Anna Poole's Posts - National Theatre Wales Community2024-03-29T11:27:40ZAnna Poolehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AnnaLouisePoolehttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2986205428?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blog/feed?user=08tcwguhijmu0&xn_auth=no{150} TEAM Socialtag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2015-06-04:3152760:BlogPost:2280632015-06-04T13:47:44.000ZAnna Poolehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AnnaLouisePoole
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<p>National Theatre Wales are opening the final dress rehearsal to TEAM members for {150}. Exciting!</p>
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<p>TEAM members are invited to join us on <b>Friday 26<sup>th</sup> June</b> at <b>7pm</b> near Aberdare for the NTW TEAM Social. This will be a chance to meet other TEAM members, see the production before anyone else, and have a nice drink whilst…</p>
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<p>National Theatre Wales are opening the final dress rehearsal to TEAM members for {150}. Exciting!</p>
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<p>TEAM members are invited to join us on <b>Friday 26<sup>th</sup> June</b> at <b>7pm</b> near Aberdare for the NTW TEAM Social. This will be a chance to meet other TEAM members, see the production before anyone else, and have a nice drink whilst you’re doing it.</p>
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<p><b>About the show</b></p>
<p>National Theatre Wales and Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru in association with S4C<br/> Creator & Director Marc Rees<br/> Royal Opera House Stores, Abercwmboi, Aberdare</p>
<p>Wales' two national theatre companies - National Theatre Wales and Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru - team up for the very first time, with one of the country's leading artists, Marc Rees, and broadcaster S4C to create a visual and storytelling feast.</p>
<p>Performed in English, Welsh and Spanish, {150} will bring to life key moments in the story of the 150 Welsh men, women and children who settled in Patagonia in 1865, and the lives of their descendants today.</p>
<p>This multi-platform production, combining live performance in Wales with a specially commissioned film from Patagonia, will be staged in the Royal Opera House stores near Aberdare - a vast building not normally open to the public, close to the homes of many of the original settlers.</p>
<p>Age guidance: 12+</p>
<p>If you would like to join the guest list please contact us at <a href="mailto:team@nationaltheatrewales.og">team@nationaltheatrewales.og</a>.</p>
<p><b>Please note this offer is open to TEAM members only. If you would like to join TEAM please join the group here.</b></p>
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<p><b>{150} TEAM Social</b></p>
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<p>Mae National Theatre Wales yn rhoi gwahoddiad i aelodau TEAM i ymarfer gwisg olaf {150}. Cyffrous!</p>
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<p>Mae aelodau TEAM yn cael eu gwahodd i ymuno â ni ar <b>Ddydd Gwener 26ain o Fehefin</b> am <b>7yh</b> ger Aberdâr ar gyfer y NTW TEAM Social. Bydd hwn yn gyfle i gyfarfod aelodau eraill TEAM, i weld y cynhyrchiad cyn pawb arall, ac i fwynhau diod wrth wneud hyn.</p>
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<p><b>Mwy am y sioe</b></p>
<p>Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru a National Theatre Wales mewn cydweithrediad ag S4C</p>
<p>Crëwr a Chyfarwyddwr Marc Rees</p>
<p>Storfeydd y Tŷ Opera Cenedlaethol, Abercwmboi, Aberdâr</p>
<p>Bydd dau gwmni theatr genedlaethol Cymru - Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru a National Theatre Wales – yn dod at ei gilydd am y tro cyntaf erioed, gydag un o brif artistiaid y wlad, Marc Rees, a’r darlledwr S4C i greu gwledd weledol wrth adrodd stori.</p>
<p>Wedi’i pherfformio yn Gymraeg, Saesneg a Sbaeneg, bydd {150} yn dod â chyfnodau allweddol yn fyw yn stori’r 150 o ddynion, menywod a phlant o Gymru aeth i fyw i Batagonia yn 1865, ac ym mywydau’u disgynyddion heddiw.</p>
<p>Bydd y cynhyrchiad aml-blatfform hwn, fydd yn cyfuno perfformiadau byw yng Nghymru â ffilm a gomisiynir yn arbennig o Batagonia, yn cael ei lwyfannu yn storfeydd y Tŷ Opera Cenedlaethol ger Aberdâr – adeilad maith nad yw fel arfer yn agored i’r cyhoedd, yn agos at gartrefi llawer o’r mudwyr gwreiddiol.</p>
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<p>Os hoffech gael eich ychwanegu at y rhestr gwesteion cysylltwch â ni ar <a href="mailto:team@nationaltheatrewales.org">team@nationaltheatrewales.org</a>.</p>
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<p><b>Sylwch fod y cynnig hwn ar gael i aelodau TEAM yn unig. Os hoffech chi ymuno â TEAM ymunwch a’r grwp yn fan hyn.</b></p>Opportunity - TEAM at the Edinburgh Fringe Festivaltag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2015-05-19:3152760:BlogPost:2271672015-05-19T10:00:00.000ZAnna Poolehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AnnaLouisePoole
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<p><span class="font-size-3"><b>Would you like to go to the Edinburgh festival this year? Well you are in luck!</b></span></p>
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<p>National Theatre Wales are offering the opportunity for two TEAM members to head to the Scottish capital, and see shows on their behalf. You will be there to support Welsh artists and companies, report back to…</p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3"><b>Would you like to go to the Edinburgh festival this year? Well you are in luck!</b></span></p>
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<p>National Theatre Wales are offering the opportunity for two TEAM members to head to the Scottish capital, and see shows on their behalf. You will be there to support Welsh artists and companies, report back to NTW on all the productions you see, along with the interesting people you meet, and blog about your experiences. </p>
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<p>Last year Frank Thomas and Jeremy Linnell had a great time. Have a look at what they got up to <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blogs/run-or-chimps-bums-and-welsh-cakes" target="_self">here</a>.</p>
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<p>You will need to be available <strong>Monday 17<sup>th</sup> - Saturday 22nd August</strong>. Reasonable expenses will be covered including travel, accommodation and food. </p>
<p><br/> To apply for this opportunity please email us to let us know: How would you benefit from spending a week in Edinburgh this year? How would you represent and promote TEAM during your stay? Please send this to <strong>team@nationaltheatrewales.org </strong></p>
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<p>The <strong>deadline</strong> to apply is <strong>5pm</strong> on <strong>Friday 19<sup>th</sup> June</strong></p>
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<p><strong>We would like to hear from TEAM members across Wales. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to the NTW office to meet some of the team. This will be held w/c</strong> <strong>6<sup>th</sup> July</strong></p>
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<p>We look forward to hearing from you!</p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3"><b>Hoffech chi fynd i Ŵyl Caeredin flwyddyn yma? Wel ‘da chi mewn lwc!</b></span></p>
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<p>Mae National Theatre Wales yn cynnig cyfle i ddau aelod o TEAM i fynd i Brifddinas yr Alban, ac i weld sioeau ar eu rhan. Mi fyddwch chi yna er mwyn cefnogi artistiaid a chwmnïau Cymraeg, i roi adborth i NTW am y cynyrchiadau byddwch yn eu gweld, a phobl diddorol y byddwch yn eu cyfarfod, ac i flogio am eich profiadau.</p>
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<p>Fe gafodd Frank Thomas a Jeremy Linnell amser gwych llynedd. Gallwch ddarllen am eu helyntion <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blogs/run-or-chimps-bums-and-welsh-cakes" target="_self">yma</a>..</p>
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<p>Mi fydd rhaid i chi fod ar gael <b>Dydd Llun 17eg Awst – Dydd Sadwrn 22ain Awst</b>. Mi fydd rhai costau yn cael eu talu drostoch, yn cynnwys costau teithio, llety a bwyd.</p>
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<p>Er mwyn ceisio am y cyfle yma e-bostiwch i adael ni wybod: Sut y byddech chi’n buddio o dreulio wythnos yng Nghaeredin y flwyddyn yma? Sut byddech chi’n hyrwyddo a chynrychioli TEAM yn ystod eich cyfnod yno? Gyrrwch hyn draw at <b>team@nationaltheatrewales.org</b></p>
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<p>Y dyddiad cau yw <b>5pm</b> ar <b>Ddydd Gwener 19eg o Fehefin</b>.</p>
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<p>Hoffwn glywed gan aelodau TEAM ar draws Gymru gyfan. Caiff ymgeiswyr y rhestr fer eu gwahodd i swyddfa NTW i gyfarfod rhai o’r tîm. Bydd hyn yn digwydd yr wythnos sy’n dechrau 6ed o Orffennaf.</p>
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<p>Rydym yn edrych ymlaen i glywed gennych chi!</p>MonologueSlam NEXT WEEKtag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2015-05-11:3152760:BlogPost:2267182015-05-11T15:05:58.000ZAnna Poolehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AnnaLouisePoole
