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Posted on 14/05/2013
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JANE LOCKYER WILLIS HAS WRITTEN TWO UNPUBLISHED FULL LENGTH PLAYS WHICH SHE IS LOOKING TO STAGE:
THE GET TOGETHER
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HERE WE GO ROUND THE ROUNDABOUT (COMEDY)
Jane is looking for a producer and director who would be willing to head these plays.
If interested in reading them, please contact her on: janelockyerw 'at' yahoo.co.uk
THE GET TOGETHER - A TWO ACT PLAY
(REHEARSED READING AT THE BIKESHED THEATRE, EXETER 2010)
SYNOPSIS:
Jim and Rowena embark on a weekend break with friends, Patrick and Betty.
Tensions arise when Rowena discovers that she has picked up Betty’s suitcase by mistake. What does she find there? And what does Jim discover when rummaging through his wife’s suitcase? The drink flows and the confessions begin. As things go from bad to worse, enter Bruce, the local eccentric, who at night, frequents the hotel corridors. Through their mutual love of churches, Jim finds in Bruce, a friend and ally.
CAST - ADULT GROUP:
3 males, 3 females
single set - bedroom
HERE WE GO ROUND THE ROUNDABOUT - A TWO ACT BROAD COMEDY PLAY
READING AT NETWORK THEATRE WATERLOO 2011
SYNOPSIS:
Harry, an aspiring out of work young actor, is very behind with the rent for his bed-sitting room.
Desperate for money, he hatches a plot to persuade his stepfather Alban, a retired bank manager, to come to his rescue. Alban arrives only to discover that Harry's attractive landlady is an old flame of his, a woman who still arouses past passions. When they all meet in Heather’s sitting room, together with Harry's pregnant girl-friend, hilarious complications ensue. A Sat Nav, which refuses to switch off and insists on giving advice, adds to the fun.
CAST – ADULT GROUP
5 males, 3 females
2 sets: bedroom/sitting room
COMMENT:
'Jane's dialogue is very good and her experienced directions are impeccable.'
Bernard Knight CBE - Novelist and scriptwriter
Author of the CROWNER JOHN series of fifteen medieval mysteries
Author of the Dr Richard Pryor series of 1950's forensic tales.
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Posted on 13/05/2013
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Quartet Competition
| Win Quartet on Blu-ray
To celebrate the DVD and Blu-ray release of the number one UK box office smash hit comedy on 6th May we are giving 3 lucky winners the chance to win Quartet on Blu-ray.
Discover a warm, fun and bittersweet look at growing old disgracefully, starring Maggie Smith and Tom Courtenay in Dustin Hoffman’s directorial debut.
Competition details:
Send an email to contact 'at' dramagroups.com Subject: 'Quartet Competition' and in the body of the message answer the question
‘Which famous actor directed this movie?’
Then state in not more than 50 words what you think this director would bring to the movie and why it will be a success.
Make sure to send it from an email address that is current as we will contact the winners via email requesting a postal address in order to send the winning prizes.
Entries for the competiton will not be accepted after 22nd May 2013.
The competition will be judged by Peter of Drama Groups - all employees of Drama Groups and Premier are specifically excluded from entering the cometition.
The judge's decision is final.
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Posted on 01/05/2013
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Posted on 09/05/2013
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Kent Peace week Sept 16th-22nd 2013
UK Resettlement
(charity No.1141113)
We would like to inform you of an opportunity to partake in a competition for Peace week 2013.
UK Resettlement is a registered charity that aims to help vulnerable young people and adult ex-offenders to re-join society and progress to a positive future by offering support and pathways into employment and training. We are hosting and supporting events for this year’s Kent Peace Week with the aim of raising funds to support a new Social Enterprise Project that will provide work and training in the wood recycling industry for all ages and abilities.
In 2001, the United Nations declared September 21 to be the International Day of Peace. On that day every year, in hundreds of conflicts around the world, ceasefires allow Red Cross and Red Crescent doctors are able to vaccinate thousands of children around the world. Peace events, benefit concerts, and other celebrations help focus the world's attention on the world's too numerous war zones and conflict areas.
Not only do we focus on the world wide conflicts but also we should concentrate on our own conflict within our own communities. Too many of us are afraid of our own neighbourhoods, trust in our fellow man has wavered and mistrust is wide spread. Who do we blame for this? The authorities, youth, politicians, the economic. Or should we all be taking some of the blame?
What we at UK Resettlement would like this year’s Kent Peace Week to be about the coming together of all generations to spend some time together with the common goal of all having a good time and Bridging the Gap between the generations.
To find Peace amongst our own community is one of the greatest things we can offer ourselves and our neighbours.
One of the things we are supporting is the competition for youth groups, schools and colleges, theatre/drama groups for the award of Peace weeks Artists of Excellence.
The theme will embody Peace Week and Bridging the Gap between generations.
The aim of the competition is to produce a short piece of work that can be recorded. This could be something you would like to perform to an audience or just record to submit.
There will be 3 finalists and these will be invited to the Awards Ceremony where each piece will be screened, the winner will be announced on the evening.
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http://www.kentpeaceweek.org.uk/
Follow @KentPeaceWeek on Twitter
Contact UKresettlement for more information.
Posted on 03/05/2013
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An actor to play Othello in a Murder Mystery film in Dorset
I am looking for an actor who is bald to play Othello in a Murder Mystery film for one day only small amount of acting on Sat May 4th. Local to Langton Matravers. Paid work. Please contact Debbie on 0777 567 0431. many thanks
Debbie Burdon
debbie.burdon 'at' btconnect.com
Posted on 03/05/2013
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World Media Rights 
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Male extras for the 23rd and 24th May
We are producing a series for Discovery and are looking for male extras for the 23rd and 24th May. We need men who are Middle Eastern, Caucasus, Central Asian, or North African looking. We are shooting drama at a fort in Essex and recreating a battle which took place in Afghanistan.
The roles are non-speaking and we can only pay expenses.
Please get in touch if you are interested or pass this message on to relevant contacts.
Please include photographs with your email.
Thanks!
Sarah
Sarah Barber sarah.barber 'at' worldmediarights.com
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Posted on 03/05/2013
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Banbury Cross Players 
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Guess Whodunnit? by Antony Shaffer
Banbury Cross Players forthcoming production of Anthony Shaffer’s hilarious "Whodunnit?" - 15-18 May 2013 at The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury, is set in the grand library of Orcas Champflower Manor. This tongue in cheek pastiche of a 1930s murder mystery opens with the voice of the murderer inviting the audience to follow the clues about to be presented as they will lead them to the identity of the murderer.
During the course of the evening, one of the dinner guests, Andreas Capadistriou, informs each of the guests that he has the means to blackmail them. Not surprisingly he meets a spectacularly sticky end but … whodunnit?
The wide variety of gloriously over the top characters (“an old sea dog”, a “dotty aristocrat”, a “black sheep”, an “unconventional Yard Detective” to name but a few) guarantee an evening of fun.
“A torrent of merriment ... crackles with repartee … enough riotous surprises to supply another mystery dramatist with a trunkful of plays.” - the New York Times.
Tickets from the Mill Box Office at 01295 279 002 or online at www.themillartscentre.co.uk.
Curtain up at 7:45 pm.
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Posted on 02/05/2013
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Travelling Theatre Group
Hello,
I'm wondering if you can help me?
I'm looking for a small travelling theatre group to come to our Northamptonshire based family home to perform. It is my grandmothers 90th birthday and this is something we all feel she would love. I just don't know where to start so thought you may be able to help?
Thank you for your time and look forward to hearing from you
Regards
Rose Hall
email rose 'at' rose-hall.co.uk
Posted on 02/05/2013
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CPAC - Community Performance Arts Centre 
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1) Fabulous Opportunities at CPAC - Community Performance Arts Centre, Hanley Stoke on Trent. Industry Workshops coming soon.
June 2nd 2013. The Laine Theatre Arts Foundation Course Faculty - 'A Day of Student Life'.
This workshop will be a fantastic experience for any Performance Art student from the age of 15 plus looking to audition for ANY Vocational College. For the first time in the Stoke area this faculty will bring tasters of the various dance genre, answer questions, provide Vocal coaching and advice for audition technique and etiquette.
