Adrian Metcalfe's Posts - National Theatre Wales Community2024-03-28T10:03:09ZAdrian Metcalfehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AdrianMetcalfehttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2986204961?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blog/feed?user=1tksqo2r1d4v3&xn_auth=noChwilio am Reolwr Llwyfan - Looking for a Stage Managertag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2022-06-21:3152760:BlogPost:3400852022-06-21T15:02:42.000ZAdrian Metcalfehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AdrianMetcalfe
<div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto">Dyn ni'n chwilio am Reolwr Llwyfan gyda phrofiad o redeg llyfr i fod yn rhan o’n tîm teithiol ar gyfer ein sioe Nadolig eleni. Anfonwch e-bost gyda CV i lighthousetheatreltd@gmail.com i gael gwybod mwy.</div>
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<div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q"><div dir="auto">We are looking for a Stage Manager with experience of running a book to be part of our touring…</div>
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<div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto">Dyn ni'n chwilio am Reolwr Llwyfan gyda phrofiad o redeg llyfr i fod yn rhan o’n tîm teithiol ar gyfer ein sioe Nadolig eleni. Anfonwch e-bost gyda CV i lighthousetheatreltd@gmail.com i gael gwybod mwy.</div>
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<div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q"><div dir="auto">We are looking for a Stage Manager with experience of running a book to be part of our touring team for our Christmas show this year. Please email us with a CV on lighthousetheatreltd@gmail.com to find out more.</div>
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</div>Job Opportunity - With Lighthouse Theatretag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2021-01-05:3152760:BlogPost:3329012021-01-05T16:59:47.000ZAdrian Metcalfehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AdrianMetcalfe
<p>We're really interested in hearing from Actors who are Irish or of Irish Heritage based in South Wales for a project that is pencilled between the middle of February and the middle of March. This is a paid opportunity.</p>
<p>If you're interested in finding out more please send us your CV and HeadShot to lighthousetheatreltd@gmail.com. If you want to know more about us then visit <a href="http://www.lighthouse-theatre.co.uk.%C2%A0">www.lighthouse-theatre.co.uk. </a>;</p>
<p>Adrian…</p>
<p>We're really interested in hearing from Actors who are Irish or of Irish Heritage based in South Wales for a project that is pencilled between the middle of February and the middle of March. This is a paid opportunity.</p>
<p>If you're interested in finding out more please send us your CV and HeadShot to lighthousetheatreltd@gmail.com. If you want to know more about us then visit <a href="http://www.lighthouse-theatre.co.uk.%C2%A0">www.lighthouse-theatre.co.uk. </a>;</p>
<p>Adrian x</p>
<p></p>Life in a Small-Scale Theatre - DSM Wantedtag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2019-03-18:3152760:BlogPost:2832212019-03-18T10:27:48.000ZAdrian Metcalfehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AdrianMetcalfe
<p><span>We are looking for a DSM for a show in May which is touring small to mid-scale venues in Wales. It is a paid position. There will be one week of commitment at t</span><span class="text_exposed_show">he start of April. It will involve being on the book during rehearsals, calling and operating the show, and supervising gets-in and out. A Full Clean driving licence and a knowledge of QLab would be really helpful too. If you are free and interested in finding out more, please send a CV and…</span></p>
<p><span>We are looking for a DSM for a show in May which is touring small to mid-scale venues in Wales. It is a paid position. There will be one week of commitment at t</span><span class="text_exposed_show">he start of April. It will involve being on the book during rehearsals, calling and operating the show, and supervising gets-in and out. A Full Clean driving licence and a knowledge of QLab would be really helpful too. If you are free and interested in finding out more, please send a CV and email letter to Sonia and Adrian at lighthousetheatreltd@gmail.com.</span></p>Life in a Small-Scale Theatre - Actor Wantedtag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2019-01-23:3152760:BlogPost:2821012019-01-23T13:41:00.000ZAdrian Metcalfehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AdrianMetcalfe
<p><span>We're looking for applications from South Wales based actors (playing age 25-35) to play Wilfred Owen in a short tour of Wales in May. RP. Get-Ins and outs. If you're interested, please send your CV and Photo to lighthousetheatreltd@gmail.com.</span></p>