<p><strong>MonologueSlam</strong> is being held on <strong>Monday 18th May </strong>at <strong>The Globe, Albany Rd, Cardiff. </strong>Expect live music, DJ's, and a heated monologue slam with Wales' exciting acting talent. </p>
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<p><strong>MonologueSlam UK</strong><span> is THE industry showcase for actors from all backgrounds and profiles, and is coming to Cardiff next week. Sponsored by Spotlight and supported by National Theatre Wales TEAM, MonologueSlam is open to everyone. After…</span></p>
<p><strong>MonologueSlam</strong> is being held on <strong>Monday 18th May </strong>at <strong>The Globe, Albany Rd, Cardiff. </strong>Expect live music, DJ's, and a heated monologue slam with Wales' exciting acting talent. </p>
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<p><strong>MonologueSlam UK</strong><span> is THE industry showcase for actors from all backgrounds and profiles, and is coming to Cardiff next week. Sponsored by Spotlight and supported by National Theatre Wales TEAM, MonologueSlam is open to everyone. After a lengthy audition process, actors are invited to perform for a welcoming audience and a panel of people in a position to move their careers forward. So far we have the </span>acceptional;</p>
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<p>Sarah Madden</p>
<p>Matthew Davi</p>
<p>Dan Lloyd</p>
<p>Andrew David</p>
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<p>Robert Hopkins</p>
<p>Rhiannon Owens</p>
<p>Gemma Martin</p>
<p>Connor Allen</p>
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<p>The judges are made up of John McGrath (Artistic Director, NTW), Sam Jones (Casting Director), Mark Jerman (Agent), Gert Thomas (Writer/Producer)</p>
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<p><span>Winners from the regional events will be invited to perform at the National Final in December at Theatre Royal Stratford East in London, for a chance to be crowned National Champion. The champion will take home an extensive prize package designed to take their career to the next level, including 1 year’s free Spotlight membership and the chance to record a monologue at Spotlight Studios, a headshot session and 121 advice from industry professionals.</span></p>
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<p><span>Tickets are only £3. <strong>Come and support TEAM members, and friends at this fast paced, and fierce event.</strong><br/></span></p>
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<p><span>To book tickets follow this link <a rel="nofollow" href="http://monologueslam.triforcepromotions.co.uk/event/cardiff/" target="_blank">http://monologueslam.triforcepromotions.co.uk/event/cardiff/</a></span></p>
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<p>I am excited to announce I will be the Promoter for the Cardiff leg of Touch, Crouch, Pause, Engage which opens at the Sherman Theatre on 19th February. Over the next three weeks I will be engaging with individuals and community groups around Cardiff to promote the show. </p>
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<p><em>Crouch, Touch, Pause, Engage</em> is a new, touring, verbatim play that tells the story of two Welsh names bruised, but…</p>
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<p>I am excited to announce I will be the Promoter for the Cardiff leg of Touch, Crouch, Pause, Engage which opens at the Sherman Theatre on 19th February. Over the next three weeks I will be engaging with individuals and community groups around Cardiff to promote the show. </p>
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<p>A little about the production;</p>
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<p><em>Crouch, Touch, Pause, Engage</em> is a new, touring, verbatim play that tells the story of two Welsh names bruised, but not beaten, by media speculation; Gareth “Alfie” Thomas, 100 caps for Wales, once its captain, now the world’s most prominent gay sportsman; and his hometown, Bridgend.</p>
<p>Working with Alfie himself, and young people in Bridgend, two of the UK’s most exciting theatre companies - National Theatre Wales and Out of Joint - have teamed up to tell a great Welsh story about sport, politics, secrets, life and learning to be yourself.</p>
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<p>I am thrilled to be back in Cardiff and promoting such an exciting and important piece of theatre! </p>
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<p>If you would like to find out more or want to be involved please don't hesitate to get in touch. Email me on <strong>annapoole88@gmail.com</strong>. </p>
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<p></p>TEAM Performance Partytag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2014-10-08:3152760:BlogPost:2075572014-10-08T09:30:00.000ZAnna Poolehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AnnaLouisePoole
<p>Hi there NTW Community,<br></br> <br></br> The next TEAM Performance Party will take place on <strong>Thursday 16th October, 7:30pm</strong> at the <strong>Park Conservative Club, City Road, Roath, Cardiff.</strong> There will be games, performances, drinks and a disco ball! What more could you want from a Thursday night!?<br></br> <br></br> This event will explore what TEAM is, how you can get involved in TEAM, what events are on offer, how TEAM can support you to set up your own events across Wales, and…</p>
<p>Hi there NTW Community,<br/> <br/> The next TEAM Performance Party will take place on <strong>Thursday 16th October, 7:30pm</strong> at the <strong>Park Conservative Club, City Road, Roath, Cardiff.</strong> There will be games, performances, drinks and a disco ball! What more could you want from a Thursday night!?<br/> <br/> This event will explore what TEAM is, how you can get involved in TEAM, what events are on offer, how TEAM can support you to set up your own events across Wales, and some of the exciting things they have on offer over the coming months.<br/> <br/> Come along and bring all your friends and family. TEAM is for anyone and everyone.<br/> <br/> This event is FREE and part of Made in Roath Festival.<br/> <br/> There are limited spaces so please reserve by emailing <strong>team@nationaltheatrewales.org</strong> with your name and how many spaces you want.<br/> <br/> We start rehearsals tomorrow and can't wait to see what we conjure up. Follow what we are up to with #NTWTEAM<br/> <br/> Hope to see you there.</p>
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<p>It’s that time again for the TEAM Performance Party. Myself and Kelly Jones are putting our heads together to create something fun, interactive and inspired by TEAM. That’s where we need you! We are looking for 4 playful performers to join in the mayhem.</p>
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<p>This Performance Party is part of the <strong>Made in Roath Festival</strong> in <strong>Cardiff.</strong> It will be a celebration of TEAM, show off all the exciting events and opportunities TEAM has to offer, whilst…</p>
<p>It’s that time again for the TEAM Performance Party. Myself and Kelly Jones are putting our heads together to create something fun, interactive and inspired by TEAM. That’s where we need you! We are looking for 4 playful performers to join in the mayhem.</p>
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<p>This Performance Party is part of the <strong>Made in Roath Festival</strong> in <strong>Cardiff.</strong> It will be a celebration of TEAM, show off all the exciting events and opportunities TEAM has to offer, whilst drawing inspiration from the ever so characterful Park Conservative Club (yes, there is a mirror ball)</p>
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<p><strong>Thursday 9<sup>th</sup> October (half day, time TBC)</strong></p>
<p><strong>Friday 10<sup>th</sup> October (half day, time TBC)</strong></p>
<p><strong>Wednesday 15<sup>th</sup> October (10am – 6pm)</strong></p>
<p><strong>Thursday 16<sup>th</sup> October (10am – 9pm)</strong></p>
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<p>To see pictures from the last one click<strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.309298519228472.1073741832.127387044086288&type=3" target="_blank">here</a></strong></p>
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<p>Rehearsals will take place in two pubs in Roath. This is a paid opportunity. </p>
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<p>If you are interested in performing please email me on <a href="mailto:annapoole88@gmail.com">annapoole88@gmail.com</a> with your CV, what your experience has been with TEAM so far, and your favourite pub game (be it darts, pool, skittles, bingo…you get the gist). Please register your interest by <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>midday</strong></span> on <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Thursday 18th</span> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">September</span></strong></p>
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<p>All the best, </p>
