Cardiff Shakespeare Readers

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Cardiff Shakespeare Readers is a group for people to get together and experience ALL the great playwright's works as they were intended - spoken aloud! We meet once a month, on a Sunday evening, and read aloud one of Shakespeare’s plays.

Website: http://www.cardiffshakespearereaders.co.uk
Location: Chapter, Cardiff
Members: 31
Latest Activity: Jul 26

Working through the plays in rough chronological order, the aim is to read the complete works of Shakespeare. Anyone is welcome to attend and read aloud, no matter what theatrical or literary experience they have. All that is required is an enthusiasm for the bard (and £3 to contribute towards the cost of room hire...)

We aim to encourage and involve the following:

NETWORKING FOR ACTORS/ DIRECTORS/ WRITERS: We count amongst our regular readers professionals from all aspects of the theatre industry including actors, directors and writers.

AMATEUR ACTORS/ STUDENT ACTORS: All are welcome - there is no audition, no judgement, and no heirarchy in who gets to read the "big" parts.

THEATRE-GOERS and LITERATURE FANS: Anyone can come and read with the group or simply listen - each play is preceeded by an introduction to the play, it's themes and Shakespeare's world.

SOCIALISING: We all find plenty of time for a chat, a coffee, or something a little more medicinal as the evening commences!

Everyone is expected to bring along a copy of the relevant script. A “Complete Works” is fine!
Please let me know if you would be interested in attending, and I’ll keep you up to date on any forthcoming plans.

Email: info@cardiffshakespearereaders.co.uk

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Comment by Kenon Mann on July 7, 2010 at 1:02pm: Hi all, just a quick heads up.

Sherman Cymru are producing Measure for Measure in November. The venue has just been announced as The Provincial - (old Natwest Bank) on Bute Street.

Directed by Amy Hodge, Tickets are on sale 029 2064 6900
£14/£12 (previews £12/£10) Under 19 £8.

Comment by Adrienne O'Sullivan on May 12, 2010 at 10:40am: Great idea - I had heard of someone else attending this and thought it was a great idea. Not sure how often I can attend - but will try to.

Comment by Adam Timms on May 11, 2010 at 7:40pm: Forthcoming Readings

Sunday May 16th 2010 King Lear

Sunday June 20th 2010 Macbeth

Sunday July 25th 2010 Anthony and Cleopatra

Sunday August 22nd 2010 Pericles

Sunday September 12th 2010 Coriolanus

All readings 6.30-10pm in MEDIA POINT, upstairs at Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Canton, Cardiff.

Bring a copy of the script (any edition) and £3 to contribute to the running of the group. It is helpful if you email to let us know you're coming:

Email: info@cardiffshakespearereaders.co.uk

Comment by Adam Timms on January 13, 2010 at 4:20pm: Sunday February 28th 2010 Othello

Sunday March 21st 2010 All's Well That Ends Well

Sunday April 11th 2010 Timon of Athens

Sunday May 16th 2010 King Lear

All readings 6.30-10pm in Media Point, upstairs at Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Canton, Cardiff.

Bring a copy of the script (any edition) and £3 contribution towards the running of the group. It is helpful if you email to let us know you're coming: Email: info@cardiffshakespearereaders.co.uk

Comment by Adam Timms on November 6, 2009 at 7:24am: Forthcoming readings:

Sunday November 8th 2009 Troilus and Cressida

Sunday December 6th 2009 Measure for Measure

Sunday January 10th 2010 Twelfth Night

All readings 6.30-10pm in First Space, downstairs at Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Canton, Cardiff.

Bring a copy of the script (any edition) and £3 contribution towards the running of the group. It is helpful if you email to let us know you're coming: Email: info@cardiffshakespearereaders.co.uk