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STAGEFIGHT was established in 2004 and specialises in developing well-trained and battle-ready actors for the stage and screen entertainments industry.

TRAINING:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Our specialised approach to teaching makes STAGEFIGHT one of the best organisations to choose for training in stage and screen combat. Our proven techniques have helped place many of our students into action roles on the stage and into screen productions such as Game of Thrones, Vikings, Last Kingdom and Doctor Who.

With qualifications that are well- respected and industry accepted, our students are considered some of the best trained and most practical in the industry. Our unique approach to training will make you battle-ready and quickly adaptable to whatever action role is required.

INSTRUCTORS:

STAGEFIGHT’s instructors have proven experience in choreographing fight scenes and action sequences for live entertainment, music videos, independent productions and feature films.

FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY:

The STAGEFIGHT team have choreographed fight sequences for stage and screen productions all over the UK and parts of Europe and have acted as Second Unit cinematographers on independent productions and feature films.

WORKSHOPS, CLASSES & COURSES

Course calendar at a glance

MAY 2018: 20th May: Firearms: Basic Handling SOLD Digbeth, Birmingham (1-day) OUT JULY 2018: 22nd Jul: Summer Performance Combat Intensive (6-days) SPACES Digbeth, Birmingham AVAILABLE

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ECSPC STAGE COMBAT TRAINING:

Our unique approach to teaching stage combat has allowed STAGEFIGHT and the ECSPC qualification to become recognised as one of the most practical and historically accurate performance combat systems currently available. Our courses meet and exceed the levels of safety and standard of tuition of any other performance combat system and has become an industry accepted qualification for stage and screen productions. Training with STAGEFIGHT and the ECSPC focuses on technical elements that make choreographed fight routines much safer and more controlled. Our proven techniques have created ‘ battle-ready ’ actors and have helped to place many of our student into action roles for both the stage and screen, and as special combat extras in productions such as Game of Thrones , Vikings , Last Kingdom and Doctor Who .

ECSPC QUALIFICTION COURSES:

We teach basic, intermediate and advanced level stage combat courses covering a range of different armed and unarmed disciplines. These disciplines include classical, medieval, renaissance and early modern period weapons. Each qualification level builds on the previous levels training to develop well- trained and ‘battle-ready’ actors. The ECSPC’s advanced qualification is currently the only stage combat qualification that includes multiple opponent training (i.e. fighting more that one opponent) as part of the course.

LEVEL-1-BASIC:

LEVEL-2-INTERMEDIATE:

LEVEL-3-ADVANCED:

Level-1-Basic is the foundation course that teaches the basic techniques of stage combat. Three combat disciplines are taught; UNARMED COMBAT and DAGGER , these two systems form the basis of performance combat and are commonly used for stage and screen productions. The third discipline is normally a SWORD system of the instructors choosing. The course improves balance and coordination, and teaches basic choreography, linking actions, acting the fight, stagecraft, and safety during traiing and performance.

Level-2-Intermediate is designed to introduce students to performance combat at various ranges and measures using weapons that require heightened coordination. Students will be taught how to safely handle one of the largest weapons used on stage down to one of the quickest and most complex. The syllabus includes; DAGGER , RAPIER and QUARTERSTAFF .

Level-3-Advanced is the most challenging of our students training courses. Unlike other performance combat systems that just add more and more weapons at each level (some that are rarely used on stage) the ECSPC only introduces two more systems, but revisits previous weapon systems from the view of combating multiple opponents. We are currently the ONLY stage combat training scheme that offers multiple opponent combat training at an advanced level. The syllabus includes; SMALLSWORD , SWORD & SHIELD , MEDIEVAL SWORDS and MULTIPLE OPPONENT COMBAT .

ECSPC TRAINING COURSES & CLASSES:

We run regular courses and classes throughout the year. Weekly classes currently run at The Blue Orange Theatre in Birmingham, West Midlands. They normally run over three terms of 10-weeks (30-weeks total) and finishes with a final examination that tests choreography, isolated actions, practical and theoretical knowledge for each level of training. Our intensive stage combat courses normally run over 6-days are currently held annually around Easter, over the summer and in autumn. Students must have successfully completed each training level before moving onto the next. For both weekly classes and intensive courses all attendees must be 18+ years minimum and have a reasonable level of fitness and mobility. For more information please contact us at: info@stagefight.co.uk or tel: 07813 308672 .