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<p><b> </b></p>Spend a week in Edinburghtag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2014-06-27:3152760:BlogPost:1993662014-06-27T13:00:00.000ZAnna Poolehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AnnaLouisePoole
<p>Would you like to spend a week in Edinburgh? Who wouldn't aye? Well here is your opportunity to go along and represent NTW TEAM!</p>
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<p>We are offering the opportunity for two TEAM members to head to Edinburgh to see shows, support Welsh artists and companies, and report back on all the incredible shows they see and interesting people they meet. </p>
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<p>To apply for this opportunity you will need to be available <strong>Monday 4th August- Saturday 9th August</strong>.…</p>
<p>Would you like to spend a week in Edinburgh? Who wouldn't aye? Well here is your opportunity to go along and represent NTW TEAM!</p>
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<p>We are offering the opportunity for two TEAM members to head to Edinburgh to see shows, support Welsh artists and companies, and report back on all the incredible shows they see and interesting people they meet. </p>
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<p>To apply for this opportunity you will need to be available <strong>Monday 4th August- Saturday 9th August</strong>. Reasonable expenses will be covered including travel, accommodation and food. </p>
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<p>Last year <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/laurafaythomas" target="_self">Laura Thomas</a> and <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CharlieHammond" target="_self">Charlie Hammond</a> went to support <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/group/ntw18" target="_self">The Radicalisation of Bradley Manning</a>. </p>
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<p>Find out the highlights from Laura's time <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blogs/goodbye-edinburgh" target="_self">here</a>, and what Charlie got up to <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blogs/edinburgh-round-up" target="_self">here</a>. </p>
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<p>If you are interested in this opportunity please let us know why you would benefit from spending a week in Edinburgh? and how you would represent and promote TEAM during your stay? Please send this to <strong>team@nationaltheatrewales.org </strong></p>
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<p>The <strong>deadline</strong> for this opportunity is <strong>5pm</strong> on <strong>Friday 11th July</strong>.</p>
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<p></p>Stage Management Experience on Praxis Makes Perfecttag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2014-06-19:3152760:BlogPost:1982762014-06-19T14:00:00.000ZAnna Poolehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AnnaLouisePoole
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<div>We have a great opportunity for a TEAM member to get experience in Stage Management during the rehearsals of our immersive gig Praxis Makes Perfect in Cardiff before it heads to Berlin!! </div>
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<div>We have a great opportunity for a TEAM member to get experience in Stage Management during the rehearsals of our immersive gig Praxis Makes Perfect in Cardiff before it heads to Berlin!! </div>
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<div><p><em>National Theatre Wales’ hit immersive gig, created with Gruff Rhys & Boom Bip of Neon Neon and performed in venues and festivals across the UK in the summer of 2013, will be performed at one of Europe’s most prestigious arts festivals - Foreign Affairs - in July.</em></p>
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<p><em>Enter the unique world of Praxis Makes Perfect! Become part of an immersive gig imagining the life of Giangiacomo Feltrinelli, the millionaire Italian communist at the heart of many of the most extraordinary events of the twentieth century.</em></p>
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<p><em>Smuggle a manuscript out of Russia, be tortured by the CIA, play basketball with Fidel Castro! With Feltrinelli anything is possible.</em></p>
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<p><em>Conceived and performed by Gruff Rhys & Boom Bip of Neon Neon, with playwright Tim Price and director Wils Wilson, this production will be performed at the Berghain nightclub in Berlin.</em></p>
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<p>Find out more about Praxis Makes Perfect <a href="http://nationaltheatrewales.org/praxis-makes-perfect-berlin" target="_blank">here</a></p>
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<div><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Dates and times of rehearsals at Sherman Cymru, Cardiff</strong></span></div>
<div>Monday 30th June 10am-6pm</div>
<div>Tuesday 1st July 10am-9pm</div>
<div>Wednesday 2nd July 10am-6:30pm</div>
<div>Thursday 3rd July 10am-9:30pm</div>
<div>Friday 4th July 10am-6:30pm</div>
<div>This will benefit someone with an interest in Stage Management. Rehearsals take place at Sherman Theatre and you will be supported by Richard Balshaw (Technical Stage Manager) and Jacqui Geroge (Company Stage Manager). </div>
<div>We are able to cover travel and food expenses only. </div>
<div>If you are interested please email <a href="mailto:team@nationaltheatrewales.org" target="_blank">team@nationaltheatrewales.org</a> expressing your interest and why you feel you would benefit for this role. </div>Mametz TEAM Socialtag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2014-05-23:3152760:BlogPost:1955202014-05-23T17:00:00.000ZAnna Poolehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AnnaLouisePoole
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">On</span> <strong style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Friday 20th June</strong> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">at</span> <strong style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">7:30pm</strong> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">there will be an open dress especially for TEAM…</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">On</span> <strong style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Friday 20th June</strong> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">at</span> <strong style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">7:30pm</strong> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">there will be an open dress especially for TEAM members! </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a great chance to see the production before anyone else and meet TEAM members from across Wales. </span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This large-scale, site-specific production performed in an ancient woodland near Usk, Monmouthshire, will give audiences a vivid glimpse into life – and death – in the trenches and battlefields of the Somme.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Inspired by Welsh writer Owen Sheers’ poem Mametz Wood, it will draw on written material by the poets who fought in or witnessed one of the war’s bloodiest conflicts - the Battle of Mametz Wood, in which 4,000 of the the 38th (Welsh) Division were killed or wounded. Among the soldiers who took part were several key Welsh and English war poets, including Robert Graves, David Jones, Siegfried Sassoon and Llewelyn Wyn Griffith, and Sheers’ own great, great uncle, William Gwyn Davies.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">What to expect</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">You will be going on a journey through a forest and a field. Please be aware that this means walking and standing for a lot of the show.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Unfortunately not all locations on the route are accessible by wheelchair. The creative team are creating an alternative accessible route.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">To discuss your specific access requirements please email <a href="mailto:info@nationaltheatrewales.org">info@nationaltheatrewales.org</a>.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Please bring suitable clothing and footwear for outdoor weather and all terrain.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">There will be car parking facilities on site</span></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The address</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Great Llancayo Upper Wood,</span></p>
<h2><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Great Llancayo Upper Wood Near Usk,</span></h2>
<h2><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Monmouthshire</span></h2>
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<p><strong>There is a bus booked from Cardiff at 5:45pm. There are limited seats available and we will be operating on a first come first served basis. </strong></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-2">If you would like to see Mametz before anyone else email <strong>team@nationaltheatrewales.org</strong> to get your name on the guest list or to book a seat on the bus. </span></p>