June 13th 2013. Paul Caister - principal of The Poor School, London.
'Acting the Bard' - Paul's amazing workshop will unravel the mystery of the portrayal of Shakespeare, showing that Acting the Bard is not elitist and the advice given can be transferred to any theatre genre.This is an evening workshop aimed at 18 plus age.
Both these workshops are just £50 .00 per person. Places Limited.
2) CPAC Community performance Arts Centre. City Centre in the Cultural Quarter of Hanley Stoke on Trent. Accessible affordable rehearsal Studio,Coffee lounge/meeting room from £8.00 per hour.
For more information about any of the above contact Jill 07805443595 and check out the CPAC Community Performance Arts Face Book Page
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Posted on 29/04/2013
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Studio Lambert Casting 
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We’re casting for a ground-breaking new series which gives people a chance to be on TV and travel abroad with all expenses paid.
We’re on the hunt for people aged 18 or over who are looking for a once in a lifetime opportunity, and a chance for an all expenses paid trip to the Spanish sunshine. In this new series, members of the British public will play the parts of holiday-makers abroad – absolutely no previous acting experience is necessary, but a great personality is a must!
This is a great chance for people from across the country to audition to be on TV. We would be most grateful if you could circulate this to anyone you think may be interested or pop it on Facebook or Twitter or if possible attach the poster to a notice board for your fellow colleagues to see in the company.
Anyone who is interested should apply on-line now! www.studiolambertcasting.com
Best Wishes,
The Casting Team
Follow us on twitter @_Rose_Bailey
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Posted on 29/04/2013
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Castle Community Radio
OPPORTUNITIES FOR DRAMA GROUPS TO GO LIVE ON INTERNET COMMUNITY RADIO
We will be pleased to hear from Drama Groups who would like the opportunity to produce and present Radio Plays for Internet broadcasting through Radio Castle. The plays can be produced as a series or be one-off presentations. Each presentation should be produced to run for between 20 and 30 minutes.
Recordings may be made in one of Radio Castle's Studios at The Technology Centre, Framlingham or pre-recorded on a memory stick for submission and approval of our Executive Director, Ray Ward.
The station's intention is to have a professional actor/director to teach all drama techniques for radio production. If any Group would like to know more or to visit Radio Castle to view our facilities please contact Colin Walker on mobile telephone: 0791 9163 142 or email: colvinfrank 'at' btinternet.com
Kind regards,
Colin Walker
Chairman Castle Community Radio CIC
The Technology Centre, Station Road, Framlingham, Suffolk IP13 9EZ
Tele: 44 (0)1728 638232 Mobile: 0791 9163 142
Radio Castle www.radiocastle.com
Belles on Bikes 2013 www.bellesonbikes.co.uk
Posted on 07/04/2013
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MyTuxedo.co.uk
We are currently looking for Actors and Presenters to take part in a variety of how to guides for our website.
This will be a paid job and would be perfect for any of your actors who wish to add to their portfolio by working for a reputable and popular company.
If anyone is interested, they will need to send a video of themselves speaking clearly along with their availability dates.
Rebecca Ross
MY TUXEDO
Telephone: | W. www.mytuxedo.co.uk | E. rebeccaross@mytuxedo.co.uk
Company Number. 4964527 | Vat No. 860 6313 37
Telephone: 01323 745910
(BT local call rate applies)
From outside the UK: 44 (0)1323 745910
Posted on 19/04/2013
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Altrincham Little Theatre (formerly known as The Club Theatre) 
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Altrincham Little Theatre is sorely in need of two actors, aged 45/55, to play the two fathers in The Happiest Days of Your Life. This is to be presented from Sunday May 26th to Saturday June 1st, directed by Garth Jones. As rehearsals started last Sunday, you will appreciate the urgency of our appeal.
The Rev Edward Peck is an earnest man with a mild, almost nervous manner and Edgar Sowter is pugnacious and self-important. Neither is a particularly large role - in fact they don't appear on stage until halfway through Act 2 and are then regularly on and off stage.
Could you rack your brains for the names of any actors you know who might be suitable/available/interested, and forward this email to them and as many other people as possible. There must be someone out there just waiting for the opportunity to appear in one of these roles .........
Replies can be sent to:
Garth Jones (07989 650 430)
Mike Russell (01625 425 965)
email clubtheatresecretary 'at' hotmail.co.uk
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Posted on 19/04/2013
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Maskerade Charity Ball 
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Masquerade Charity Ball | BUY TICKETS For the MASQUERADE BALL!!
Dress to impress and make this a night to remember! All proceeds go to Cancer Research UK and Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
Date: Friday 10th May
Venue/Location: Cedar Court Hotel, Bradford
Doors: 19:30 till 01:00 (Last entry 20:30)
Dress to impress for a full night of entertainment at The Masquerade Charity Ball at Cedar Court Hotel, Leeds/Bradford on Friday 10th May 2013.
Single Ticket £45.00 + £4.75 fees
Group Ticket Group of 10 seats on the same table £410.00 + £41.25 fees
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Posted on 17/04/2013
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Banbury Cross Players
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Guess Whodunnit? by Antony Shaffer
Banbury Cross Players forthcoming production of Antony Shaffer’s hilarious "Whodunnit?" - 15-18 May 2013 at The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury, is set in the grand library of Orcas Champflower Manor. This tongue in cheek pastiche of a 1930s murder mystery opens with the voice of the murderer inviting the audience to follow the clues about to be presented as they will lead them to the identity of the murderer.
During the course of the evening, one of the dinner guests, Andreas Capadistriou, informs each of the guests that he has the means to blackmail them. Not surprisingly he meets a spectacularly sticky end but … whodunnit?
The wide variety of gloriously over the top characters (“an old sea dog”, a “dotty aristocrat”, a “black sheep”, an “unconventional Yard Detective” to name but a few) guarantee an evening of fun.
“A torrent of merriment ... crackles with repartee … enough riotous surprises to supply another mystery dramatist with a trunkful of plays.” - the New York Times.
Watch out for some of the Whodunnit? team in Banbury Town on 27 April and 4 May. Who knows, if you ask them nicely, they might “clue you in”!
Tickets from the Mill Box Office at 01295 279 002 or online at www.themillartscentre.co.uk.
Curtain up at 7:45 pm.
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Posted on 15/04/2013
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Keshet TV
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Television production company looking for families for game show pilot.
London based production company Keshet UK are casting for a family orientated game show pilot.
Our show will feature up to five participants from one family and they will need to be over 18 and span as many generations as possible.
We’re looking for diverse, dynamic families with great internal banter. Families that run a business together, participate in am dram or have any other unique bond would be ideal.
If this is your family, or if you know a family that fits this description, please contact me on eleanor.herzog 'at' keshet-tv.com or +44-(0)77-7274-7230
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Posted on 12/04/2013
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Amazing opportunity for actors and actresses for music video - Manchester
Actors and actresses wanted for new and upcoming soul artist. Various roles
Actors and Actresses needed for a music video shoot DR Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st of April in Manchester for a new and upcoming soul artist. Were looking for all shapes and sizes so please apply to get involved and we will provide you with further details upon application.
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Payment details: no pay
Applications to this casting call require: A phone number A profile photo A profile video
-Tina-Leading role, troubled drug user desperate for change - Females, aged 24 to 32 - Ethnicity: White / Caucasian - Hair colour:
-Man In car - Escorts main female character around - Males, aged 35 to 50
-Pimp/ Dealer - Intimidating aggressive attitude - Males, aged 18 to 30
-drug dealers friend - Cocky - Male, aged 18 to 30
-Margaret - Loving parent - Females, aged 45 to 55 - Skin colour: White
-waitress - Waitress in cafe - Females, aged 18 to 30 - Ethnicity: Asian
-Support worker - >Well presented Gentle and kind faced - Males, aged 30 to 60 - Ethnicity: Black
-coffee shop extras - 5 extras needed - Any gender, aged 18 to 99
-support worker - Kind face - Males, aged 18 to 99
Please send applications to Capri.j.robinson 'at' gmail.com
Posted on 12/04/2013
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Male and Female role needed for student project
1 Male and 1 Female role for a short film, The Man in the Woods
Roles wanted: two actors to wear gillie suits through-out the short film will rely on acting abilities, no speaking role but only actions. Actors will have to be comfortable to display acts of sexual violence and to be in some uncomfortable situations.
