Catherine Paskell's Posts - National Theatre Wales Community2024-03-29T06:12:49ZCatherine Paskellhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskellhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2986184906?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blog/feed?user=0864b4kkluina&xn_auth=noA Survivalist's Guide to Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Top Tipstag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2017-08-11:3152760:BlogPost:2695112017-08-11T00:30:00.000ZCatherine Paskellhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskell
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<p>I'm in Edinburgh for the Fringe Festival with Dirty Protest's "Sugar Baby" by Alan Harris. It's the end of week one of the largest arts festival in the world. I'm in our hired accommodation; which I'm sure is student digs for the rest of the year but festival hire allows the landlord to pay off his mortgage in the 31 days of August. I'm…</p>
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<p>I'm in Edinburgh for the Fringe Festival with Dirty Protest's "Sugar Baby" by Alan Harris. It's the end of week one of the largest arts festival in the world. I'm in our hired accommodation; which I'm sure is student digs for the rest of the year but festival hire allows the landlord to pay off his mortgage in the 31 days of August. I'm listening to the Five Stairsteps "O-o-h Child" on Spotify. </p>
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<p>This is my 17th year at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and my spicy sausage-soaked mind decided it might be useful to share my Edinburgh Fringe survival tips for first time Edinburgh Fringers.</p>
<p>I'd love to hear yours. </p>
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<p><strong>1. Pack well.</strong></p>
<p>Essential clothing includes:</p>
<p>- comfortable, ideally <strong>waterproof shoes</strong>. Consider bringing other, nicer shoes - but you won't wear them. Alan and I each packed our <strong>slippers</strong>. No regrets. </p>
<p>- a <strong>pack-a-mac</strong> or other waterproof jacket that you stick in a rucksack and will wear most days</p>
<p>- said <strong>rucksack</strong>, big enough for all the things you need for the day, as you won't go home once you have left in the morning</p>
<p>- a big <strong>wooly</strong> <strong>jumper</strong></p>
<p>- clothes that make you <strong>feel good</strong> about yourself and those around you</p>
<p>It sounds like I'm advising you on what to take to an Italian mini-break, but the weather is as changeable. It rained every day this year for the first 9 days we were here. Then on the 10th day, it was sunscreen time. And you do want to look and feel good. This is our annual conference, you will be tired and hungry and energised and satiated, and you want to feel like you can take on anything, at any time. A great T-shirt can do that, to help you on those days when you feel like you might just stop. </p>
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<p>Also bring:</p>
<p>- <strong>ear plugs</strong> (our digs are on what might be the noisiest route through Edinburgh. I am woken every morning at 5.30am when the Sainsbury's delivery trucks arrive. I am also woken at 3am by the bottle bins and at 1am by the man who walks down the street trying to catch his echo).</p>
<p>- <strong>hot water bottle</strong> (it's cold at night, especially in the very old, high-ceilinged Edinburgh houses but also you want something warm to hold at night.....)</p>
<p>- something to make your room more like your <strong>bedroom at home</strong>, so our assistant producer bought fairy lights, I brought my USB speaker so I can better listen to Radio 2, maybe consider bringing your spouse or spousal replacement)</p>
<p>- <strong>garlic crusher.</strong> I can't leave home without mine (serious). </p>
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<p><strong>2. When in doubt, watch bird videos on YouTube</strong></p>
<p>They will perk you up and allow you to keep on keeping on.</p>
<p>Here's some classics to start you off:</p>
<p>MARCHING PARROT</p>
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<p>COCKATOO ELVIS</p>
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<p><strong>3. Have realistic expectations - especially when it comes to reviews</strong></p>
<p>Everyone wants great reviews. Everyone wants great reviews from Lyn Gardner. However, she is a human woman being, and can't be in 3,000 shows at once (that's apparently how many productions there are across the whole festival). Work hard to get reviewers in, attend the media meets and send out your press release. But don't place the whole success of your Edinburgh Fringe experience on getting 4 or 5 stars from a high-profile media outlet. You can only make the best show you can, and you can't (A). account for the reviewers' tastes or (B). force the reviewers you want to see your show to come. This year, capacity for reviews has been greatly reduced, so the numbers of bloggers is up and the numbers of national critics is down. It reflects a trend across national arts critical culture.</p>
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<p>Word of mouth is still the most important marketing tool for theatre on the Edinburgh Fringe. Get to know other artists in your venue. Go and see theirs, and they will see yours. When you get any 4/5 star reviews, or any comments that can help tell people how good your show is, stick these "flashes" on your flyers. Even if the audience comments are "he made me kiss my sister!" then get those comments out there - you will find an audience for it. I know lots of comedians who put their 1 star Fringe Biscuit reviews on their flyers, because people love that stuff (<a href="https://twitter.com/jordbrookes/status/892132493406633985" target="_blank">Jordan Brookes "self-pitying": Fringe Biscuit</a>).</p>
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<p><strong>4. Make friends</strong></p>
<p>I know some people call this "networking".</p>
<p>In the short term, meet other artists and they will see your show and build an audience for you. More than that, you will build a support network for those 4 weeks when it seems like you can't lift your head outside your show bubble. They will help you when you feel tired and down. And you will stay friends and see these people year after year, even seeing each other's work 17 years later. Some of these friends will see your work year-on-year and you will see each other's companies grow. You will decide to collaborate in the future and work together on some kick ass new idea, that later takes Edinburgh by storm and that you couldn't have even conceived of those years ago when you first met over tears and gin. </p>
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<p><strong>5. Notice</strong></p>
<p>Does someone else need help - and can you give them that help? Is someone having a really miserable time? Maybe all they need is for you to have a drink together, you listen and can tell them that packing that awesome T-shirt really was a great idea.</p>
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<p>Notice that Edinburgh is a city. It isn't only an annual arts festival. Enjoy the city's offerings: Arthur's Seat, the government building and the national museum (with that lush view from the roof) are fantastic. Edinburgh Zoo has a pretty terrifying Visayan Warty Pig. Check out the Port O'Leith, a proper old pub with loyal regulars and if you can't quite quit the festival vibe - it's around the corner from the <a href="http://www.volcanotheatre.co.uk/whats-on/leith-volcano" target="_blank">Leith Volcano</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>6. Learn</strong></p>
<p>Learn for your practice, to exercise your taste and to widen your vision.</p>
<p>See young companies who wow with enthusiasm and ideas. See internationally renowned artists you'd never normally get to see in your hometown. See something in a new art form. Become a fan girl. Rediscover what drives you and also what you don't like. </p>
<p>Make mistakes, notice others' mistakes, and learn that you won't do the same the next year.</p>
<p>A big Fringe learning curve happened to me in 2004. I had directed an American play for its UK premiere and Kate Copstick came to review for The Scotsman. She asked me for the press release. I didn't know what one was, so had to hand-write what I thought was a press release, then and there. Yes, I learned about how important a good press release is, but I was still learning from that experience years later. And that's because at the time, Kate Copstick's review of our show said, "<span>The performances don't, in general, quite match up to the piece, but it is a little like giving a promising violin student a technically ferocious piece of Paganini to play." The actors were devastated and I was sad with them. Of course, we were 22 and wanted 5 stars in The Scotsman! But now, I understand what she was saying. I know now who Paganini is! With experience and hindsight, I know she was being generous and that was a great review for us, at that time, for that piece. I remember that when I keep my (un)realistic expectations in check. </span></p>
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<p>Dirty Protest have produced a new play, SUGAR BABY by Alan Harris which is on as part of Paines Plough's ROUNDABOUT programme at the Summerhall venue for the whole of August. We are part of the Wales in Edinburgh programme: 8 Welsh companies have received funding through Arts Council of Wales, Wales Arts International and the British Council Wales to bring work to Edinburgh Fringe. </p>
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<p>The Garlic Crusher I just couldn't leave home without...</p>DIRTY PROTEST CASTING CALL OUT: Sugar Baby by Alan Harris, in Paines Plough's Roundabouttag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2017-05-09:3152760:BlogPost:2657962017-05-09T12:00:00.000ZCatherine Paskellhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskell
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<div>Dirty Protest are casting for a new play on 15, 16, 17, 18 May 2017.</div>
<div>Meetings will be in Cardiff.</div>
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<div>Paines Plough's Roundabout, Summerhall, Edinburgh Festival 2017<p>4th - 27th August 2017</p>
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<p>We are looking for one male performer (any background, heritage or ethnicity) who can…</p>
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<div>Dirty Protest are casting for a new play on 15, 16, 17, 18 May 2017.</div>
<div>Meetings will be in Cardiff.</div>
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<div>SUGAR BABY by Alan Harris</div>
<div>Paines Plough's Roundabout, Summerhall, Edinburgh Festival 2017<p>4th - 27th August 2017</p>
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<p>We are looking for one male performer (any background, heritage or ethnicity) who can convincingly play a young, Cardiff lad from Fairwater.</p>
<div><span>The character is in their 20s. </span></div>
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<div><span>We’re looking for someone who has a bit of laddish edge but is also able to show vulnerability. The play is a comedy-drama so we’re looking for someone who has good comic skills but also sensitivity.</span></div>
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<div><span>The play is very much set in Cardiff so we’re looking for someone who can nail an authentic Cardiff accent.</span> </div>
<div>Agreements in line with Equity. </div>
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<div>You must be available to work with us full time for the following project <strong>dates</strong>:</div>
<div><span>w/c 5th June 2017 (script development in Cardiff)</span><br clear="all"/><div>10th July - 28th August 2017 (rehearsals in Cardiff and performances 4th - 27th August in Edinburgh)</div>
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<div>If you're interested, please send an acting CV and headshot - or a link to your spotlight page - as well as information about your connection to Wales, to: <a href="mailto:info@dirtyprotesttheatre.co.uk" target="_blank">info@dirtyprotesttheatre.co.uk</a></div>
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<div>In line with our company mission, Dirty Protest will prioritise Welsh and Wales-based performers, and performers with a significant connection to Wales.</div>
<div>Dirty Protest want to make sure everyone has equal opportunities to connect with and work with us, so please let us know about any <strong>access</strong> needs you may have.</div>
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<div>Supported with Wales in Edinburgh funding from the Arts Council of Wales, Wales Arts International, National Lottery and Welsh Government </div>
</div>Line up for Dirty, Gifted & Welsh announced!tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2016-02-23:3152760:BlogPost:2463992016-02-23T17:00:00.000ZCatherine Paskellhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskell
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>We have just announced the line up for the </b>third <i>Dirty, Gifted & Welsh</i>, the new writing festival collaboration between </span>National Theatre Wales and Dirty Protest. We are so excited about the line up this year - and it's all only a fiver!! …</p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>We have just announced the line up for the </b>third <i>Dirty, Gifted & Welsh</i>, the new writing festival collaboration between </span>National Theatre Wales and Dirty Protest. We are so excited about the line up this year - and it's all only a fiver!! </p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Book tickets <a href="https://www.nationaltheatrewales.org/boxoffice/68848/68849" target="_blank">here.</a></span></p>
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<p><span><strong>12pm - 2pm</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Writers' surgeries:</strong><br/> Book your 15 minutes by clicking on the names of the people you want to meet below:</p>
<p><a href="http://doodle.com/poll/e9m5uk5e9csug22p" target="_blank">Maggie Dunning</a> - Arts Council Wales</p>
<p><a href="http://doodle.com/poll/68s3nyxy2w3sb5mk" target="_blank">Nicola Morgan</a> - Wales Arts International</p>
<p><a href="http://doodle.com/poll/bysfgn2t57p7vgi3" target="_blank">Matthew Bulgo</a> – Dirty Protest</p>
<p><a href="http://doodle.com/poll/gaes4mrck4zizzr7" target="_blank">Simon Coates</a> – National Theatre Wales</p>
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<p><strong>Workshop:</strong> <strong>Voice and Story workshop with Anne Edyvean, Head of BBC Writersroom.</strong> Sign up on the day.</p>
<div><span>Come and meet the Head of BBC Writersroom in this two-hour workshop, where you can also learn more about story and voice. </span></div>
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<div><span>Anne Adyvean started as an actor and director in Community Theatre in East London. She then became a BBC Radio Drama Producer and Director, with a focus on Youth Drama and Features. Since that time, Anne has worked between Radio and Television Drama, making singles, series and serials, including comedy, poetry and factually-based. </span></div>
<div><p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/writersroom/entries/7c8b8945-d0a0-4d1f-aac9-356733e4f03c" target="_blank">Anne says: </a></p>
<p><i>I wanted to come to BBC Writersroom because it is a special place that brings together some of the most creative people in the country, both established writers and new writers taking their early steps. <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/successes" target="_blank">It is a place for writers</a> to get noticed, to develop ideas, to learn, to experiment. It is where many BBC dramas and comedies have been born, and where writers’ careers have been launched.</i></p>
<p><i>There are many changes coming for the BBC, and BBC Writersroom will have to change and adapt, too. But the one thing that will never change is the need for new voices, telling new stories, reflecting the whole of the audience.</i></p>
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<p><strong>Workshop:</strong> <strong>We are the Play Makers of 2016 workshop, discussion and manifesto building with Louise Osborn, Writer and Director</strong></p>
<p>What is our job as theatre artists in these times? An open space discussion. An opportunity to reflect on our work. What work do me make as writers? What matters in our work? What are the conditions we need for us to make our best work? What are the difficulties we encounter?</p>
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<p><span><strong>2pm - 3pm</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Talk and Q&A:</strong> <strong>Helen Perry,</strong> Radio Drama Producer for BBC Wales.</p>
