I took part in a 4 day intensive devising process with 14 other ensemble members, based around contemporary Shakespeare practice in modern theatre, called Shake It Out. Shake it Out was a 4 day long intensive project at the Almeida, including masterclasses and devising workshops, questioning the position and relevance of Shakespeare outside of today’s curriculum. Frantic Assembly's devising processes were used, as Laura (one of the facilitators) had recently finished training with them. This included the usage of lifts such as the Calippo and contact choreography. We also worked with the idea as the text working metaphorically as the conductor of the performance. Using this phrase, we then explored contemporary Shakespeare staging, which was especially relevant due to the Almeida's current production of 'King Charles III.' Mike Bartlett’s controversial new play explores the people beneath the crowns, the unwritten rules of our democracy, and the conscience of Britain’s most famous family, but wrote the play in Shakespearean verse to attempt and bridge contemporary and classic playwrighting.The devising process then culminated in a 20 minute performance at the Almeida Theatre. We also devised around the question: What can new plays learn from Shakespeare? Which led us to explore additional...