<p><span>We're looking for applications from South Wales based actors (playing age 25-35) to play Wilfred Owen in a short tour of Wales in May. RP. Get-Ins and outs. If you're interested, please send your CV and Photo to lighthousetheatreltd@gmail.com.</span></p>Life in a Small-Scale Theatre - A Plea for Space.tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2017-12-10:3152760:BlogPost:2735302017-12-10T10:30:00.000ZAdrian Metcalfehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AdrianMetcalfe
<p>Hi All,</p>
<p>Compliments of the season to you.</p>
<p>We were wondering if anyone out there might know of a storage space going for flats etc. We have the Shirley Valentine and Aberystwyth Mon Amour set looking for storage space and we were hoping we could find a convenient home for it.</p>
<p>If anyone's got any idea, could you let us know here or at lighthousetheatreltd@gmail.com?</p>
<p>Many thanks..and a merry Christmas!</p>
<p>Ade and Son xxx…</p>
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<p>Hi All,</p>
<p>Compliments of the season to you.</p>
<p>We were wondering if anyone out there might know of a storage space going for flats etc. We have the Shirley Valentine and Aberystwyth Mon Amour set looking for storage space and we were hoping we could find a convenient home for it.</p>
<p>If anyone's got any idea, could you let us know here or at lighthousetheatreltd@gmail.com?</p>
<p>Many thanks..and a merry Christmas!</p>
<p>Ade and Son xxx</p>
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<p>This is the first time that I have attempted to produce two shows at the same time. It has its own challenges.</p>
<p>Hard Times is - obviously - a show on a larger scale than Bells of Santiago (which is ironic in itself, as its charm is its seeming off the cuff theatricality) but even then it has been great just getting people together.</p>
<p>Since last we posted, we have got our team of creatives together, we have cast the show, we have printed the posters and are putting the finishing…</p>
<p>This is the first time that I have attempted to produce two shows at the same time. It has its own challenges.</p>
<p>Hard Times is - obviously - a show on a larger scale than Bells of Santiago (which is ironic in itself, as its charm is its seeming off the cuff theatricality) but even then it has been great just getting people together.</p>
<p>Since last we posted, we have got our team of creatives together, we have cast the show, we have printed the posters and are putting the finishing touches to the promo...watch this space!</p>
<p>So: the cast is Non Haf and Vern Griffiths, with Sonia and myself. We have Joe Harmston as director and Sean Cavanagh as designer. Tic Ashfield is composing the music, Daniel Taylor is designing the lights and Tony Davies the sound. Finally, but in NO way least, Lisa Briddon will be the DSM - looking forward to the adventure now...</p>
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<p>We are approaching the end of the first week and it is amazing how much work this bunch have got through already. </p>
<p>It is a little odd for me as it is the first time I have not been 'in' one of our schools' projects; when I'm in the room, I'm desperate to get involved but am also shocked by how much appears to get done when I'm not around!...is there a reason for this...</p>
<p>A weekend to let things bed in beckons.</p>
<p>Well done team. Adrian x</p>
<p>We are approaching the end of the first week and it is amazing how much work this bunch have got through already. </p>
<p>It is a little odd for me as it is the first time I have not been 'in' one of our schools' projects; when I'm in the room, I'm desperate to get involved but am also shocked by how much appears to get done when I'm not around!...is there a reason for this...</p>
<p>A weekend to let things bed in beckons.</p>
<p>Well done team. Adrian x</p>Life in a Small-Scale Theatre Company - Bells of Santiago (a request!)tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2017-08-29:3152760:BlogPost:2697822017-08-29T12:44:16.000ZAdrian Metcalfehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AdrianMetcalfe
<h1><span>Here's a request: does anyone have an old wooden ladder or step-ladder that we can borrow for this schools' project that ends on September the 15th? Adrian and Sonia x</span></h1>
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<h1><span>Here's a request: does anyone have an old wooden ladder or step-ladder that we can borrow for this schools' project that ends on September the 15th? Adrian and Sonia x</span></h1>
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<p><span>In conjunction with Swansea Arts and Education, The Swansea Festival and The Welfare in Ystradgynlais, we are working on a new theatre piece aimed at Key Stage Two pupils charting the history of the famous Bells of Santiago - brought to Swansea after tragedy in 1863 and returned after tragedy in 2011. This is a new piece in our continued relationship with Swansea's Theatre-In-Education Programme. As well as a public performance in The Welfare, we will be visiting Pontlliw, The Hafod,…</span></p>
