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December 2010 Blog Posts (29)

Unprotected opens in 32 hours!!!

Bloody hell, that time went quickly!

32 hours from now will be the first night of Velvet Ensemble's first production.

There's been blood, sweat and tears which I think is a sign of a really productive rehearsal progress! Everyone's worked so hard and what's made me smile more than anything is that everyone has believed in the play and I am so, so grateful for that. Diolch.

Now all we need is people to come and watch!

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Added by Bethan Marlow on December 7, 2010 at 1:11 — 4 Comments

Three places for Weather Factory, 4pm, Thurs 16th Dec

We booked our tickets for The Weather Factory within minutes of booking opening and either we didn't understand, or box office didn't make it clear, that we were booking 6 places. There are only 3 of us, so if there are 3 people out there who would like to join us, send me a message!

Added by Sarah Argent on December 6, 2010 at 23:59 — 2 Comments

Course: Drama and theatre as catharsis

Our website is now updated with all our new courses for the Spring term, both in Cardiff and the VoG. Highlights of this term include an investigation into the minds of the world's most notorious serial killers, to more traditional favourites such as Norse Mythology, Welsh Epic Literature and Renaissance Portraiture.

We are also exploring drama in relation to healing:

Drama…

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Added by Celtic Learners Network on December 6, 2010 at 3:06 — No Comments

SPILL National Platform - call for entries

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Added by Siân Thomas on December 5, 2010 at 8:59 — No Comments

Consultation on a future European Union Culture Programme

The consultation is open to individual citizens, public and private bodies in the field of culture in the EU until…

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Added by Mathilde Lopez on December 4, 2010 at 6:30 — No Comments

My story: growing up as a Romany Gypsy in Wales

This week sees the…

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Added by Isaac Blake on December 3, 2010 at 8:30 — No Comments

Meet Spiros landlord of the Goat Pub in Penygroes

Those attending The Weather Factory will start their journey at The Goat pub. A big thank you to Spiros for letting us use his pub as a base.

Added by Devinda De Silva on December 3, 2010 at 2:00 — No Comments

24 Hours in Barmouth

Marega and I returned to Barmouth in November to work a little with Bermo Arts on their production of James and The Giant Peach. We travelled by train and like excited kids we relished the mighty views of the mountains and coast of Wales. We had spent a month during the hottest part of the summer working on For Mountain Sand and Sea with the enigmatic Marc Rees and revelled in the juxtaposition of weekend Biker, Kite, Girl Guide and Line Dance Festivals (not so juxtaposed anymore) along with… Continue

Added by Gareth Clark on December 2, 2010 at 22:30 — 1 Comment

and the winner is...

Marie from Prestatyn High School, winner of Ffilm Scala's FIRST EVER mini movie competition. Thanks to our lovely judges, Catherine & Devinda and to the Scala Cinema & Arts Centre for donating the prize. Thanks to everyone who submitted mini movies. Next creative session - Thursday 2nd Dec 7-9pm - please bring your mobile footage for NTW 1 minute weather video and we'll get started on the edit x

Added by Jan Miller on December 1, 2010 at 0:14 — 2 Comments