WEAPONS & TRAINING EQUIPMENT:

At STAGEFIGHT we are continually investing in theatrical weaponry that is safe, practical and historically accurate. Unlike other stage combat organisations that substitute whatever weapons they have available, we always try to teach with the correct weaponry and equipment for the discipline being studied. We believe it is essential for all those who train with us to fully understand the handling characteristics of different types of weapons. This ensures that our students gain a thorough understanding of the system and a greater appreciation of the mechanics and techniques for more exciting and dramatic performances.

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ECSPC SCREEN COMBAT TRAINING:

Popular TV-shows such as Game of Thrones and Vikings and the boom in independant fim production has created great opportunites for actors and stunt professionals alike. These productions call for well-trained actors skilled in various combat disciplines that have experience of fighting on film and working on a film set. ECSPC Screen Combat courses have been specifically designed to teach actors the techniques of screen combat and give them a practical experience of working on film sets. These courses can also help martial artists make the transition to working on screen. There are very few screen combat courses that teach actors how to work infront and behind the camera and offer the opportunitues to practice screen combat techniques in a range of different environments that provides our students with the experience of working both indoors and outdoors.

FOUNDATION LEVEL:

WEAPONS & CHARACTER TRAINING:

All students should attend our FOUNDATION LEVEL COURSE which introduces students to the concepts of fighting on film and our approach to training. It covers the basics of armed and unarmed screen combat that are common to all genres of action film. Students will be taught how to perform safely and consistly to camera and will gain a firm grounding in the mechanics and techniques of screen combat. Students will learn the basics of camera awareness and hitting the mark. They will also be introduced to the different screen combat characters types.

Our WEAPONS & CHARACTER COURSES are specially designed not only to teach students a range of different weapon systems, but will also introduce the acting elements required to portray the most common types of characters that use those weapons on screen. As with all ECSPC training, these courses focus all the important mechanics and techniques that cannot be learned with set fight routines. These intensive courses are designed to familiarise actors with a whole range of weapons from history and movie genres. This approach to training builds stronger and more skilled performances and allows for a greater range of flexibility when working under the pressure of filming on a film set. This is not one single training course . Our WEAPONS & CHARACTER COURSES are short very intensive courses that focus on specific weapon systems, genres or time periods that ensure a thorough understanding of how a particularly type of weapon is used safely and effectively on screen. These courses include: WEAPONS TRAINING: ▪ Sword ▪ Two-Handed Sword ▪ Battle Axe ▪ Knives & Daggers ▪ Shield Combat & Shield Walls ▪ Archery & Bow Skills As with all our courses, at STAGEFIGHT we always try to teach with the correct weaponry and equipment for the discipline being studied. We believe this is essential to fully understand the handling characteristics of different types of movie weapons.

FIGHT STUNTS: FALLS & JERKS

Taught by experienced stunt coordinators, our “Falls & Jerks” course is designed to introduce actors to the basic skills of falls and jerk backs that are commonly used during fights in action sequences. This is an essential skill for any screen actor, action combatant or stunt professional.

ECSPC SCREEN COMBAT COURSE:

The ECSPC Screen Combat Course has three areas of training; FOUNDATION LEVEL , WEAPON TRAINING and FIGHT STUNTS . Each area of study focuses on specific elements of screen combat that goes above and beyond any other training courses and ensures actors are battle ready and able to quickly adapt to any fight action requirements. ECSPC Screen Combat course are very intensive and require a high degree of fitness and mobility.

▪ Rapier ▪ Rapier & Dagger ▪ Staves and Spears ▪ Small Sword ▪ Dual Wielding ▪ And more…

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ECSPC FIREARMS TRAINING:

The safe and effective handling of firearms is an essential skill for any actor- combatant or stunt professional. With the introduction of the firearms (Amendment) Act 1997, it has been difficult for performers to gain access to the training which would allow them to portray the handling of a firearm accurately for the stage and screen. The courses that are available are rarely taught by actual firearms experts and restrict training to the loading and firing of a VCR legal (orange coloured) blank firing weapon. Working alongside an experienced, firearms instructor STAGEFIGHT has developed a new modular based training system that focuses on all the essential skills necessary to safely handle a firearm and correctly portray action scenes using a handgun. All our firearms courses are either one-day or two-day intensive courses that require a minimum age of 19+ years to attend.