<p><span>In conjunction with Swansea Arts and Education, The Swansea Festival and The Welfare in Ystradgynlais, we are working on a new theatre piece aimed at Key Stage Two pupils charting the history of the famous Bells of Santiago - brought to Swansea after tragedy in 1863 and returned after tragedy in 2011. This is a new piece in our continued relationship with Swansea's Theatre-In-Education Programme. As well as a public performance in The Welfare, we will be visiting Pontlliw, The Hafod, Christchurch, Pontybrenin and Sketty Primary Schools.</span></p>
<h1>Bells of Santiago</h1>
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<div class="nst-entry-content"><p>On the 8th of December 1863, a fire raged through the Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús in Santiago, Chile, which claimed the lives of over 2,500 souls. It was started by something nothing more dangerous than a candle, knocked over by a choir boy, but it was and remains the worst death toll from fire in history.</p>
<p>This was the era of long-standing trading partnerships between Swansea and Chile, built and strengthened by the famous Cape Horners from Swansea docks.</p>
<p>Following the fire, the bells of the church that had lain for weeks in the rubble were bought and transported back to Swansea by the Vivian Family of Swansea – copper smelters and one of the controllers of the trade of the Valley. The bells were transported in a ship called The Zeta and were given by Vivian to a number of churches in exchange for their bells (he was building his own stately home). All Saints Church in Oystermouth received three, other were given to churches of St. James in Ffynone and Neath.</p>
<p>In many ways, the stories rung by these bells could tell the histories of Swansea and Santiago.</p>
<p>The final journey of these bells was in 2010 – back to Santiago in Chile, the bi-centenary of Chile’s independence.</p>
<p>The tragedy, hardship and drama of this story make for a powerful piece of story-telling. It is our intention, after several visits to Santiago, to research and develop a short piece for Key Stage Two level that will be performed in schools in Swansea and the valley as part of the Swansea International Festival.</p>
<p>Further to this we intend to work in partnership with The Welfare, CCS and the Festival to create a full-length touring show that tells the tale of the two communities and their combined struggles.</p>
<p>Devised and performed by the company, the cast includes Rachel Fenwick, Sonia Beck, Roger Delves-Broughton, James Scannell and Huw Novelli under the direction of Derek Cobley. The music is composed by Stacey Blythe with sound design by Tony Davies.</p>
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<p></p>Life in a Small-Scale Theatre - Hard Times (Producer's Blog)tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2017-08-10:3152760:BlogPost:2694002017-08-10T16:10:40.000ZAdrian Metcalfehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AdrianMetcalfe
<p>Now, what I want is..FACTS!</p>
<p>That's almost the first line of Stephen Jeffreys' adaptation of Charles Dickens' Hard Times. It is a masterful adaptation of a masterful novel. And in these times, it seems entirely appropriate. </p>
<p>We've loved this version for years and have always wanted to do it, and now with the collaboration of Pontardawe Arts Centre, the Arts Council and Ty Cerdd, we're giving it a go.</p>
<p>We're lucky enough to have on board the lovely Joe Harmston as director.…</p>
<p>Now, what I want is..FACTS!</p>
<p>That's almost the first line of Stephen Jeffreys' adaptation of Charles Dickens' Hard Times. It is a masterful adaptation of a masterful novel. And in these times, it seems entirely appropriate. </p>
<p>We've loved this version for years and have always wanted to do it, and now with the collaboration of Pontardawe Arts Centre, the Arts Council and Ty Cerdd, we're giving it a go.</p>
<p>We're lucky enough to have on board the lovely Joe Harmston as director. Joe and we have worked together many times over the years and we're sure that he will bring his customary vision, energy, drive and passion to the rehearsal room for this one too.</p>
<p>Over the next few weeks, I will be charting the development of a show from the producer's perspective - a producer's diary, if you will! What producers do is quite often not understood (I know I didn't understand it when I started after acting!), and although I don't profess to be great at it, it might help to have a small window on the process of everything that goes on BEFORE you get to the rehearsal room...</p>
<p>Speak soon,</p>
<p>Adrian xxx</p>
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<p>We are looking for a Stage Manager to work with us on our forthcoming autumn projects.</p>
<p>We are doing a schools project for the Swansea International Festival from August 25th to September 15th and then an autumn tour from October 16th to December 2nd.</p>
<p>These are paid projects.</p>
<p>If you are based in South Wales and are interested in working with us this autumn, please send us your CV to lighthousetheatreltd@gmail.com and we will give you more information.</p>
<p>Adrian and…</p>