Male: Will be wearing a gillie suit in the film. Acting abilities are pushed as there are scenes which may be uncomfortable.
Female: Will be wearing a gillie suite in the film, acting abilities will be pushed due to scenes which may be uncomfortable.
Availability- shooting is 30th April- 3rd May, may possibly go on to the weekend, but only if shooting has not been completed in the week.
Location- Yet to be confirmed will most likely be either in the Bristol area (subject to change).
About the script:
The Man in the Woods is a short surreal drama that surrounds our Main Character 'The Man' in his darkest moments as he is ending his life.
‘The Man’ is unhinged, frantic and full of guilt. His suicide is his only way to personal redemption, allowing a new life and family for his recently born baby. He is completely and knowingly incapable of fathering his child with the burden he carries of the mother’s rape and her unfortunate sub-sequential death during pregnancy.
Script available on request.
Email: Charlottejmascilo 'at' hotmail.co.uk if interested
Posted on 07/04/2013
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Music at St Martin’s
Opera Chorus Workshop
Viva Verdi! Come and Sing Opera Choruses
Opera chorus workshop led by Marc Murray (Musical director, Peterborough Opera)
Saturday, 18th May, Trinity Methodist Church, Barn Hill, Stamford PE9 1FG
Choruses by Verdi, Britten and Mozart
Soloist: Liz Williams
Workshop: 2-5 p.m.
Teas: 5 p.m.
Performance: 6 p.m.
Tickets: £10 (£8 concessions; £3 Students)
Performance only tickets: £5
From Stamford Arts Centre 01780 763203 www.stamfordartscentre.com
or from www.musicatstmartins.org.uk (registered charity no. 1124920)
Posted on 06/04/2013
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Posted on 06/04/2013
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URGENT! MALE 40+ TO PLAY FATHER IN SHORT FILM
UNTIL DEATH DO US PART
Hi,
My name is Sam Hugh, and I am directing a short film as part of my degree in Film Production at the University for the Creative Arts, Farnham (I am about to finish my final year).
Here is my showreel: https://vimeo.com/62774252 (password ‘showreel’)
Synopsis:
A short film about the time when a child leaves home and the impact it has on their parents. In the absence of their 18 year old son, a void between the parents grows as it becomes clear that something is missing, and they begin to wonder whether married life is what they ever truly desired.
The film explores the fears and anxieties of a mother trapped in a monotonous daily routine, in a life that in the absence of a child to care for, lacks purpose and direction.
I am looking to cast the father character as soon as possible.
Character profile:
The man of the house appears content in his daily routine. He tolerates and mostly enjoys his job working as an office clerk team leader, and enjoys coming home to relax and watch TV. He is a simple man at heart, and like his wife, always tries to look for the positive.
However, for some time now things have begun to deteriorate in the family home, and with the couple's only son leaving home, the issues are beginning to become unavoidable. The parent's relationship has become stale. But refusing to admit that his marriage has hit a wall, and life has become uninteresting, he soldiers on, pretending to be upbeat and grateful for each day. But his heart isn't in it, and so he has become passive and distant from his wife, trying to keep away from conflict. He knows she is unhappy, but accepting that would mean defeat and the realisation that they are stuck in a dead end routine from which they cannot escape from it seems.
This is a great opportunity for improvisation and development of subtleties in performance, creative input will be encouraged. The father character in is essential in bringing the conflict with the mother too life as it is his inability to share his feelings that has caused huge friction in the household.
DATES/Location: To be filmed in a family home here in Chelmsford between 10am-5pm on the 10-12th April 2013.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE PART PLEASE SEND A PHOTO AND A SHORT BIO TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW:
Sam.hugh123 'at' gmail.com
Posted on 05/04/2013
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Animation
Hi
I am a third year animation student at the University of Salford and I am currently looking for any willing volunteers to help bring my animation to life - I require female voice actors (1 or 2) for a cartoon that is aimed at introducing new culture and language to children from an early age. Clear and confident speech would be perfect for the roles and even better if you are able to sound child like or if you are a young actor yourself! Once completed, the cartoon will be shown at several different animation presentations, be shown on loop around Media City UK Manchester and also has the possibility to be pitched to the BBC! If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please do contact me as soon as possible. All recording will be organised and you will be fully credited for your talent.
I look forward to any possible interest
Many thanks and kind regards
Kate Morris
k.e.morris 'at' edu.salford.ac.uk
Posted on 21/03/2013
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Art Film
Hello, I am a Birmingham born masters photography art student studying in the Netherlands at AKV St Joost in Breda. I am currently making an art project and looking for people to play a certain role for my art film dealing with the idea of spirituality and transcendence. I will be casting for people to perform and act certain roles, such as experiencing God, feeling elated and high on drugs or having just discovered the birth of their child. These feelings will be isolated and simply recorded, with the intention of the footage being played at a large international end of year exhibition in the Netherlands.
I am open-minded to all sorts of genders, ages and races. I do not mind past experience, just that the person is open to performing. Do you have any people who might want to be involved in this project? I can send them the footage and credit them also of course.
The casting calls will happen during the first week of April in Birmingham.
Kind regards,
Helen Flanagan
helen_flanagan 'at' live.co.uk
www.helenflanaganphotography.co.uk
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Payment details: expenses paid
Posted on 19/03/2013
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Posted on 12/03/2013
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Cressrelles Publishing Company Limited
Dear Friends,
Now that panto season is behind you, thoughts will be turning to next year’s production. We have quite a number of excellent pantos plus one new one by the popular Joe Graham: Who’s Afraid Of the Big Bad Wolf? – a new version of the Three Little Pigs Tale.
PDF versions of this and all our newest pantos are available for approval purposes free of charge, printed copies of all our older plays are available at 50p each + postage – a very economical way to select your next offering.
I am also about to start work on "All Washed Up! by David Valentine – part panto, part farce, part absurdity – a full length play set during rehearsals for the annual panto in which everything that can go wrong does go wrong! Premiered this year by West Bridgford Players with great success. It is suitable for production at any time of year, but especially during panto season if you feel like a slight change. Let me know if you would like to read a copy of the manuscript and I will send a .doc file to you.
Thank you all for your continued support.
All the best for 2013
Simon
Download all our catalogues for free from our website
Posted on 12/03/2013
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Brookdale Theatre
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Brookdale Theatre
This is an urgent casting call for Brookdale Theatre, their leading lady has broken her arm and it's unknown whether she will be in a fit state to perform
The production is "Bus Stop" and is being staged 13th - 16th March. Leading lady is 16years of age and Brookdale are realistically looking for someone who could, if the worst came to the worst, read the part. If you think you can help in any way please contact Sylvia Hill urgently on tel: 0161 483 4653 or email sylhill 'at' ntlworld.com.
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Posted on 09/03/2013
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Partington Players 
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Partington Players
This is an urgent casting call for Partington Players Glossop, their leading lady has been taken seriously ill.
The play is "Family Planning" and is being performed week commencing 18th March!.
The lead role is a 20 year old female called Tracy.
Is there anybody out there who has recently perfomed in this play or do you know of anyone who may be able to take the part?
If you do please contact Rod Goddard as soon as possible rod.goddard 'at' hotmail.co.uk
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Posted on 05/03/2013
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Actor required in or near Hampshire UK
I have just written a darkly comic one-act play which I will be directing and producing, and I am looking for a male actor aged around 30-50. I am based in Hampshire and would ideally like to find someone local to make rehearsals more convenient and keep their travel expenses to a minimum. I have no idea where to look to source actors! I've contacted local theatre groups but don't want to step on anyone's toes or poach actors from other theatre societies. Do you know of anywhere I could find local actors?
Kind regards,
Kelly Jack
kellyjack 'at' hotmail.co.uk
Posted on 05/03/2013
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FANCY A FREE HOLIDAY?
The makers of ‘Don’t Tell The Bride’ are casting for a brand new TV show and are looking for couples over 40 who have never left the UK to go away on a trip of a lifetime. Have you never been on a foreign holiday? Have your parents never been abroad? If this sounds like you, or you want to nominate a couple you know who have never been abroad, please call 07707 657201 and leave your name, contact telephone number and an email address. Alternatively you can email abroad 'at' renegadepictures.co.uk for info on how to apply.