FIREARMS TRAINING - BASIC HANDLING:

Basic handling is a one-day intensive course designed to teach actors how to accurately portray the use of a firearm during action scenes. This course teaches all the necessary skills to safely handle and use a handgun in a theatre or film setting. The module includes: • UK Firearms law in dramatic productions. • Types of firearms used on stage and screen. • Basic operation and handling skills. • Grips, stances and firing positions. • Sighting and target practice. • Holsters and fast draws. • Tactical and rapid reloads • Tactical and performance scenarios. For the duration of the training all students will be issued with their own personal weapon to ensure they get comfortable in the carrying and handling of a firearm.

‘ON THE FIRING LINE’ Firearms Training - Basic Handling Course

FIREARMS TACTICAL TRAINING:

Firearms Tactical Training takes elements of CQB, which is a training concept used by the military, law enforecment and other firearms units, and teaches actors how to portray scenes of fast, tactical assaults using a range of theatrical and film firearms. This is a one-day intensive course specifically for actors, special action extras and stunt professionals. The module includes: • Tactical and rapid movement. • Shooting on the move. • Shooting from cover and concealment. • Tactical stances and positions. • Tactical communication. • Tactical drills. • Tactical and performance scenarios. For the duration of the training all students will be issued with their own personal weapon to ensure they get comfortable in the carrying and handling of a firearm.

Minimum age 19+ years All students MUST attend our BASIC HANDLING COURSE before booking into this course. All attendees will receive a training and attendance certificate.

COURSE DETAILS:

‘TACTICAL TRAINING’ Firearms Tactical Training Course

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FIGHT & ACTION CHOREOGRAPHY:

A dramatic fight routine can be the highlight of a scene or the exciting climax to a show. Performed well a choreographed fight scene can bring an audience to the edge of their seats. From simple slaps and pushes to complicated sword fights and massed melees, STAGEFIGHT can reproduce scenes of violence for both staged and screened productions. Over the last decade STAGEFIGHT has worked with: • Independent Film Makers. • Professional and Amateur Theatre Companies. • The Royal Shakespeare Company. • National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA). • BBC and Channel-4. • Pinewood Studios. • Drama and Media Colleges. • Schools, Colleges and Universities. STAGEFIGHT are specialists in the field of fight arranging and choreography. With over ten-years of experience STAGEFIGHT has choreographed fight routines all over the UK for both staged and screened productions. From the gritty realism of historical combat to the fantasy combats of Hollywood movies, we work closely with creative teams, directors and performers to create dramatic action sequences that can be tailored to the needs of any production. STAGEFIGHT can provide training and choreography services for: • Theatrical Fight Choreography. • Film and Television Fights. • Independent Productions. • Pilot Episodes and Web-Series. • Amateur and Semi-Professional Productions. • School and College Productions. • Youth Theatre Companies. The next generation of directors, producers and filmmakers are eagerly being sort after by large networks and production companies. Independent productions, pilot episodes, web-based series and short films are renown for generating new talent and ideas. These independent productions are becoming as technically advanced and exciting as large budget shows and films. A stunning action sequence could be the difference between a good production and a great production. For more information about our fight and action choreography service please contact us - tel: 07813 308672 or email: info@stagefight.co.uk

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STAGEFIGHT was established by Raph Aldis in 2004 in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom to fill a gap that had developed in stage combat tuition outside of the London area. For many years, actors wishing to train in stage combat were forced to travel to London for regular training or would have to wait for the occasional workshop to be run locally. With the aims of supporting central and northern based actors STAGEFIGHT offered the opportunity to train and qualify in stage and screen combat without the added expense of long distance travel and accommodation. It was a difficult start and an uphill struggle as the general mindset was if I want to learn stage combat I have to go to London . Slowly, over the next few years, STAGEFIGHT began to be recognised as a teaching alternative to the London-based organisations and began to attract attention from actors and theatre production companies from the South West all the way up into Scotland. Being centrally based made it easier (and cheaper) for actors to train closer to home, while allowing STAGEFIGHT to travel all over the country to choreograph shows and run stage combat workshops and courses.

‘THE QUALITY CONTROL BUILDING’ STAGEFIGHT’s training venue in the old Tomkinson’s Carpet Factory in Kidderminster. The site was redeveloped to build a supermarket and housing estate.

