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the Sea Empress

Just watched Gavin Porter, Di Ford & Naomi Chiffi's Sea Empress film and remember the smell of the oil on the wind flowing over the mountain and being able to smell it in Ceredigion. What a lovely put together film. Good to capture these memories.It invoked memories of that era. Ann and I had been working on environmental, ecological theatre for about 16 years at that time in 1996 so we put an artist response together to it, harnessing the outrage and anger that the huge scale destruction…See More
Nov 19, 2021
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Surely the weight must be lifted soon

The weight of a cromlech capstone in Newport, Pembrokeshire, feels heavy and monumentally permanent. The sunset at Tresaith glorious and hopeful offering something better soon. If only this stasis would bend and release resetting this temporal freeze. One can dream while looking to the west at the solstice time.BillSee More
Jun 21, 2021
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Fabulous Cabaret online at Online

February 3, 2021 from 8pm to 9pm
ve Online Cabaret Live Digital cartoon compere,Music from Santa Cruz California, Magic from a boat in Tenerife, Arial from Cyrcas Byd Bychan, and more see poster. for times and details.See More
Feb 4, 2021
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Fabulous Cabaret online at Online

February 3, 2021 from 8pm to 9pm
ve Online Cabaret Live Digital cartoon compere,Music from Santa Cruz California, Magic from a boat in Tenerife, Arial from Cyrcas Byd Bychan, and more see poster. for times and details.See More
Feb 3, 2021
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Justin Teddy Cliffe commented on Bill Hamblett's blog post As Festival UK *2022 is being called the Brexit Festival who will partake?
"The Tories have not only systematically dismantled our industry but led a Brexit campaign that damn near killed our European partnerships. They're now offering us money to celebrate this. And we're going for it."
Nov 13, 2020
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"I'm making some giant insects out of recycled and repurposed materials. A 3.3M Grasshopper a 2.8M Stag beetle, an Acorn Weevil 2.3M"
Nov 1, 2020
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Bill Hamblett posted a blog post

As Festival UK *2022 is being called the Brexit Festival who will partake?

It seems the Arts Council Wales has launched the application process for the Festival UK*2022 but is this not B Johnson's BREXIT FESTIVAL? ? As 95% of the creative industries did not vote for Brexit who wants this Festival?By the time this festival happens, if it goes ahead, we may well find that touring in Europe will be very difficult and very expensive. Admin will increase and extra expenses for the carnet system will make it almost impossible for small companies to make a tour pay. Also…See More
Sep 27, 2020
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Bill Hamblett commented on Anastacia Ackers's blog post Connection in The Time of COVID
"Hi Anastasia, Of course it is ok by me to share the image but it obviously a Banksy credit, but I assume it is an image in "creative commons"  and therefor shareable. I apologise if I get a bit wordy but with Small World Theatre…"
Jun 3, 2020
Bill Hamblett commented on Anastacia Ackers's blog post Connection in The Time of COVID
"LOOKING AT THE BIG PICTURE: To use this Banksy picture as a talking point may be good. Does it inspire hope? Change is inspiring and hopeful if the person who wants change can determine that change. In our theatre for development work in Africa we…"
May 31, 2020
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Theatres in shutdown

We at Small World Theatre have closed to the public, Not only have visiting acts cancelled decimating a great programme of shows and events, a straw poll of audience members and event providers concur that as Government advice is to avoid theatres there will be no audience to buy tickets. A predictable response. As we are not ACW supported, have no core funds to sustain us we face a very uncertain period. We really wish to carry on and get back up running when this virus is under control. As…See More
Mar 18, 2020
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Cardigan Lantern parade at Cardigan West Wales

December 6, 2019 from 7pm to 8:30pm
Cardigan’s Giant Lantern Parade on Friday 6 December at 7pm, thanks to a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund. Past Parades have generated much excitement and created a community cohesion during the winter months. The Festival of Light is Cardigan’s celebrated annual event.In its fourth year, this winter celebration promises to be bigger and brighter. The theme is Winter Circus so expect some themed lanterns made by groups and individuals added to some of Small Worlds creations. It’s…See More
Dec 4, 2019
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Bill Hamblett posted a blog post

