July 2010 Blog Posts (115)

How's it going?

'What does a Welsh person sound like?'


(Silence)


'How do I know?!'


So after the initial reaction to the huge question, I began to think about the details of my utter cluelessness and realised it wasn't through a lack of knowledge that I couldn't answer this question: it was because there was a full warehouse in my brain with a zillion different answers and I couldn't fathom where the beginning…
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Added by Cari Barley on July 29, 2010 at 6:28 — No Comments

One minute with... Rhiannon Cousins, co-writer of The Beach



This is the first in the mini-series One minute with...



Each is a video interview in one minute (approximately!) talking to someone involved in The Beach production. This one is Rhiannon Cousins.



I hope you enjoy these glimpses into the roles of the people who are working hard to make it happen.



I am having to steal little moments to do these and definitely… Continue

Added by Carl Morris on July 29, 2010 at 5:00 — No Comments

Hometown and Far Away

A week of retraced journeys. First as I set off for Manchester to catch the last couple of days of Contacting the World – a wonderful initiative which brings together 12 companies of young performers from across the world in a year-long exchange of ideas, inspiration and ways of making theatre. It all culminates in a week long festival at Contact, Manchester, where I was Artistic Director before coming… Continue

Added by National Theatre Wales on July 29, 2010 at 4:30 — 2 Comments

Lavior (Words)


Lavior is the latest piece from contemprary choreographer Isaac Blake. Described as a dark and menacing…

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Added by Isaac Blake on July 29, 2010 at 2:00 — No Comments

Pay it forward

In the social economy, businesses that "pay it forward" and actively employ generalised reciprocity as part of baseline engagement and communication with their audiences, increase the value and social capital of their brand in each online network with which they engage ... or so says this new HBR article…



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Added by Deborah Powell on July 27, 2010 at 1:30 — 2 Comments

STRAIGHT - by Neil Bebber (produced by UNDEB THEATRE) NEW DATE ADDED!

Hi.



Due to exceptional demand, an 8.30pm show has been added on Thurs 29th of July.



A few tickets are still available for the following:



8.30pm on Friday 30th July



7.10pm and 8.30pm on Saturday 31st July



(A free minibus will be leaving for a secret destination from the Cardiff Arts Institute at the times listed)



Tickets are £8 and are available to buy in person from the Cardiff Arts Institute now!



Hope you can make… Continue

Added by Neil Bebber on July 26, 2010 at 22:15 — No Comments

The Beach - Frequently Asked Questions video with Charlie and TJ



Thinking of coming to The Beach in Prestatyn this week?



This helpful video may answer any lingering questions you may have.



If not there's a Frequently Asked Questions document with even more info.



Reminder: there's a… Continue

Added by Carl Morris on July 26, 2010 at 7:00 — 1 Comment

THE BEACH rehearsal, Studio 2 Scala Cinema & Arts Centre Prestatyn 14th July 2010

looking forward to tomorrow's performance - see you all on the beach! Continue

Added by Jan Miller on July 26, 2010 at 7:00 — 2 Comments

The Beach - Charlie and TJ mega playlist: all the videos in one place



It's not too late to catch up with Charlie and TJ's exploits in Prestatyn.



Above is a mega playlist of all their videos so far. Just click play, sit back and watch.



See you at the… Continue

Added by Carl Morris on July 26, 2010 at 2:49 — No Comments

Attracting Youth Audiences

This month myself and three students at Cardiff University are working on a project with NTW on Marketing Theatre. One of the key areas we are looking at is reaching and attracting youth audiences.



I'm very passionate about youth and the changes we are seeing in younger generations, especially due to the changes in technology and entertainment choices. I'm over 35 now (shhh!! don't tell anyone! hee hee), but I teach Digital Media &… Continue

Added by Kelly Page on July 25, 2010 at 7:30 — No Comments

Do audiences have a place in the NTW Community?

Myself and three students are working on a marketing project with NTW and a key area we are looking at is the role of theatre audiences in the NTW Community.



From being part of the NTW Community, we've noticed that the community is mainly made up of professionals working in the creative arts and theatre industry in and around Wales. This is great as an industry network, wherein you can connect with colleagues and like minded souls on theatre productions and share skills, experiences… Continue

Added by Kelly Page on July 25, 2010 at 7:00 — No Comments

Room to Read

Love Reading’s Room to Read…

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Added by Leona Jones on July 24, 2010 at 7:35 — No Comments

Genius from Newport


Added by Mathilde Lopez on July 23, 2010 at 23:00 — 1 Comment

Day 146 - End of Week 2 on the Persians - A dark room with no daylight somewhere in Chapter Arts Centre Cardiff

Another 20 minutes and I am off to catch the train. Highlights of this week include...


1) A pen getting stuck in a hole in the corner of a chair.


2) Long-life energizer batteries (Thanks Ellie)


3) Live tv broadcast by S4C from the arts centre cafe.


4) The line dancing that was the subject of the live tv broadcast in the arts centre cafe.


5) Big cardboard…
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Added by Dr Tom Payne on July 23, 2010 at 3:47 — No Comments

The Beach: live web broadcast from Charlie and TJ lunchtime today

Charlie and TJ have organised a live web broadcast today at 1:30PM.



Make sure you're online to be briefed on their big plans!



Here's the address to check out...

http://prestatynmissinggeneration.wordpress.com/live-lunchtime-briefing/



You can also befriend them and follow their story on Facebook:



Meet the character: Charlie Prestatyn…

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Added by Carl Morris on July 22, 2010 at 22:30 — No Comments

#AMA10 The Social Marketing Revolution

So here I am sat on the train on the way back from the #AMA10 the Arts Marketing Association Annual Conference, this year the 3 day conference was held in Leeds and most of the key notes were

given in a hall dedicated to The legendary Jimmy Saville. The AMA event last year was my first

official day representing National Theatre Wales as Communications Director and…

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Added by Matt the Hat on July 22, 2010 at 11:00 — 1 Comment

Charlie Prestatyn wants YOU to join his secret mission

Added by Catherine Paskell on July 22, 2010 at 10:30 — No Comments

TJ tries to connect with the people of Prestatyn

Added by Catherine Paskell on July 21, 2010 at 9:01 — No Comments

STRAIGHT - by Neil Bebber (produced by UNDEB THEATRE)

Tickets go on sale tomorrow for my first full commission, STRAIGHT:



http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=143905988957375&ref=ts



A free minibus will be leaving for a secret destination from the Cardiff Arts

Institute at 7.10 on Thursday 29th July (1 performance), 7.10 and 8.30 on

Friday 30th July (Two performances) and 7.10 and 8.30 on Saturday 31st July (Two performances).



Tickets are £8 and will be… Continue

Added by Neil Bebber on July 21, 2010 at 7:00 — No Comments

Grazia mag and NTW's The Beach in Prestatyn - together at last

Grazia mag and NTW's The Beach





The above image is a piece about National Theatre Wales' new theatre game The Beach, taken from this week's issue of Grazia magazine.



Pictured are: Holly from Hide&Seek, Catherine from NTW, me and Bethan Marlow. Just out of… Continue

Added by Carl Morris on July 21, 2010 at 4:20 — No Comments

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