<p>We are looking for a Stage Manager to work with us on our forthcoming autumn projects.</p>
<p>We are doing a schools project for the Swansea International Festival from August 25th to September 15th and then an autumn tour from October 16th to December 2nd.</p>
<p>These are paid projects.</p>
<p>If you are based in South Wales and are interested in working with us this autumn, please send us your CV to lighthousetheatreltd@gmail.com and we will give you more information.</p>
<p>Adrian and Sonia </p>Life in a Small-Scale Theatre Company - Actor Wantedtag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2017-05-17:3152760:BlogPost:2661832017-05-17T05:44:20.000ZAdrian Metcalfehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AdrianMetcalfe
<p>We are looking for a younger actor (roughly 20-35) to play the role of Hugh Lombard in Noel Coward's short one-act play Mild Oats for a one-off performance in August. Hugh is a slightly naive young man, let loose in the big city with big plans, but he is a little surprised with what greets him...</p>
<p>Experience in performing Coward advantageous and a base in Swansea preferable.</p>
<p>Dates required: August 19th - 26th</p>
<p>This is a paid opportunity.</p>
<p>If you are interested in…</p>
<p>We are looking for a younger actor (roughly 20-35) to play the role of Hugh Lombard in Noel Coward's short one-act play Mild Oats for a one-off performance in August. Hugh is a slightly naive young man, let loose in the big city with big plans, but he is a little surprised with what greets him...</p>
<p>Experience in performing Coward advantageous and a base in Swansea preferable.</p>
<p>Dates required: August 19th - 26th</p>
<p>This is a paid opportunity.</p>
<p>If you are interested in knowing more, please email your CV and headshot to lighthousetheatreltd@gmail.com</p>Life in a Small-Scale Theatre Company - Return Journeytag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2016-10-26:3152760:BlogPost:2589012016-10-26T08:22:02.000ZAdrian Metcalfehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AdrianMetcalfe
<p>Fancy something different this weekend? Why not download Dylan Thomas' Return Journey for an app with a difference?<br></br>Performance, Walking Tour and History Lesson, our promenade (2 miles!) Return Journey in the DT100 year was chosen by BBC Wales as one of the three shows of the festival, and was described as 'a sublime re-telling of the wordsmith's work' by the Evening Post. Now you can have it on your mobile phone.…</p>
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<p>Fancy something different this weekend? Why not download Dylan Thomas' Return Journey for an app with a difference?<br/>Performance, Walking Tour and History Lesson, our promenade (2 miles!) Return Journey in the DT100 year was chosen by BBC Wales as one of the three shows of the festival, and was described as 'a sublime re-telling of the wordsmith's work' by the Evening Post. Now you can have it on your mobile phone.</p>
<p><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.telesgop.returnjourney">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.telesgop.returnjourney</a></p>Life in a Small-Scale Theatre Company - Aberystwyth Mon Amourtag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2016-10-19:3152760:BlogPost:2585002016-10-19T13:22:15.000ZAdrian Metcalfehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AdrianMetcalfe
<p><span>Got back from Greece to see this lovely article by Mark Rees in the South Wales Evening Post about Aberystwyth Mon Amour and our colleagues at October Sixty Six and Fluellen. An altogether pleasant surprise! Thanks to the Grand for helping us get it on.</span></p>
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<p><span>Got back from Greece to see this lovely article by Mark Rees in the South Wales Evening Post about Aberystwyth Mon Amour and our colleagues at October Sixty Six and Fluellen. An altogether pleasant surprise! Thanks to the Grand for helping us get it on.</span></p>
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<p>Hi there. We are struggling to connect with the website, <a href="http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk.%C2%A0">www.theatre-wales.co.uk. </a>;</p>
<p>Is it just us?</p>
<p>Adrian </p>
<p>Hi there. We are struggling to connect with the website, <a href="http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk.%C2%A0">www.theatre-wales.co.uk. </a>;</p>
<p>Is it just us?</p>
<p>Adrian </p>Life in a Small-Scale Theatre Company - Aberystwyth Mon Amourtag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2016-10-09:3152760:BlogPost:2582122016-10-09T10:34:01.000ZAdrian Metcalfehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AdrianMetcalfe
<p><span>After ten years, we have done it! Aberystwyth Mon Amour is over but it was worth every minute. How lucky are we to have worked with all of these people?....is it over? Who knows? Watch this space....</span></p>