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<p><a href="http://vimeo.com/89910881">Wood</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/nationaltheatrewales">National Theatre Wales</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>Silly Kings TEAM Socialtag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2013-11-13:3152760:BlogPost:1803712013-11-13T13:00:00.000ZAnna Poolehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AnnaLouisePoole
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<p>On <strong>Wednesday 18<sup>th</sup> December at 7pm</strong> in a Spiegeltent inside the Cardiff castle grounds TEAM members and family are invited to the Silly Kings TEAM Social. As this is our first Christmas family show we would love to have you there. Instead of allocating you all with a standard plus one, this time its the more the merrier...well it is Christmas after all. Bring along mums, dads, sisters, brothers, nieces, cousins, your children, friends children (best to…</p>
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<p>On <strong>Wednesday 18<sup>th</sup> December at 7pm</strong> in a Spiegeltent inside the Cardiff castle grounds TEAM members and family are invited to the Silly Kings TEAM Social. As this is our first Christmas family show we would love to have you there. Instead of allocating you all with a standard plus one, this time its the more the merrier...well it is Christmas after all. Bring along mums, dads, sisters, brothers, nieces, cousins, your children, friends children (best to ask permission), the friends of the children you are bringing - you get the gist. </p>
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<p>To <strong>secure a place</strong> on the guest list please email <strong>annapoole@nationaltheatrewales.org</strong> with your name and how many family members you will be bringing.</p>
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<p>If you have never been to a TEAM Social night before it is a chance for TEAM members to see a NTW production before anybody else, meet other TEAM members and generally have a knees up. </p>
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<p><strong>This will be a full dress run with a photographer. If you will be coming along with anyone under the age of 18 please request a disclaimer form from me. This is to be returned before Wednesday 18th. The show is aimed at ages 7+.</strong></p>
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<p>About Silly Kings...</p>
<p>Once upon a time in a kingdom far, far away lived a princess, four crazy knights, an angry fairy, a dragon (of sorts) and a very Silly King. The award-winning National Theatre Wales roll into the magical grounds of Cardiff Castle for a Christmas feast of family fun, adapted from the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairy_Tales_(Terry_Jones_book)">Fairy Tales of Monty Python’s Terry Jones</a>.</p>
<p>Fly away with a cast of extraordinary characters and madcap musicians, telling tall tales from a kingdom east of the moon and west of the sun.</p>
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<p><a href="http://vimeo.com/58045940">Silly Kings</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/nationaltheatrewales">National Theatre Wales</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
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<p>Can't wait to see you all there!</p>Poetry at the YMCAtag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2013-11-09:3152760:BlogPost:1800422013-11-09T14:20:15.000ZAnna Poolehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AnnaLouisePoole
<p><strong>Workshops a the YMCA</strong></p>
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<p>Around a month ago I received a phone call from Fred Western at the <a href="http://www.cardiffymcaha.co.uk/Projects.asp" target="_blank">YMCA, The Design for Life scheme</a>, who was interested in getting a few of the YMCA residents writing lyrics, poetry, rap or spoken word. Last week world record holding rapper and TEAM member <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/RuffstylzDanLloyd" target="_self">Daniel Lloyd…</a></p>
<p><strong>Workshops a the YMCA</strong></p>
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<p>Around a month ago I received a phone call from Fred Western at the <a href="http://www.cardiffymcaha.co.uk/Projects.asp" target="_blank">YMCA, The Design for Life scheme</a>, who was interested in getting a few of the YMCA residents writing lyrics, poetry, rap or spoken word. Last week world record holding rapper and TEAM member <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/RuffstylzDanLloyd" target="_self">Daniel Lloyd (Ruffstylz)</a> went to the YMCA to deliver the first of four writing workshops. The group will be working on a personal track with Dan and record it at the start of December. I am really looking forward to hearing what they all come up with. </p>
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<p></p>Parallel Lines is coming...tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2013-10-27:3152760:BlogPost:1791282013-10-27T23:58:57.000ZAnna Poolehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AnnaLouisePoole
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<p><a href="http://Steph%20is%2015%20years%20old.%20Simon%20is%20her%20teacher.%20Both%20live%20in%20Cardiff%20but%20their%20parallel%20lives%20couldn't%20be%20more%20different.%20When%20an%20accusation%20is%20made%20and%20their%20worlds%20collide,%20things%20aren't%20as%20simple%20as%20they%20might%20seem.%20Award-winning%20playwright%20Katherine%20Chandler%20explores%20truth,%20class%20and%20power%20in%20contemporary%20Wales%20in%20this%20gripping,%20uncompromising%20play." target="_blank">Dirty Protest</a> and Chapter Arts centre have teamed up to stage the 2012 Wales Drama Award winning play <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p010cnsf" target="_blank">Parallel Lines</a> by <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/KatherineChandler" target="_self">Katherine Chandler</a>.<a href="http://dirtyprotesttheatre.co.uk/" target="_blank"><br/></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Steph is 15 years old. Simon is her teacher. Both live in Cardiff but their parallel lives couldn't be more different. When an accusation is made and their worlds collide, things aren't as simple as they might seem.</em></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Award-winning playwright Katherine Chandler explores truth, class and power in contemporary Wales in this gripping, uncompromising play.</em></p>
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<p>I am lucky enough to be working as Assistant Director on the production and peering into the rehearsal room of director <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/CatherinePaskell" target="_self">Catherine Paskell</a>. Over the last week we have been workshopping the script and Katherine has been busy making lots of changes over the weekend. At 11am tomorrow we receive the final version of the script, meet the rest of the team, roll up our sleeves and begin to bring Parallel Lines to life. After watching the actors with itchy feet dying to get off their chairs and physically explore the characters we are set for a really exciting few weeks. </p>
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<p>Thats all for now folks. There will be lots more updates as the weeks go on.</p>
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<p>Chapter Arts Centre, 20th - 30th November. <a href="http://www.chapter.org/dirty-protest-partnership-chapter-present-parallel-lines" target="_blank">Book your tickets here</a>.</p>Sh!t: I'm Single this weektag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2013-08-07:3152760:BlogPost:1682452013-08-07T20:00:08.000ZAnna Poolehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AnnaLouisePoole
<p>Thea and I have been working on our WalesLab project Sh!t: I'm single in the National Theatre Wales warehouse this week with Natalie Paisey and Tom Mumford. Here is a video blog telling you a little more about what we have been up to so far. Enjoy....</p>
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<p>Thea and I have been working on our WalesLab project Sh!t: I'm single in the National Theatre Wales warehouse this week with Natalie Paisey and Tom Mumford. Here is a video blog telling you a little more about what we have been up to so far. Enjoy....</p>
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</p>Praxis Makes Perfect TEAM Social Nighttag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2013-04-18:3152760:BlogPost:1539462013-04-18T13:00:00.000ZAnna Poolehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AnnaLouisePoole
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<p>The first TEAM Social Night of National Theatre Wales' third year of productions is finally upon us. On <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday 1st May</span> TEAM members are invited from across Wales to see Praxis Makes Perfect before anyone else, whilst sipping on some lovely beverages from the NTW bar. </p>
