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The Guardian's Lyn Gardner on theatre: "wake up" to social media

Some provocative points about theatre and social media in a Lyn Gardner blog post this week.

Sample paragraph:

The answer is clearly for theatres to embrace social media in all its forms, and use their natural creativity to do it well. That doesn't simply mean a website on which theatregoers can see what's playing and

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Added by Carl Morris on April 21, 2010 at 1:30 — 1 Comment

The answer is YES- arts can get youths out of drugs and violence? Afro Reggae 24th April RIO (continued)

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Added by Genaya Parris on April 20, 2010 at 13:29 — No Comments

DIY Kenya Commission

The DIY Kenya commission is a new residency opportunity developed by…

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Added by Carolina Vasquez on April 20, 2010 at 8:00 — 1 Comment

Day 52.1 - NTW Head Office - Cardiff

I am at the hot desk in the NTW offices in Cardiff. The hot desk has an Apple Mac with Harmon Kardon speakers. The Jelly fish ones. Like a set that I used to own that broke. It's incredibly bright in here. This is an open plan office with a number of Desks. A kitchen and a meeting room. There is also an area in which people can sit, downstairs by the entrance. It has the feel of an exclusive apartment. White walls and bare wooden floor boards. The neon sign sits above the stationary… Continue

Added by Dr Tom Payne on April 20, 2010 at 2:05 — No Comments

Can art get youths out of drugs and violence? Afro Reggae 24th April RIO

The members of Afro Reggae were born in favelas where guns, murder and drug trafficking are a part of everyday life. Now they're one of the country's biggest bands and using their success to steer kids away from the drug trade and into creativity. Take a look at the warm welcome we received from them.…

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Added by Genaya Parris on April 19, 2010 at 23:22 — 1 Comment

Help young people discover through art and creativity. Indicate independent horizons for each student independent of their social conditions.

Spectaculu was founded in 2000 by designer, producer and art director, Gringo Cardia, amongst 2 others.  Spectaculu is located in an old refurbished warehouse in Rio de Janeiro’s port area, alongside the city’s main bus terminal where it is easily accessible to anyone. The organization’s objective is to provide these… Continue

Added by Genaya Parris on April 19, 2010 at 22:44 — 1 Comment

Becoming a new member of National Theatre Wales Community (manual approval of genuine members)

Existing members

If you're already a member of this community, thanks for blogging, commenting and sharing your insights. You can safely ignore the rest of this post.

New members

Today we've made a very small change to the way new members are welcomed in. When you sign up to become a member there will be a short delay while your membership is approved manually.

You'll see a screen telling… Continue

Added by Carl Morris on April 19, 2010 at 22:30 — 3 Comments

Day 52 - My Birthday - My Brother's House

It's my birthday and I am in Cardiff. I am sat next to my two year old nephew who is watching .... (pause while I look up to fugure it out) JOHNNY TEST!!! I think. He has a zebra dummy and very curly brown hair. It's still sunny. Which is great. Spring masquerading as summer. I'm not looking forward to the day that it gives up and starts raining again. The country is still grounded. I wonder what the impact of the drop in air traffic emissions will be?

I have…

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Added by Dr Tom Payne on April 19, 2010 at 21:03 — No Comments

Day 51 - Order Generic Nutridrine. Online Buying Nutridrine - Roath Cardiff

Brilliant, I am heading to NTW offices in Cardiff tomorrow afternoon to chat to some people about the work that they do. I am also meeting with Eddie Ladd on Wednesday morning. I'm not going to buy any Nutridrine online, but I am really glad that I now know where to buy it because I am sure that one day I will need it. I have also made some last minute alterations to my monitoring document. It read like a description of what I had done, am doing and am going to do. I…

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Added by Dr Tom Payne on April 19, 2010 at 11:30 — 1 Comment

The Count of Monte Cristo

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO @ West Yorkshire PLayhouse…

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Added by Matthew David Scott on April 19, 2010 at 8:50 — No Comments

Extra-Ordinary - Dave Toole & Lucy Hind

I wrote the script for this show but that's no reason to go and see it. The performers, however, are Extra-Ordinary