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<p><span><strong>3pm - 4pm</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Panel Discussion:</strong> Competitions and How to Build Relationships with Theatres and Organisations with playwrights <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/KatherineChandler" target="_self">Katherine Chandler</a>, <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AlanHarris" target="_self">Alan Harris</a> and <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/MattHartley" target="_self">Matt Hartley</a></p>
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<p><span><strong>4pm - 5pm</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Speaker: Bryony Lavery</strong></p>
<p>Bryony Lavery’s plays include A Wedding Story, Last Easter, Her Aching Heart[Pink Paper Play of The Year 1992] Smoke, Dirt and More Light</p>
<p>Her play, Frozen, commissioned by Birmingham Repertory Theatre, won the TMA Best Play Award, the Eileen Anderson Central Television Award and was then produced on Broadway where it was nominated for four Tony Awards. Stockholm, for Frantic Assembly won the Wolff-Whiting award for Best play of 2008. Beautiful Burnout for The National Theatre of Scotland and Frantic Assembly received a Fringe First at Edinburgh, before performances in the UK, New York, Australia and New Zealand.</p>
<p>Stage adaptations include : 101 Dalmatians[a musical]Chichester 2014, A Christmas Carol[for Birmingham Rep/Chichester Festival Theatre , Precious Bane, The Wicked Lady, Treasure Island[National Theatre 2014-5] and Behind The Scenes At The Museum for York Theatre Royal. Recent work includes The Believers for Frantic Assembly, Thursday for ETT/Brink, Australia, Queen Coal at Sheffield Crucible and Treasure Island at The National Theatre.</p>
<p>She is currently writing Slime for Banff Centre, Canada, Forever Young[play for older actors] for Manchester Royal Exchange[, adapting Brideshead Revisited for York Theatre Royal/ETT , The Lovely Bones for Birmingham Rep and developing Dying Light for TV.</p>
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<p><span><strong>6pm:Tribes</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/profile/dean-burnett" target="_blank">Dean Burnett,</a> doctor of neuroscience, comedy writer and stand-up comedian, talks tribes and introduces 9 specially commissioned short plays inspired by the topic. We’ll hear work from the following playwrights:</p>
<p><a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherineDyson" target="_self">Catherine Dyson</a><br/> <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/MatthewBulgo" target="_self">Matthew Bulgo</a><br/> <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/GregGlover" target="_self">Greg Glover</a><br/> <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/MattHartley" target="_self">Matt Hartley</a><br/> <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/DickBradnum" target="_self">Dick Johns</a><br/> <strong>Carys Jones</strong><br/> <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/LisaParry" target="_self">Lisa Parry</a><br/> <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/KelseyRichards" target="_self">Kelsey Richards</a><br/> <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/KeironSelf" target="_self">Keiron Self</a></p>
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<p><span><strong>7.30pm: Quiz Quest</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.buzzmag.co.uk/uncategorized/quiz-quest-not-a-pub-quiz/" target="_blank">QUIZ QUEST</a>: the multimedia pub quiz that incorporates images, videos, music and whatnot. The theme of the quiz will be TRIBES, although you needn't know anything about tribes. Usual pub quiz protocol applies: pens, answer sheets, life changing prizes. Don't worry if you haven't got a team. We'll set you up with some other people on the night, like a less innuendo-strewn version of Take Me Out.</p>
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<p><span><strong>8.30pm: Short play by Alan Harris</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AlanHarris" target="_self">Alan</a> has been commissioned to write in response to the day’s events, as they unfold.</p>
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<p><span><strong>8.45pm: Dirty Disco</strong></span><br/> Grab a drink and enjoy the DJ.</p>
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<p><strong>In addition to all of that, between 12pm – 6pm we also have:</strong></p>
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<p><span><strong>Scratch Space hosted by TEAM</strong></span><br/> A second space dedicated to back-to-back performances of brand new writing. <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blogs/calling-all-writers-let-s-get-dirty-gifted-welsh-again" target="_self">16 works in progress,</a> hosted by <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/SophieMcKeand" target="_self">Sophie McKeand</a> and <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/TashaPanda" target="_self">Natasha Borton</a>.</p>Dirty Gifted & Welsh, Dirty Protest and NTW's festival of new writing is back!tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2016-01-24:3152760:BlogPost:2439062016-01-24T19:30:00.000ZCatherine Paskellhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskell
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>National Theatre Wales and Dirty Protest are teaming up for the third <i>Dirty, Gifted & Welsh</i>, and promise another jam-packed celebration of Welsh writers and writing for performance.</b></span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">We have just announced the line up for Dirty, Gifted & Welsh 2015 and it's brilliant! All of this for only a fiver! </span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>National Theatre Wales and Dirty Protest are teaming up for the third <i>Dirty, Gifted & Welsh</i>, and promise another jam-packed celebration of Welsh writers and writing for performance.</b></span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">We have just announced the line up for Dirty, Gifted & Welsh 2015 and it's brilliant! All of this for only a fiver! </span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Book tickets <a href="http://www.nationaltheatrewales.org/dgw2016" target="_blank">here.</a></span></p>
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<p>WHAT'S ON</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>12pm - 2pm</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Writers' surgeries:</strong><br/>Book your 15 minutes on the NTW website link <a href="http://www.nationaltheatrewales.org/dgw2016" target="_blank">here</a></p>
<p>Maggie Dunning - Arts Council Wales</p>
<p>Nicola Morgan - Wales Arts International</p>
<p>Matthew Bulgo – Dirty Protest</p>
<p>Simon Coates – National Theatre Wales</p>
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<p><strong>Workshop:</strong> Voice and Story workshop with Anne Edyvean, Head of BBC Writersroom</p>
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<p><strong>Workshop:</strong> We are the Play Makers of 2016 workshop, discussion and manifesto building with Louise Osborn, Writer and Director</p>
<p>What is our job as theatre artists in these times? An open space discussion. An opportunity to reflect on our work. What work do me make as writers? What matters in our work? What are the conditions we need for us to make our best work? What are the difficulties we encounter?</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>2pm - 3pm</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Talk and Q&A:</strong> <strong>Helen Perry,</strong> Radio Drama Producer for BBC Wales.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>3pm - 4pm</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Panel Discussion:</strong> Competitions and How to Build Relationships with Theatres and Organisations with playwrights Kath Chandler, Alan Harris and Matt Hartley</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>4pm - 5pm</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Speaker: Bryony Lavery</strong></p>
<p>Bryony Lavery’s plays include A Wedding Story, Last Easter, Her Aching Heart[Pink Paper Play of The Year 1992] Smoke, Dirt and More Light</p>
<p>Her play, Frozen, commissioned by Birmingham Repertory Theatre, won the TMA Best Play Award, the Eileen Anderson Central Television Award and was then produced on Broadway where it was nominated for four Tony Awards. Stockholm, for Frantic Assembly won the Wolff-Whiting award for Best play of 2008. Beautiful Burnout for The National Theatre of Scotland and Frantic Assembly received a Fringe First at Edinburgh, before performances in the UK, New York, Australia and New Zealand.</p>
<p>Stage adaptations include : 101 Dalmatians[a musical]Chichester 2014, A Christmas Carol[for Birmingham Rep/Chichester Festival Theatre , Precious Bane, The Wicked Lady, Treasure Island[National Theatre 2014-5] and Behind The Scenes At The Museum for York Theatre Royal. Recent work includes The Believers for Frantic Assembly, Thursday for ETT/Brink, Australia, Queen Coal at Sheffield Crucible and Treasure Island at The National Theatre.</p>
<p>She is currently writing Slime for Banff Centre, Canada, Forever Young[play for older actors] for Manchester Royal Exchange[, adapting Brideshead Revisited for York Theatre Royal/ETT , The Lovely Bones for Birmingham Rep and developing Dying Light for TV.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>6pm:Tribes</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Dean Burnett,</strong> doctor of neuroscience, comedy writer and stand-up comedian, talks tribes and introduces 9 specially commissioned short plays inspired by the topic. We’ll hear work from the following playwrights:</p>
<p><strong>Catherine Dyson</strong><br/><strong>Matthew Bulgo</strong><br/><strong>Greg Glover</strong><br/><strong>Matt Hartley</strong><br/><strong>Dick Johns</strong><br/><strong>Carys Jones</strong><br/><strong>Lisa Parry</strong><br/><strong>Kelsey Richards</strong><br/><strong>Keiron Self</strong></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>7.30pm: Quiz Quest</strong></span></p>
<p>QUIZ QUEST: the multimedia pub quiz that incorporates images, videos, music and whatnot. The theme of the quiz will be TRIBES, although you needn't know anything about tribes. Usual pub quiz protocol applies: pens, answer sheets, life changing prizes. Don't worry if you haven't got a team. We'll set you up with some other people on the night, like a less innuendo-strewn version of Take Me Out.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>8.30pm: Short play by Alan Harris</strong></span></p>
<p>Alan has been commissioned to write in response to the day’s events, as they unfold.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>8.45pm: Dirty Disco</strong></span><br/>Grab a drink and enjoy the DJ.</p>
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<p><strong>In addition to all of that, between 12pm – 6pm we also have:</strong></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Scratch Space hosted by TEAM</strong></span><br/>A second space dedicated to back-to-back performances of brand new writing. 16 works in progress, hosted by Sophie McKeand and Natasha Borton.</p>
<p></p>Dirty Protest looking for writers in Llanelli, Caernarfon, Aberystwyth and Pontardawetag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2015-09-30:3152760:BlogPost:2361282015-09-30T21:29:31.000ZCatherine Paskellhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskell
<p class="p1"><span class="font-size-3">Dirty Protest is hitting the road and we want YOU to come along for the ride!</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="font-size-3">During the autumn, Dirty Protest will be touring the award-winning play ‘Parallel Lines’ by Katherine Chandler to venues all over Wales.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="font-size-3"><strong>We’re taking advantage of our road trip to introduce ourselves, meet the wealth of writers dotted all over the…</strong></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="font-size-3">Dirty Protest is hitting the road and we want YOU to come along for the ride!</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="font-size-3">During the autumn, Dirty Protest will be touring the award-winning play ‘Parallel Lines’ by Katherine Chandler to venues all over Wales.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="font-size-3"><strong>We’re taking advantage of our road trip to introduce ourselves, meet the wealth of writers dotted all over the country and to celebrate the diverse and exciting theatre voices we have here.</strong></span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="font-size-3">We strive to create exciting new work and new writing by collaborating with established AND wannabe writers.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="font-size-3">Since 2007 Dirty Protest Theatre have produced numerous sell-out new play nights and have worked with over a hundred writers and we’re hungry and eager to work with more!</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="font-size-3">We will be pitching up at 4 venues: </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="font-size-3">Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli on 6th October </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="font-size-3">Y Galeri, Caernarfon on 9th October </span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="font-size-3">Aberystwyth Arts Centre on 12th October</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="font-size-3">Pontardawe Arts Centre on 17th October</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="font-size-3">We’d like to invite you along to a FREE workshop where you will experiment and play with ideas for a new play whilst picking up useful writing tips and skills. These workshops are also bilingual, so you can write in English and/or Welsh.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="font-size-3">With a playwright, a director and a handful of actors at your disposal, you will then write a brand spanking new short play. The play will then be rehearsed and performed on the night to an eager audience! </span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="font-size-3">Interested in being part of our journey?</span></p>
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<p class="p2"><span class="font-size-3">Email us to take part: info@dirtyprotesttheatre.co.uk.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="font-size-3">Get in touch. We’d love to have you onboard.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="font-size-3">Dirty Protest x</span></p>Dirty Protest are looking for an assistant directortag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2015-09-12:3152760:BlogPost:2339402015-09-12T12:00:00.000ZCatherine Paskellhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskell
<p><strong>Dirty Protest need YOU!</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Dirty Protest are looking for an assistant director.</strong></p>
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<p>Come and work with us on our next major production, PARALLEL LINES by Katherine Chandler. Directed by Dirty Protest's Catherine Paskell, our first ever national tour will rehearse and open at Chapter, Cardiff before heading off to six key Welsh venues this autumn.</p>
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<p><strong>Who are Dirty Protest?</strong></p>
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<p>Dirty Protest is…</p>
<p><strong>Dirty Protest need YOU!</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Dirty Protest are looking for an assistant director.</strong></p>
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<p>Come and work with us on our next major production, PARALLEL LINES by Katherine Chandler. Directed by Dirty Protest's Catherine Paskell, our first ever national tour will rehearse and open at Chapter, Cardiff before heading off to six key Welsh venues this autumn.</p>
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<p><strong>Who are Dirty Protest?</strong></p>
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<p>Dirty Protest is about our community of writers, directors, actors and creative practitioners. We create opportunities for experienced and emerging artists to create new work and develop their craft, and build friendships within our amazing theatrical network in Wales.</p>
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<p>Launched in 2007, Dirty Protest has worked with over a 150 Welsh writers, staging new plays in theatres and alternative venues, from pubs and clubs, to kebab shops, hairdressers and a forest!</p>