Posted on 04/03/2013
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Actors required for Short 10 minutes Film - Cambridge
A pyromaniac working in a petrol station?..
Play With Fire is a tale about a pyromaniac who is planning to burn down the petrol station he strangely managed to get a job in. His past unfolds through an unexpected meeting with his probation officer, Gary.
The story we will try to tell is a story about a man’s obsession. Aidan is an antihero that is ‘’charming’’ and interesting even though clearly dangerous. On the other hand Gary, his probation officer is the exact opposite, he seems wrong and corrupt but at the same time we cannot overlook the fact that he has chosen a job that serves the common good. His main aim is to prevent people from getting hurt by Aidan’s impulsiveness.
We feel that the subject matter of this film is very delicate, since dealing with addiction and people that are obsessed is an issue to raise awareness about. Addicted people are not to be isolated and stigmatised, they are people to be understood, tolerated and supported to win in their difficult battle.
We are looking for an actor to portray the character 'Aidan'
Aidan is a pyromaniac. He is addicted and cannot find the motivation or any real reason to stop what he is doing. He is planning to blow up the petrol station that he recently managed to get a job at.
He is a traumatised person that has found a way to release his disappointment for the world he is living in.
Males, aged 20 to 34 from Cambridge, United Kingdom
Minimum Acting experience:No previous acting experience
Languages spoken:English
Best Regards,
Winnie (producer)
Wing-Yee Ngai wingyee.ngai 'at' googlemail.com
Posted on 04/03/2013
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Ivory Productions
HI there we are a student production group and we are looking for 2 actresses to star in our drama film production, we need them to be aged around late 20's early 30's. The story is of a mother that's son has gone missing and we're on a journey with her to find him.
Shooting dates are 16th and 17th march 2013
Would be appreciative if you could help us out we can send a script as soon as you know of someone that is willing
Thankyou
Jemma, Chloe and Stev
Contact jemz21 'at' hotmail.co.uk
Posted on 04/03/2013
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International Directing Intensive
May 13 - 17 Italy
The intensive lab opens the door towards the international collaboration project - the performance production in Russian repertory theatre with Russian actors.
More details, programme, registration:
http://www.iugte.com/projects/direction
The Lab will take place at the International Theatre Academy in Massa Carrara, the province in the Tuscany region of Italy near the Mediterranean Sea. Nearest international airport - Pisa Aeroporto Galileo Galilei. The working language is English.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iugte
Photo Gallery: http://picasaweb.google.com/globtheatre
Thank you and have a great creative work in your field!
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Posted on 04/03/2013
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InteGreat Theatre 
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InteGreat Theatre
We are a theatre company for Deaf and hearing adults based in Birmingham.
A few of us gay members of the theatre group have created a performance especially for 'Shout'.
The performance is very comical and features some well known Signsongs including Pink 'Leave me alone' (that I am signing not singing, pink sings it lol)
The performance is accessible to both Deaf and hearing audiences.
And do consider coming along yourself if you're free
Cheers..x
Angela Twigg
Facebook Event
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Posted on 27/02/2013
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The Leghowney Drama Club
The Leghowney Drama Club’s production of Separate Beds by Sam Cree will feature on An Lár TV's St. Patrick's Day Schedule
An Lár TV is delighted to announce that the Leghowney Drama Club’s production of Separate Beds by Sam Cree will feature on the St. Patrick’s Day Schedule at 7pm.
Formed in 1937, Leghowney Drama Club is known throughout Ireland for the quality of their productions. “An Lár TV is delighted to be airing a production from the Leghowney Drama Club. This is the first time that any amateur theatre production will be aired on the An Lár TV network and it’s very fitting that it should air on St. Patrick’s Day. The Leghowney Drama Club members are wonderful ambassadors for arts, culture and community in Donegal. With the Gathering 2013 underway, this is a great opportunity for Leghowney to share a taste of Donegal with Irish people around the world” says Susanne Carpenter, Operations Director of An Lár TV.
Permission to broadcast Separate Beds has been kindly granted by the estate of Sam Cree. Sam Cree‘s plays have received national and international acclaim for their humour, recognisable characters and because of the appeal to audiences of all ages. A Native of Northern Ireland, Sam Cree’s work has been performed across the UK, Ireland and the USA.
An Lár TV is an Internet TV network that focusses on Irish community, culture, heritage and arts. Available on line, An Lár TV reaches audiences in more than 120 countries each month. Watch on-line at www.anlar.tv, or via media streaming and mobile devices.
Posted on 23/02/2013
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'Untitled Song'
Hello,
I am producing a short film called 'Untitled Song' about a death row inmate meeting a music producer.
For this film we need 10 'Chain Gang' members from a Black ethnicity background aged 18-70+.
If anyone from your dramatics company are interested in being in the film, please ask them to e-mail me a short cover letter with a picture of them attached.
karinkavanagh02 'at' hotmail.com
The filming will take place between the 8th and the 15th of March in the Bournemouth area and all expenses will be covered.
Bests,
Karin
Posted on 22/02/2013
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Stewarton Drama Group 
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At a loose end this evening ? (Thu 21st February)
Why not come along to The Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock to see Stewarton Drama Group treading the boards at the Ayrshire round of the Scottish Community Drama Association’s One Act Play Festival. Stewarton Drama Group’s production of ‘Excess Baggage’ written and directed by Nancy McPherson, along with The Dunlop Players production of ‘Outside the Box’ and McGavin Drama Club’s production of ‘Primrose Way’ and have all been entered into the annual national competition for talented thespians across Scotland.
Our play 'Excess Baggage' is a 45 minute play that was first performed in the Stewarton Area Centre back in May 2011 as part of Stewarton Drama Group's 'Here Come The Girls' project which raised £6,000 for the Ayrshire Hospice. The play follows six very different women who come together in the ‘Secret Sanctuary Health and Beauty Spa’. Four of them (played by Morag Smith, Laura McPherson, Caren McLean and Julie Blackburn) are carrying different kinds of ‘baggage’, and they hope to lighten their load with the help of the beauty therapist (Michelle Barnett) and the Pilates teacher (Alison Barr). The outcome reveals some home truths, some touching moments and ultimately some strong female bonding.
Our team are all set to compete in this exciting theatrical festival which will be staged in Kilmarnock’s Palace Theatre (and which will start and finish on the same night) tomorrow night - Thursday 21st February, with curtain up at 7.00pm (NB: earlier than the usual 7.30pm). All 3 competing teams will be judged in public at the end of each evening by a professional drama adjudicator, Ronnie Mackie. The audience will hear the adjudicator’s comments on the various categories that marks are awarded for including acting, production, stage presentation and general achievement. At the conclusion of the evening’s entertainment, awards for Best Acting, Best Stage Presentation and Best Stage Lighting will be presented to the most deserving teams, as well as the trophies for first, second and third place overall.
The team placed first on the night will have the honour of going forward to represent Ayrshire at the West of Scotland Final of the competition in Stranraer’s Ryan Theatre at the end of March. There they will have the opportunity to compete for a much sought after place at the prestigious National Final of the competition in the Pitlochry Festival Theatre at the end of April. The team ultimately crowned Scottish champions will then go on tour to represent Scotland at the British Final of the competition in Ireland later in the summer.
Tickets priced at £8.50 (£7.50 concession) are available in advance from the Palace Theatre Box Office on 01563 554 900. Alternatively, you can buy tickets on the night when doors open at 6.30pm. Don’t miss your chance to come along and enjoy what promises to be an evening of Ayrshire community theatre at its best !
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Posted on 21/02/2013
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Posted on 19/02/2013
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Posted on 17/02/2013
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Short Film Festival
Hello, myself and a friend are planning to shoot a short film within the next week and need an actress to co-star. We're wondering if you'd be able to help us by putting us in contact with anyone who'd be interested or anyone who could help.
It is a no-budget short, 3-5 minutes in length. A very simple one camera, one angle silent film about two people meeting. We're looking for an actress between the ages of 18-28 for an unpaid role. We're planning to submit the film to a short film festival and so have a deadline of shooting it by Friday 22nd February at the very latest.