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<p>To find out more about this immersive theatre/music gig with Neon Neon's Gruff Rhys and Boombip, writer Tim Price and director Wils Wilson have a look…</p>
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<p>The first TEAM Social Night of National Theatre Wales' third year of productions is finally upon us. On <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday 1st May</span> TEAM members are invited from across Wales to see Praxis Makes Perfect before anyone else, whilst sipping on some lovely beverages from the NTW bar. </p>
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<p>To find out more about this immersive theatre/music gig with Neon Neon's Gruff Rhys and Boombip, writer Tim Price and director Wils Wilson have a look at the video below. </p>
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<p><a href="http://vimeo.com/58047877">Praxis Makes Perfect</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/nationaltheatrewales">National Theatre Wales</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
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<p>TEAM Social Nights celebrate TEAM members from across Wales by bringing everyone together with pre show and post show entertainment. We have had visual DJ's, musicians, spoken word and performances from the TEAM Swansea scratch night, <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/group/scratchthatitch" target="_self">Scratch That Itch</a> and the open mic night <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/group/word4word" target="_self">Word4Word</a>. This is of course combined with food, drink and merriment!</p>
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<p><em>In Water I'm Weightless TEAM Social Night, Credit: Jorge Lizalde</em></p>
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<p><em>Little Dogs TEAM Social Night, Credit Jorge Lizalde</em></p>
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<p><em>A Provincial Life TEAM Social Night, Sherman Cymru</em></p>
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<p>Praxis Makes Perfect takes place in a secret location in Cardiff. If you are a TEAM member and want to be part of (quite frankly) the coolest event in town, please e-mail annapoole@nationaltheatrewales.org to confirm a place and I will send you more details. </p>Berlin - Failed States One: Somaliatag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2013-01-21:3152760:BlogPost:1437932013-01-21T16:00:00.000ZAnna Poolehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AnnaLouisePoole
<p>Last week, I was lucky enough to be sent off to Berlin to meet documentary theatre Director Hans-Werner Kroesinger, and watch his new play, Failed States One: Somalia. This is the first in the series of Failed States with Hebbel Am Ufer. </p>
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<p>I met Hans-Werner in the café of HAU1 after a mad dash from the airport and an extremely expensive taxi ride; it was safe to say I stuck to the tube after this. It was really interesting to find out more about his work on Somalia in…</p>
<p>Last week, I was lucky enough to be sent off to Berlin to meet documentary theatre Director Hans-Werner Kroesinger, and watch his new play, Failed States One: Somalia. This is the first in the series of Failed States with Hebbel Am Ufer. </p>
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<p>I met Hans-Werner in the café of HAU1 after a mad dash from the airport and an extremely expensive taxi ride; it was safe to say I stuck to the tube after this. It was really interesting to find out more about his work on Somalia in caparison to NTW’s work on De Gabay. He tackles political issues on the history and journey of Somalia, mainly focusing on its capital, Mogadishu. </p>
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<p>The piece began with the audience all together staring at a projection of the ocean on a corrugated large metal fence. We are then split into three groups, taken to different parts of the theatre and treated in a specific way. My group was treated like tourists; we were taken to the highest circle, looking down at the projection and told about Italian Somalia, pirates and the exportation of bananas. Sounds of typical holiday music accompanied this. We were finally brought together on stage, behind the corrugated fence.</p>
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<p>The third section was much more theatrical and physical than the other two. On arrival there were sounds of symbols creating a very subdued atmosphere. The outline of Somalia had been created on a fence hanging from the rigs. Again there was a projection of the sea to the left of the stage; this would later project a live drawing of a scene from the invasion of US troops in Mogadishu, 1994. A round ‘news’ table sat underneath the projection as the actors transformed from politicians, to newsreaders, to Somalian pirates, to American soldiers. The corrugated fence is finally lifted to reveal a catwalk over the seats we originally sat in. The actors sway droning a pirate song combined with sounds of the automated symbols as the lights go down.</p>
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<p>Hans-Werner Kroesinger’s work;</p>
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<li>His actors will spend 4 weeks dissecting the selected documents</li>
<li>He often splits his audiences into three groups who will undergo three different experiences. They will then come together at the end for the final section of the performance. The theory behind this is for the audience to perceive this last part in different ways depending on the journey they had just been on</li>
<li>His work contains heavy factual text throughout, so make sure you are ready to work</li>
<li>He is one of the leading directors in Documentary Theatre </li>
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<p>It was a real pleasure to meet Hans-Werner Kroesinger and I hope he is able to see <a href="http://nationaltheatrewales.org/whatson/performance/ntw23" target="_blank">De Gabay</a> in March. If you ever get the opportunity to see his work, I highly recommend it. </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-4"><strong>Home Is...</strong></span></p>
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<p>Tuesday evening <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/DevindaDeSilva" target="_self">Devinda</a> and I ventured across to Haverfordwest for <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/OwainRoach" target="_self">Owain Roach</a>'s first <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/group/ntwteam" target="_self">TEAM</a> event 'Home Is..'. When we…</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-4"><strong>Home Is...</strong></span></p>
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<p>Tuesday evening <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/DevindaDeSilva" target="_self">Devinda</a> and I ventured across to Haverfordwest for <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/OwainRoach" target="_self">Owain Roach</a>'s first <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/group/ntwteam" target="_self">TEAM</a> event 'Home Is..'. When we arrived there was such a buzz amongst the Bristol Trader we couldn't wait to hear what home meant to the people of Haverfordwest. We were not disappointed - there was such a fantastic, vibrant variety of performers throughout the night, we had clowning, singing, music, poetry and story telling. </p>
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<p>Here are a few sneaky snap shots for you to get a sense of variety we had throughout the evening...</p>
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<p>A huge well done to Owain! We look forward to the next one. </p>
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<p>....Whilst we were there we also bumped into the lovely Catherine Pascal on her quest to find stories and objects that reflect who the people of West Wales are today. Have a look at what she has been up to on the <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/group/waleslab?" target="_self">WalesLab group</a>.</p>
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<p>National Theatre Wales TEAM are looking for an Assistant Director and Stage Manager to work with John Norton for the next Stories Of The Streetz. The event is being performed script in hand as part of Made In Roath festival at The Crofts pub on Tuesday 16<sup>th</sup> October.</p>
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<p>This will be the fourth Stories Of The Streetz event and is set to be the biggest yet. Performed as a promenade piece the event will present the writers interpretations of over heard conversations around…</p>
<p>National Theatre Wales TEAM are looking for an Assistant Director and Stage Manager to work with John Norton for the next Stories Of The Streetz. The event is being performed script in hand as part of Made In Roath festival at The Crofts pub on Tuesday 16<sup>th</sup> October.</p>
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<p>This will be the fourth Stories Of The Streetz event and is set to be the biggest yet. Performed as a promenade piece the event will present the writers interpretations of over heard conversations around Cardiff. To find out more about past Stories Of The Streetz events have a look at the <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/group/stories-of-the-streetz-cardiff?commentId=3152760%3AComment%3A124909" target="_self">group</a>.</p>