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<p>Since then, we have been drawing attention to Welsh new writing, shaking up the arts world along the way. The Guardian called Dirty Protest “cracking” and The Big Issue “spellbinding”. We won Best Production (Critic's Choice) at the Welsh Theatre Critics' Awards for our original production of Parallel Lines and in the last two years have performed at Latitude, the Royal Court Theatre, and Edinburgh Festival Fringe.</p>
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<p>“There are few people making theatre this exciting in Wales today.” The Guardian</p>
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<p>“Regardless of the surroundings, whether conventional or original, Dirty Protest continues to produce shows that excite theatre goers.” What's on Wales</p>
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<p><strong>What will I do?</strong></p>
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<p>As an assistant director, you will be part of an experienced creative team and an award-winning theatre company. You will help take the production from first day to press night. You will have a lot of fun.</p>
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<p>Your involvement in rehearsals can be planned around your availability and experience but we would like the assistant director to be available for the equivalent of 2 days a week for 4 weeks between 28th September – 25th October.</p>
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<p><strong>What kind of person are Dirty Protest looking for?</strong></p>
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<p>We would love to receive applications from directors from any background and any experience, the important thing is that you think you'll benefit from being part of Dirty Protest and this production.</p>
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<p><strong>Sounds great! How can I apply?</strong></p>
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<p>Send an email to us at info@dirtyprotesttheatre.co.uk before noon on Monday 21st September.</p>
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<p>In your email, tell us why you'd like to be part of Dirty Protest for this project, and what you've been up to so far.</p>
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<p>Feel free to let us know about any theatre you've been involved in and also anything else you've done that you'd like to tell us about: work, school, university, travel, life experience, hobbies - anything. We'd love to know what makes you tick.</p>
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<p><strong>What's next?</strong></p>
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<p>We will meet applicants on Wednesday 23rd September.</p>
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<p>We will let you know our decision by Thursday 24th September.</p>
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<p>We are partnering with National Theatre Wales TEAM to provide this opportunity because TEAM is about fostering collaboration between an ever-growing network of inspiring people. <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>You must be a member of <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/group/ntwteam" target="_self">National Theatre Wales TEAM</a> to benefit from this opportunity. (Click <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/group/ntwteam" target="_self">here</a> to join TEAM if you haven't already).</strong></span></p>
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<p>You will be paid the living wage for the equivalent of two days a week, for the 3 weeks of rehearsal plus production week – this is £104 per week.</p>
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<p>Rehearsals start: 28th September</p>
<p>Tech week starts: 19th October</p>
<p>Opening night: 21st October</p>
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<p>Parallel Lines by Katherine Chandler is produced in association with Chapter, with support from Arts Council Wales sponsored by Welsh Government.</p>
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<p><strong>Find out more about Dirty Protest:</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.dirtyprotesttheatre.co.uk">www.dirtyprotesttheatre.co.uk</a></p>
<p>Twitter: @DirtyProtest</p>
<p>Facebook: Dirty Protest Theatre</p>
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<p></p>Stage Manager needed for productiontag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2015-05-11:3152760:BlogPost:2267222015-05-11T20:27:45.000ZCatherine Paskellhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskell
<p>Hello!</p>
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<p>I'm looking to recruit a STAGE MANAGER for a production I'm directing, <em>Brezhnev's Children</em> by Olwen Wymark. It is a site-specific production happening in Hill House Hospital, an abandoned hospital in Swansea. The show is happening between 27th - 29th May. </p>
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<p>Responsibilities include:</p>
<p>- Being on book and cueing the show</p>
<p>- Helping to set up a simple, basic technical rig</p>
<p>- Supporting the rehearsal room</p>
<p>- Being a…</p>
<p>Hello!</p>
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<p>I'm looking to recruit a STAGE MANAGER for a production I'm directing, <em>Brezhnev's Children</em> by Olwen Wymark. It is a site-specific production happening in Hill House Hospital, an abandoned hospital in Swansea. The show is happening between 27th - 29th May. </p>
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<p>Responsibilities include:</p>
<p>- Being on book and cueing the show</p>
<p>- Helping to set up a simple, basic technical rig</p>
<p>- Supporting the rehearsal room</p>
<p>- Being a collaborator</p>
<p>- Technical experience is an advantage but not essential</p>
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<p>Rehearsal week: 18th - 22nd May</p>
<p>Production week: 25th - 29th May</p>
<p>Shows: 27th - 29th May</p>
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<p>Fee is £600 for flexible working hours during the rehearsal and production weeks</p>
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<p>If you're interested and available for the dates above, get in touch with a message and please include your CV. You can email me at catherinepaskell @ gmail.com</p>
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<p>And here's a picture of Brezhnev for you to look at:</p>
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<p><strong>1 day:</strong></p>
<p>14 plays</p>
<p>12 actors</p>
<p>4 directors</p>
<p>7 workshops and debates</p>
<p>100+ participants</p>
<p>1 cottage pie catastrophe....</p>
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<p>It could only be....</p>
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<p>Dirty Gifted & Welsh 2014!</p>
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<p>Congratulations and thank you to…</p>
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<p><strong>1 day:</strong></p>
<p>14 plays</p>
<p>12 actors</p>
<p>4 directors</p>
<p>7 workshops and debates</p>
<p>100+ participants</p>
<p>1 cottage pie catastrophe....</p>
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<p>It could only be....</p>
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<p>Dirty Gifted & Welsh 2014!</p>
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<p>Congratulations and thank you to <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>everyone</strong></span> who made our second Dirty Gifted & Welsh such a successful celebration of new writing for performance in Wales. </p>
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<p>There were thriving debates about engaging writers outside the Cardiff (and Welsh!) scene; gender; and writing after the Scottish referendum.</p>
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<p>Workshops included theatricality in storytelling; structure; and how a writer faces a blank page.</p>
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<p>Plays and performances clashed with these workshops, debates, surgeries, ambient writing tasks, scratch performances, Q&As, a pub quiz, DJ, curry buffet, as activities overlapped across 3 spaces in the Angel Hotel, Cardiff.</p>
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<p>As we catch our breath, <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>we are starting to think about what a 2015 Dirty Gifted & Welsh could look like? </strong></span></p>
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<p>What did you like about Dirty Gifted & Welsh 2014?</p>
<p>What would you like to see at next year's event? </p>
<p>What could 2015's event BE?</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Think BIG. Think Dirty. Think Gifted and Welsh... but most of all, please think ALOUD by posting your thoughts below this blog.</strong></span></p>
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<p>Dirty Gifted & Welsh is a celebration of and for writing for performance - so to do this best, we really do need your input. We will be thinking about the next event over the next few weeks, so please get typing...</p>
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<p>Are you a writer or artist with questions about touring? How to get your work out their internationally? How to develop your practice? </p>
<p>As part of Dirty, Gifted & Welsh we are offering you the chance to sign up for a one-on-one meeting, or surgery, with a specialist in an area that is of interest to you.</p>
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<p>You can sign up on this blog for a session with any of these specialists. But places are limited, and once they're gone, they're gone. …</p>
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<p>Are you a writer or artist with questions about touring? How to get your work out their internationally? How to develop your practice? </p>
<p>As part of Dirty, Gifted & Welsh we are offering you the chance to sign up for a one-on-one meeting, or surgery, with a specialist in an area that is of interest to you.</p>
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<p>You can sign up on this blog for a session with any of these specialists. But places are limited, and once they're gone, they're gone. </p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The Specialists:</strong></span></p>
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<p><strong>Michelle Carwardine-Palmer</strong></p>
<p>Managing Director of National Theatre Wales - talk to her about fundraising and income generation</p>
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<p><strong>Lisa Maguire</strong></p>
<p>Executive Producer of National Theatre Wales - talk to her about producing (NTW or independently), commissioning, NTW... </p>
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<p><strong>Mark Williams </strong></p>
<p>The Writers' Guild of Great Britain</p>
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<p><strong>Rhian Lewis</strong></p>
<p>Marketing / promoting you and your work</p>
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<p><strong>Kelly Jones</strong></p>
<p>WalesLab opportunities for writers' and artist development</p>
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<p><strong>Wales Arts International</strong></p>
<p>Applying for the International Opportunities Fund</p>
<p>Special information for signing up to the WAI surgery:</p>
<p>Please come with an idea about the kind of project you would like to discuss and check out the guidelines in advance here: <span class="s1"><a href="http://www.wai.org.uk/funding/iofguidelines">http://www.wai.org.uk/funding/iofguidelines</a></span></p>
<p class="p1">The International Opportunities Fund focuses on collaboration, expanding practice through residency, and networking and developing relationships if a performance is involved. Applicants should focus on a specific market to develop and a clear rationale as to why they want to develop markets for their work in these territories.</p>
<p class="p1">Please think about these things before you come to the Surgery, to make sure WAI can provide you with the best consultancy.</p>
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<p class="p1"><strong>How can I sign up for a surgery?</strong></p>
<p class="p1">1. Request a specific time slot with a specialist by commenting on this blog</p>
<p class="p1">2. Wait for my confirmation and I'll add you to the schedule above</p>Sign up for Dirty Gifted & Welsh Scratch Space HEREtag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2014-09-25:3152760:BlogPost:2063562014-09-25T22:30:00.000ZCatherine Paskellhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskell
<p>Calling all writers! Bring us your Dirty, your Gifted and your Welsh voices!</p>
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<p>You can now sign up to Dirty Gifted & Welsh's Scratch Space, where your work can be performed. </p>
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<p>Anyone can sign up to perform or have their work performed. The only thing is that your work must be somehow related to the written word for performance... seeing as DGW is a celebration of new Welsh writing.</p>
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<p>We have a Scratch Space in Dirty Gifted & Welsh which will be…</p>
<p>Calling all writers! Bring us your Dirty, your Gifted and your Welsh voices!</p>
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<p>You can now sign up to Dirty Gifted & Welsh's Scratch Space, where your work can be performed. </p>
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<p>Anyone can sign up to perform or have their work performed. The only thing is that your work must be somehow related to the written word for performance... seeing as DGW is a celebration of new Welsh writing.</p>
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<p>We have a Scratch Space in Dirty Gifted & Welsh which will be running all day and compered by the incomparable <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/FrankThomas" target="_self">Frank Thomas</a> and supported by wonderful TEAM Assistant <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/laurafaythomas" target="_self">Laura Fay Thomas</a>.</p>
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<p>There will be 2 - 6 actors in the space for you, if you would like to work with them, but you can also perform your own work if you wish, or ask friends. Please note, we can't guarantee that the actors in our ensemble will be the right age/gender/anything for your piece, so please be prepared to be flexible.</p>
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<p>To sign up for the Scratch Space you must comment on THIS BLOG in the space below to let me know what time you want to book. Then message me with your name and a contact email / phone number, so that we can keep in touch with you before the day.</p>
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<p>Once you have commented below, AND I have received your contact details, I will then add your name to the schedule in this blog and your performance space will be confirmed. </p>
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<p>I'm looking forward to experiencing the glorious variety of you: the Dirty, Gifted, and Welsh.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>How to have your work read in the Scratch Space:</strong></span></p>
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<p>1. Comment below to let me know what time slot you want</p>
<p>2. Message me on this community with your name, project title if it has one, and contact details (to keep your personal details private)</p>
<p>3. Wait for my confirmation and I'll add you to the schedule you see above</p>
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<p>Easy! Now don't be shy...</p>
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<p></p>Dirty Gifted & Welsh, Dirty Protest and NTW's festival of new writing is launched!tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2014-09-23:3152760:BlogPost:2061952014-09-23T23:30:00.000ZCatherine Paskellhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskell
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<p>Come and join Dirty Protest and National Theatre Wales for Dirty Gifted & Welsh, a one-day festival of new Welsh theatre writing, featuring:</p>
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<p>Rehearsed readings and performances of new plays</p>
<p>Debates</p>
<p>Surgeries</p>
<p>Speakers</p>
<p>Quiz Quest pub quiz</p>
<p>Workshops</p>
<p>Scratch Space</p>
<p>Disco</p>
<p>...and…</p>
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<p>Come and join Dirty Protest and National Theatre Wales for Dirty Gifted & Welsh, a one-day festival of new Welsh theatre writing, featuring:</p>
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<p>Rehearsed readings and performances of new plays</p>