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<p><span>After ten years, we have done it! Aberystwyth Mon Amour is over but it was worth every minute. How lucky are we to have worked with all of these people?....is it over? Who knows? Watch this space....</span></p>
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<p><span>How did a Latin American revolutionary make it into this play?! </span><br></br><span>To find you you will have to come to see Aberystwyth Mon Amour! Opening at the Swansea Grand on Wednesday 21st September 7.45 pm.</span><br></br><br></br><span>Comrades the fight isn't over.....</span><br></br><span>SEVEN DAYS TO GO ON OUR CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN!…</span><br></br></p>
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<p><span>How did a Latin American revolutionary make it into this play?! </span><br/><span>To find you you will have to come to see Aberystwyth Mon Amour! Opening at the Swansea Grand on Wednesday 21st September 7.45 pm.</span><br/><br/><span>Comrades the fight isn't over.....</span><br/><span>SEVEN DAYS TO GO ON OUR CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN!</span><br/><a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/aberystwyth-mon-amour-the-play#/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><span>https://www.indiegogo.com/</span><span>projects/</span><span>aberystwyth-mon-amour-the-p</span>lay#/</a></p>Life in a Small-Scale Theatre Company - Aberystwyth Mon Amourtag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2016-09-12:3152760:BlogPost:2564752016-09-12T15:57:59.000ZAdrian Metcalfehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AdrianMetcalfe
<p>We have just over a week to go and everyone is beginning to take shape.</p>
<p>No-one more frighteningly than the Old-Time Games Teacher of your nightmares, Herod Jenkins...</p>
<p>Just remember: 'there are no notes from your Ma on the rugby pitch of life'...…</p>
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<p>We have just over a week to go and everyone is beginning to take shape.</p>
<p>No-one more frighteningly than the Old-Time Games Teacher of your nightmares, Herod Jenkins...</p>
<p>Just remember: 'there are no notes from your Ma on the rugby pitch of life'...</p>
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<div><div class="_1mf _1mj"><span>Well, the countdown begins:</span></div>
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<div><div class="_1mf _1mj"><span>Yesterday, we had our first publicity event in Aberystwyth. A question and answer session hosted by the Museum, assisted by the Tourist Office and helped along by the public of Aber afterwards with a rather splendid walking tour along the Prom investigating Louie Knight's Aberystwyth.</span></div>
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<div><div class="_1mf _1mj"><span>People were fascinated by the process of…</span></div>
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<div><div class="_1mf _1mj"><span>Well, the countdown begins:</span></div>
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<div><div class="_1mf _1mj"><span>Yesterday, we had our first publicity event in Aberystwyth. A question and answer session hosted by the Museum, assisted by the Tourist Office and helped along by the public of Aber afterwards with a rather splendid walking tour along the Prom investigating Louie Knight's Aberystwyth.</span></div>
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<div><div class="_1mf _1mj"><span>People were fascinated by the process of converting a novel to a play, and Malcolm talked very eloquently about the influences and ideas that led to the creation of Louie, Calamity and the rest.</span></div>
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<div><div class="_1mf _1mj"><span>We start rehearsals on Tuesday and this was a perfect start - a Q&A in the unbelievably atmospheric home of misunderstood criminal and curator: Iolo Davies.</span></div>
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<div><div class="_1mf _1mj"><span>Thanks Aber!</span></div>
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</div>Life in a Small-Scale Theatre Company - Aberystwyth Mon Amourtag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2016-07-28:3152760:BlogPost:2555672016-07-28T06:00:00.000ZAdrian Metcalfehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AdrianMetcalfe
<p>Louie Knight is in town. Aberystwyth's finest gumshoe detective....</p>
<p><span>Check out the trailer on YouTube. </span><a href="https://youtu.be/Yn7e_18LfUI" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Yn7e_18LfUI</a></p>
<p><br/> <span>Aberystwyth Mon Amour by Malcolm Pryce. opens in the Swansea Grand on the 21st of September and is on tour until the 8th of October.</span><br/> <span>Keep an eye out for our crowd-funding campaign coming soon...</span></p>
<p>Louie Knight is in town. Aberystwyth's finest gumshoe detective....</p>
<p><span>Check out the trailer on YouTube. </span><a href="https://youtu.be/Yn7e_18LfUI" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Yn7e_18LfUI</a></p>