Ironic

Ironic that being a theatre director , performer and maker it all gets too  busy, all at once, and it is hard to get to actually see other pieces of theatre, events and shows. Managed to catch On Bear Ridge at the Sherman but that is a  4 hour round trip. Wanting to see Monolith at the Principality Stadium but booked and working  on those days. i should post up our events as we have 3 or even 4 lantern parades ending up with the 4th Cardigan lantern parade that attracted over 10,000 people last…See More
Oct 24, 2019
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What I do:
Artistic director of Small World Theatre (SWT) based at our new theatre Canolfan Byd Bychan, Cardigan. Actor . director , maker, puppeteer, workshop leader, educationalist, writer , co writer, aid worker. artist.,,
A little more about me:
I have recently been producing experimental and innovative theatre, fabulous cabaret, artists collaborations and speed theatre. Experienced in producing theatre that transform peoples lives directly sometimes using puppets for Wales based and our international productions.Theatre I have been Performing with Ann Shrosbree my co director since 1979 shows concerning the environment and development issues with theatre for development projects in Africa, Asia the Middle East and recently 6 European countries developing creative approaches to diversity. Small World Theatre have recently produced the largest giant puppet performer in the world with our show spectacular Bran the Blessed www.smallworld.org.uk.SWT often work with the pick of the crop of the host counties actors and directors as well as grass roots performers from our arts and culture for development projects. Theatre that has literally left a forest in its wake joining 56 villages in the deserts of Sudan.
Location:
Cardigan
Projects I’m working on:
The Lightning Path is our latest touring show for families Wonderfull puppets with input from me, Ann and Toby, animation is spectacular, its always great to work with Sean Vicary and this show seems to go down really well with audiences. So climate change ,being swamped by plastic and a flying hare bringing mild super powers to the main protagonist seems to strike chord. the last show for adults "One Way Street" a puppet noir experience. A theatre production with puppets and animation in B/W adult puppetry, noir themes and stunning visuals. Set in west coast America and Wales. Another show still available is Tales of the Taiga. Shadow puppets, actors telling a Nani (Siberian) traditional story with references to the disappearing habitats and languages and culture of indigenous peoples of the frozen forest regions of planet earth. With large sturgeon and tiger puppets and shadow puppetry.
. Plus loads of shows cabarets and music and film collaborations gigs and master-classes at our Small World Theatre in Cardigan
Personal Website/CV:
http://www.smallworld.org.uk
Twitter @username:
@theatrbydbychan

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the Sea Empress

Just watched Gavin Porter, Di Ford & Naomi Chiffi's Sea Empress film and remember the smell of the oil on the wind flowing over the mountain and being able to smell it in Ceredigion. What a lovely put together film. Good to capture these memories.

It invoked memories of that era. Ann and I had been working on environmental, ecological theatre for about 16 years at that time in 1996 so we put an artist response together to it, harnessing the outrage and anger that the huge scale…

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Posted on November 19, 2021 at 18:24

Surely the weight must be lifted soon

The weight of a cromlech capstone in Newport, Pembrokeshire, feels heavy and monumentally permanent. The sunset at Tresaith glorious and hopeful offering something better soon. If only this stasis would bend and release resetting this temporal freeze. 

One can dream while looking to the west at the solstice time.…

Continue

Posted on June 21, 2021 at 13:57

As Festival UK *2022 is being called the Brexit Festival who will partake?

It seems the Arts Council Wales has launched the application process for the Festival UK*2022 but is this not B Johnson's BREXIT FESTIVAL? ? 

As 95% of the creative industries did not vote for Brexit who wants this Festival?

By the time this festival happens, if it goes ahead, we may well find that touring in Europe will be very difficult and very expensive. Admin will increase and extra expenses for the carnet system will make it almost impossible for small companies to make a…

Continue

Posted on September 27, 2020 at 17:12 — 1 Comment

Theatres in shutdown

We at Small World Theatre have closed to the public, Not only have visiting acts cancelled decimating a great programme of shows and events, a straw poll of audience members and event providers concur that as Government advice is to avoid theatres there will be no audience to buy tickets. A predictable response. As we are not ACW supported, have no core funds to sustain us we face a very uncertain period. We really wish to carry on and get back up running when this virus is under control. As…

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Posted on March 18, 2020 at 10:06

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At 9:06 on May 31, 2017, National Theatre Wales said…

Hey Bill

Just saw your question regarding making edits to an event. If you go onto your event, there's an options button on the top right corner. Click there, and you'll get the option to edit it from there.

Any problems, send me an email on rhianlewis@nationaltheatrewales.org and I can get it sorted for you

Thanks

Rhi

At 16:07 on February 6, 2017, stuart rodger said…

fantastic stuff, always trying to get more involved with puppets and keep the world in touch..involved with 2 groups  rising stars and pontardawe challenge group, theatre is our joy and always looking to have more people sharing and keeping it more creative . so just saying hello and keep in touch with us here in Swansea k

At 15:00 on September 8, 2015, Naomi Chiffi said…

Hi Bill

Could you please let me know your email address so that I can send further information about next week's meeting?

Many thanks

Naomi 

At 13:34 on June 18, 2015, Naomi Chiffi said…

Hi Bill

Thank you so much for the offer - it's great to have a potential West Wales venue.  Will get back to you as soon as we are more definite about dates and a clearer idea of the plan.

Many thanks

Naomi 

 
 
 

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