<p>Debates</p>
<p>Surgeries</p>
<p>Speakers</p>
<p>Quiz Quest pub quiz</p>
<p>Workshops</p>
<p>Scratch Space</p>
<p>Disco</p>
<p>...and more!</p>
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<p>Come and join us for a celebration of new writing from 11am until late - Like all great festivals, there will be a bar and cheap-n-cheerful food available to buy, so that's why we are calling it a theatre lock-in. </p>
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<p>You can also have your work performed in our Scratch Space, where anyone can sign up <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blogs/sign-up-for-dirty-gifted-welsh-scratch-space-here?xg_source=activity" target="_self">in advance here</a> to have their new writing work performed. </p>
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<p>Tickets are £5 in advance online from <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dirty-gifted-welsh-2014-tickets-13175487237" target="_blank">here</a> or £7 in cash on the door.</p>DIRTY GIFTED AND WELSH 2014 - SAVE THE DATE!tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2014-09-03:3152760:BlogPost:2050012014-09-03T23:01:19.000ZCatherine Paskellhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskell
<p class="p1">Dirty Gifted and Welsh is back for a second year. And this year, we are having a theatrical Cardiff lock-in.</p>
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<p class="p1">Happening: Sunday 12th October, from Morning to Night</p>
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<p class="p1">@ the Angel Hotel, Cardiff</p>
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<p class="p1">Dirty Protest and National Theatre Wales are teaming up once again to follow up on the success of last year's new writing festival, Dirty Gifted and Welsh, that ran alongside NTW's…</p>
<p class="p1">Dirty Gifted and Welsh is back for a second year. And this year, we are having a theatrical Cardiff lock-in.</p>
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<p class="p1">Happening: Sunday 12th October, from Morning to Night</p>
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<p class="p1">@ the Angel Hotel, Cardiff</p>
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<p class="p1">Dirty Protest and National Theatre Wales are teaming up once again to follow up on the success of last year's new writing festival, Dirty Gifted and Welsh, that ran alongside NTW's residency in Treorchy.</p>
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<p class="p1">This time, we will bring this celebration of Welsh writers and writing for performance to the heart of Cardiff, with a full day packed with readings, debates, workshops, pub quiz, surgeries, writing activities, dirty dancing and much more... </p>
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<p class="p1">So save the Sunday 12th October in your calendars, diaries, iCals and FiloFaxes... we will be releasing more information on the programme and how to book your tickets soon...</p>Dirty Protest's Last Christmas in Edinburghtag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2014-08-18:3152760:BlogPost:2037382014-08-18T12:00:00.000ZCatherine Paskellhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskell
<p><strong>Dirty Protest's LAST CHRISTMAS by Matthew Bulgo has received a 5 star review in <a href="http://www.wow247.co.uk/blog/2014/08/18/last-christmas/" target="_blank">the Scotsman</a>.</strong></p>
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<p>If you're in Edinburgh come and see us - or take a look at our Edinburgh adventure by following our <a href="https://storify.com/DirtyProtest/last-christmas-in-edinburgh" target="_blank">Storify</a>.</p>
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<p><em>***** (5…</em></p>
<p><strong>Dirty Protest's LAST CHRISTMAS by Matthew Bulgo has received a 5 star review in <a href="http://www.wow247.co.uk/blog/2014/08/18/last-christmas/" target="_blank">the Scotsman</a>.</strong></p>
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<p>If you're in Edinburgh come and see us - or take a look at our Edinburgh adventure by following our <a href="https://storify.com/DirtyProtest/last-christmas-in-edinburgh" target="_blank">Storify</a>.</p>
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<p><em>***** (5 stars)</em></p>
<p><em>Edinburgh Festival Fringe Scotsman review (theatre):</em></p>
<p><em>Last Christmas at Assembly George Square Studios (venue 17).</em></p>
<p><em>Reviewed by Martin Gray</em></p>
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<p>Tom is having a crap day. It’s Christmas Eve and he’s going to miss the London to Swansea train. Clingy girlfriend Nat is following him into the loo. He can’t remember where he put the gifts she organised him into wrapping back in the summer…</p>
<p>So begins Matthew Bulgo’s one-man show which, while set at Christmas, is a tale for all seasons – and nothing to do with Wham!. Performed with such passion by Sion Pritchard that I assumed it was his own story, it held a full house rapt for its entire hour.</p>
<p>Pritchard is waiting on stage as the audience arrives, looking around, pensively. I took it that here was a nervous performer. Not so, this is a brilliant, assured actor; an expert in voice, movement and making a connection with the audience, setting up his character even before the monologue begins. There’s no scenery, there are no props, it’s just Pritchard standing before us, telling Tom’s story. He looks frazzled, his eyes evoke a trapped animal.</p>
<p>And that’s what Tom is. Nat is getting on his nerves, he doesn’t like his office colleagues, but he hates himself most of all, as he tells us in uncompromising language. He needs to get away. But going back to Swansea simply means he’s going to have to confront different demons, older ones.</p>
<p>It’s a tale of friends and lovers, fathers and sons. Tom is the everyman having a crisis of the soul, and Pritchard makes him utterly real. Not that this is an hour of angst – Bulgo gives us plenty of laughs, especially in a sequence around Tom’s office party. Probably most of us know a middle management wannabe such as Suze, or a would-be cool kid like Jamie, and their dealings with Tom – a film studies graduate who’d rather be directing movies – make for great comedy.</p>
<p>As the drama – directed with economy and assurance by Kate Wasserberg – goes on, though, things become more intimate. Pritchard draws us in beside him so that when the denouement comes, it’s a moment of catharsis for the entire audience.</p>
<p>There’s a real humanity to Last Christmas, a truth in the writing and playing that makes it one of the best things on the Fringe this year. Don’t miss it.</p>
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<p><span>Until 25 August. Tomorrow noon, <a href="http://www.wow247.co.uk/festivals/event/last-christmas-eb564affee2b5c461a2904f567f776412ce4ab5d/">more info</a></span></p>
<p><em>Originally published in The Scotsman</em></p>Seeking video artist for 2 weeks of collaboration in Aberystwyth and Cardiff for WalesLabtag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2014-08-04:3152760:BlogPost:2027052014-08-04T17:00:00.000ZCatherine Paskellhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskell
<p><span>Are you a video artist who would like to work with <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/YoNakamura" target="_self">Yo Nakamura</a>, a dancer and choreographer based in Japan?</span></p>
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<p><span>Yo is coming to Wales for a WalesLab collaborative project and she is looking to work with a Wales-based video artist. </span>Yo's project explores memories and place, so you will be working with her to gather and frame stories from people you will meet in your…</p>
<p><span>Are you a video artist who would like to work with <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/YoNakamura" target="_self">Yo Nakamura</a>, a dancer and choreographer based in Japan?</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span>Yo is coming to Wales for a WalesLab collaborative project and she is looking to work with a Wales-based video artist. </span>Yo's project explores memories and place, so you will be working with her to gather and frame stories from people you will meet in your chosen location. This is an opportunity to collaborate and be a central part of the project. </p>
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<p>You will need to be available between <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>18th - 22nd August,</strong></span> to work on-location, researching the project with Yo in <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Aberystwyth</strong></span>. Then you will be working again with Yo in a studio between <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>23rd - 27th August</strong></span> in <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Cardiff.</strong></span> There will be a showing of the work on 27th August in the studio in Cardiff to an invited audience. </p>
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<p>This is a paid opportunity, at the WalesLab rate of £800 for the project.</p>
<p>Accommodation and subsistence will be provided for when you are working away from home.</p>
<p></p>
<p>Yo has provided the following informal person specification:</p>
<p>A video artist with a keen interest / experience in filming and editing documentary films</p>
<p><span>A person who is happy to put on the same "disguise" as Yo wears: a scarf and sunglasses as shown in Yo's profile photo</span></p>
<p><span>A person who is patient and a good listener</span></p>
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<p><span>If you are interested in this paid opportunity, please send an expression of interest, along with your CV to catherinepaskell@nationaltheatrewales.org by <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">noon on Friday 8th August.</span></strong></span></p>
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<p></p>Why 13 is the lucky number as Mike Bartlett play premieres in Walestag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2014-07-25:3152760:BlogPost:2018252014-07-25T11:30:00.000ZCatherine Paskellhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskell
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Last autumn, I first worked with the Third Year Acting students of Gorseinon, Gower College Swansea on their drama school audition monologues. In front of me were extraordinarily talented young actors. They are the next generation of exceptional Welsh theatre actors, all from towns and villages in South and West Wales. …</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Last autumn, I first worked with the Third Year Acting students of Gorseinon, Gower College Swansea on their drama school audition monologues. In front of me were extraordinarily talented young actors. They are the next generation of exceptional Welsh theatre actors, all from towns and villages in South and West Wales. </span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">In November of last year, the students came to see my production of Parallel Lines by Katherine Chandler in Chapter. They loved the play and were enthused by the idea of acting in something similar, a play that is modern and relevant to them. It was then that the College asked me to direct a contemporary production with the students to build on our previous work and give the students a professional production experience.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">So I wanted to choose something that would be exciting for them as young actors, that would help them develop their skills, question the world and their place in it, and be relevant for contemporary audiences in South Wales. </span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>The play</b></span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">13 by Mike Bartlett was originally performed at the National Theatre in London back in 2011, in the wake of the London riots.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The play shows a Britain on the brink of a potential invasion of Iran to put a stop to their nuclear programme. While crowds and rioting build in Trafalgar Square, the Prime Minister must make a decision about what must be done.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">I chose 13 as it’s a big ambitious play, that attempts to touch on all of the major contemporary political issues of modern Britain. Left vs right, a newly “compassionate” de-toxed conservative party, the rise of Dawkins-led fundamentalist atheism, the Arab spring, foreign intervention, social unrest, the rise of social media. The list goes on. It’s this scope that attracted me to the play.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">It’s also this wide scope that makes it a hard play to pull off, not least because it requires a huge cast. </span></p>
<p class="p2"></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">As a theatre director in Wales you don’t get the opportunity to direct a large scale cast production - namely because of how expensive that production would have been to cast. If you have 20 actors on stage, paying the actors alone would cost £8,000 a week at actor’s Equity minimum pay rate.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">It’s also really exciting to direct something that feels very relevant to today. Even though the play was written in 2011, there is so much still going on in the world that hasn’t changed.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The current Israeli offensive in Gaza, the ongoing Syrian civil war, ISIS, the shooting down of MH17 - strangely, there are resonances with all these things in the play. </span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Working with the students</b></span></p>
<p class="p2"></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The students are 19 and 20 years old, and as such, have never voted in a general election. So I wanted to produce something that would make them think about what what they believe in, to realise that what they do, and their individual action, has an effect on the entire country. It’s been a privilege to help the students come to terms with the world around them, our political system, and watch them juggle all the ideas that are brought up in the play.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Each student plays a character that is a long way from their own experience: a 60-year old academic with cancer; a smooth-talking, coke-addled lawyer; a modern day prophet - so picking up these characters was really going to stretch them as young actors.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Together, we also created huge dramatic scenes of rioting, protest and nuclear explosion. Now, when you come and see 13, it’s like you’re seeing the whole of London on one Cardiff stage. </span></p>
<p class="p2"></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Working with students is different to working with professional actors - but they are also full of boundless energy, enthusiasm and ideas.</span></p>
<p class="p2"></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">It can be challenging because they don’t have the training, skill set or language that professional actors will come with. As a director, you have to find a new way of communicating. But the exciting thing is that they come without any preconceived ideas; they are open to suggestions and playing, which sometimes can be lost through professional training and life experience. We’re on a war against cynicism and young people arrive optimistic and without scepticism.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">13 gives these young actors the opportunity to springboard into an acting career as independent, exciting theatre-makers. They are all interesting youngsters with diverse backgrounds. When these people come through into the arts industry, they make the acting profession more interesting. I can’t wait to see where they go from here.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Conclusion</b></span></p>