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<p>If you are interested in either of these positions you will need to be available on <strong>Saturday 13<sup>th</sup>, Sunday 14<sup>th</sup> and Tuesday 16<sup>th</sup> October</strong>. This is not a paid position but expenses will be covered. If you are interested please e-mail me explaining why you would like to fill the position and please state if you have any relevant experience. </p>
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<p><strong>annapoole@nationaltheatrewales.org</strong></p>
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<p>To apply for either position you must be a TEAM member. If you are not already follow the <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/group/ntwteam" target="_self">link</a> to join. </p>Home from the Fringetag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2012-08-16:3152760:BlogPost:1302862012-08-16T17:00:00.000ZAnna Poolehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AnnaLouisePoole
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<p>So my short but incredibly inspiring trip to Edinburgh sadly ended last night. I underwent a three day theatre marathon taking me on an emotional journey, I saw theatre from professional companies, amateur companies, newly formed companies and graduates. Today has felt very strange not being surrounded by performances and flyers. </p>
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<p>Here are a few pictures from the renowned Royal Mile.…</p>
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<p>So my short but incredibly inspiring trip to Edinburgh sadly ended last night. I underwent a three day theatre marathon taking me on an emotional journey, I saw theatre from professional companies, amateur companies, newly formed companies and graduates. Today has felt very strange not being surrounded by performances and flyers. </p>
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<p>Here are a few pictures from the renowned Royal Mile.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>My highlights </strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999370492?profile=original" target="_self"><br/></a> I ate cake and celebrated with the hilariously brilliant <a href="http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/comedy/harri-parris-the-leaving-do" target="_blank">The Harri-Parris - The Leaving Do</a> which I sadly missed when it was in Cardiff and am so glad I got to see it in Edinburgh.</p>
<p>On Tuesday morning I had sophisticated intentions to see <a href="http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/theatre/shakespeare-for-breakfast" target="_blank">Shakespeare For Breakfast</a>. Unfortunately I chose the only day they were having a break and so ended up going to a <a href="http://peep-play.com/" target="_blank">PEEP</a> show from Natural Shocks. I saw the first of three 20 minute performances entitled Sexlife with Welsh actor Ifan Meredith. The piece was fantastic, it was sensitive and touching with a hint of humour, I recommend anyone going to the fringe this year to have a peep. </p>
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<p>Gary Owen's <a href="http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/theatre/cancer-time?day=03-08-2012&performance=1:26573" target="_blank">Cancer Time</a> was done brilliantly by TEAM member Emily Rees and Alex Bull who make up the company Instant Reaction. <a href="http://ed.thestage.co.uk/reviews/1490" target="_blank">The Stage</a> deemed it a must see and I totally agree. </p>
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<p>Tucked In's production of <a href="http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/childrens-shows/golden-cowpat" target="_blank">The Golden Cowpat</a> was a fun relief. If your going to the fringe with children then this is definitely well worth a visit, or even if you just want an easy fun and high energy performance with a bit of a sing song make your way to the Pleasance Courtyard to hang out with Farmer Hector. </p>
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<p>The gem for me has to be <a href="http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/theatre/razing-eddie" target="_blank">Razing Eddie</a> from <a href="http://www.horizon-arts.co.uk/" target="_blank">Horizon Arts</a>. Brilliantly acted by such a young cast, especially Aiden Rose who plays 'Billy big balls', it had me laughing one second and on the verge of tears the next. </p>
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<p>...and of course <a href="http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/theatre/dating-george-orwell-free" target="_blank">Dating George Orwell</a> with Kelly Jones in her beautiful metallic pink dress and sports bra. </p>
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<p>Thats it from me but make sure you follow Sarah Leigh and Kelly Jones throughout the festival.</p>
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<p></p>Edinburgh Fringetag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2012-08-14:3152760:BlogPost:1302272012-08-14T01:34:30.000ZAnna Poolehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AnnaLouisePoole
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<p>So this is not only my first day at Edinburgh fringe this year but my first time ever and I am very excited to be here. After a long journey sat too close to the toilet I finally arrived into the city at 4.30pm pumped and ready to see some theatre. All my belongings got thrown into my room and I fled to The White Horse to find Kelly Jones in her pink metallic dress, clutching a cardboard cut out of George Orwell.</p>
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<p>We caught up on her show Dating George Orwell and made…</p>
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<p>So this is not only my first day at Edinburgh fringe this year but my first time ever and I am very excited to be here. After a long journey sat too close to the toilet I finally arrived into the city at 4.30pm pumped and ready to see some theatre. All my belongings got thrown into my room and I fled to The White Horse to find Kelly Jones in her pink metallic dress, clutching a cardboard cut out of George Orwell.</p>
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<p>We caught up on her show Dating George Orwell and made an impulse ticket purchase for The Lonely One by Dotted Line Theatre. Entering the theatre space we were welcomed by four actors beside four miniature white houses. The piece tells a story based on an extract from Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury through narration, fantastic lighting and puppetry. The performances where superb and I was truly inspired to experiment more with lighting and shadows. The only criticism I have is that I didn’t feel the puppetry always added to the story line and at times felt a little disjointed.</p>
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<p>After this we felt a Nando’s was totally necessary followed by a Ukulele showdown – I wish Mondays were always like this.</p>
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<p>Approaching 10.30pm we still wanted more and so headed over to The Space to see an 11pm showing of Daughters Of Lot by Brain Melt Consortium an American company founded in 2010. If you are male and go to see this show you may feel a little hard done by. Made up of five actresses the piece looks at how women are taught to be women. If you blush easily then this performance is probably not for you.</p>
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<p>Now it’s off to bed ready to hit the theatre scene hard tomorrow and see what wonderful things Wales has brought to the fringe this year. </p>
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<p>Follow me @anna_ntw Kelly Jones @cockneykel and Sarah Leigh @defythestars87 to see what we are up to at the fringe this year #NTWTEAM</p>TEAM Paneltag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2012-08-02:3152760:BlogPost:1294272012-08-02T09:00:00.000ZAnna Poolehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AnnaLouisePoole
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-7"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b> </b></span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">TEAM Panel</b></span></p>
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<p>Over the next 12 months a group of 11 TEAM members across Wales will influence and contribute to the TEAM programme and feed into the development of National Theatre Wales.</p>
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<p>Their first task was to introduce them selves as a TEAM…</p>
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<p>Over the next 12 months a group of 11 TEAM members across Wales will influence and contribute to the TEAM programme and feed into the development of National Theatre Wales.</p>
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<p>Their first task was to introduce them selves as a TEAM panel member in a creative way - have a gander at what they all came up with;</p>
