The Embodied Voice: Speaking with Presence and Power

A Workshop Series with Laura Field

Presented by Hummingbird Theatre Company (Brisbane, Australia) in collaboration with Laura Field (Cambridge, UK).

Find your voice. Speak with power, presence, and authenticity.

Whether you're a performer, teacher, leader, or simply ready to stop holding back, this series offers practical tools and embodied practices to help you develop a strong, confident, and authentic voice. In this series, Laura Field (MA, PGCert, L5 Cert) will guide you through breath, posture, resonance, and intention to cultivate a vocal presence that feels grounded and natural.

Through a blend of physical awareness, vocal technique, and expressive skills, you’ll build vocal strength, clarity, and presence - helping you communicate with impact whether on stage, in meetings, classrooms, or everyday life.

Workshop 1: Foundations of Vocal Expression (Nov 22)

Discover the physical essentials of powerful vocal expression. This session focuses on breath control, posture, and releasing tension to build a solid foundation for your voice. Learn safe, sustainable techniques to support your vocal health while developing greater ease, alignment, and presence in both your body and voice.

**This ticket page is for Workshop 1 only! Please return to our website if you are interested in the other workshops in the series, or in purchasing a three-workshop bundle.

All live workshop sessions are limited to 10 participants! This enables Laura to engage with participants one-on-one, and provide sufficient feedback.

Workshops start at 5:30 PM AEST / 7:30 AM GMT, bridging Brisbane and Cambridge time zones for an international learning experience. All workshops will take place via Zoom, and participants will receive a Zoom link prior to their respective workshop/s.

FAQ

Q: What time do the workshops start?

A: Workshops begin at 5:30 PM AEST (Brisbane, Australia) / 7:30 AM GMT (Cambridge, UK) to accommodate participants in both locations.

Q: How do I join the workshop?

A: All sessions take place live via Zoom. You'll receive a Zoom link by email before each workshop. Please check your inbox (and spam folder) the day before the session.

Q: Will I have access to recordings?

A: Yes! Replay access is included with all ticket types. Recordings are available for 7 days (or 30 days for the bundle).

Q: Can I participate live and ask questions?

A: Absolutely! Live attendees can engage directly with Laura Field during Q&A sessions and workshop activities.

Q: What if I miss the live workshop? 

A: No worries! You can watch the replay within the access window.

Q: Are these workshops suitable for beginners?

A: Yes. Whether you're new to voice work or looking to refine your skills, this series is designed to support all levels.

Q: How do I receive my certificate? 

A: Certificates will be emailed to all attendees of live workshops, post-event.

Q: Who is behind this series?

A: This series is a special collaboration between Hummingbird Theatre Company in Brisbane, Australia, and voice practitioner Laura Field based in Cambridge, UK - bringing international expertise to help you find and embody your voice.