<p class="p2"></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Ultimately, I’m very proud of the production and incredibly proud of the cast. Since I met them a year ago, they’ve come on leaps and bounds. I believe the performances are as accomplished as professional actors and the production exceeds what people might imagine when they hear the phrase “student theatre”. I feel privileged to have worked with these bright, sensitive, creative actors and I look forward to working with them again in years to come.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><strong><span class="s1">The students of the Third Year Acting company are:</span></strong></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Aled Evans, Anna Williams, Carys Bowkett, Dan Gibbon, Douglas Grey, Emma Cleeve, Hanna Kenfick, Holly Carpenter, Luke Evans, Mared Williams, Owain Gunn, Sean Jones, Shaun Llewellyn, Simon Morgan, Taylor Andrews.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">(This article first appeared in the Western Mail, South Wales Echo and <a href="http://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/arts-culture-news/mike-bartletts-drama-13-premiered-7502622" target="_blank">WalesOnline</a> on Thursday 24 July 2014)</span></p>Emerging Director of The Gathering: last chance to applytag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2014-07-08:3152760:BlogPost:2002782014-07-08T15:44:31.000ZCatherine Paskellhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskell
<p dir="ltr"><strong>The deadline to apply for Emerging Director of National Theatre Wales' next production, The Gathering, is noon on Wednesday 9th July.</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr">(The following is a re-post of Simon Coates' last <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blogs/emerging-directors-your-chance-to-help-create-the-next-two-ntw-sh" target="_self">blog</a>)</p>
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<p dir="ltr">The Emerging Director position is a brilliant opportunity…</p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>The deadline to apply for Emerging Director of National Theatre Wales' next production, The Gathering, is noon on Wednesday 9th July.</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr">(The following is a re-post of Simon Coates' last <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blogs/emerging-directors-your-chance-to-help-create-the-next-two-ntw-sh" target="_self">blog</a>)</p>
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<p dir="ltr">The Emerging Director position is a brilliant opportunity for new directors to spend some time working side by side with more experienced directors. National Theatre Wales have two Emerging Director positions available.</p>
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<p dir="ltr"><strong>Deadlines:</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Applications for The Gathering/Yr Helfa: noon 9th July.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Applications for as-yet-unannounced show, #NTW35: noon 23rd July.</strong></p>
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<p>The Emerging Director is a full-time role and a key component of the creative team. It requires attendance at all rehearsals, the production week and all performances. There may well be opportunities to be involved in production meetings prior to the official start date of the project.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">NTW is offering a £2000 bursary per position. This should cover any travel, accommodation and subsistence costs incurred as a result of taking on the role. NTW will strive to help find the best solution to travel and accommodation if you are not based locally.</p>
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<p>The first Emerging Director opportunity is on National Theatre Wales' next show:</p>
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<p><strong>THE GATHERING/ YR HELFA.</strong> </p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Dates (The Gathering/ Yr Helfa): 12th-14th September</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Rehearsals: From 26th August</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Production week: w/c 8th September</span></p>
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<p>National Theatre Wales with/gyda Migrations & Louise Ann Wilson Company. Created by <a href="http://louiseannwilson.com/">Louise Ann Wilson</a> and written by <a href="http://gillianclarke.co.uk/home.htm">Gillian Clarke</a>. This will be a powerful exploration of the annual cycle of sheep-farming and will be a remarkable journey on foot through installations and performances across the foothills of Mount Snowdon, inspired by this iconic location, its history and its people. This production will feature new poetry by Wales’ national poet, Gillian Clarke, sound, film, and movement.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Louise Ann Wilson</span> <span>is a landscape-performance maker whose company (</span><a href="http://www.louiseannwilson.com/"><span>www.louiseannwilson.com</span></a><span>) creates site-specific walking-performance in rural locations that seek to articulate, reflect upon, and transform significant life-events. Recent productions include:</span> <span>Ghost Bird</span> <span>(Sept 2012), a silent walk and live-art installation in the Trough of Bowland;</span> <span>Fissure</span> <span>(May 2011), a three day walking-performance in the Yorkshire Dales. Louise is a doctoral researcher in LICA, Lancaster University, and from 1998–2008 she was the Co-Artistic Director of wilson+wilson (</span><a href="http://www.wilsonandwilson.org.uk/"><span>www.wilsonandwilson.org.uk</span></a><span>).</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Writer</span> <span>Gillian Clarke</span><span>, National Poet for Wales since 2008, was born in Cardiff and lives in Ceredigion, where she and her husband keep a small flock of sheep. She was awarded the Queen’s Gold medal for Poetry in December 2010, the Wilfred Owen Award in 2012. Recent books include</span> <span>A Recipe for Water</span><span>, and a writer’s journal,</span> <span>At the Source.</span> <span>Her latest collection,</span> <span>Ice,</span> <span>was shortlisted for the TS Eliot Award 2012. She has written for radio, and translated poetry and prose from Welsh.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><strong>There will be a second Emerging Director opportunity later in the year on NTW's yet-to-be-announced show "NTW#35"</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr">Dates (NTW#35):</p>
<p dir="ltr">Rehearsals: w/c 20th October</p>
<p dir="ltr">Production week: w/c 3rd November</p>
<p dir="ltr">Press Night: 5th November</p>
<p dir="ltr">Final performance: 22nd November</p>
<p dir="ltr"></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>All I can tell you is that it will be a new, immersive piece taking place between Bristol and Newport. Digital will feature heavily as the performance will also have an online gaming element.</span><span><br class="kix-line-break"/></span><span><br class="kix-line-break"/></span><span>For this particular project we are looking for someone with an interest in these areas of performance and experience of working with hard to reach community groups.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><strong>How you can apply</strong></p>
<p></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>If you would like to apply to be the emerging director on either or both productions, please send a copy of your up-to-date directing CV, together with a covering letter to</span> <span><a href="mailto:emerge@nationaltheatrewales.org">emerge@nationaltheatrewales.org</a></span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>You should include:</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span><br class="kix-line-break"/></span><span>CV</span></p>
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<li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>Full contact details and hyperlink to your NTW Community Profile</span></p>
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<li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>details of your directing experience - working with professional and non-professional casts if relevant</span></p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>the contact details of two referees who know your work</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Cover letter</span></p>
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<li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>a statement about why you think this is the right opportunity to support you and your development at this time</span></p>
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<li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>a statement about your connection to Wales: NTW is focused on the development of theatre and theatre-making in Wales.</span></p>
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<li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>PLEASE make it clear which performance you are interested in. Applicants can apply for either or both performances (but would only be offered one opportunity).</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>We ask that you keep your cover letter to one side of A4.</span></p>Some thoughts on the war being waged on new writing in the UK.tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2014-03-07:3152760:BlogPost:1889742014-03-07T00:00:00.000ZCatherine Paskellhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskell
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">There is a war being waged on new writing in the UK.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The latest casualty is BBC Three.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Today, the BBC announced plans to <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-26464007" target="_blank">close the television channel BBC Three</a>. A cost-cutting exercise. Some of the BBC Three budget will be put into BBC One. But BBC One…</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">There is a war being waged on new writing in the UK.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The latest casualty is BBC Three.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Today, the BBC announced plans to <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-26464007" target="_blank">close the television channel BBC Three</a>. A cost-cutting exercise. Some of the BBC Three budget will be put into BBC One. But BBC One and BBC Three are very different. BBC Three is a pathway for new writers of Drama and Comedy to get their work made. By "new writers", I mean both experienced and emerging writers writing new work. Writers often 'graduate' from BBC Three, to BBC Two, before being deemed suitable for the massive syndication of BBC One. By funding extra drama for BBC One, instead of new work on BBC Three, a whole new generation of writers will not have access to develop new drama and comedy.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">BBC One cannot take risks in the same way as BBC Three can. The programmes developed, piloted and then (sometimes) made by BBC Three are able to appeal to diverse, largely young, audiences because the nature of risky programming means that it won't and isn't expected to speak to everyone. Recent new writing drama and comedy shows that received critical and public acclaim like Uncle, Being Human or Him & Her might never have been made if it weren't for BBC Three. The schedules would be a weaker place without these programmes. Yes - BBC Three programmes will now be distributed by BBC iPlayer, but without a budget to produce these programmes, the quality of new creative work will suffer. And ultimately audiences - licence fee payers - will suffer. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Right now, theatres and cultural organisations across the United Kingdom are closing literary departments, and commissioning fewer writers of original performance. These institutions are staying with what and who they know, eschewing risky commissions and projects. But creativity is inherently risky. We need some risk. Risk creates innovation. Innovation makes us flexible so we can think creatively and respond to change in our world. Risk, innovation, creativity and new writing encourage us to challenge and change our world for the better. </span></p>
<p><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">A war on new writing is a war on voices. A war on voices is a war on ideas. It is a way of silencing us and of suppressing different visions for how the world could be. With less new writing, with less support for writers to develop and earn a living wage, with fewer accessible routes for writers getting work produced, there are fewer diverse voices and stories. It makes us greyer and quieter and more invisible. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The war on new writing is a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attrition_warfare" target="_blank">war of attrition</a>, in which "a belligerent side attempts to win a war by wearing down its enemy to the point of collapse through continuous losses in personnel and materials. The war will <span style="text-decoration: underline;">usually</span> be won by the side with greater such resources". </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">... <span style="text-decoration: underline;">usually</span> ...</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">So, as writers of new performance, as artists collaborating with writers, as directors and executives of core funded cultural organisations entrusted with the UK's cultural wealth, we all need to be <span style="text-decoration: underline;">UNUSUAL</span>. To be unusual we must be risky, innovative, unexpected, creative... We must win this war because we cannot live in a world without ideas. Ideas make us human. As writers and artists, we have resources and networks to fight back. We need to be loud. We must not be afraid, embarrassed or intimidated. We need to participate in public consultation: with the BBC, with city councils. We need to be naughty. We need to support initiatives that operate on different scales to support, develop and produce new writing.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">In the first instance, we need to speak out, recognise and name what is happening in the war on new writing in the UK: this is the first step towards making a difference.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">And we can make a difference. Remember when we all hash-tagged #SaveBBCFour when they threatened to shut down that cultured channel and take away our Scandi Noir? The campaign won a reprieve for BBC Four, so we can now continue to watch Simon Sebag Montefiore stare up at the Sistine Chapel.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">We need to raise our voice as loud against every single battle.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">You never know. We may then win the war.</span></p>Show your new work in progress at The Forge.tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2013-10-21:3152760:BlogPost:1783382013-10-21T22:30:00.000ZCatherine Paskellhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskell
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<p><span class="font-size-1"><em>Audience member writing feedback at The Forge. Photo by Ashleigh Haddad.</em></span></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.chapter.org/forge-0" target="_blank">The Forge</a> presents new work by Welsh and Wales-based artists in Chapter, Cardiff. </p>
<p>Our next event is THIS WEEK and we still have <strong>one performance slot…</strong></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-1"><em>Audience member writing feedback at The Forge. Photo by Ashleigh Haddad.</em></span></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.chapter.org/forge-0" target="_blank">The Forge</a> presents new work by Welsh and Wales-based artists in Chapter, Cardiff. </p>
<p>Our next event is THIS WEEK and we still have <strong>one performance slot available</strong> for you to show your work.</p>
<p></p>
<p>As well as performance space at The Forge and a lovely, supportive audience, we can also provide you with rehearsal space and also help with performers, if you need. </p>
<p></p>
<p>Wednesday 23 October. 7.30pm.</p>
<p>Chapter, Cardiff. </p>
<p></p>
<p>Email me at: contacttheforge@gmail.com to let me know if you would like to show your work at The Forge this Wednesday. </p>
<p></p>
<p>We are also shouting out about The Forge for those of you who would like to come to The Forge to watch the work. Just turn up to Media Point, it's only £3 on the door.</p>
<p></p>
<p>We are rolling out our new, bespoke Jukebox method of gathering audience feedback, so come and share a drink with us whilst we support the creation of new theatre work.</p>
<p></p>
<p></p>
<p>We have a mixture of theatre, comedy and poetry this month, so come along and be part of developing the future of theatre in Wales.</p>
<p></p>
<p><strong>The Forge</strong></p>
<p></p>
<p>The Forge is a place where artists across different disciplines come together with audiences to explore creative ideas and test out work-in-progress. Some showings will be rough, some will be ready and all want audience feedback, if you wish to give it.</p>
<p></p>
<p>Come and discover the next big thing and be part of developing the future of theatre and performance in Wales.</p>
