Hi all,

I'm looking for an artist who specialises in working with re-used/re-cycled materials to run 1 or 2 workshop sessions at a primary school in Neath as part of the Lead Creative Schools Scheme with Arts Council Wales.

The project will explore how an outside woodland in the school grounds can be transformed into a learning zone with different areas used for different activities.  I'd really like to focus some of the project on environmental awareness, e.g. how we can make use of recycled or repurposed materials.  If this sounds like your thing, please get in touch!  ruth_stringer@yahoo.co.uk - I'll pass details to the rest of the team.

Many thanks!

Arts Active will be holding an Artist's Fair and Regional Network Event for A2:Connect Arts and Education Network Central and South area at the beginning of April. Its an event designed to showcase artists and arts organisations who work in schools and to build connections and generate engagement within the sector. Among the delegates will be headteachers, creative agents, arts development staff and other arts professionals involved in bringing artists into schools. 

DEADLINE TOMORROW!

Designer required for NTW TEAM project in Cardiff / Angen dylunydd ar gyfer prosiect TEAM NTW yng Nghaerdydd

#ntwTEAM

bit.ly/2lmH6pm

Mercury Theatre Wales are looking for a S.Wales based actress, playing age late 60s/early 70s, to join the cast of our new play '35 TIMES' which tackles the issues of Domestic Abuse. Rehearses from 5th June and tours until 15th July 2017. Equity equivalent fees. Please see our website for more information and contact us asap at info@mercurytheatrewales.co.uk

Be our next Emerging Director!!

We are looking for an Emerging Director to work with us and Common Wealth on our next production - We're Still Here.

Deadline is 26 May. Here's the info....

http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blogs/be-our-nex...

Mercury Theatre Wales's new show 35 TIMES opens Thursday 29th June - raising awareness of Domestic Abuse.

http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/events/35-times-mercury-t...

DEADLINE EXTENDED to 12PM BST 3/7/2017

http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blogs/opportunit...

Great reviews coming in for Mercury Theatre Wales's new production 35 TIMES. Catch it this week in Volcano, Swansea and next week in Chapter, Cardiff.

http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/reviews/reviews_details.asp?reviewID...

PERFORMER OPPORTUNITY!

Fio are calling spoken word artists, musicians, singers, dancers, actors, & anyone who would consider what they do a performance art. We are especially interested in Black and Minority Ethnic Performance Artists. We are also looking for individuals willing to speak about their experience of race within Wales.

Throughout the month of October, Fio will be engaging in a series of Speakeasy’s alongside their tour of The Mountaintop by Katori Hall. These will be taking place in:

*Powys Dance - 3rd October
*Narberth - Span Arts - 7th October
*Blackwood Miners Institute - 10th - 13th October
*Newport Riverfront 18th - 19th October

*Ffwrnes Llanelli - 26th - 27th October

We are looking for passionate artists who are interested in race within Wales and want to be part of taking these conversations to the places that really need them. The evening will be a mix of educating and facilitating discussion, and a night of engaging political art.

*Do you care about racial inequality in Wales?
*Do you have something to say?

Email Danny@wearefio.co.uk with:

*An introduction to who you are, what you do, and where you are based
*A link to your work (If possible)
*Why you’d like to be involved in this project.

About Fio:
Fio is a Cardiff based theatre company working across the UK and internationally, bringing world class socio-political stories to local audiences. Fio creates work with people of all ages, religions and backgrounds, using performance techniques to help them tell stories that are as momentous and unique as they are themselves.

Mercury Theatre Wales have entered our domestic abuse project 35TIMES into the Aviva Community Fund. Please click the link and vote for us. Voting closes this weekend. Thank you.

https://www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/voting/project/view/17-3713

Any suggestions out there for a WORKSHOP/REHEARSAL space in Cardiff? An alternative or independent space would be great ... we'll need to do some movement and rolling around ... cheap or free would be super lush?! Any help or suggestions at all would be much appreciated.

Paul. 

have you tried sustainable studios? 

Can you travel to Penarth? Am in process of making Paget Rooms more artist friendly cost wise

We are looking for two Emerging Producers to join us in on our plans with Creative Development.