We'd be very grateful for any assistance you could provide.
Shaun Guillan shaunguillan 'at'hotmail.co.uk
Posted on 15/02/2013
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Student Comedy Film
Hello there my name is James Handley and I am a third year film student at Falmouth university. I was just enquiring into whether you know of any young actors 12-19 male or female who would be interested in coming to a casting session in Falmouth for a short student comedy film which will be entered into several film festivals across the UK.
If anyone is interested please contact me at jameshandley2010 'at' hotmail.co.uk and I can send further information.
Thank you for your time and consideration
James Handley
Posted on 07/02/2013
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The Light Behind The Door
I am a student at the University of Portsmouth and I am getting ready to shoot an independent short film I have been working on called The Light Behind The Door. I am emailing you because I am trying to gather actors for auditions for roles in the film and was wondering if you could pass along these details to actors that would be interested in such a project.
My film is called The Light Behind The Door, and it's about a man, Joe, who is struggling with a traumatic childhood memory. He goes about his day, contemplating the possibility of committing suicide and ending it all, whilst flashbacks reveal the memory Joe is struggling with is when is Priest abused him as a boy. At the end of his day, he goes to hang himself when he hears a knock at the door. He opens it to find a young boy, coming door to door to advertise his local church. He then realises that the boy is with a priest, the same priest that had abused joe when he was a child. Shocked by this, he see's it as a sign that he should end his life, but he does so content with the fact that he is escaping the nightmare his life has become, and becoming free.
The film itself will have a duration of around 10 minutes, and will be shot completely in Portsmouth. I am shooting the film from the 8th to the 17th of March. I have five characters in the film that I will be needing actors for:
JOE - The main character of the film, a middle-aged school teacher struggling with depression caused by childhood trauma. Throughout the film JOE deals with personal and emotional issues such as his relationship with God, his struggle with everyday life, and his memories of a more innocent time that was corrupted much too early. Appropriate age: 30-50
PRIEST - A manipulative man who uses his respected and trusted role to corrupt a young JOE and abuse him. He will be seen in two different stages in the film; in flashback form when he is trying to convince YOUNG JOE that what he is doing is fine and acceptable, using God as a way to make it seem ok. He is then seen towards the end of the film, showing up on JOE's doorstep, interrupting his suicide.Appropriate age: 50-70.
SHOP ASSISTANT - A small female role for a scene that I feel brings some dark, comic relief to the film. The SHOP ASSISTANT is a bubbly, helpful cashier at a hardware store who enjoys smoking cigarettes and reading gossip magazines when no-one is in the shop, and eventually being caught slacking by JOE. in this scene, she sells JOE the rope he needs for his intended suicide, while playing a somewhat reflective role for the main character. Appropriate age:18-30.
YOUNG BOY - This is a character who knocks on JOE's door whilst he is about to hang himself, interrupting him with the line "Have you ever thought about God". The character is meant to remind JOE of a younger and more innocent version of himself before he was abused. He will only be needed for one scene, probably only one shooting day. Appropriate age: 6-11.
All ages that I have used for the roles are only guidelines and anyone who wants to audition for any role is more than welcome.
I would like to ask anyone that is interested in working with me on this project, please send me a copy of their CV and a headshot, and then I can contact them about audition dates and times. My email address is simon_david1991'at'hotmail.co.uk. If you could please pass on this email, or even the details in it that would be extremely helpful.
Thank you,
Simon
Posted on 05/02/2013
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International Summer School
July 1 - 6, 2013
For experienced dancers, actors of physical theatre, contemporary circus performers, choreographers and directors - performing arts practitioners with professional stage experience working in various genres, techniques and styles - interested to find new international network opportunities and collaborators. The Lab language is English.
Intensive practical sessions, lectures and discussions will take place at the "Green Heart" of Austria, Styria Province, at the beautiful 15th century refurbished castle. Accommodation and meals are organized at the castle guest house. http://www.iugte.com/documents/retzhof
The nearest international airports: Graz and Vienna.
Programme & Registration: http://www.iugte.com/projects/lab
http://youtu.be/8pN6pCaJhXA
Photo Gallery: http://picasaweb.google.com/globtheatre
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iugte
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Posted on 05/02/2013
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Garden Suburb Theatre 
| Alice is soon approaching and we need a team of people to help with our Mad Hatters Tea Party themed Front of House. We will be serving cakes, tarts, scones and drink me teas and soft drinks as well as the usual wine and beer.
If you are able to help and or provide me with some cakes/biscuits etc can you email me back on joannm 'at' btinternet.com saying what you can bake and or the performances you can help at -
The performances are;
· Friday Feb 22nd 2013, 7:30pm
· Saturday Feb 23rd 2013, 3pm and 7:30pm
· Sunday Feb 24th 2013, 3:00pm
· Friday March 1st 2013, 7:30pm
· Saturday March 2nd 2013, 3pm and 7:30pm
I look forward to hearing from you shortly.
Jo Moore
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Posted on 05/02/2013
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Stewarton Drama Group
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“TRIUMPHANT TAPPERS ARE STEPPING OUT IN STEWARTON”
The award-winning Stewarton Drama Group are delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale for their March 2013 production of Richard Harris’s toe-tapping comedy ‘STEPPING OUT’.
The hit play, which won an Evening Standard Award for Comedy of the Year, and was later made into a film in 1991 starring Liza Minnelli, Julie Walters and Shelley Winters, will be staged in the Stewarton Area Centre at 7.30pm on Thursday 14th, Friday 15th and Saturday 16th March 2013.
Set in a church hall, ‘Stepping Out’ catalogues the lives, laughs and loves of seven women, one man, their teacher, and pianist at a weekly tap-dancing class.
Under the leadership of ex-professional dancer Mavis Turner (Jean Armstrong), the eccentric group of clumsy no-hopers and misfits struggle to conquer their inhibitions and a preponderance of left feet.
As the play progresses, the class members become both excited and terrified when they learn that they have been invited to perform at a Grand Charity Show. Will they pull it off ? COME AND SEE !
But the dancing is very much the backdrop for the real focus of the play which is the relationships and interactions between the group of eight tappers from disparate backgrounds as their different motivations for attending the class are slowly revealed.
Among the group are young nurse Lynne (Michelle Barnett), cheerful Sylvia (Nicola Dimmock) who has an amusing habit of opening her mouth before she's thought about what she's going to say, delightfully over the top pseudo-posh Vera (Laura McPherson) who spends more time obsessively cleaning the toilets than dancing, larger than life Rose (Caren McLean), timid, excitable social security worker Dorothy (Fiona Gordon), attractive but pushy Maxine (Julie Blackburn) - a real ego on legs, anxious Andy (Fiona Rowley) desperately lacking in self esteem, and the sole male in the group - the shy and slightly geeky widower, Geoffrey (Johnnie McPherson) whose timing is always laughably out of step. Last, but certainly not least, the group wouldn’t function without the tetchy and huffy Mrs Fraser (Alison Barr) - the cantankerous pianist who feels undervalued and keeps the audience laughing with her classic one-liners.
Also - appearing in cameo roles in Act 2 of the play are Ann Burley and Linda McCall as the Sugar Plum Fairies, Sam Alcroft as the Stage Manager, and Craig McLaughlan as Nigel the stage hand.
Director of the show, Nancy McPherson said:
“Stepping Out is a slick, funny, entertaining show full of legwarmers, lycra and leotards.
“The ultimate feel-good show, the play leaves the audience with a warm glow, and we’re hopeful that our audiences will consider our local production of the show a sure-footed success.
“The majority of our cast were absolute beginners at tap dancing when we started rehearsals, with only a couple of members of the cast ever having done any tap before. They’ve all been working hard at our weekly dance classes to prove that that talent really does come ‘on tap’ in Stewarton !
“If you’re looking for an evening of wonderful toe-tapping entertainment, with a bundle of laughs along the way, this really is the show for you.”
A licensed bar of wine will be on sale throughout the evening.
All tickets for ‘Stepping Out’ are priced at a flat rate of £7.00 each and are on sale every day at Stewarton Library and Candy Chace in the town’s High Street. Alternatively, tickets can be reserved by emailing stewartondramagroup@hotmail.co.uk
“Take all STEPS to see it!”