<p></p>
<p>If you’re an artist interested in showing work at The Forge or an audience member with any questions, email:<a href="mailto:%20contacttheforge@gmail.com"> contacttheforge@gmail.com</a> </p>
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<p><strong>£3 (on the door, space permitting)</strong></p>
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<p><strong><span>- See more at: <a href="http://www.chapter.org/forge-0#sthash.ojHXmJFJ.dpuf">http://www.chapter.org/forge-0#sthash.ojHXmJFJ.dpuf</a></span></strong></p>
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<p></p>What's Next? After Dirty, Gifted and Welshtag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2013-10-20:3152760:BlogPost:1781962013-10-20T12:30:00.000ZCatherine Paskellhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskell
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<p><em>Tim Price talks to Nick Payne in the Q&A for Dirty, Gifted and Welsh</em></p>
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<p>Yesterday, Saturday 19 October, the Park and Dare in Treorchy buzzed with the voices of writers.</p>
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<p>These voices resonated through discussions, play readings, pop up performances, help surgeries, debates and connections over coffee: Wales' talented and…</p>
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<p><em>Tim Price talks to Nick Payne in the Q&A for Dirty, Gifted and Welsh</em></p>
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<p>Yesterday, Saturday 19 October, the Park and Dare in Treorchy buzzed with the voices of writers.</p>
<p></p>
<p>These voices resonated through discussions, play readings, pop up performances, help surgeries, debates and connections over coffee: Wales' talented and passionate writers were the focal point for Dirty Gifted and Welsh, a celebration of this vibrant and vocal community. I was inspired by the work on show and the generosity everyone showed in abundance to each other.</p>
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<p>I started the day with a synthetic-cream donut from Greggs. (This was always my mum's treat to me on a Saturday when we used to meet my Bamps in the Kwik Save cafe). </p>
<p></p>
<p>And from there, the day just got better, starting with raw talent from Write Stuff, the Bridgend and Valleys Kids young writers group. Dirty Protest Greatest Hits showcased the diverse range of eloquent and funny voices represented at our shorts nights over the last 5 years. Dirty Protest Plays in a Bag took over the building with our latest work: monologues performed at the Royal Court and Almeida theatres this past summer. </p>
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<p>Nick Payne's Q&A and the wonderful panel discussion about women writers were provocative and insightful. The Rhondda Leader Rapid Response brought to life 7 real-life happenings from the Rhondda that week. New National Theatre Wales commissions were explored by the gorgeous 13-strong group of actors, GEARED by Matthew Trevannion and BEFORE I LEAVE by Patrick Jones (watched over by the group of Elders, who had driven from Merthyr especially to see Patrick's piece).</p>
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<p>The day closed as it began, with final performances by the next generation of writers: new Write Stuff pieces by the young people of Valleys Kids, who had been coached and supported by Rachel Trezise, writer of TONYPANDEMONIUM - the play that most of us then went to see as soon as Lisa Maguire and I took to the stage to thank everyone for coming. And I got to channel my inner Whitney Houston. </p>
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<p>So, what's next? </p>
<p></p>
<p>Throughout the day, there was lots of chat about doing this event again. </p>
<p></p>
<p>The collaboration between Dirty Protest and National Theatre Wales, two very different companies in some senses but with some shared core values, really made this event work: we needed each other to make this day happen. </p>
<p></p>
<p>But what should we do if we were to do this event again? What should we keep and what should we expand on? What is useful? What do writers desire from an event like this and how can we match that with an experience that also speaks to wider audiences?</p>
<p></p>
<p>What's next for Welsh writers?</p>
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<p>If you were at Dirty, Gifted and Welsh, share your experiences and thoughts below. Let us know!</p>
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<p>What's next?</p>
<p></p>Dirty, Gifted and Welshtag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2013-10-02:3152760:BlogPost:1763762013-10-02T18:23:36.000ZCatherine Paskellhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskell
<p>It's all coming together... Dirty Protest are working with National Theatre Wales on our collaboration...</p>
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<p><strong>DIRTY, GIFTED and WELSH.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Put it in your diary now: Saturday 19 October 10am - 6pm</strong></p>
<p><strong>Treorchy.</strong></p>
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<p>DIRTY, GIFTED and WELSH is a day-long festival and celebration of new Welsh theatre writing, our brilliant community of Welsh writers and Dirty Protest's place at the forefront of supporting the…</p>
<p>It's all coming together... Dirty Protest are working with National Theatre Wales on our collaboration...</p>
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<p><strong>DIRTY, GIFTED and WELSH.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Put it in your diary now: Saturday 19 October 10am - 6pm</strong></p>
<p><strong>Treorchy.</strong></p>
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<p>DIRTY, GIFTED and WELSH is a day-long festival and celebration of new Welsh theatre writing, our brilliant community of Welsh writers and Dirty Protest's place at the forefront of supporting the new wave of up and coming playwrights.</p>
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<p>We at Dirty Protest are working in partnership with National Theatre Wales to showcase a selection of our work, readings by writers under commission at NTW, young writing squads, panel discussions, Q&As, surgeries, writers' activities and more, all wrapped up in the Dirty atmosphere you've come to expect from us.</p>
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<p>Happening at the Parc and Dare in Treorchy on Saturday 19th October, we have a full Dirty Day of events starting at 10am and leading throughout the day to the start of NTW's newest show, Tonypandemonium. </p>
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<p>We will be teasing you with titbits of information about the programme as we confirm it ... so watch this space and then come along to play, talk and celebrate new Welsh theatre writing for the day.</p>Join the re.volution in Wales: Mission, Models, Money launches here.tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2013-09-05:3152760:BlogPost:1728602013-09-05T14:48:19.000ZCatherine Paskellhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskell
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<p class="p1"><b>You are invited to join the re.volution!</b></p>
<p class="p1"></p>
<p class="p3"><b>Launch Events for Mission Models Money re.volution project are happening:</b></p>
<p class="p4"><span class="s1"><b>19</b></span><span class="s2"><b><sup>th</sup></b></span> <span class="s1"><b>September Bangor</b> University…</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><b>You are invited to join the re.volution!</b></p>
<p class="p1"></p>
<p class="p3"><b>Launch Events for Mission Models Money re.volution project are happening:</b></p>
<p class="p4"><span class="s1"><b>19</b></span><span class="s2"><b><sup>th</sup></b></span> <span class="s1"><b>September Bangor</b> University</span> <span class="s3">Bangor</span> <span class="s1"><b>10.00am until 3.30pm</b></span></p>
<p class="p4"><span class="s1"><b>20</b></span><span class="s2"><b><sup>th</sup></b></span> <span class="s1"><b>September, Cardiff,</b> Chapter Arts Centre <b>10.00am until 3.30pm</b></span></p>
<p class="p7"><span class="s1"><b><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"/>Book your free place at the Bangor event </b><a href="http://revolutionlaunchbangor.eventbrite.com"><span class="s7"><b>here</b></span></a></span></p>
<p class="p7"><span class="s1"><b>Book your free place at the Cardiff event </b><a href="http://revolutionlaunchcardiff.eventbrite.com"><span class="s7"><b>here</b></span></a></span></p>
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<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Thanks to Arts Council Wales, <a href="http://revolution.missionmodelsmoney.org.uk/" target="_blank">Mission Models Money</a> </span><span class="s3">is launching its <a href="http://revolution.missionmodelsmoney.org.uk"><span class="s2">re.volution programme</span></a> in Wales.</span></p>
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<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><b>re.volution is a peer learning network designed for the leaders of all organisations working across the creative and cultural ecology, including the heritage sector. Using the skills, knowledge and experience of its members, it offers practical solutions to the challenge of trying to do too much with too little, too often on our own.</b></span></p>
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<p class="p5"><span class="s1">We can all testify to human and financial cost of this over-extension and under-capitalisation and to the fact that it is increasing, driven by accelerating change and uncertainty in our operating environment. Our aim is that with your involvement in</span> <span class="s1"><b>re.volution</b> you will be able to access new relationships and new tools to help you tackle these and other systemic issues.</span></p>
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<p class="p5"><span class="s1">Centered around a regular programme of live learning events in Wales (and Scotland), which aim to help you renew your mission, reconfigure your business model and revise your approach to money, <b>re.volution</b> will:</span></p>
<ul>
<li class="li6"><span class="s1">offer you access to a wide range of approaches and tools which help tackle mission, model and money challenges via programme days and through our on-line resource bank;</span></li>
<li class="li6"><span class="s1">build your problem solving skills, your capacity for new ideas and perspectives and your practical experience gained through peer-peer working; </span></li>
<li class="li6"><span class="s1">enhance your national and international professional network; and</span></li>
<li class="li6"><span class="s1">help match you with other peers who might help you with specific organisational challenges.</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="p5"><span class="s1"><b>re.volution</b> has already run through two cohorts and you can find out more about what Scottish peers have been doing by visiting the <b>re.volution</b> blog <a href="http://revolution.missionmodelsmoney.org.uk/blog-page" target="_blank">here</a>. To find out more about the programme visit our FAQ page <a href="http://revolutionmissionmodelsmoney.org.uk/content/faqs"><span class="s6">here</span></a>.</span></p>
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<p class="p5"><span class="s1">Further benefits of involvement are:</span></p>
<ul>
<li class="li5"><span class="s1">the opportunity to communicate and share learning with a diverse group of peers;</span></li>
<li class="li5"><span class="s1">the opportunity to share challenges and issues with others, confidentially, and learn from each other;</span></li>
<li class="li5"><span class="s1">through a collective and collaborative process, to re-interpret persistent (old and familiar) challenges to produce fresh ideas;</span></li>
<li class="li5"><span class="s1">develop the generative leadership skills around decision making, relationship building and creative problem solving.</span></li>
</ul>
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<p class="p5"><span class="s1">All in a safe supportive, yet challenging environment to explore new ideas and thinking</span></p>
<p class="p4"></p>
<p class="p7"><span class="s1"><b>Book your place at the Bangor event</b> <a href="http://revolutionlaunchbangor.eventbrite.com"><span class="s7"><b>here</b></span></a></span></p>
<p class="p7"><span class="s1"><b>Book your place at the Cardiff event</b> <a href="http://revolutionlaunchcardiff.eventbrite.com"><span class="s7"><b>here</b></span></a></span></p>
<p class="p8"></p>
<p class="p9"><span class="s1"><i>“MMM continually prove their ability to be ahead of the game in identifying and promoting new ways of thinking and new ways of doing, which can help us evolve in response to the challenging and increasingly uncertain operating environment. Their commitment to improving the conditions which support our creative practice and their belief in self-help and mutual problem solving is recognised and appreciated across the sector.”</i></span> <span class="s8">Faith Liddell, Director, Festivals Edinburgh</span></p>
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<p class="p9"><span class="s1"><i>“Through the</i> <b><i>re.volution</i></b> <i>programme I have been exposed to ‘revolutionary’ approaches to business and financial models, systems, governance and value, which will have a far reaching effect on the way the arts sector functions. I feel equipped and ready to work more closely with the sector during these difficult changes and feel privileged to be part of it. It feels like we are on the edge of something really life changing.”</i></span> <span class="s8">Donna Holford Lovell, Founder Fleet Collective</span></p>
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<p class="p9"><span class="s1"><i>“The great thing about MMM is that its cross artform/discipline/geography - something v rare in other systems.”</i></span> <span class="s8">Susan Jones, Director a-n artists network</span></p>
<p class="p10"></p>
<p class="p9"><span class="s1"><i>“MMM is almost alone among cultural groups in the UK in articulating the nature of the challenges that face us, and as such it is extraordinarily valuable to its members in providing them with the means to influence their organisations to be more resilient, adaptable, sustainable and successful.”</i></span> <span class="s8">Peter Stott, Director, Falkirk Museum</span></p>
<p class="p10"></p>
<p class="p9"><span class="s1"><i>“This report</i> (Capital Matters) <i>has true credibility and has been written by people who value arts, artists and arts organisations. Its just a relief to know that there are people out there who get it!”</i></span> <span class="s8">Rhonda Wilson, Director Rhubarb, Rhubarb</span></p>
<p class="p4"></p>
<p class="p11"><span class="s1">We look forward to welcoming you to the <b>re.volution!</b></span></p>
<p class="p12"><span class="s3"><b>Clare Cooper</b> <a href="mailto:clare.cooper@missionmodelsmoney.org.uk"><span class="s9"><b>clare.cooper@missionmodelsmoney.org.uk</b></span></a> <b>or 07914375226</b></span></p>
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<p class="p12"></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><b><i>"Nid rhywle yr awn iddo yw’r dyfodol, ond rhywle yr ydym yn ei greu. </i></b></span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><b><i>Llunio yn hytrach na chanfod y llwybrau yr ydym, ac mae’r broses o’u llunio </i></b></span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><b><i>yn newid y llunwyr a phen draw’r daith." </i></b></span></p>
<p class="p13"><span class="s1">John Scharr, Futurist</span></p>
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<p class="p15"><span class="s1"><b>Gwahoddiad i ymuno â</b></span></p>
<p class="p14"></p>
<p class="p15"><span class="s1"><b>Digwyddiadau lansio</b></span><span class="s10"><b> </b></span></p>
<p class="p7"><span class="s1"><b>19 Medi Bangor</b></span> <span class="s11">Prifysgol Bangor</span> <span class="s1"><b>10.00am tan 3.30pm</b></span></p>
<p class="p7"><span class="s1"><b>20 Medi, Caerdydd,</b> Canolfan Celfyddydau Chapter <b>10.00am tan 3.30pm</b></span></p>
<p class="p1"></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Diolch i Gyngor Celfyddydau Cymru, mae</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s6"><a href="http://www.missionmodelsmoney.org.uk">Mission Models Money</a></span> <span class="s1">ar fin lansio’r rhaglen <a href="http://revolution.missionmodelsmoney.org.uk"><span class="s12">re.volution</span></a> yng Nghymru.</span></p>