<p><br/> <span>Aberystwyth Mon Amour by Malcolm Pryce. opens in the Swansea Grand on the 21st of September and is on tour until the 8th of October.</span><br/> <span>Keep an eye out for our crowd-funding campaign coming soon...</span></p>Life in a Small-Scale Theatre Company - Aberystwyth Mon Amourtag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2016-06-05:3152760:BlogPost:2520202016-06-05T10:00:00.000ZAdrian Metcalfehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AdrianMetcalfe
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999436711?profile=original" target="_self"><br></br></a>On Friday, we ventured up to Aber to film different shots for the promo of the show. The weather was absolutely fabulous - perfect for Patagonia Day...The sort of day that would make Eeyore worry for Esmerelda's well-being on the beach, and the sort of day that would make Sospan a VERY wealthy man indeed...</p>
<p>Thank you to everyone who auditioned for us this week - what…</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999436711?profile=original" target="_self"><br/></a>On Friday, we ventured up to Aber to film different shots for the promo of the show. The weather was absolutely fabulous - perfect for Patagonia Day...The sort of day that would make Eeyore worry for Esmerelda's well-being on the beach, and the sort of day that would make Sospan a VERY wealthy man indeed...</p>
<p>Thank you to everyone who auditioned for us this week - what talented people we have in Wales.</p>
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<p>So, finally, the Dylan Thomas' Return Journey App is produced and available...</p>
<p>Thanks to Telesgop, the Dylan Thomas Society and Estate and everyone else who has helped to make this happen.</p>
<p>Download it...and tell all of your friends to have - no mobile phone is complete without one!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lighthouse-theatre.co.uk/news/dylan-thomas-return-journey-the-app/">http://www.lighthouse-theatre.co.uk/news/dylan-thomas-return-journey-the-app/…</a></p>
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<p>So, finally, the Dylan Thomas' Return Journey App is produced and available...</p>
<p>Thanks to Telesgop, the Dylan Thomas Society and Estate and everyone else who has helped to make this happen.</p>
<p>Download it...and tell all of your friends to have - no mobile phone is complete without one!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lighthouse-theatre.co.uk/news/dylan-thomas-return-journey-the-app/">http://www.lighthouse-theatre.co.uk/news/dylan-thomas-return-journey-the-app/</a></p>
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<p align="center"><b><u>Casting Breakdown - Aberystwyth Mon Amour</u></b></p>
<p>Lighthouse Theatre in Swansea is casting the following roles in its forthcoming theatre tour of Malcolm Pryce's adaptation of his <b><i>Welsh Noir</i></b> cult novel <b>Aberystwyth Mon Amour</b>. </p>
<p>The script is a world premiere and follows Louie Knight - Aberystwyth’s only private detective - for 24 hours, as he unravels the case of the missing schoolboy, Evans the Boot, and uncovers a plot which threatens…</p>
<p align="center"><b><u>Casting Breakdown - Aberystwyth Mon Amour</u></b></p>
<p>Lighthouse Theatre in Swansea is casting the following roles in its forthcoming theatre tour of Malcolm Pryce's adaptation of his <b><i>Welsh Noir</i></b> cult novel <b>Aberystwyth Mon Amour</b>. </p>
<p>The script is a world premiere and follows Louie Knight - Aberystwyth’s only private detective - for 24 hours, as he unravels the case of the missing schoolboy, Evans the Boot, and uncovers a plot which threatens the very existence of Aberystwyth itself.</p>
<p>The engagement is for three weeks of rehearsals and three weeks of touring from base. The tour is mainly one-nighters throughout Wales including Swansea Grand Arts Wing; The Castle Theatre, Aberystwyth; The Hafren, Newtown; The Pontardawe Arts Centre; The Neuadd Dwyfor, Pwllheli; The Lyric, Carmarthen and The Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. Actors will be expected to assist in get-ins and get-outs and a Swansea/South Wales base for the duration is essential.</p>
<p>A company wage of <b>£393.00</b> per week is offered. This is not an Equity contract.</p>
<p>We are looking for versatile actors who are great company members with excellent comedy skills who can bring to life the extraordinary world of the novel. All characters have native Welsh accents</p>
<p>Director: Abigail Anderson</p>
<p>Overall dates: <b>August 30th – October 8th 2016</b>.</p>
<p>Auditions in the Swansea Grand Theatre on May 31<sup>st</sup>, and June 1<sup>st</sup> and 2<sup>nd</sup>.</p>
<p>Closing Date for Applications – 20<sup>th</sup> May 2016.</p>
<p><b>Calamity Jane - F 18 - 25.</b></p>
<p>Louie's 15 year old side-kick and aspiring detective. Tomboy trying to be a tough wise-cracker, but still just a school kid underneath. Doubles with Brainbocs, the nerdy school-boy criminal mastermind.</p>
<p><b>Herod Jenkins – M 55 – 65.</b></p>