More info:

http://www.nationaltheatrewales.org/creative-development#emergingpr...

DEADLINE: 12 Jan 18

Summer 2018

Summer Stage Combat Course 2018 in Sandwich Kent is now open for business. 

Course dates are from Sunday 22nd July till Sunday 29th July. Exam day is on the 28th. The course includes 3 meals a day and is full residential plus evening Workshops. The course will be holding:
•Basic : Unarmed, Single Sword and TBC
•Intermediate: TBC
•Advanced: Rapier & Lantern & Four Weapons TBC
•Honours: 18th Century Small Sword & TBC
•Fighting for Film & TV Course 

£600 non A2A*
£575 A2A

Book before 14th February £25 off the cost.

Equity and B.R.A.C.e discounts available.

Non residential price £400 (which will include lunch)

*APC Actors to Arms member 

For an application form or more details of the course please email me on swepthiltrapier@gmail.com or Andy on Freelanceworkshops@gmx.co.uk

Fucktons of Fairies: New Action Theatre Group

South Wales theatre company Fucktons of Faries are back, and we're embarking on an exciting new project. 

We're starting a theatre laboratory group, and we are inviting artists to come and join us. The group's explorations will be rooted in Action Theatre, the methodology developed by performance artist Ruth Zaporah. Action Theatre is a psycho-physical approach, that trains the body and mind to become more aware and present. Through structured improvisations, the group will train as an ensemble, together building performance skills, sharing creative ideas and reflections.

Sessions will run every Thursday, from 7:30pm - 9:30pm, at WMC. If you'd like to join us, and be a part of this collective exploration, please write to emrysbarnes@gmail.com, outlining your interest in the project and your relevant eperience. We look forward to hearing from you!

Fucktons of Fairies

xx

Interested in taking work to the Edinburgh Fringe??

FREE information event. Details below.

http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blogs/interested...

COURSE @ Sherman Theatre. September 5th & 6th.

Rigging, Counterweight Flying, Ropes, Knots and Maintenance on rigging/flying.

Chris Higgins (Total Fabrications.) One of the UK leading riggers/flyers.

3 places left.

A two day course!

Please email: Gareth.Williams@shermantheatre.co.uk for more information.

June's SCAB was great and if you missed it you truly missed out. A wonderful and generous night of brilliant, varied performance based work with a lovely, constructive audience. 

July's SCAB will take place at The Moon Cardiff on Womanby Street in Cardiff on July 31st. We'll be there from 7 with the first act kicking off at 8. The venue is fully accessible and completely brilliant. 

WHAT IS SCAB:
A night of new live art and performance. Whether this is your first time trying an idea, one in development or you've just come along to gawk at the amazing displays of talent this is a night for you.

WHAT WE OFFER:
A brilliant and insightful audience prepared to give you support and constructive criticism on how to develop your work and take it further. Invaluable whether you're a new artist or have years of experience. 

WHAT WE WANT:
Performances between 10-20 minutes in length. The new, the strange, the experimental, the weird and different. Move, sing, make noises, say words if it counts as performance or live art we want it. Try out some choreography, a devised piece or maybe just ramble in to a microphone. Basically if you've got live work and you're you're struggling to find a platform to test it on we're for you! 

So if you want to pick at your SCAB and show us what you've got send us an email with an artist bio, a bit about the piece you'll be bringing and its expected length. Send emails to: 

ifyouscratchitwontheal@gmail.com

Hi all Hope you are well. I am not sure if you have seen over facebook at all, but I have just opened a theatre company in the Vale, and I am running a Writer's Scratch Night. This event will be a workshop style event where the writers present their work to actors, then workshop it with them as part of a development process. I am wondering if you could possibly share the event with some of your 16+ actors or if you have anyone with any writing in the pipeline. The event is free - and it's aims are to look at supporting and developing the work of those who are young in the industry through practical ways. The Event is https://www.facebook.com/events/503451750088697/

We have a whole load of paid opportunities our website Including:  

-Trainee Assistant Producer 

-Trainee Assistant Director 

-Trainee Assistant Stage Manager 

- Youth Theatre Director 

- Youth Theatre Facilitator 

Check them out: 

www.wearefio.co.uk/opportunities

I'm taking part in Theatr Iolo's Plattform programme this year, in partnership with The Riverfront in Newport.