I n 2006, STAGEFIGHT moved into the ‘QUALITY CONTROL BUILDING’ that was part of the derelict Tomkinson’s Carpet Factory in Kidderminster. It was an old and drafty building with holes in the walls, gaps around the windows and no heating. After repairing the floor and cladding the walls, this became the home of STAGEFIGHT for several years. The building was always cold. In winter months dedicated students trained in multiple layers of clothing, wearing woollen hats or balaclavas. This made classes look more like a thieves convention than stage combat training. STAGEFIGHT also began to run basic stage combat qualification courses, using the set fight routine method used by many stage combat organisations. The turning point for STAGEFIGHT came in 2008 when Raph was invited to judge at a medieval and renaissance stage combat tournament held annually in Northern Italy. The tournament called for the performance of historically accurate stage combat routines and not the Hollywood style techniques that were traditionally taught by stage combat organisations. During the event Raph met Alberto Di Candia, an Italian fight director, historical combat practitioner and stage combat instructor. This meeting began both a friendship and a dialogue that planted the seed for the future growth and development of STAGEFIGHT and its training method. Returning to Italy the following year, STAGEFIGHT members Ian Page and Ben Hart presented an 18th Century smallsword fight based on the techniques of Domenico Angelo. This was the first time a British team had ever performed at the event. The routine was well received and awarded fourth place. The seed that had been planted in 2008 quickly began to grow. Having shared similar experiences during their early tuition, Raph and Alberto felt that stage and screen combat could benefit from going beyond the set fight routine methods which were traditionally taught by stage combat organisations. Both had come from a martial arts and fencing background and believed that adopting a mechanics and techniques approach would not only increase the safety of performance combat, it would also improve the historical accuracy. A mechanics and techniques approach to training would also introduce students to many of the beautifully illustrated manuscripts and historical fight manuals that were being studied by historical combat enthusiasts. Since the late nineties historical fight books from the early medieval through to the renaissance were being studied, revived and developed into the combat sport of HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts). Traditional stage combat tuition tended to ignore these resources in favour of teaching a set fight routine using a range of different weapons, that effectively used techniques that were largely based on Modern Olympic Fencing. Although this approach could create very dynamic and exciting fight routines, it encouraged the belief that all weapons (particularly swords) were used in exactly the same way, and that western weapons, such as medieval swords and rapiers, were inferior to their Japanese and Chinese counterparts.

‘BRAVING THE COLD’ Training in the The Quality Control Building

Since its birth in 2004 STAGEFIGHT had always believed in the journey of learning, discovery, trial and development. STAGEFIGHT instructors had travelled all over the United Kingdom and parts of Europe, attending classes, trialling workshops and developing a performance combat system that was based on techniques drawn directly from historical resources, but could also maintain the flare and dynamism of Hollywood-style fights. Meeting and working with Alberto helped to direct the pathway of discovery. Late in 2010, Raph Aldis and Ian Page travelled to Alberto’s home in Turin, Italy to finalise the performance combat system that began its development in 2004. A training scheme that offered basic, intermediate and advanced level stage and screen combat qualifications, taught with a martial arts mechanics and techniques approach. The system was flexible enough to encompass of a range of weapon systems and it would ensure they were presented with historical accuracy and dynamic flare. The system was christened the EUROPEAN CERTIFICATE OF SKILLED PERFORMANCE COMBAT or The ECSPC. It would be taught initially in Italy by LAME REBELLI (Rebel Blades) Alberto’s school in Turin, and by STAGEFIGHT in the United Kingdom.

‘STAGEFIGHT ABROAD’ Ian Page (left), Raph Aldis (middle) & Ben Hart (Right). Presenting a smallsword fight based on the methods of Domenico Angelo in Italy (2009)

The ECSPC training scheme was launched in the UK during 2011. Weekly classes began at The Blue Orange Theatre in Birmingham that quickly became popular and fully booked. Intensive training courses followed at Easter and during the summer. Since it’s launch our classes and course development has gone from strength to strength. ECSPC basic, intermediate and advanced qualifications rapidly became industry accepted, with many of our students gaining combat orientated roles in both stage and screen productions; in many cases being complimented on the skill, competence and professionalism they displayed. Shortly thereafter followed screen combat training, theatre and film firearms tuition and in 2015 the Level-4-Instructor Training Programme. STAGEFIGHT has grown out of a passion for performance combat and historical combat research. Our success is largely based on the dedication of its students and instructors. At STAGEFIGHT we believe in quality and not quantity. Classes are kept small and manageable to ensure our students receive the maximum exposure to training and tuition, while maintaining a safe and fun environment in which to practice. STAGEFIGHT has earned a reputation for ensuring the highest levels of safety and developing well-trained, skilled and highly motivated actor-combatants. STAGEFIGHT is certainly not the largest performance combat training school, but it is certainly one of the best.