<p>The school games teacher of your nightmares and Louie’s nemesis. A sadistic bully and military enthusiast who enjoys terrorising his charges. A bruising presence in league with the Druids, and with designs on controlling the town.</p>
<p>Doubles with Iolo Davies, the seedy, bumbling museum curator turned Punch and Judy man.</p>
<p>Just send us your CV and photograph to lighthousetheatreltd@gmail.com if you are interested.</p>Life in a Small-Scale Theatre Company - Return Journeytag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2016-05-10:3152760:BlogPost:2508182016-05-10T10:36:16.000ZAdrian Metcalfehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AdrianMetcalfe
<p>It seems hard to believe that on Saturday, will be finishing our association with Return Journey and that we will be launching our first Dylan Thomas Performance app.</p>
<p>Dylan Thomas' Return Journey marks the culmination of five years of work on Thomas' masterful broadcast and seems to be a fitting legacy in the 75th year since the Three Nights' Blitz that inspired it.</p>
<p>At 9.30am, we will begin our final performance on the streets of Swansea, and it will be quite emotional when we…</p>
<p>It seems hard to believe that on Saturday, will be finishing our association with Return Journey and that we will be launching our first Dylan Thomas Performance app.</p>
<p>Dylan Thomas' Return Journey marks the culmination of five years of work on Thomas' masterful broadcast and seems to be a fitting legacy in the 75th year since the Three Nights' Blitz that inspired it.</p>
<p>At 9.30am, we will begin our final performance on the streets of Swansea, and it will be quite emotional when we get to Cwmdonkin Park for the final time. The last time I recite the words to Hunchback In The Park will be very special indeed.</p>
<p>Still, people will still be able to enjoy the show and the accompanying tour of Swansea by downloading the 'app'. It has been made in conjunction with the fabulous Telesgop and is a mystery to me...technology! </p>
<p>It has the voices of all of the actors who have worked on this show with us, the information contained in all of the programmes and a lot more besides.</p>
<p>Performing Return Journey has been very special. </p>
<p>By creating the 'app' and making it available to so many more people, we hope to allow many more of his fans enjoy this unjustifiably neglected work.</p>
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<p><a href="https://soundcloud.com/chocolatefoxaudio/aberystwyth-mon-amour-the-walking-tour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">W</a>e have been investigating the means streets of Aberystwyth...so much so in fact that we have created a new Walking Tour of the town that spawned Louie Knight, Myfanwy Montez and Calamity Jane..</p>
<p>Here it is:</p>
<p><span>'Excuse me, Mr Knight, which way do we go for the Aberystwyth Mon Amour Walking Tour?</span><br></br><span>'This way...'…</span></p>
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<p><a href="https://soundcloud.com/chocolatefoxaudio/aberystwyth-mon-amour-the-walking-tour" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">W</a>e have been investigating the means streets of Aberystwyth...so much so in fact that we have created a new Walking Tour of the town that spawned Louie Knight, Myfanwy Montez and Calamity Jane..</p>
<p>Here it is:</p>
<p><span>'Excuse me, Mr Knight, which way do we go for the Aberystwyth Mon Amour Walking Tour?</span><br/><span>'This way...'</span></p>
<p><a href="https://soundcloud.com/chocolatefoxaudio/aberystwyth-mon-amour-the-walking-tour">https://soundcloud.com/chocolatefoxaudio/aberystwyth-mon-amour-the-walking-tour</a></p>
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<p><span><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999437957?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999437957?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"></img></a> We have a special performance of Dylan Thomas' Return Journey coming up at 9.30am on May 14th. From Castle Square in Swansea to Dylan's Birthplace on Cwmdonkin Drive.</span><br></br> <span>This performance is taking place on International Dylan Thomas Day to mark the launch of another new venture for us.</span><br></br> <span>With the fabulous Telesgop Productions we have made…</span></p>
<p><span><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999437957?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999437957?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a>We have a special performance of Dylan Thomas' Return Journey coming up at 9.30am on May 14th. From Castle Square in Swansea to Dylan's Birthplace on Cwmdonkin Drive.</span><br/> <span>This performance is taking place on International Dylan Thomas Day to mark the launch of another new venture for us.</span><br/> <span>With the fabulous Telesgop Productions we have made a Dylan Thomas' Return Journey 'app'. Part performance, part walking tour, part historical guided tour, it is particularly appropriate in this year, the 75th anniversary of The Three Nights' Blitz.</span><br/> <span>Tickets for the performance are £8 and can be paid for on the day. Places are limited, so book your place by emailing lighthousetheatreltd@gmail.com or calling us on 07801 418 135.</span><br/> <span>The show is supported by Literature Wales.</span></p>