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<p><a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blogs/maeve-scullion-team-capitals-hey-panel-introduction" target="_self">Maeve Scullion</a></p>
<p><a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blogs/team-panel-member-john-williams" target="_self">John Williams</a></p>
<p>Jan Miller</p>
<p><a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blogs/team-panel-2?xg_source=activity" target="_self">Tula Miah</a></p>
<p><a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blogs/team-panel-intro" target="_self">Frank Thomas</a></p>
<p><a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blogs/team-panel-brent-morgan" target="_self">Brent Morgan</a></p>
<p>Josh Coles-Riley</p>
<p><a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blogs/pontypridd-and-beyond-1" target="_self">Terry Chinn</a></p>
<p><a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blogs/team-panel-video" target="_self">Kelly Jones</a></p>
<p><a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blogs/team-panel-buddug" target="_self">Buddug Jones</a></p>
<p><a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blogs/team-panel-christina-1" target="_self">Christina Handke</a></p>
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<p>You will be kept up to date with all TEAM panel happenings so keep your eyes peeled. </p>TEAM Social Nighttag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2012-07-26:3152760:BlogPost:1288462012-07-26T10:03:56.000ZAnna Poolehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AnnaLouisePoole
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-6" style="color: #99cc00; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;">TEAM Social Night</span></p>
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<p>The TEAM Social Night is a unique, warm and inviting night that celebrates National Theatre Wales TEAM across the country with performances, music,…</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #99cc00; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;" class="font-size-6">TEAM Social Night</span></p>
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<p>The TEAM Social Night is a unique, warm and inviting night that celebrates National Theatre Wales TEAM across the country with performances, music, drinks, food and much much more. So far we have held three successful nights linked with National Theatre Wales productions in Cardiff, Haverfordwest and Swansea. The first was held in the foyer of Sherman Cymru after <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/group/ntw17?" target="_self">A Provincial Life</a>, we had performances from <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/group/scratchthatitch?commentId=3152760%3AComment%3A122106" target="_self">Scratch That Itch</a> and <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/group/word4word?" target="_self">Word4Word</a>, a snazzy ice cream cart and a DJ. The Social for <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/group/ntw18?" target="_self">The Radicalisation of Bradley Manning</a><b> </b>saw local artists perform bespoke responses on the theme of protest<b>.</b> For the <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/group/ntw19?" target="_self">Little Dogs</a> Social there were performances from Scratch That Itch, lots of drinks, an Indian buffet and a DJ.</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999365814?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="400" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999365814?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400" class="align-full"/></a><em>Little Dogs TEAM Social Night Swansea, Credit: Jorge Lizalde</em></p>
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<p><em>Little Dogs TEAM Social Night, Credit: Jorge Lizalde</em></p>
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<p><em>A Provincial Life TEAM Social Cardiff, Sherman Cymru</em></p>
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<p><em>A Provincial Life TEAM Social Cardiff, Sherman Cymru</em></p>
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<p><strong>On <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Friday 27th July</span> we will be holding the TEAM Social night after <a href="http://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/group/ntw20" target="_self">In Water I'm Weightless</a> in the Wales Millenium Centre's Ffresh bar, there will be a <span style="color: #000000;">visual DJ called VJ Visualante</span>, improvised music from <a href="http://katapulto.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Katapulto</a>, a signed poetry performance, lovely nibbles and of course lots of friendly faces so don't miss out! </strong></p>
<p></p>The Word4Word Winnerstag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2012-07-10:3152760:BlogPost:1273912012-07-10T11:30:45.000ZAnna Poolehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AnnaLouisePoole
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<p><strong>A huge congratulations to our Audience Winner Bethan Grant and the NTW TEAM winner Omar Fadhil. </strong></p>
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<p>To give you a taste of Omar's talent below is one of his poems. A condensed version will be included in the NTW newspaper which will be in circulation for the next few months. Make sure you get your copy. </p>
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<p align="center">I wanna prove that I can be insightful, but I don't know where to…</p>
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<p><strong>A huge congratulations to our Audience Winner Bethan Grant and the NTW TEAM winner Omar Fadhil. </strong></p>
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<p>To give you a taste of Omar's talent below is one of his poems. A condensed version will be included in the NTW newspaper which will be in circulation for the next few months. Make sure you get your copy. </p>
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<p align="center">I wanna prove that I can be insightful, but I don't know where to start,<br/> I've got this new urge to be responsive, take in the times, create its art<br/> I was writing all night, I tried, but my words kept sketching a tart.<br/> What a bloody laugh, I already knew this world had no heart...<br/> <br/> The past is the past and it douses the landfill,<br/> But they are messages unmasked, by antique oak table and candle.<br/> The actor is only as good as his sequel...<br/> Till he proves himself, trust me there are equals,<br/> Our statuses defined by the wealth of our people,<br/> And right now we are at the beginning, <br/> <b>This is the prequel</b><br/> There is more to be done, this land still holds evil,<br/> This voice is just my own, and on its own it is feeble.<br/> We are nothing but what we are trying to be...</p>
<p align="center">In dark times growing old is seeming <i>less and less</i> appealing,<br/> A new world encompassing all the lovely hate we are feeling.<br/> Oh the feeling, feels like we're healing, knowledge is an assuring doctor,<br/> But it’s like we muster the talk, then trip on the walk,<br/> Get embarrassed, slip away fast and flustered.<br/> Leaving dust over this picture, a cape for captain mistrust<br/> Whose in a rush to make unjust fears, <u>blunt,</u><br/> But even the sun has to rise from its slum<br/> Like the meeting of two lakes, two lakes into a river one.<br/> <i>Our worlds are separate...<br/> But neither ones in front</i><br/> <br/> Is it right because half the world appears to be doing it,<br/> Or is half the world doing it because it is right?<br/> What a gift to hold no regret, so in death peace is found in perfect plight,<br/> It seems we have to sacrifice ourselves these days, to feel any sort of right,<br/> All the good men have done it, Ghandi...Socrates...even Jesus Christ<br/> We fight too...<i>well I do</i> <br/> Usually laced with frustration drenched over booze<br/> I think I'm going to...I’m going to spew...<br/> Sacrifice my kebab, my soul, my chips for a gin or two.<br/> I wouldn't victimise my body for you,<br/> That must be where this so called ‘enlightenment’ could come in use<br/> Living under concrete slabs, the heaviness should be something we've grown used to...</p>
<p align="center">Maybe we don’t help each other because; we’re too busy holding the weight of our own skyline views,</p>
<p align="center">“<i>Everyone looks like ants, and do I really care what ants get up to?”</i></p>
<p align="center">I wanna prove that I can be insightful, but I don't know where to start,<br/> I've got this new urge to be responsive, take in the times, create its art<br/> I was writing all night, I tried, but my words kept sketching a tart.<br/> Nevermind, I didn’t really care that much....</p>TEAM Assistant at NTWtag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2012-06-26:3152760:BlogPost:1262342012-06-26T14:09:21.000ZAnna Poolehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AnnaLouisePoole
<p>Hello community!</p>