‘EXAM DAY 2015’ Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Level students enjoy exam success and two new instructors (Dan Gough and Marc Alden Taylor) qualify as ECSPC Instructors.

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Night Project Theatre has benefited from STAGEFIGHT’s total understanding of physical stage craft for several years and has enjoyed the chance to work with its team of dedicated and knowledgable instructors on productions of Sondheim’s “ Sweeney Todd ” and Wildhorn’s “ Dracula ”. Carefully considered choreography and an eye for both the detail of the piece and the capabilities of our actors has allowed our productions to confidently approach physical theatre and the subtleties of stage combat in a professional manner which only ever enhances the overall impression of our audiences. We look forward to working with STAGEFIGHT on many more productions in the future. Ian Page Night Project Theatre

ZARA PHYTHIAN

“As an Actress, Stunt Performer and Fight Choreographer I highly recommend Raph Aldis and his STAGEFIGHT team. I’ve had the pleasure of working with him and STAGEFIGHT and have found them very professional and knowledgable and make a great asset to any production.” Zara Phythian Doctor Strange (2016) Cannibals and Carpet Fitters (2017) Knights of the Damned (2017) The Dark Kingdom (2018)

ROSS O’HENNESSY

“I would highly recommend the services of Raph Aldis and his skills. He and his STAGEFIGHT team have always produced the highest quality of work and I personally cannot praise Raph Aldis enough.” Ross O’Hennessy Actor Game of Thrones The Bastard Executioner Da Vinci’s Demons

Ross O’Hennessy with the hero axe, made and presented to him by Raph Aldis, and Ross as Lord of Bones in Game of Thrones.

TESTIMONIALS:

ADRIAN BOUCHET

“I initially trained under another organistions qualification system to advanced level and in later years with Raph to the same standard. I have now worked with many fight directors and stunt coordinators using several different systems and can happily say that the techniques taught under the ECSPC by Raph have stood me in the best possible position to allow me to go out onto any stage or film/TV set with the utmost confidence and know that there is nothing I will be unable to handle. Raph teaches a complete system of fighting (rather than simply a collection of learned moves) based on the manuscripts and treaties of the original European fencing masters such as Fiore dei Liberi. His stage combat techniques are adapted for work in film and he knows the requirements to “sell” any sequence in either medium. There are many stage fight teachers out there. Do yourself a favour and learn from the best.” Adrian Bouchet Actor The Last Kingdom Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV Predator Dark Ages AVP: Alien vs. Predator

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Since 2004 STAGEFIGHT has worked across the UK and parts of Europe choreographing fight routines for both stage and screen productions. For an up- to-date view of what we’ve been working on, please visit our FACEBOOK page. If you have a film project that you would like us to help with, then please contact us at info@stagefight.co.uk or telephone 07813 308672

Listed below are some of our more recent film projects that we’re currently able to release information about:

SHOTGUN MOUTHWASH Music Video by High Contrast High Contrast’s “Shotgun Mouthwash” is one of the principle tracks included in Danny Boyle’s film T2 Trainspotting released in 2017. STAGEFIGHT were asked to choreograph the scenes of violence for the video. Not for the feint hearted! Production: Park Village Director: Favourite Colour Black

KNIGHTS OF THE DAMNED Faeture Film “Knights of the Damned” is a feature film released in 2017. This is a short behind the scenes film showing some of the action sequences. STAGEFIGHT’s Raph Aldis was Swordsmaster and choreographer on this production. Producer: Ben Loyd Holmes Director: Simon Wells

MULO A modern ghost story “Mulo” is a modern ghost story set in a hidden Roma shanty camp off London’s North Circular motorway. The film is a work of passion and vision by director Linda Cairns and cinematographer Nick Cooke. STAGEFIGHT’s Raph Aldis choreographed the fight scenes. Director: Linda Cairns