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<p><span>So, Finally, it's available.. The reason why God gave us legs and allowed us to crawl out of the sea..</span><br></br><span>Aberystwyth Mon Amour - The Walking Tour!</span><br></br><span>Recorded by The King of Welsh Noir himself, Malcolm Pryce, and aided and abetted by me, Adrian Metcalfe, and Matt Addis, all proceeds from the sales go toward the funding of our forthcoming tour, so go on..treat yourself for Easter!</span><br></br><span>Click here for a sample...…</span></p>
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<p><span>So, Finally, it's available.. The reason why God gave us legs and allowed us to crawl out of the sea..</span><br/><span>Aberystwyth Mon Amour - The Walking Tour!</span><br/><span>Recorded by The King of Welsh Noir himself, Malcolm Pryce, and aided and abetted by me, Adrian Metcalfe, and Matt Addis, all proceeds from the sales go toward the funding of our forthcoming tour, so go on..treat yourself for Easter!</span><br/><span>Click here for a sample...</span></p>
<p><span><a href="https://soundcloud.com/chocolatefoxaudio/aberystwyth-mon-amour-the-walking-tour?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=twitter" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/…/aberystwyth-mon-amour-the-walking-…</a><span> …</span></span></p>Life in a Small-Scale Theatre Company - DSM Wantedtag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2016-03-07:3152760:BlogPost:2478662016-03-07T14:49:58.000ZAdrian Metcalfehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AdrianMetcalfe
<p>We are looking for a South Wales-based DSM to work with us on our exciting autumn project, Aberystwyth Mon Amour.</p>
<p>This is a new play, adapted from the best-selling novel by Malcolm Pryce. The author himself has adapted the novel.</p>
<p>We are touring Wales from the 21st September until the 8th October, and are looking for a DSM to join our team on this world premiere. Experience in supervising rehearsals, making a book, calling a show and company management would be a great…</p>
<p>We are looking for a South Wales-based DSM to work with us on our exciting autumn project, Aberystwyth Mon Amour.</p>
<p>This is a new play, adapted from the best-selling novel by Malcolm Pryce. The author himself has adapted the novel.</p>
<p>We are touring Wales from the 21st September until the 8th October, and are looking for a DSM to join our team on this world premiere. Experience in supervising rehearsals, making a book, calling a show and company management would be a great advantage.</p>
<p>This is a paid project.</p>
<p>If you fit the bill and would like to know more about the project, please send a CV to lighthousetheatreltd@gmail.com, and we will get back to you.</p>
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<p>We undertook our own sort of Return Journey last week. To New York. Having spent a great deal of my twenties there it was a fascinating insight into how much the city has changed over the last ten years. Amazing. </p>
<p>Some things, thankfully, haven't changed; and for a Dylanophile like me it was important to visit once again the White Horse, and it was great to see that it simply hasn't changed a jot! And the beer is great too...…</p>
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<p>We undertook our own sort of Return Journey last week. To New York. Having spent a great deal of my twenties there it was a fascinating insight into how much the city has changed over the last ten years. Amazing. </p>
<p>Some things, thankfully, haven't changed; and for a Dylanophile like me it was important to visit once again the White Horse, and it was great to see that it simply hasn't changed a jot! And the beer is great too...</p>
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<div class="_5pbx userContent" id="js_a"><p>On this, the 75th anniversary of the Three Nights' Blitz of Swansea, we have released Dylan Thomas' classic play about the after-effects of those terrible nights on ITunes. To download and listen to his Return Journey...<br></br>' a sublime interpretation of the wordsmith's work', South Wales Evening Post…<br></br></p>
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<div class="_5pbx userContent" id="js_a"><p>On this, the 75th anniversary of the Three Nights' Blitz of Swansea, we have released Dylan Thomas' classic play about the after-effects of those terrible nights on ITunes. To download and listen to his Return Journey...<br/>' a sublime interpretation of the wordsmith's work', South Wales Evening Post<br/><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/return-journey-ep/id1084644549" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://itunes.apple.com/…/a…/return-journey-ep/id1084644549</a></p>
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