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Posted on 29/01/2013
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Come Dine With Me
Hello!!
We are currently casting for the Channel 4 television programme Come Dine With Me, and looking for people in and around the RUTLAND area to take part. It would be great if you could forward our advertisement onto friends, family and colleagues as we are looking for a variety of contestants who are up for a fun challenge and who think they could be the host with the most!
I have attached our poster and flyers; please do contact me if you require any further information and do not hesitate to email me directly if you do decide to enter or if you know the details of someone who you think would make a great contestant!
Casting closes next week, so don't miss out!!!
Kind Regards,
Sheree
Sheree Gordon | Researcher| ITV Studios | ITV plc
9th Floor| London | SE1 9LT | Tel: 0207 157 4935
sheree.gordon'at'itv.com
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Posted on 28/01/2013
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Photography - Head Shots
I am a professional photographer promoting a current offer I am running for acting and drama students and enthusiasts.
For £25.00 students / members can recieve three printed A4 headshots and at least 15 other images on disk. If at least 5 of your students / members are interested I will visit your institution to work with your students / members on the headshots at a time and on a date that is mutually agreeable.
It would be great to hear back from you regarding this offer.
Many Thanks
Katie.
Kate Graham
www.samhainphotography.co.uk
www.facebook.com/SamhainPhotography
info'at'samhainphotography.co.uk
Posted on 27/01/2013
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International Physical Theatre Lab
May 13-17 intensive practical training in Tuscany, Italy
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The Lab will take place at the International Theatre Academy in Massa Carrara, the province in the Tuscany region of Italy near the Mediterranean Sea.
The nearest international airport is located in Pisa - Aeroporto Galileo Galilei.
The workshop language is English. Participants can receive the Certificate.
Programme details, registration: http://www.iugte.com/projects/physicaltheatre
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iugte
Visit out photo gallery: http://picasaweb.google.com/globtheatre
We appreciate if you could spread the word among your colleagues.
Thank you very much and have a great creative work in your field!
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Posted on 27/01/2013
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Wedding Anniversary
Hi there,
My name is Mark Harris and I'm hoping you can help me. It's my wedding anniversary and my wife's birthday on 6th August and I'm hoping to pay for a little performance for her. I would like to take her out and while we are chatting to have some people to burst into song. I think it would be a good suprise. I really hope you can help thank you and I hope to hear from someone soon.
I'm in the Birmingham area and can be contacted via email lerch1982'at'yahoo.co.uk
Posted on 21/01/2013
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Supporting Artists are required
Hi there,
We are searching for supporting artists to take part in an exciting independent feature drama by director, James Alexandrou. The project is also supported by first assistant director by Brian Cook who has worked along side Stanley Kubrick in The Shining and Eyes Wide Shut.
We will be shooting on 22 January at The Cockpit Theatre in Marylebone.
This is a great chance for aspiring actors of all ages to watch some amazing method actors at work. The film is loosely based on James’ own experiences, here told through the eyes of a female protagonist. He was young, rich, famous, desperately unhappy, but then having his whole life and lifestyle thrown into question by the death of a close friend one week before he opened his first west end play. The film is set in a young, trendy milieu, but the journey of self-discovery of the lead character will people of any age and background. It is semi-devised, in the tradition of British film-makers like Mike Leigh and Joanna Hogg, which is proving a great attraction for cast and crew who want to be part of something a little different, a little unusual, and which gives them the creative freedom so often denied or impossible on big budget studio blockbusters.
We are looking for enthusiastic people aged 18+ to be part of our theatre audience from approximately 11am till 6.30pm. Travel expenses will be covered (London zones 1-5); food and drink will be also provided.
If interested please send your details and mobile number to Rosie Owen [rosie-owen@hotmail.co.uk]
Thanks a lot
Rosie Owen
rosie-owen'at'hotmail.co.uk
07903282747
Posted on 21/01/2013
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InteGreat Theatre
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InteGreat Theatre
Are you looking for cheap room hire in Birmingham? Do you need a space to hold a meeting or training sessions or even a rehearsal/workshop?
We have a lovely studio/room at The Custard Factory in Birmingham. The room is 9meters by 6 meters. Facilities available: Tea/Coffee/Microwave. Chairs and tables. Flip chart and white board. Stereo and speakers to attach to an ipod.
The cost is £15per hour or £80per day (reductions are given for regular bookings)
If you want to hire the room or would like to arrange to visit the room before you hire it then please contact Angela on 07515939806 or email angela'at'integreattheatre.org.uk
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Posted on 20/01/2013
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Channel 4's
Come Dine With Me
The hugely successful show takes place over five days with five strangers, from all walks of life, taking turns to host the perfect dinner party for each other as you may know. At the end of the week the most impressive host wins a £1,000 cash prize.
We are coming to your area soon and we are currently looking for people in NORTHAMPTON and the surrounding area to take part in the show. I've attached a copy of our poster to this email and I would be most grateful if you could pop it up on any staff notice boards you may have or internal intranet, that would be a great help!
Equally if you or anyone you know is keen on applying for the show please call – 0207 157 4739 or you can email – allyson.kiely'at'itv.com.
SHOOT DATES ARE: 25th February – 1st March 2013
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions - 0207 157 4739.
Kind Regards
Come Dine With Me Team
Allyson Kiely | Producer Director | ITV Studios | ITV plc
3rd Floor Youngers Building | London Television Centre | Upper Ground | London | SE1 9LT
Tel: 0207 157 4739 | Allyson.Kiely'at'ITV.com
ITV plc Head Office Tel +44 (0) 20 7157 3000 itv.com
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Posted on 16/01/2013
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Posted on 15/01/2013
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Channel 4 
Calling all cooking enthusiasts in London or surrounding area
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• Are you the best cook in your family? Is there a family member who disagrees?
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• Do you want to settle it once and for all and prove you are the top chef in your family?
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• Fancy taking part in a fun family cooking programme with a cash prize?
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We would like to find a family who would love the chance to take part in a competitive cook off for Channel 4 for a small cash prize.
We are looking for two cookery enthusiasts in one family who both feel they have something special to offer their family - and are willing to go head to head in a fun family cook off.
For more information about potentially appearing in the programme please contact Caroline at Studio Lambert ASAP on cook'at'studiolambert.com
Please state your name, your contact details and tell us why you are the best cook in your family.
Posted on 10/01/2013
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Macmillan Cancer Support
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Singing Actors wanted!
Tell your friends!
For mini-musicals being staged in 2013 in Eastbourne & Seaford. To raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Expenses only.
Please register your interest by emailing johncollings50'at'hotmail.com (must live in Eastbourne, Seaford or surrounding area)
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Posted on 05/01/2013
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Progressive Players 
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The Crucible
Black Actress needed
(age range 20—60)
to play the part of Tituba in Arthur Miller’s
The Crucible
at
Gateshead Little Theatre
March 18 – 23 2013
Please contact Marian Walker (Director) for more information
email marianwalker28'at'hotmail.com
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Posted on 05/01/2013
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International Women's Initiative 
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International Women's association - event
Hello and Happy New Year!
I represent the charity - http://internationalwomensinitiative.org/
We are organizing a series of events in Unit 24 gallery in London (www.unit24.info), starting from Feb 15th 2013. The events will be themed, first subject we are covering is sex slavery. Not only as in human trafficking but also we want to cover women being seen as sex objects in modern society.
For raising awareness prior to the event we need some actors for an idea that we have.
The idea is to have actors dressed like human puppets (http://tinyurl.com/bd3knkp - like) and walk across London inviting people to join the event and giving them general information about our cause and the issues we are covering. As you can see the act itself will not require rehearsals, so anyone is welcome to get involved at any time. The only thing we ask is for you to confirm your involvement by Jan 21st as we will be printing promotional materials and need to include the names of the organizations involved.
If you wish to be involved you will be included in all the promotional materials and marketing (social networks, press releases, radio, our new site, the gallery site etc,), you would also get free tickets for the event (£25 each, includes entry, drinks and snacks).