PREDATOR DARK AGES Predator Fan Film “Predator Dark Ages” is a short fan film and winner of the Best Fan Film at the Tri-Cities International Film Festival. Set during the Crusades, the faith and fighting skills of Templar Knights ares put to the test when they encounter the Predator. STAGEFIGHT’s Raph Aldis was swordsmaster and fight choreographer. Written & Directed by: James Bushe

HUNTED Short Film “Hunted” is a short teaser film that follows the adventures of a medieval Knight as he is hunted through a forest. He must fight for his life if he is to make his escape. Production: Joint Ventures Produced by: Raph Aldis

HOMELESS ASHES Feature Film - In Production Frankie, a young boy who stands up to his fear and runs from home, ends up homeless with no choice but to survive life on the streets. STAGEFIGHT’s Raph Aldis was fight choreographer on this feature film which is due for release 2019. Director: Marc Zammit

THE DARK KINGDOM Feature Film - Post Production The Dark Kingdom is a fantasy feature that follows on from Knights of the Damned. Raph Aldis and the STAGEFIGHT team led the fight choreography and action sequences. Due to be released in 2018. Producer: Ben Loyd Holmes Director: Simon Wells

NEWS & MEDIA:

RECENT PRODUCTIONS:

SHADOWS FROM THE CAVE Short Film Panic sets in when a Neanderthal wakes one morning to find her child is missing. Shaken to the core, she becomes lost in the forest and must learn to survive alone. Producer: Tristan Cresswell Director: Natalie Lloyd

THE 7TH DAY Web-Series A multi-award winning comedy-drama that follows the adventures of a small group of survivors struggling in a zombie infested West Midlands. Raph Aldis choreographed the fight sequecnes for serie-2 Director: Lee Page Written by: Lee Page & Jayde Cook

THEIR WAR Short Film Their War is a short films that follows the fortunes of a British and German soldier in the Trenches on World War One. The action and fight sequences were choreographed by Raph Aldis. Director: Max Mason Written by: Max Mason

GRACEMARCH TV-Series Following the death of their mother, sisters Cassie and Jane are left with the task of clearing her belongings, whilst mysterious agent Leo McTavish investigates their background. What is the Gracemarch mystery? Director: Ross O’Hennersey Produced by: Artisan Films

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WEAPON AVAILABILITY & PROP MANUFACTURE

At STAGEFIGHT we always try to use historically accurate weapon systems that are appropriate to the combat discipline being studied. We believe it is important for all those who train with us to fully understand the handling characteristics of different types of weapons so not to be surprised by their size, shape or weight. Over the years STAGEFIGHT has acquired quite a range of weaponry and are able to lend or source various weapons for stage and screen productions. As experienced armourers we have also manufactured a range of weapons for various productions.

EXPERIENCED FIGHT TEAM

STAGEFIGHT’s FIGHT TEAM is made up of qualified and experienced stage and screen combatants that have a proven training record and on-screen fight experience. With over 30 members, we have the capability to provide any production with well-trained, battle-ready performers for all manner of stage and screen productions. For more information or to discuss your requirements contact us directly at info@stagefight.co.uk or tel: 07813 308672.

All these weapons wer either made or modified by Raph Aldis for various stage and screen productions. Please contact us directly for more infomation.

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BECOMING AN ACTION SCREEN ACTOR An Action Screen Actor is an actor that is recognised by the entertainments industry as an action performer with both training and experience of fighting in front of the camera. It is incredibly rare to become an Action Screen Actor overnight or after a single training course. Acting is a skill that requires professional training from a drama school, independent course or private lessons that are specifically geared toward screen acting and performance. An Action Screen Actor need to be very fit and adaptable to a range of roles and genres. They should train in a whole range of skills from screen combat, martial arts, weapon training, firearms through to gymnastics and horseriding. HOW CAN STAGEFIGHT HELP? An Actors training is never complete. All of our training courses and qualifications will add to a performance resume and provide essential training and experience in armd and unarmed combat and firearms skills. STAGEFIGHT’s training courses have helped actors all over the UK and parts of Europe to gain action orientated roles on both the stage and screen. Our qualifications are well-respected and industry accepted.