<p class="p4"></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><b>Rhwydwaith dysgu oddi wrth gymheiriaid <i>(peer learning)</i> yw re.volution. Fe’i lluniwyd ar gyfer arweinwyr sefydliadau o bob math sy’n gweithio ar draws yr ecoleg creadigol a diwylliannol, yn cynnwys y sector treftadaeth. Drwy harneisio sgiliau, gwybodaeth a phrofiad yr aelodau, mae’r rhwydwaith yn cynnig atebion ymarferol i’r her o geisio gwneud gormod gyda rhy ychydig, </b></span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><b>yn rhy aml ar ein pen ein hunain. </b></span></p>
<p class="p16"></p>
<p class="p5"><span class="s1">Rydym oll yn medru tystio i gost dynol ac ariannol gor ymestyn a diffyg cyfalaf. Gwyddom hefyd fod pethau’n gwaethygu dan ddylanwad y newidiadau a’r ansicrwydd cynyddol a wynebwn yn ein gwaith bob dydd. Nod <b>re.volution</b> yw galluogi’r rhai sy’n cymryd rhan i sefydlu cysylltiadau ac arfau newydd a fydd yn eu helpu i ddelio â hyn, a sialensau systemig eraill.</span></p>
<p class="p16"></p>
<p class="p5"><span class="s1">Yn seiliedig ar raglen reolaidd o ddigwyddiadau byw yng Nghymru (a’r Alban), nod <b>re.volution</b> yw adnewyddu eich cenhadaeth, ailstrwythuro eich model busnes a newid eich agwedd at arian. Bydd y rhaglen addysgu yn:</span></p>
<ul>
<li class="li6"><span class="s1">cynnig mynediad at ddulliau ac arfau amrywiol i ateb heriau cysylltiedig â gosod cenhadaeth, modelu ac ariannu (<i>Mission, Models & Money)</i> drwy gyfrwng digwyddiadau hyfforddi a banc adnoddau ar-lein;</span></li>
<li class="li6"><span class="s1">mireinio eich sgiliau datrys problemau, eich parodrwydd i dderbyn syniadau newydd a’ch profiad ymarferol drwy weithio law yn llaw â chymheiriaid;</span></li>
<li class="li6"><span class="s1">ehangu eich rhwydwaith proffesiynol, cenedlaethol a rhyngwladol; a’ch</span></li>
<li class="li6"><span class="s1">rhoi mewn cysylltiad â chymheiriaid eraill a allai eich helpu gyda sialensau trefniadol penodol.</span></li>
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<p class="p5"><span class="s1">Mae <b>re.volution</b> eisoes wedi rhedeg y rhaglen gyda dau gohort a gallwch ganfod mwy am y pethau a wnaeth eich cymheiriaid yn Yr Alban drwy ymweld â blog <b>re.volution</b> <a href="http://revolution.missionmodelsmoney.org.uk/blog-page"><span class="s6">yma</span></a>. I ganfod mwy am y rhaglen, ewch i’n tudalen Cwestiynau ac Atebion (FAQ) <a href="http://revolution.missionmodelsmoney.org.uk/content/faqs"><span class="s6">yma</span></a>.</span></p>
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<p class="p5"><span class="s1">Ymhlith manteision eraill cymryd rhan yn y cynllun y mae:</span></p>
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<li class="li5"><span class="s1">cyfle i gyfathrebu, rhannu gwybodaeth a dysgu gyda grwpiau o gymheiriaid amrywiol;</span></li>
<li class="li5"><span class="s1">cyfle i rannu sialensau a phroblemau gydag eraill, gan barchu cyfrinachedd a dysgu’r naill oddi wrth y llall;</span></li>
<li class="li5"><span class="s1">drwy broses o gydweithio a chydweithredu, ail ddehongli sialensau parhaus (hen a chyfarwydd) a chynhyrchu syniadau newydd;</span></li>
<li class="li5"><span class="s1">datblygu’r sgiliau arwain perthnasol i wneud penderfyniadau, adeiladu perthynas a datrys problemau’n greadigol.</span></li>
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<p class="p5"><span class="s1">Fe ddigwydd hyn oll mewn amgylchedd cefnogol, ond heriol, lle byddir yn archwilio syniadau ac awgrymiadau newydd.</span></p>
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<p class="p7"><span class="s1"><b>Archebwch eich lle yng nghyfarfod Bangor</b> <a href="http://revolutionlaunchbangor.eventbrite.com"><span class="s7"><b>yma</b></span></a></span></p>
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<p class="p7"><span class="s1"><b>Archebwch eich lle yng nghyfarfod Caerdydd</b> <a href="http://revolutionlaunchcardiff.eventbrite.com"><span class="s7"><b>yma</b></span></a></span></p>
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<p class="p9"><span class="s1"><i>“Mae MMM wastad yn profi eu gallu i fod ar y blaen wrth adnabod a hyrwyddo ffyrdd newydd o feddwl ac o weithredu. Mae hynny o gymorth inni ddatblygu ein hymateb i amgylchedd gwaith sy’n gynyddol heriol ac ansicr. Cydnabyddir a gwerthfawrogir ar draws y sector eu hymrwymiad i wella ansawdd y gefnogaeth a dderbyniwn i’n gwaith creadigol a’u cred mewn hunan gymorth a chyd ddatrys problemau.”</i></span><span class="s8"> Faith Liddell, Cyfarwyddwr Gwyliau Caeredin</span></p>
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<p class="p9"><span class="s1"><i>“Bu’r rhaglen</i> <b><i>re.volution</i></b> <i>yn fodd imi ddod i adnabod dulliau “chwyldroadol” o ymwneud â modelau busnes ac ariannol, systemau, llywodraethiant a gwerth sy’n cael effaith bellgyrhaeddol ar weithrediad swyddogaethau’r sector celf. Teimlaf imi gael fy arfogi a’m paratoi i weithio’n agosach â’r sector mewn cyfnod o newidiadau anodd ac ystyriaf hi’n fraint o fod wedi cael cyfle i gymryd rhan. Mae’n teimlo fel pe tasem ar fin cyflawni rhywbeth a fydd yn gwirioneddol newid bywydau”. </i></span> <span class="s8">Donna Holford Lovell, Sefydlydd Fleet Collective</span></p>
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<p class="p9"><span class="s1"><i>“Yr hyn sydd mor wych am MMM yw ei fod yn croesi ffiniau ffurf, disgyblaeth a daearyddiaeth – rhywbeth prin iawn mewn systemau eraill”. </i></span> <span class="s8">Susan Jones, Cyfarwyddwr rhwydwaith a-n artists</span></p>
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<p class="p9"><span class="s1"><i>“Mae MMM bron yn unigryw ymhlith grwpiau diwylliannol y Deyrnas Unedig yn lleisio natur y sialensau a wynebwn. O ganlyniad mae o gymorth gwerthfawr dros ben i’w aelodau drwy roi iddynt y gallu i ddylanwadu ar eu gwahanol sefydliadau, a bod yn fwy gwydn, hyblyg, cynaliadwy a llwyddiannus.” </i></span> <span class="s8">Peter Stott, Cyfarwyddwr Amgueddfa Falkirk </span></p>
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<p class="p9"><span class="s1"><i>“Mae’r adroddiad hwn</i> (Capital Matters) <i>yn wirioneddol gredadwy. Cafodd ei ysgrifennu gan bobl sy’n gwerthfawrogi celf, artistiaid a chyrff celfyddydol. Braf sylweddoli fod pobl allan fan acw sy’n deall be di be!”</i></span> <span class="s8">Rhonda Wilson, Cyfarwyddwr Rhubarb, Rhubarb</span></p>
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<p class="p11"><span class="s1">Edrychwn ymlaen at eich gweld yn ymuno â <b>re.volution!</b></span></p>
<p class="p12"><span class="s3"><b>Clare Cooper</b> <a href="mailto:clare.cooper@missionmodelsmoney.org.uk"><span class="s9"><b>clare.cooper@missionmodelsmoney.org.uk</b></span></a> <b>neu 07914375226</b></span></p>
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<p class="p1"><b>19 & 20 September 2013 10am - 3.30pm</b></p>
<p class="p1"><b>Bangor University & Chapter Arts Centre</b></p>
<p class="p1">Mission Models Money is launching its re.volution programme in Wales. re.volution is a peer learning network designed for the leaders of all organisations working across the creative and cultural ecology, including the heritage sector. Using the skills, knowledge and experience of its members, it offers practical solutions to the challenge of trying to do too much with too little, too often on our own.</p>
<p class="p1">Book your place at the Bangor event <a href="http://www.artscouncilofwales.org.uk/newsletterlink.aspx?key=449~398&diablo.lang=eng&url=http://revolutionlaunchbangor.eventbrite.com/"><span class="s1">here</span></a></p>
<p class="p1">Book your place at the Cardiff event <a href="http://www.artscouncilofwales.org.uk/newsletterlink.aspx?key=449~398&diablo.lang=eng&url=http://revolutionlaunchcardiff.eventbrite.com/"><span class="s1">here</span></a></p>
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<p>The Forge returns for an autumn session!</p>
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<p>And this time, we have a NEW jukebox to ellicit your feedback for the artists showing their work-in-progress.</p>
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<p>If you're interested in showing your scratch ideas or work-in-progress, email me so we can talk about what you'd like to do.</p>
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<p>If you've got anything theatrical to test, get in touch!</p>
<p>contacttheforge@gmail.com…</p>
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<p>The Forge returns for an autumn session!</p>
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<p>And this time, we have a NEW jukebox to ellicit your feedback for the artists showing their work-in-progress.</p>
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<p>If you're interested in showing your scratch ideas or work-in-progress, email me so we can talk about what you'd like to do.</p>
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<p>If you've got anything theatrical to test, get in touch!</p>
<p>contacttheforge@gmail.com</p>
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<p>WEDNESDAY 23rd October 2013</p>
<p>7.30pm</p>
<p>Media Point, Chapter, Cardiff</p>
<p>£3 entry on the door.</p>
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<p>The Forge is a place where artists across different disciplines come together with audiences to explore creative ideas and test out work-in-progress.</p>
<p>Some showings will be rough, some will be ready and all want audience feedback, if you wish to give it. Come and discover the next big thing and be part of developing the future of theatre and performance in Wales. </p>
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<p>(Photos of The Forge audience, and Alan Humphries and Brendan Purcell thanks to Ashleigh Haddad.)</p>The Forge returns to Chapter this Thursday.tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2013-04-07:3152760:BlogPost:1532042013-04-07T16:15:06.000ZCatherine Paskellhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskell
<p> </p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999380098?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999380098?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="350"></img></a> The Forge returns to Chapter, Cardiff this Thursday 11th April.</p>
<p>7.30pm start in Media Point, Chapter.</p>
<p>£3 pay on the door.</p>
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<p>Forge provides a platform for artists across disciplines to showcase their theatre work in development.</p>
<p>This session, we have another diverse range of theatre artists scratching their pieces and asking for your…</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999380098?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="350" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999380098?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="350" class="align-full"/></a>The Forge returns to Chapter, Cardiff this Thursday 11th April.</p>
<p>7.30pm start in Media Point, Chapter.</p>
<p>£3 pay on the door.</p>
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<p>Forge provides a platform for artists across disciplines to showcase their theatre work in development.</p>
<p>This session, we have another diverse range of theatre artists scratching their pieces and asking for your audience feedback.</p>
<p>As usual, we want to have your thoughts, feelings and questions about each aartist's work.</p>
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<p>This Thursday you will see:</p>
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<p>Kelly Jones</p>
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<p>Marcus Williams</p>
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<p>Aisling Kiely</p>
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<p>Inky Quill Productions</p>
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<p>Come with your enthusiasm, open minds and supportive spirit and help</p>
<p>The Forge is a place where artists across different disciplines come together with audiences to explore creative ideas and test out work-in-progress.Some showings will be rough, some will be ready and all want audience feedback, if you wish to give it. Come and discover the next big thing and be part of developing the future of theatre and performance in Wales.The Forge is produced with the kind support of Chapter.If you're an artist interested in showing work at the The Forge or an audience member with any questions, email contacttheforge@gmail.com</p>Call for expressions of interest to The Forge scratch night in Chaptertag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2013-02-11:3152760:BlogPost:1462682013-02-11T17:13:39.000ZCatherine Paskellhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskell
<p>Do you have something theatrical you want to develop?</p>
<p>Would it be useful to show and develop it in front of a live, honest and generous audience?</p>
<p>If you have something you are working on, and would like to show it at The Forge, get in touch. </p>
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<p>The next event for The Forge, a theatrical scratch night and work-in-progress event is at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff on Thursday 11th April.</p>
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<p>Previous work developed through The Forge includes new scripts,…</p>
<p>Do you have something theatrical you want to develop?</p>
<p>Would it be useful to show and develop it in front of a live, honest and generous audience?</p>
<p>If you have something you are working on, and would like to show it at The Forge, get in touch. </p>
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<p>The next event for The Forge, a theatrical scratch night and work-in-progress event is at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff on Thursday 11th April.</p>
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<p>Previous work developed through The Forge includes new scripts, adapted modern texts, dance, comedy, improvised performance, poetry and live-mixed AV theatre. </p>
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<p style="display: inline !important;">The Forge is a place where artists across different disciplines come together with audiences to explore creative ideas and test out work-in-progress. Some showings will be rough, some will be ready and all want audience feedback. This is a chance to discover the next big thing and be part of developing the future of theatre and performance in Wales.</p>
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<p>Email your expressions of interest and any questions to me at The Forge's email address:</p>
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<p>contacttheforge@gmail.com</p>
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<p></p>The Forge work-in-progress night - this Thursday 17th Januarytag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2013-01-14:3152760:BlogPost:1432902013-01-14T16:30:00.000ZCatherine Paskellhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskell
<p>The Forge is back!</p>
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<p>After the success of our first night back in November, we are running our second event of The Forge this coming Thursday 17th January, in Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff. </p>
<p>The Forge starts at 7.30pm and is £3 pay-on-the-door. …</p>
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<p>The Forge is back!</p>
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<p>After the success of our first night back in November, we are running our second event of The Forge this coming Thursday 17th January, in Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff. </p>
<p>The Forge starts at 7.30pm and is £3 pay-on-the-door. </p>
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<tbody><tr><td class="bodyCenter"><p>The Forge is a place where artists across different disciplines come together with a lovely live audience to explore creative ideas and test out work-in-progress.</p>
<p>We have the joy of seeing work-in-progress from these wonderful artists:</p>
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<p><a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/MaeveScullion" target="_self">Maeve Scullion (theatre maker and performer)</a></p>
<p>Robert Lang (The Modern Poet)</p>
<p><a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/JustinTeddyCliffe" target="_self">Justin Cliffe (one-man comedy-theatre-tiger show)</a></p>
<p><a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CamilleNaylor" target="_self">Camille Naylor (director and deviser)</a></p>
<p><a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/SandraBendelow" target="_self">Sandra Bendelow (playwright)</a></p>
<p>Some showings will be rough, some will be ready and all want audience feedback, if you wish to give it.</p>
<p>Come and discover the next big thing and be part of developing the future of theatre and performance in Wales.</p>