David Toole, acclaimed for his work as an actor and dancer on stage and…

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Added by Matthew David Scott on April 19, 2010 at 8:43 — No Comments

Day 50 - The other way around the park - A garden centre Cardiff

I ran the other way around the park this morning. There were less people and the morning air was fresh and crisp and cool. Later I swam with my brother, niece and nephew at the David Lloyd club and after that we went to a garden centre to look at the fish. My brother loaded plants for planting and I occupied the children. We stopped for cake and then went home. Where I slept. I have been waking at about 5am every morning because of the sun and combined with all the exercise it has been… Continue

Added by Dr Tom Payne on April 18, 2010 at 11:00 — No Comments

Directors Forum @ CPR, Aberystwyth

What an action-packed, squeezed-tight programme, the staff at CPR have created in presenting their inspirational Directors Forum, which is just about to finish its 10-day run.

Having a full-time job means that it would be impossible to take part in the proceedings, but cleverly, they split the overall programme into 3x 3-day blocks, so you might do all 3, or just one or two. I attended the middle block and this is my creative impressionistic response (I was far too…

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Added by Tracy Evans on April 18, 2010 at 10:00 — No Comments

Twelfth Night Production...Viola where are you ?

Hi folks. In the last weeks of July this year I am directing an open air production of "Twelfth Night" for CWMPAS Theatre. We shall be performing the play at Tredegar House , Newport, during the week 18 - 24th July.

Unfortunately we have lost our Viola, no, we haven't just mislaid her temporarily ! Is there anyone out there who might be interested in auditioning for the part ?

If so, why not give me a ring on 01443 690457 to have a chat. If I am not available, then just leave…

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Added by Wyndham Anthony Thomas on April 18, 2010 at 4:36 — No Comments

Notes on the Art of Poetry - TEAM blog

Wandering around Swansea after the absolutely excellent Shelf Life, I decided to seize the opportunity to bring Dylan Thomas's poetry to life in his very own city.

Working together with good friend (and fellow TEAM member) Becca Oakley and taking inspiration from the fact that the Old Library used to house thousands of works by this writer, we decided to test… Continue

Added by Amelia Forsbrook on April 18, 2010 at 3:48 — 1 Comment

Swansea Assembly, Forest Fringe & The Dramas of Politics conference: Swansea Buzz week!

Here it is: Swansea buzz week!

Along Shelf Life production, we have cooked many parallel events coming up this week in Swansea: Swansea Assembly, Forest Fringe Microfestival and "The Dramas of Politics" conference in collaboration with Swansea University.

The Assembly will work with local…

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Added by Mathilde Lopez on April 18, 2010 at 1:30 — 1 Comment

The Dramas of Politics conference in the Old Library!

National Theatre Wales, The Centre for the Study of Cluture and Politics & The Callaghan Centre for the study of Conflict, Power and Empire of Swansea University present:… Continue

Added by Mathilde Lopez on April 18, 2010 at 1:00 — No Comments

Day 49 - 4 miles around the park - Roath Cardiff

I ran 4 miles with my eldest brother today. He lives in Cardiff by Roath Park. It was gloriously sunny and hundreds of people were taking advantage of the brilliant weather. Smoke rising from the middle of small groups of sun bathers. We ran around the outside of the park, looping twice around the same section and ending up by a red post box. My brother observed that I am pro-nating... at-least I think that is what he said. It means my right knee is collapsing inwards every time I put my… Continue

Added by Dr Tom Payne on April 17, 2010 at 11:00 — No Comments

The 'Magic' behind Shelf Life...

The ‘Magic’ behind Shelf life...

I was a bit unsure about going to university, but choosing to do Technical Theatre at Swansea Metropolitan University has opened so many doors for my future career. In a recent essay for university, I remember writing how…

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Added by Cairn Frederick Newton on April 17, 2010 at 2:30 — 1 Comment

Shelf Life - The Old Library Swansea 6-25 Apr 2010

Shelf Life - The Old Library Swansea 6-25 Apr 210

With new films out like Avatar revolutionising the way we enjoy films what about the other areas of enjoyment? What about plays? Well, that's what happened when I got to see the…

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Added by Neil Taylor on April 16, 2010 at 11:56 — 1 Comment