Plattform is an artist development programme, this year the theme is making theatre for families.

There will be a weeks R&D in the last half of October and Im I interested in developing a show around climate and environment, about the decisions we make as adults and how they will effect future generations, about how we can create a more hopeful narrative. Im interested in creating labyrinth of unexpected spaces where a story can unfold through performance, sound and/or video. 

Are you a designer (perhaps working with found materials), a sound designer, a poet, a performer, a musician, a digital or ANY OTHER KIND OF ARTIST based in Cardiff, Newport or Bristol who would like to be involved? 

if so email me hello(at)gavinporter.co.uk or Im on Twitter @gavinPorter_ and lets meet for coffee.

We are presenting the Cardiff premiere of Philip Ridley's beautiful play VINCENT RIVER in the next few weeks, and are in the process of Crowdfunding in order to make this important play happen in Wales.

We still have a way to go, so would really appreciate any sized donations towards our final target. We understand that not everybody is in the position to donate, so if you are interested in project, and fancy helping out an Emerging Theatre company in staging the best possible production of this play, we would equally appreciate just a share of the Crowdfunder link on social media platforms, to continue to spread the word in the last fortnight of Crowdfunding.

We hope you can help us out. Diolch yn fawr, Luke and the Team.

https://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/events/35-times-mercury-...

Hey everyone, 

We are currently have a script submission email open until January the 15th and are very interested in working with new Wales based writers and creatives, if that sounds like you please get in touch! 

See image below for more details.

Cheers!

A48 Theatre Company - Double-Bill - Samuel Beckett's "ENDGAME" and "MAMGU" - a look at what it means to be a Grandmother these days, developed by the Company. 7 for 7.30pm on Wednesday 20 February - THE DOWLAIS THEATRE, MERTHYR TYDFIL; Friday 22 & Saturday 23 February - THE ATRIUM THEATRE, USW, CARDIFF. Don't miss it!

CASTING
https://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blogs/casting-y...

Do you dutifully start typing only to be tempted to dive into Instagram, or start cleaning the kitchen, or Skype an old friend…?

Zenpens is an exciting new writer’s retreat based in Cardiff City Centre. Adapted from the Writer’s Army workshops lead by the New York playwright Anne Washburn, Zenpens allows writers to concentrate solely on their work in meditative silence.

Togetherness is a spur . The presence of other writers can allow you to work longer and more productively than you normally would and helps to move you through periods of inattention and malaise.

Cool, so how does it work?

Zenpens is a one day silent writers retreat. No phones. No social media. No distractions.

Meeting at 9:45 am for a short debrief and writing exercises, we start working in earnest at 10 am until 1 pm. An hour lunch. Then more silent writing from 2 pm until 6 pm.

The most important rule is that everyone starts and leaves at the same time. It’s a quiet space, but most importantly it’s a space where everyone is working steadily together.

We also ask that people not work during lunch. Periods of not working and switching off completely are vital for overall productivity.

What’s on offer?

A supportive space to begin something new or rehash something old.

New networking possibilities.

Writing exercises to boost creativity.

Free tea and coffee facilities.

How much?

Money collected at the retreat is used to pay for the space and its upkeep. If you can, please pay the suggested donation of £8 or £5 concession.

This sounds right for me, when’s the next one?

Zenpens will be taking place on the 20th April at the John Dennithorne Room, Quaker Meeting House, 43 Charles Street, Cardiff CF10 2GB.

How can I get in touch?  

Spaces are limited, so please email your interest to Paul Stoyle at zenpenssilentretreat@gmail.com or visit https://zenpens-silentwritersretreats.yolasite.com/ for more information.

Best wishes,

Zenpens.

“All know the way, few actually walk it”

-    Zen proverb

Hi team,

I'll be directing a couple of things at Boom Town in August including a large scale circus piece and the walkabout and balcony work with the Dank Parish in Mayfair. I'm going to be looking to meet some people who might want to come along and play soon, so if you're interested in popping into a rehearsal room with me and coming along to the festival  feel free to drop me a line on kristoffer.huball@gmail.com so I can add you to my list of people interested in getting involved in some walkabout work.