BECOMING A SPECIAL ACTION EXTRA A Special Action Extra is a supporting artist that additional training in screen combat, martial arts, firearms or horse riding. They could also be someone with past military or police experience. Over the last decade Special Action Extra’s have been employed on film as background artists for large fight scenes. Especially good performers can be called upon to work with the stunt teams or gain a featured role. They are not stunt performers and are not qualified to perform stunts. A Special Action Extra need to be very fit and be adaptable to a range of different roles and genres. No matter how skilled they are in martial arts, its advisable for Special Action Extra’s to have training and experience in the principles of screen combat. HOW CAN STAGEFIGHT HELP? All of our courses will provide essential training and experience that would proove useful for Special Action Extra. Our Stage and Screen Combat and Weapon Courses are specially designed to teach how to adapt to different weapon-systems and genres. Our Firearms Training can provide essential experience that can be difficult to find in the UK. Falls and Jerks Back Course is a useful addition to any fighters training.

BECOMING A STUNT PERSON A Professional Stunt Performer is a highly skilled individual that is employed to undertake action sequences that are considered too dangerous for an actor to perform. Becoming a stunt person requires time and dedication. Stunt people in UK must apply for the British JISC Stunt Register, that requires a minimum of six sporting disciplines and experience as a performer or supporting artist on professional film productions just to apply. Once the application to join the register is accepted the real training begins! A Professional Stunt Performer must be extremely fit, dedicated and willing to be the unsung heroes that make high octane action scenes what they are! HOW CAN STAGEFIGHT HELP? STAGEFIGHT’s Stage and Screen Combat and Weapon Courses are designed to teach actors how to fight with a range of weaponry that can assist trainee stunt performers in gaining roles for professional film productions. Our Firearms Training Course can provide essential experience that can be difficult to find in the UK. Falls and Jerk Back Course can also provide valuable experience in performing fight related stunts.

The following page is dedicated to passing on advice to anyone who is interested in entering or is currently employed within the entertainments industry as an actor, support artist or stunt person. The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with resepct to the website or the information, products, services or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore stricly at your own risk.

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co-founders of ECSPC

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THE KNIGHT SHOP

HEMA equipment in the UK

Leading supplier of weapons and

BIRMINGHAM HEMA CLUB

based in Birmingham

Local Historical Martial Arts Class’s

NIGHT PROJECT THEATRE

based in West Midlands

Musical Theatre Company

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Birmingham

West Midlands based theatre

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School of Performance Combat

F EBRUARY: 25th Feb: ECSPC Firearms Basic Handling Quantum Centre, Birmingham £70.00 pp 10.00am to 5.30pm M ARCH: 25-30th Mar: ECSPC Level-1 Basic Easter Intensive Quantum Centre, Birmingham £215.00 pp 9,00am to 5.00pm daily (6-days) A PRIL: 24th Apr: SCREEN COMBAT WEEKLY CLASSES Blue Orange Theatre, Birmingham £90.00 pp Tues 7.30-9.30pm (10-Weeks) 22nd Apr: WEAPON TRAINING: Battle-Axe Quantum Centre, Birmingham £25.00 pp 10.00am to 5.30pm (1-day) 29th Apr: STUNT TRAINING: Falls & Jerk Back Rogueplay Theatre, Birmingham £65.00 pp 10.00am to 4.00pm (1-day) M AY: 20th May: ECSPC Firearms Basic Handling Quantum Centre, Birmingham £70.00 pp 10.00am to 5.30pm J ULY: 22-27th July: ECSPC Performance Combat Summer Intensive (Level-1, Level-2 and Level-3) £215.00 pp 9.30am to 5.30pm daily (6-days).

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SUMMER INTENSIVE:

This years Summer Stage Combat Intensive Course will run over 6-days between Sunday 22nd - Friday 27th July 2018. This is an intensive courses and will require students to have a reasonable level of fitness and mobility. Attendance on ALL days is essential . Minimum age is 18+ years. Venue : Quantum Centre 77 Upper Trinity Street, Digbeth, Birmingham. B9 4EG Date : Sunday 22nd July to Friday 27th July 2018 9.30am to 5.30pm Daily. - (Attendance on ALL days is necessary) Accomodation : This is a non-residential course and does not include any accomodation. The venue location is very close to Digbeth High Street and Birmingham City Centre that has a range of affordable guest houses and hotels. Car Parking : There is on-street parking outside of the venue or car-parking (£2.00 per day) within walking distance. COURSE DETAILS LEVEL-1-BASIC This course is designed for those with little or no experience of stage combat or currently do not hold an ECSPC Level-1-Basic qualification. This course will teach UNARMED COMBAT , DAGGER and a SWORD based combat system. These are the three most practical and popular combat disciplines used on the stage and will act as a foundation to future training levels. In addition attendees will also be introduced to the elements of combat acting, stage craft and risk assessment. The course will conclude with an examination that will test all the elements of the training course. Cost: £215 per person (includes examination fee)

