ARDROSSAN’S Ayrshire Film Company and Capall Dorcha Theatre Company have announced their free, week long, drama and film workshop in Ardrossan for 11-18 year olds living in Ayrshire commencing next week.

The workshop is a focus between film and theatre and will allow participants to work with both companies for one week to write, develop, film and edit their own short drama production film around Ardrossan with a short performance at the end of the week in Ardrossan for friends and family.

Supported by Scotrail and North Ayrshire Council the week’s course will be free to all participants taking part in the development week supporting the development of cultural activities in Ayrshire and highlighting rail safety in the local area.

Taylor McInroy of Ayrshire Film Company said: “I’m really looking forward to the workshops, it will be a good challenge for those taking part but a lot of fun as well.

“It’s great to be able to offer something unique and diverse by working with Capall Dorcha Theatre Company and the young people will have the chance to create something that could potentially save a life.

“Mainly I think for young people it’s a good chance to learn different skills that they can take away and use themselves whether that is making films for YouTube or taking lessons back to their drama club.”

Barry Robertson, the Artistic Director of Capall Dorcha Theatre Company said: “We are thrilled to be working in partnership with Ayrshire Film Company for our second film and theatre workshop.

“This being our third workshop for our Professional Development course participants throughout Ayrshire will be able to learn new skills working with current industry professionals in the Scottish sector.

“With the support from Scotrail and North Ayrshire Council we will be able to work with participants in creating new scripts, learning new film skills and focusing what it is like living in an area such as Ardrossan that has three train stations and two level crossings highlighting the dangers that are surrounded near railways.

“With participants attending from as far as Irvine and Arran our Professional Development workshops mean that any young person living Ayrshire can attend and take part in a free professional development workshop.”