and Norwich Theatre partnered up to bring young professionals a Masterclass on Public Speaking at the Norwich Playhouse. The masterclass taught participants how to connect with their voice, gain confidence for public speaking, present their work effectively, overcoming fear, body language, vocal range, and breathing techniques. The masterclass was lead by Joseph Arkley, a professional screen and stage Actor. Recent TV credits include The Capture and Wreck (both for the BBC). Throughout the course of his career he has given Keynote speeches and facilitated workshops for Arts organisations and businesses both domestically and abroad. Caroline Ellis, Account Manager and Co.next Lead at Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, said: “I had the pleasure of spending the morning on stage at Norwich Playhouse with 18 other professionals stepping outside our comfort zones and learning new techniques to help us with public speaking. Thank you Lauren Farley for making this event happen and supporting Co.next – Norfolk Chambers of Commerce and allowing us to use this iconic venue. Well done to everyone who attended, it was so lovely to see everyone have the opportunity to speak on stage – you guys smashed it!” Credit: Sarah Rigby from Norwich Theatre Lauren Farley, Business Development Manager at Norwich Theatre, said: “This event was an absolute pleasure to bring together; firstly as a member of the Co.next Board it’s an absolute privilege to be able to be a part of such an amazing programme that provides young professionals with the opportunity to develop and learn new skills which can only help but broaden their professional knowledge and understanding. Being able to combine that with my role as Business Development Manager at the theatre, has not only allowed for a broadening of our relationship with Norfolk Chambers, but has also allowed our audiences to crossover, which for me is such a positive outcome of these events. The day truly was an absolute success, and to see people taking advantage of our great spaces at the Playhouse was really encouraging. I look forward to working more closely with the Co.next programme on many events in the future.” Join us at our next Co.next Masterclass – Mastering your website with Yawn Marketing on 22nd May. For more tickets & info click here