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<p>If you'd like to develop new work at The Forge or have any questions about The Forge, please get in touch! You can message me through this Community or email contacttheforge@gmail.com</p>
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<p>See you on Thursday!</p>
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<p>Catherine x</p>
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<p></p>Fossil Fuel: Day Three of our Waleslab adventuretag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2012-11-30:3152760:BlogPost:1406422012-11-30T14:00:00.000ZCatherine Paskellhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskell
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<p>On DAY 3 of our WalesLab research, we drove around, a lot. We spoke to staff, cast and crew at The Torch Milford Haven, Rosemary of Pendyffryn B&B (who's just become a grandmother!) and the guys at Druidston - about what objects have made them who they are today. Ben also reviews the Toyota…</p>
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<p>On DAY 3 of our WalesLab research, we drove around, a lot. We spoke to staff, cast and crew at The Torch Milford Haven, Rosemary of Pendyffryn B&B (who's just become a grandmother!) and the guys at Druidston - about what objects have made them who they are today. Ben also reviews the Toyota Yaris.</p>Walk Tall: Day 2 of our WalesLab adventure:tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2012-11-30:3152760:BlogPost:1407282012-11-30T09:00:00.000ZCatherine Paskellhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskell
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<p>Ben and I spent the first 2 days of their WalesLab project meeting people in West Wales asking them what items or objects have had a significant impact on their lives and who they are today.</p>
<p>We were lucky enough to talk to Macky and he is such a legend that we made this video in honour of him and his…</p>
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<p>Ben and I spent the first 2 days of their WalesLab project meeting people in West Wales asking them what items or objects have had a significant impact on their lives and who they are today.</p>
<p>We were lucky enough to talk to Macky and he is such a legend that we made this video in honour of him and his story.</p>Go West: The beginning of my WalesLab adventure.tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2012-11-29:3152760:BlogPost:1404812012-11-29T19:30:00.000ZCatherine Paskellhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskell
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<p>Ben and I a<span>re in the Wild West of Wales this week, as part of our exploration of a new project through National Theatre Wales' WalesLab!</span></p>
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<p><span>Take a look at this introductory video to find out more about our project and what we'll be up to over the next few…</span></p>
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<p>Ben and I a<span>re in the Wild West of Wales this week, as part of our exploration of a new project through National Theatre Wales' WalesLab!</span></p>
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<p><span>Take a look at this introductory video to find out more about our project and what we'll be up to over the next few days.</span></p>The Forge - The First Forgetag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2012-11-21:3152760:BlogPost:1401462012-11-21T01:00:00.000ZCatherine Paskellhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskell
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<p>Thank you so much to everyone who came to Chapter in Cardiff to make The Forge's inaugural event such a success! </p>
<p>To all the performers, audience members and participants who showed their work, generously gave feedback and openly received it - thank you! I hope The Forge was fun, interesting and a useful place to see and develop new work and new…</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999380098?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="350" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999380098?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="350" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p>Thank you so much to everyone who came to Chapter in Cardiff to make The Forge's inaugural event such a success! </p>
<p>To all the performers, audience members and participants who showed their work, generously gave feedback and openly received it - thank you! I hope The Forge was fun, interesting and a useful place to see and develop new work and new practice.</p>
<p>Here's a few photos, all taken by <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AshleighHaddad" target="_self">Ashleigh Haddad</a>, to give you a flavour of the night....</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999386144?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="350" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999386144?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="350" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p><a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/simonmorganthomas" target="_self">Simon Morgan-Thomas</a>' piece, LOVE QUESTION MARK based on the provocation by Robert Gillespie started the night. As Simon explains: "the development of our piece has begun to steer away from Robert’s original play. Robert would much like the audience also to be directed to the original text:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.janenightwork.com/love-question-mark">www.janenightwork.com/love-question-mark</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999390054?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="350" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999390054?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="350" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p>Simon performed in his own piece with <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AmyGriggs" target="_self">Amy Griggs</a> (above) and it was directed by <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/EliseDavison" target="_self">Elise Davison</a>.</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999391739?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="350" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999391739?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="350" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p>We had poets!</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999392441?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="350" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999392441?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="350" class="align-full"/></a>There were two "intervals" in The Forge and in this time, the audience gave their feedback on cards which I then used to facilitate feedback and discussion between the audience and the artists. </p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999392846?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="350" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999392846?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="350" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p>Thank you, to audience members, artists and participants for being so generous in your feedback - and so generous in your reception of that feedback. Afterall, that's the point of The Forge - to develop the work!</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999392886?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="350" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999392886?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="350" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p><a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/BrendanPurcell" target="_self">Brendan Purcell</a> and<a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AlanHumphreys" target="_self">Alan Humphreys</a> performed <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/RobertHopkins" target="_self">Robert Hopkins</a>' new play "Cob and Fis". This was a first reading of a play in its very early stages that could be performed on radio. And it was set in Elizabethan times!</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999393060?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="350" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999393060?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="350" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p><a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/BrentMichaelDrewMorgan" target="_self">Brent Morgan</a> = Bon Vivant (my phrase to describe him, although I couldn't pronounce it)</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999394824?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="350" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999394824?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="350" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p>Brent charmed the audience onto stage...</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999395015?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="350" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999395015?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="350" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p>Then it was time for the front row to get involved.</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999395185?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="350" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999395185?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="350" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p>The Really Different Theatre Company from Bridgend College performed two pieces: the first one was The Wooden Spoon, a time-travelling comedy by <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/DeanScurlock" target="_self">Dean Scurlock</a>. The second was Twenty Feet Below, by <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/RowenaLouiseBerniceScurlock" target="_self">Rowena Scurlock</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999395371?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="350" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999395371?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="350" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.tinshedtheatrecompany.com/#!home/mainPage" target="_blank">Tin Shed Theatre</a> showed us the first few minutes of their play, Dr Frankenstein's Travelling Freak Show! The full work will be toured to Wales in 2013.</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999395458?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="350" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999395458?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="350" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p>There was more audience interaction with <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AntonioRimola" target="_self">Antonio Rimola</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999395886?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="350" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999395886?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="350" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/GeorginaEllaHarris" target="_self">Georgina Harris</a> was the bearded lady...</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999396180?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="350" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999396180?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="350" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p>Whilst <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/JustinTeddyCliffe" target="_self">Justin Cliffe</a> introduced us all to the whole outfit...</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999396772?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="350" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999396772?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="350" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p>Finally, we were very lucky to have a guest appearance from none other than <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/BenjaminPartridge" target="_self">Jeff Goldblum</a> himself!</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999397815?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="350" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999397815?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="350" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p>And that, was that! </p>
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<p>We have an exciting mix of artists, across many different performance mediums, coming together for our next event.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Our next event is at Chapter on Thu 17th January 2013.</strong></span></p>
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<p>If you'd like to develop a performance through The Forge, contact me on here, or email <strong>contacttheforge@gmail.com</strong></p>
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<p>See you in January!</p>The Forge #1 - The First Forgetag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2012-10-30:3152760:BlogPost:1386232012-10-30T22:30:00.000ZCatherine Paskellhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskell
<p>This Thursday 1st November is The First Forge: the first time The Forge is opening its doors as Cardiff's newest theatrical scratch and work-in-progress night.</p>
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<p>After my <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blogs/the-forge-cardiff-s-new-theatrical-work-in-progress-scratch-night" target="_self">last blog</a> letting you know about opportunities to get involved in The Forge, we've had some exciting developments and confirmed a brilliant line up of artists…</p>
<p>This Thursday 1st November is The First Forge: the first time The Forge is opening its doors as Cardiff's newest theatrical scratch and work-in-progress night.</p>
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<p>After my <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blogs/the-forge-cardiff-s-new-theatrical-work-in-progress-scratch-night" target="_self">last blog</a> letting you know about opportunities to get involved in The Forge, we've had some exciting developments and confirmed a brilliant line up of artists who will be exploring new work and their working practice this Thursday. </p>
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<p>Do come along, see, support and give your thoughtful feedback to help these artists develop their projects:</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.tinshedtheatrecompany.com/#!home/mainPage" target="_blank">TIN SHED THEATRE</a></p>
<p><a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/BrentMichaelDrewMorgan" target="_self">BRENT MORGAN</a></p>
<p><a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/simonmorganthomas" target="_self">SIMON MORGAN-THOMAS</a></p>
<p><a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/RowenaLouiseBerniceScurlock" target="_self">ROWENA SCURLOCK</a></p>
<p><a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/DeanScurlock" target="_self">DEAN SCURLOCK</a></p>
<p><a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/RobertHopkins" target="_self">ROBERT HOPKINS</a></p>
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<p>...........and more...........</p>
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<p>Chapter Arts Centre</p>
<p>Media Point</p>
<p>Thursday 1st November 2012</p>
<p>7.30pm</p>
<p>£3 pay-on-the-door</p>
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<p><span>The Forge is a place where artists across different disciplines come together with audiences to explore creative ideas a</span>nd test out work-in-progress. Some showings will be rough, some will be ready and all want audience feedback, if you wish to give it. Come and discover the next big thing and be part of developing the future of theatre and performance in Wales.</p>
<p>The Forge is a regular Chapter-supported event and the next event will be 10th January 2013. If you are interested in exploring your work, devising a project, writing a new piece or otherwise pioneering something theatrically exciting, please email me: contacttheforge@gmail.com.</p>
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<p>See <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/events/the-forge-1-the-first-forge" target="_self">here</a> for The Forge event listing on the Community.</p>
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<p>Click here to join <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/192367170888363/members/" target="_blank">The Forge Facebook Group</a> and be kept up to date with our activities.</p>