Holiday Facilitators: Monica Gaga
skill, experience, warmth
Biography
Monica Gaga is a British-born black African queer host, improviser, facilitator, maker and performer. She has been performing and hosting professionally for 11 years, improvising for 24 years and facilitating professionally for 16 years.
The Comedy Store Players regular is the producer of HELL YEAH!, the femxle-centred queer improv collective. Gaga is a cast member of Do The Right Scene, named ‘theatre that thinks’ by Timeout; Broadway Baby five starred reviewed show Yes Queens; feminist duo Derek's Mojo; and that’s just to name a few.
Trained at East 15 Acting School, Monica has worked professionally across England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Spain, Italy, Canada and beyond. See monicagaga.com
What people say about Monica and her courses:
Monica brings a genuinely infectious enthusiasm.
I liked how inclusive Monica was.
Monica is the best teacher! She made me feel very comfortable and safe in the group which helped me to go out of my comfort zone and know that whatever happens it will be ok.
Monica - Improv - Excellent.
We loved the Improv course with Monica.
Monica’s course was especially good - very positive and great facilitator.
Where does Monica Gaga facilitate?
Sun 11 Aug - Sun 18 Aug 2024 (7 nights)
At a glance
Atsitsa Bay is a holistic holiday centre set in a stunning, natural location, right on the bay and surrounded by pine forest. With a wide range of courses and activities and an outstanding team of facilitators, it's the perfect place to be inspired and try something new. Tiana Harper is directing this week in Atsitsa.
Find out more about the courses and activities during this week below in What's On.
About
Skyros attracts mostly solo travellers from all over the world. Although all ages are represented approximately 70% are between 35-65. A huge majority - over 80 percent - report that the Skyros holiday experience had a lasting positive effect on their lives. Nearly a third of guests come back again and again - even after they have said that Skyros was the 'holiday of a lifetime'.
Accommodation
Most people choose to live simply and comfortably in twin-shared rustic huts in the gardens. Or stay in Atsitsa's main house, subject to availability. See more about accommodation in Atsitsa here >>
Inspiring Courses
Courses and activities are introduced to you at the beginning of each week. Choose your favourites from a wide range including yoga, writing, art, kayaking, windsurfing, personal development, singing, comedy and more.
Food & Drink
All meals are included and served as a buffet. Special diets are always catered for. Teas and coffees are available throughout the day. Other drinks and snacks can be purchased at Atsitsa's bar.
Guide Itinerary
07.15: Morning drop-in classes
08.30: Breakfast
09.00: Demos (news of the day)
10.30: Oekos (home groups)
11.15: Mid-morning courses
13.30: Lunch
15.00: Siesta/beach time
17.00: Afternoon courses
19.00: Sunset classes
20.00: Dinner & evening activities
Average Temperature
July and August are the hottest months in Skyros with temperatures averaging around 30 degrees Celcius. Light showers are possible but rare.
Location
Summary
What's included?
- More than three courses per day over four to five days each week
- An unrivalled and vibrant community atmosphere
- Fun evening activities and events
- Three delicious Mediterranean meals each day
- Twin shared rustic accommodation in Atsitsa's gardens
What's On
Travel
To travel to Skyros Island you must go to Athens. We have organised transfers from Athens (detailed below) to take the stress out of your journey.
Domestic Travel (Athens – Skyros, return)
Flights to Skyros island are limited so we recommend booking as soon as possible with Aegean Airlines. For this session we recommend –
- OUT: Departing Athens on the 11th August at 2.35pm, arriving to Skyros at 3.15pm
- RETURN: Departing Skyros on 18th August at 3.35pm, arriving to Athens at 4.20pm
If the flight to Skyros sells out for these dates we will organise an overland transfer.
International Travel (to/from Athens)
- OUT: Arrive to Athens Airport on or before 12.35pm on the 11th August in time to catch the connecting flight to Skyros. Many choose to arrive the day before (on the 10th August) for a more relaxed journey.
For those arriving in Athens on the 10th August we have an organised transfer including an overnight stay in Central Athens. There will be a courtesy coach departing Athens Airport to the hotel where you can relax and meet others joining the session. The following day the bus will return to Athens Airport in time for the flight to Skyros. To join this transfer, select Single/Twin Share at the Dorian, Transfer to Athens Airport & Transfer to Atsitsa when booking.
For those arriving in Athens on the 11th August you will only require a transfer from Skyros Airport to Atsitsa. To secure this please select Transfer from Skyros Airport to Atsitsa only when booking.
- RETURN: We have an organised transfer from Atsitsa to Skyros Airport in time for the flight to Athens. To join this organised transfer, select Transfer to Skyros Airport when booking.
We recommend allowing at least two hours in Athens Airport by booking an international return flight after 6.20pm on 18th August.
