Dillie Keane Masterclass

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Attention all young and aspiring musical comedians! Dillie Keane- Olivier Award nominated actress, singer and twice Perrier Award nominated comedian- will be giving a Masterclass on ‘How to write a comic song’ at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

Masterclass at The Theatre Royal Haymarket is a charity that offers young people aged 17 – 30 unique free opportunities, from taking part and watching masterclasses, talks, workshops, career advice sessions, apprentice schemes and other creative projects.The programme has supported over 60,000 young people.

Want to participate? If you are under 30, have written a comic song and would like the opportunity to hear Dillie’s advice and improve your skills, send an email to info@mastrclass.org.uk with your song title and a line or two of the lyrics. Closing date for applications: 5pm Thursday 31st May. If you are selected to work with Dillie you will be contacted by telephone on Friday June 1st so please remember to include your telephone number.

 

When: Friday 8th June, 2.30pm

Where: Theatre Royal Haymarket, 18 Suffolk Street, London SW1Y 4HT

Tickets: Free for under 30's. Book your place HERE

 

 

Pictured bottom: Dillie Keane performs with the Fascinating Aida in 2000.

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