More info on my creative practise here: http://www.kristofferhuball.com

Boom Town 2018 after film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keurCqbgda4

MERCURY THEATRE WALES have exciting news:-

With an aim to support freelance practitioners, create connections and share opportunities in Wales, we will be starting a new monthly group SYNERGIZE.

Whether you are a performer, writer, producer or director, you are welcome to our first meeting where we will explore how we wish to work together over the coming months and what we wish to achieve.

The meeting will be held on
MONDAY 25th MARCH 5pm - 7pm in the Community Room, Tesco Extra, Western Avenue, Cardiff CF14 3AT.

Refreshments will be provided and we will ask for a donation of £3 to cover costs.
As we have space for around 30 people, please email your interest to info@mercurytheatrewales.co.uk

Spaces are still available for the next silent writing retreat.

Zenpens is an exciting new writer’s retreat based in Cardiff City Centre. Adapted from the Writer’s Army workshops lead by the New York playwright Anne Washburn, Zenpens allows writers to concentrate solely on their work in meditative silence.

Zenpens is a one-day silent writers retreat. No phones. No social media. No distractions.

Meeting at 9:45 am for a short debrief and writing exercises, we start working in earnest at 10 am until 1 pm. An hour lunch. Then more silent writing from 2 pm until 6 pm.

The most important rule is that everyone starts and leaves at the same time. It’s a quiet space, but most importantly it’s a space where everyone is working steadily together.

We also ask that people not work during lunch. Periods of not working and switching off completely are vital for overall productivity.

What’s on offer?

A supportive space to begin something new or rehash something old.

New networking possibilities.

Writing exercises to boost creativity.

Free tea and coffee facilities.

How much?

Money collected at the retreat is used to pay for the writing space and its upkeep. If you can, please pay the suggested donation of £8 or £5 concession.

This sounds right for me, when’s the next one?

Zenpens will be taking place on the 20th April at the John Dennithorne Room, Quaker Meeting House, 43 Charles Street, Cardiff CF10 2GB.

How can I get in touch?  

Spaces are limited, so please email your interest to Paul Stoyle at zenpenssilentretreat@gmail.com or visit https://zenpens-silentwritersretreats.yolasite.com/ for more information.

Best wishes,

Zenpens.

“All know the way, few actually walk it”

-    Zen proverb

Audition applications are now open for our latest production: Emily Garside’sDon't Send Flowers.

“Grace and Louis have one thing in common: the thing they don’t want to talk about, so they base their relationship on not talking.

John and Grace are trying to talk about things that matter, not things that don’t.

And everyone is eating cake. But there’s only so long you can avoid the thing that brought you together…”

Characters:

Grace - primary school teacher, playing age 20-30

John - Art academic, playing age 30-40

Lewis - Doctor, playing age 20-30

Rehearsals are scheduled to take place in Cardiff on Thursday evenings and on Sundays between June-October (the majority but not all, and not all of the cast will be needed for every rehearsal)

Performance will be the w/c 30th September.

Fee will be profit share.

Please send the following information:

role you'd like to audition for, your name, email, phone number and a photo of yourself or performance CV to clocktowertc@gmail.com.

If you are selected for an audition you will be sent an extract which you will be expected to prepare.

Auditions will take place on Sunday 14th April from 2-5pm and call backs will take place on Thursday the 18th of April in the evening.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on the 11th April.

MERCURY THEATRE WALES - SYNERGIZE

The second SYNERGIZE meeting will be on Monday 29th April 5-7pm in Tescos Community Room. If you didn't come to the last one and would like to join us this time, please email info@mercurytheatrewales.co.uk

SYNERGIZE is the habit of creative cooperation. It is teamwork, open-mindedness, and the adventure of finding new solutions to old problems. But it doesn't just happen on its own. It's a process, and through that process, people bring all their personal experience and expertise to the table.

Whether you are a performer, writer, stage manager, producer or director, you are welcome to join us.