Please let me know if that is something you would be interested in. It will be an unforgettable experience and will give you a chance to raise your profile and get some publicity as well.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Best
Tatiana Hinkley
Director
Email: tatiana\'at\'delirium-interactive.co.uk
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Delirium Interactive Ltd
Website: http://www.delirium-interactive.co.uk/
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Posted on 04/01/2013
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Shawbury Village Players 
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Children’s Monthly Acting Workshops
Every second Thursday of the month. 6.30-8.30pm Stanton Village Hall . £3 per session
SVP are providing drama workshops for all children. We are looking at building confidence, drama games, improvisation, script work, stage presence and most important of all having fun.
They are to recommence in the new year on 10th January 2013
contact Melanie - enquiries 'at' shawburyvillageplayers.co.uk for more information
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Posted on 01/01/2013
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Sky Blue Theatre 
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Playwriting Competition
This year our inaugural playwriting competition was such a great success that we are determined that in 2013 our playwriting competition will be bigger and better in promoting playwrights and their new work. That’s why we have booked the Junction Theatre for two days to perform up to ten shortlisted plays; why we have enlisted the expertise of two leading international publishers, to not only give written assessments but also to consider for publication all shortlisted plays; why we have a celebrated playwright and publishing representative to talk about their work; and why we have arranged the filming of both evenings, enabling playwrights who cannot attend, access to the performance of their play and presentation ceremony.
The final date for submissions is 30th March 2013 so there is still time to write a new one act play of between 10 and 30 minutes to take part. The rules and entry form can be found on our web site http://www.skybluetheatre.com/newplaywriting.php
Happy Writing!
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Posted on 01/01/2013
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Cressrelles Publishing Company Limited
Happy New Year Friends,
One last email of 2012 to let you know that I have just updated the New Plays Catalogue on our website with details of three new plays:
Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?
a panto by Joe Graham;
The Entrepeneur
and
The Pelican Pilgrimage
One-act Plays by Beryl Beare
for 1m and 1w and 2m and 1w respectively - ideal for festivals
PDFs are available for all three plays if you would like an approval copy.
All the best to you all for 2013 and thank you for your continued support - much appreciated by a small family firm in these difficult times.
Best wishes,
Simon
Download all our catalogues for free from our website
Posted on 31/12/2012
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Posted on 23/12/2012
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GUYS & GHOSTS
One of our favourite playwrights publishes a new novel
Take an old English manor in an old English village. Add a handful of ghosts, two psychics, a vicar, a curate, a haunted pub and a pig and you have all the ingredients for a funny, quirky tale.
This fast moving and merry novel makes an ideal read, or gift for anyone with a sense of fun who enjoys pure entertainment.
PUBLISHED BY Fiction4All
AND
AMAZON KINDLE BOOKS
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Posted on 18/12/2012
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All Souls’ Amateur Operatic Society 
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MAGICAL CHANGE FOR OPERATIC SOCIETY
Due to circumstances beyond their control, All Souls’ Amateur Operatic Society will now be performing Gilbert & Sullivan’s lesser known operetta ‘The Sorcerer’ at the Halifax Playhouse in April 2013, instead of Offenbach’s ‘La Vie Parisienne’.
With the change only coming in the middle of December, the Society now has the challenge of learning the music and words in time to start floor rehearsals at the end of January.
Members of the Halifax Gilbert & Sullivan Society will be joining ASAOS and if anybody else knows the show and would like to lend a hand to make this a magical experience please contact the Musical Director – Colin Akers – on 07714 618358.
Rehearsals commence at The Studio Rooms, 11 St James Street, Halifax on Thursday 3rd January 2013 @ 7.30 pm. (Last one this year is Thursday 20th December).
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Posted on 18/12/2012
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Stewarton Drama Group
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A big thank you to everyone who came along to see our pantomime 'Sleeping Beauty' between Tue 4th and Sat 8th December - your support is very much appreciated !
Our NEXT production in the Stewarton Area Centre is the terrific toe-tapping comedy play 'STEPPING OUT' which we will be performing on Thu 14th, Fri 15th and Sat 16th March 2013. Tickets, priced at a flat rate of £7.00 each, will be on sale in Stewarton Library and Candy Chace w/c Mon 7th January........BUT ARE AVAILABLE TO RESERVE NOW by emailing stewartondramagroup@hotmail.co.uk A few cast photos are attached !
“TRIUMPHANT TAPPERS ARE STEPPING OUT IN STEWARTON”
The award-winning Stewarton Drama Group are delighted to announce that their rescheduled production of Richard Harris’s toe-tapping comedy ‘STEPPING OUT’ will be performed in March 2013.
The hit play, which won an Evening Standard Award for Comedy of the Year, and was later made into a film in 1991 starring Liza Minnelli, Julie Walters and Shelley Winters, will be staged in the Stewarton Area Centre at 7.30pm on Thursday 14th, Friday 15th and Saturday 16th March 2013.
Set in a church hall, ‘Stepping Out’ catalogues the lives, laughs and loves of seven women, one man, their teacher, and pianist at a weekly tap-dancing class.
Under the leadership of ex-professional dancer Mavis Turner (Jean Armstrong), the eccentric group of clumsy no-hopers and misfits struggle to conquer their inhibitions and a preponderance of left feet.
As the play progresses, the class members become both excited and terrified when they learn that they have been invited to perform at a Grand Charity Show. Will they pull it off ? COME AND SEE !
But the dancing is very much the backdrop for the real focus of the play which is the relationships and interactions between the group of eight tappers from disparate backgrounds as their different motivations for attending the class are slowly revealed.
Among the group are young nurse Lynne (Michelle Barnett), cheerful Sylvia (Nicola Dimmock) who has an amusing habit of opening her mouth before she's thought about what she's going to say, delightfully over the top pseudo-posh Vera (Laura McPherson) who spends more time obsessively cleaning the toilets than dancing, larger than life Rose (Caren McLean), timid, excitable social security worker Dorothy (Fiona Gordon), attractive but pushy Maxine (Julie Blackburn) - a real ego on legs, anxious Andy (Fiona Rowley) desperately lacking in self esteem, and the sole male in the group - the shy and slightly geeky widower, Geoffrey (Johnnie McPherson) whose timing is always laughably out of step. Last, but certainly not least, the group wouldn’t function without the tetchy and huffy Mrs Fraser (Alison Barr) - the cantankerous pianist who feels undervalued and keeps the audience laughing with her classic one-liners.
Director of the show, Nancy McPherson said:
“Stepping Out is a slick, funny, entertaining show full of legwarmers, lycra and leotards.
“The ultimate feel-good show, the play leaves the audience with a warm glow, and we’re hopeful that our audiences will consider our local production of the show a sure-footed success.
“The majority of our cast were absolute beginners at tap dancing when we started rehearsals, with only a couple of members of the cast ever having done any tap before. They’ve all been working hard at our weekly dance classes to prove that that talent really does come ‘on tap’ in Stewarton !
“If you’re looking for an evening of wonderful toe-tapping entertainment, with a bundle of laughs along the way, this really is the show for you.”
A licensed bar of wine will be on sale throughout the evening.
All tickets for ‘Stepping Out’ are priced at a flat rate of £7.00 each and will go on sale at Stewarton Library and Candy Chace in the town’s High Street from the first week in January 2013. Alternatively, tickets can be reserved NOW by emailing stewartondramagroup\'at\'hotmail.co.uk
“Take all STEPS to see it!”
Stewarton Drama Group - Web: www.sdg.cfsites.org
Email: stewartondramagroup'at'hotmail.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/stewartondramagroup
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Posted on 17/12/2012
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Oxford Shakespeare Company
New York/London/Stratford-upon-Avon
Slam information
for Actors in London
Training & Performance
AS YOU LIKE IT
in London
&
in Stratford-on-Avon
Each year the New York City-based Oxford Shake-speare Company chooses a Shakespeare classic to be performed in various cities throughout the US and UK, and then presented in Stratford-on-Avon. Casts in each city receive a 1-week training intensive from an OSC director, and then present the play locally before journeying to Stratford. Actors also get the rare opportunity to take hands-on Master Classes with artists from the RSC, The Globe and acclaimed drama schools. In Stratford, each group will compete by performing the play simultaneously before outdoor audiences in Stratford-on-Avon! Internationally-acclaimed judges choose a winning cast, who receive top Oxford honors!
