Date: August 11th
Location: St Gabriel's Halls (The Boys Club), Churchill Gardens, London, SW1V 3AA
Time: 09.30 - 16.30

This workshops forms part of our 'Skills for CV' program. Can you hold carry and fire a handgun on stage or screen safely and convincingly? This workshop offers members a full day workshop to learn and hone the skills required to handle blank firing handguns and realistic imitation firearms either onstage or on screen. Workshop Content: - Identifying hand guns. - Dangers and Misconceptions about blank firing guns. - Playing the part: how to hold, carry and fire a handgun. - Working with Blank firing Guns and Replicas in Theatre - Working with Blank firing Guns and Replicas on Set - Looking at characters and scenarios. Room, clearing, hostage situations and disarming a weapon. Learn how to look like you're a skilled marksman/woman. Discover how best to deal with having to work with one in your production. This is a comprehensive workshop with discussion and practical elements based on gun handling techniques and UK GUN laws. Learn to load, clean and fire in a safe manner. Rc-Annie provides expert weapons advice and training for those working in film, TV and theatre. Co-founded by Ruth Cooper-Brown (Chair of the British Academy of Dramatic Combat) and Rachel Bown-Williams, Rc-Annie is the UK's Leading Dramatic Violence Company. As well as a wealth of experience working on stage and screen, they have also worked with companies such as the RSC and the Stage Management Association.