MERCURY THEATRE WALES

Our next SYNERGIZE meeting will be on Monday 24th June 5pm - 7pm in Tesco's Community Room, Western Avenue, Cardiff.
This month's session will be led by actor & director Lynn Hunter and open to all actors, directors, writers and producers.
If you'd like to join us please email info@mercurytheatrewales.co.uk for more details.

SYNERGIZE is the habit of creative cooperation. It is teamwork, open-mindedness, and the adventure of finding new solutions to old problems. But it doesn't just happen on its own. It's a process, and through that process, people bring all their personal experience and expertise to the table.

Culture and the Climate Crisis - Callout!

Dear arty people, this year I will be Artist in Residence with the awesome Made in Roath. I am creating The Emergency Room, a space for the Welsh cultural sector to come together and map an urgent, effective response to the Climate Crisis. I am looking for partners and collaborators of all stripes to help make a BIG impact. Especially looking for people with experience of marketing, fundraising and community work, but everyone is welcome to get involved!
email emrysbarnes@gmail.com for more details 

xx

Shwmae pawb, hi folks!

Very excited to announce that The Emergency Room - Yr Ystafell Argyfwng is now live on Facebook! The team have been working hard behind the scenes to organise things, so follow here for free events, resources, and lots of positive content around culture and climate…
We are still very much open to discussing collaboration. Especially looking for people with experience of marketing and digital media, but everyone is welcome to get involved! info.emergencyroom@gmail.com

WANTED - CHOREOGRAPHER & DANCE TEACHER

Role:

To choreograph dances and musical numbers in a variety of different styles for a showcase production. To teach dance to students of varying abilities.

Students:

Aged 5 - 13, varying skill levels and experience.

Frequency:

Weekly classes (2 hours, Wednesday evenings.) Possible extra classes on Tuesdays as a production nears.

Ideal Candidate:

Qualified to teach dance. Skilled in many styles (Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Street etc...) Experienced in working with children. Experience of producing performances (Musicals, Plays, Dance Shows, etc...)

Pay:

£30 per 2 hour class.

Dates:

September the 11th, 2019 - April, 2020. (With a possibility of continuing on afterwards.)

Application:

Please email a short personal statement and CV to

info@forgedrama.com

Closing date August the 28th, 2019.

We have a few places left at our HAMLETS Hubs in Newport and Cardiff - starting this Saturday 9th (WMC) and Monday 11th (Newport Riverfront). HAMLETS is a free Wales-wide project exploring the possibility of creating a massive ensemble of young Hamlets. Working with some of Wales' most dynamic theatre-makers we are looking for 18-25 year olds to come along and explore their experience of life in Wales today through Hamlet. All genders and all levels of experience (including none) very very welcome ... details below or email interest to pauljenx@me.com.

https://messupthemess.co.uk/hamlets/

Improvisation Workshop!

18+

All abilities welcome. Feel free to invite whoever you want!

- play!
- improve creative skills.
- develop improv techniques.
- enjoy!

Cost:
Donations accepted to help pay for the space/insurance.

Continuing fortnightly if there is enough interest.

Future performance possible.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2380693172244815/

Well it's looking like we're in for the long haul lockdown - we hope everyone's staying safe & well.
Like everyone else Mercury Theatre Wales are having to adapt our plans, so here's our news:-

We'd like to thank Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru / Arts Council of Wales for supporting our forthcoming Homelessness R&D project.
Despite the lockdown, our project will still be starting in May and we'd like to hear expressions of interest for the following roles:-
Actor 1 - Female 30s/40s
Actor 2 - Female 20s
Actor 3 - Male 40s/50s
Actor 4 - Male 20s/30s
Film-maker interested in experimenting with set projection.

Mercury Theatre Wales are seeking new Board Members:-

https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/7411110275?prof...

Mental Health Charity Newport Mind are embarking on a exciting new project In partnership with Literature Wales & Communities House, Newport. 

we are inviting expressions of interest from writers, filmmakers, and artists to deliver a Piece by Piece, Bridging the Gap project. There are two kinds of paid opportunities available.

If you are passionate about promoting better mental health, particularly among under represented communities in Newport do take a look & get in touch via the link below::

Piece by Piece. A partnership between Newport MInd & Literature...