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LEVEL-2-INTERMEDIATE This course is designed for those who hold an ECSPC Level-1 qualification. The Level-2-Intermediate course introduces performance combat at various ranges and measures using a range of weapons. Students will be taught how to safely handle one of the largest weapons used on stage down to one of the quickest and most complex. The syllabus includes; INTERMEDIATE UNARMED , MEDIEVAL DAGGER , RAPIER and QUARTERSTAFF . The course will conclude with an examination that will test all the elements of the training course. Cost: £215 per person (includes examination fee)

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LEVEL-3-ADVANCED Designed for those who hold a current and in-date ECSPC Level-2 qualification. The Level-3-Advanced course builds on the training of all the previous levels and represents the ECSPC’s most challenging qualification. The syllabus includes; SWORD & SHIELD, RAPIER AND DAGGER, SMALLSWORD and MULTIPLE OPPONENT TRAINING . The ECSPC is currently the ONLY performance combat organisation that offers multiple opponent training as a part of the advanced course. The course will conclude with an examination that will test all the elements of the training course. Cost: £215 per person (includes examination fee)

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WEAPONS TRAINING:

Our WEAPONS & CHARACTER COURSES are specially designed not only to teach students a range of different weapon systems, but will also introduce the acting elements required to portray the most common types of characters that use those weapons on screen. As with all ECSPC training, these courses focus all the important mechanics and techniques that cannot be learned with set fight routines. These intensive courses are designed to familiarise actors with a whole range of weapons from history and movie genres. This approach to training builds stronger and more skilled performances and allows for a greater range of flexibility when working under the pressure of filming on a film set. These courses are designed for both stage and screen combat training. CORE DISCIPLINES LEVEL-1 ▪ Unarmed Combat ▪ Knives & Daggers ▪ One-handed Sword ▪ Longsword LEVEL-2 ▪ Unarmed Combat - Abrazare ▪ Medieval Dagger - Rondel ▪ Single-Rapier ▪ Rapier & Dagger ▪ Quarterstaff LEVEL-3 ▪ Unarmed Combat - Multiple Opponent ▪ Sword & Shield ▪ Advanced Longsword ▪ Advanced Rapier & Dagger ▪ Smallsword SECONDARY DISCIPLINES ▪ Axe ▪ Tomahawk & Knife ▪ Spear ▪ Dual Wielding ▪ Sabre / Cutlass

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FALLS & JERKS TRAINING:

Our FALLS & JERKS TRAINING COURSE is taught by an experienced fight and stunt coordinator and has been designed to introduce actors to the basic skills of mat work and jerk backs that are commonly used during fights in screen action sequences. This is an essential skill for screen action performers, special action extras and stunt performers. The course focuses on the mechanics and techniques of performing these fight related stunts and teaches the all important safety elements that should be employed on ALL film sets. This is a one-day training course and includes a TRAINING & ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE on completion.

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SCREEN COMBAT WEEKLY TRAINING:

SCREEN COMBAT training is an essential skill for any actor wishing to enter the action film industry. This 9-week training course has been specially designed to introduce you to the concepts and techniques of fighting on film. The course covers unarmed combat and a range of weapon based systems that are common to all genres of action film. You will be taught how to perform safely and consistly to camera and will gain a firm grounding in the mechanics and techniques of screen combat, camera awareness, hitting the mark and screen combat acting. This is a 9-week training course and includes a TRAINING & ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE on successful completion. Regular attendance is required . Venue: Blue Orange Theatre Great Hampton Steet, Birmingam Dates & Time: Every Tuesday (24th April to 19th June) 7.30-9.30pm. 9-Weeks Cost: £90.00 per person No previous experience is necessary, but attendees should have a reasonable level of fitness and mobility. Age 18+ years. This course is limited to 8-people maximum .