In 2013, AS YOU LIKE IT will be presented.
The Process: Actors in London submit a video audition to the OSC. Those accepted provide an application and workshop fee of £180 for the training, rehearsals, performance and master classes (U.K. actors must get themselves to Stratford-on-Avon for the performance date: Monday, 27 May, with a rain date of Tuesday, 28 May).
Lines are learnt before work begins on the play.
Training will be held in London on the evenings of 19-24 May.
London performance is scheduled for 25 May.
Stratford-on-Avon performance will be 27 May, 2013
with a rain date of 28 May.
2013 Planned Master Classes
w/ RSC legends
JOHN BARTON & CICELY BERRY
plus
MALCOLM McKAY *
(RADA, Globe, BBC)
MORE INFO on the OSC Shakespeare Slam and comments on previous U.K. workshops can be found on our website’s U.K. Program page.
Posted on 17/12/2012
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Theatre Between Tradition & Contemporaneity
theatre - dance - music - circus - visual and multimedia art
December 17 - 21, 2013 - Austria
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Call for presentations, workshops, papers
The international conference is open to performers, performing arts educators, teachers, artists, playwrights, theatre critics, journalists, theatre researchers, arts managers, arts administrators, arts management educators and consultants, arts entrepreneurs, fundraisers, producers, arts agents and talent managers and from all over the world interested in the research of traditional methods as applied to contemporary performing arts work. The event working language is English.
You are welcome to take part in the conference as a Speaker, Presenter, Participant, Observer!
At the moment we are accepting presentation proposals!
Presentation formats: practical workshop/master class, work in progress, performance fragment not requiring special technical conditions, reading/lecture, other way of demonstration offered by Speaker/Presenter can be considered.
Submission guidelines and practical details: http://www.iugte.com/projects/theatretradition
Past events: http://picasaweb.google.com/globtheatre
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iugte
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Good luck in all your creative endeavours!
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Posted on 13/12/2012
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Quartet Charity Gala Night
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QUARTET, Dustin Hoffman’s directorial debut, will honour the Musicians Benevolent Fund with special gala previews nationwide on Tuesday 11th December, ahead of its general release on January 1st.
The film, with a cast boasting Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay, Billy Connolly, Pauline Collins, Michael Gambon and Sheridan Smith, will be preceded by a special performance by classical pop quartet Amore, and an introduction by soprano Lesley Garrett – broadcast live from London. Following the screening, audiences across the country will be treated to an on stage Q&A with members of the cast and crew including stars Billy Connolly, Tom Courtenay Sheridan Smith and screenwriter Ronald Harwood.
Watch the live broadcast and film at special gala previews at over 100 cinemas nationwide, from 6:45pm – check www.quartetmovie.com to find a cinema near you.
Further information, trailer, poster and images can be found on the QUARTET EPK here
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Posted on 08/12/2012
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PERFORM
The essential event for the performing arts industry is back with a makeover. It's in a new dedicated separate venue with more exhibitors, seminars, workshops and networking opportunities than ever before.
Highlights
60+ seminars and workshops covering everything from practical techniques to career advice. Already confirmed are actor and director Steven Berkoff , singing masterclass with Donna Soto-Morettini Casting Director for BBC's The Voice and directing Shakespeare for teachers with RADA
Dedicated Teachers’ Area in association with Teaching Drama Magazine
‘The Space’ will host talks, interviews and live demonstrations on hot topics
Plus network, get career advice from Spotlight and Equity, meet over 50 relevant exhibitors and much more
Join us for the most exciting event in the performing arts industry!
Posted on 06/12/2012
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Youngstagers 
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PRESS RELEASE:
INTERNATIONAL stars of stage and screen have written messages of good luck and happy anniversary wishes to Saltash theatre group Youngstagers, as they celebrate 21 years of entertaining the local community.
Special cards were received from stars Sir Tim Rice, Michael Ball, Dawn French, Phillip Schofield, Spice Girls Melanie C and Emma Bunton, Christopher Biggins, Arlene Phillips, Tim Minchin, Amanda Holden
ex-Youngstager and star of the West End production of Billy Elliot, Josh Fedrick, as well as a letter of congratulations from the BBC Strictly Come Dancing team who encouraged them to 'keep dancing'.
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Youngstagers performed their first show 'A Very Special Christmas' in 1991 and this week will perform it once again as part of the 21st anniversary celebrations with a new generation of enthusiastic youngsters.
Original members have also been invited to the Saturday night performance for a special reunion and after show reception.
With past members going on to appear in the West End and international touring productions, the award-winning group invite young people aged from 7-17 to learn and enjoy the aspects of theatre; from dance to music and acting, while also making lifelong friends.
With no audition process, Youngstagers encourage the youth from the community to 'have a go' and in turn produce popular shows for the people of Saltash and beyond - as well as raising money for local charities.
The group were presented with the display during rehearsals for 'A Very Special Christmas', which takes place this weekend at the Burraton Community Centre in Saltash. Friday 7th December at 7.30pm, Saturday 8th December at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Tickets are available from Piglets or Polnoon Pasties in Saltash or by ringing 07960 125947.
Posted on 05/12/2012
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Birmingham Savoyards 
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Carol Singing
We will be singing carols and favourite Christmas songs at Snowhill Station in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind on Friday 7th December (from 5.00 til 6.00) and Saturday 8th December (from 11.00 til 12.00). We normally raise almost a £1000 so if you are in the area at those times do come along and listen or even better come and join in( songsheets available)
H.M.S. Pinafore and The Zoo
Tickets are now available for our next show at the Old Rep from Tuesday 5th March to Saturday 9th March. "Pinafore" is a well known favourite but " The Zoo" is rarely performed and may be new to you. (The music is Sullivan's but the words are by Bolton Rowe.)
This will be our 5oth anniversary as a company and the Old Rep's 100th anniversary so definitely a date for your 2013 diary.
You can order tickets via this email address
publicity.officer'at'birminghamsavoyards.org.uk or 0121 242 2791
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Posted on 04/12/2012
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Biomechanics. Psychological Gesture. Physical Action
Russian Theatre Tradition
May 27 - 31, 2013 - Austria
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Intensive practical workshop
for dancers, actors, contemporary circus performers, choreographers and directors focused on the practical exploration of performer's psycho-physical instrument in the teachings of the Russian outstanding theatrical innovators - Vs.Meyerhold, M.Chekhov and K.Stanislavsky. Participants will explore the principles of Biomechanics, the Psychological Gesture, the Physical Action and the Method of Active Analysis, gain a deeper understanding of psycho-physical approach in contemporary performer's training and its application in practical work - rehearsal process, performance and teaching.
More details: http://www.iugte.com/projects/russiantheatretradition Several scholarships available.
The workshop language is English. Participants receive the Certificate. Accommodation and meals are organized.
Past events: http://picasaweb.google.com/globtheatre
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iugte
Thank you for sharing this information with your colleagues and students. Have a great creative work in your field!
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Posted on 03/12/2012
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Banbury Cross Players
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Calendar Girls Re-scheduled
Press Release 213
Banbury Cross Players are pleased to be able to inform you that their production of Tim Firth's Calendar Girls at The Mill Arts Centre, recently postponed due to the flooding, has been re-scheduled for 22, 23, 27-30 November 2013.
With both BCP's future Season in place and The Mill having full programmes already scheduled, alternative dates were difficult to achieve. With a production where many technical aspects had been designed specifically for The Mill stage, alternative venues were not a viable option.
The decision was taken by BCP's management team on Friday in conjunction with the Director, Clare Lester, following a week of extensive debate and discussion.
The Mill Arts Centre will be contacting anyone who had booked tickets to see the show, offering refunds. Banbury Cross Players' Gold Card Holders will be contacted directly by BCP Secretary Anne Bloor.
BCP look forward to welcoming its 1000 strong audience back to The Mill for the the re-scheduled performances where our ladies will once again be "nude not naked"!
BCP's regular weekly activity at The Mill recommences on Tuesday 4 December at 8:00 pm and rehearsals for the next production, JB Priestley's An Inspector Calls (6-9 March 2012), continue unaffected.
For more press information contact Linda Shaw on 07802 301726 or mail'at'banburycrossplayers.co.uk
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Posted on 03/12/2012
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