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<p>I just wanted to introduce myself as the new TEAM Assistant at National Theatre Wales. I will be assisting the TEAM coordinator, Devinda De Silva over the next two years by supporting and being part of TEAM happenings across Wales. I will also be on the hunt for more TEAM members!</p>
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<p>The first few hours of NTW employment started off with the In Water I’m Weightless meet and greet instantly making me feel welcome and part of the team - also…</p>
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<p>I just wanted to introduce myself as the new TEAM Assistant at National Theatre Wales. I will be assisting the TEAM coordinator, Devinda De Silva over the next two years by supporting and being part of TEAM happenings across Wales. I will also be on the hunt for more TEAM members!</p>
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<p>The first few hours of NTW employment started off with the In Water I’m Weightless meet and greet instantly making me feel welcome and part of the team - also incredibly excited at the prospect of seeing such an exciting and poetic piece of theatre developing over the next four weeks. Later I got to meet up with Mathilde and the girls who are working on the TEAM project Zaraya.</p>
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<p>Today began with birthday cake – it’s been a good day!</p>
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<p>Well that’s it from me for now but if you want to get involved or find out more about TEAM please do not hesitate to get in touch. You can contact me here on the community or by e-mailing annapoole@nationaltheatrewales.org</p>
<p></p>Pornography opens tonight.tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2012-04-25:3152760:BlogPost:1198282012-04-25T08:30:00.000ZAnna Poolehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AnnaLouisePoole
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<p>So tonight is the opening night and we have been in Tech and prop madness for the past few days.</p>
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<p>Pornography is a piece of theatre you will never see done the same way twice. Simon Stephens bravely writes...</p>
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<p>'This play can be performed by any number of actors. It can be performed in any order'.</p>
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<p>A challenge that Waking…</p>
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<p>So tonight is the opening night and we have been in Tech and prop madness for the past few days.</p>
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<p>Pornography is a piece of theatre you will never see done the same way twice. Simon Stephens bravely writes...</p>
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<p>'This play can be performed by any number of actors. It can be performed in any order'.</p>
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<p>A challenge that Waking Exploits did not shy away from!</p>
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<p align="left">'One unforgettable week in July 2005 — Live 8, the G8 Conference, the 2012 Olympic announcement and the 7/7 bombings. Britain feels like the centre of the world. Major events are taking place all over the country, the energy is electric. The City, Britain and its people are alive. In less than one hour in Central London, everything will change…</p>
<p align="left">Simon Stephens’ play follows the entwining journeys of lonely characters all trapped, suffocated and wrestling with their desires for the forbidden.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Wednesday 25th April until Saturday 28th April at Chapter Arts every night 8pm</strong></span></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.chapter.org/26311.html">http://www.chapter.org/26311.html</a></p>
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<p>For other dates on their tour follow the link below</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.wakingexploits.co.uk/content/pornography-booking-information.html">http://www.wakingexploits.co.uk/content/pornography-booking-information.html</a></p>
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<p></p>A Bit of Pornography.tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2012-04-19:3152760:BlogPost:1189632012-04-19T13:30:59.000ZAnna Poolehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AnnaLouisePoole
<p>For the last three weeks I have been lucky enough to shadow Mathilde Lopez, director of Waking Exploits whilst she dissects and re-constructs the controversial play Pornography by Simon Stevens.</p>
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<p>Here is a few sneaky shots I took early in the process...…</p>
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<p>For the last three weeks I have been lucky enough to shadow Mathilde Lopez, director of Waking Exploits whilst she dissects and re-constructs the controversial play Pornography by Simon Stevens.</p>
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<p>Here is a few sneaky shots I took early in the process...</p>
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<p>I will be posting more images over the next few days up until the show starts at chapter next Wednesday! Don't miss out people!</p>Pop-Up Shop.tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2012-02-27:3152760:BlogPost:1133572012-02-27T17:19:12.000ZAnna Poolehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AnnaLouisePoole
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<p>Today we opened our TEAM pop-up shop in the food quarter of St. Davids 2 to promote A Provincial Life which kicks off on Thursday at 7.30pm in the Sherman Theatre.</p>
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<p>Come along to see interviews with the ensemble of A Provincial…</p>
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<p>Today we opened our TEAM pop-up shop in the food quarter of St. Davids 2 to promote A Provincial Life which kicks off on Thursday at 7.30pm in the Sherman Theatre.</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999376205?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999376205?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" height="414" width="553"/></a></p>
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<p>Come along to see interviews with the ensemble of A Provincial Life, find out more about the show, or just to have a chat and a nice cupa.</p>
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<p>Or maybe do some arts and crafts with Beth...</p>
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<p>We will be here all week so do not hesitate to come down!</p>
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<p>Tuesday 11 - 3</p>
<p>Wednesday 5 - 9pm with <strong>live music at 5pm and 7pm</strong></p>
<p>Thursday 11 - 3</p>
<p>Friday 11 - 3</p>
<p>Saturday 11 - 5pm <strong>Meyerhold workshop with Claudio Laurini from 12pm - 2pm</strong></p>
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<p><strong>contact me for more information and if you want to get involved!</strong></p>
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<p>Sunday 11am - 5pm <strong>Poetry and Performance from 12.30pm</strong></p>
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<p></p>Want to win free tickets to the NTW17 social Night?tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2012-02-14:3152760:BlogPost:1117702012-02-14T15:45:49.000ZAnna Poolehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AnnaLouisePoole
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<p>National Theatre Wales are launching an exciting competition to win a pair of tickets to the social night of A Provincial Life on March 2<sup>nd</sup>.</p>
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<li> Spoken word, poetry readings and performance in response to underlying themes</li>
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<li>Music from guest DJ’s</li>
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<li>Meet up and chat with fellow members of the NTW community</li>
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<li>Meet key members of the NTW staff and creative…</li>
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<p>National Theatre Wales are launching an exciting competition to win a pair of tickets to the social night of A Provincial Life on March 2<sup>nd</sup>.</p>
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<p>The night includes:</p>
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<li> Spoken word, poetry readings and performance in response to underlying themes</li>
</ul>
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<li>Music from guest DJ’s</li>
</ul>
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<li>Meet up and chat with fellow members of the NTW community</li>
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<li>Meet key members of the NTW staff and creative team</li>
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<li>Tweet, Blog and update from our back row of tweet seats</li>
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<p>It’s really easy! just tweet a photo of a number ‘17’ on twitter and #ntw17.</p>
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<p>Whether that is a number 17 on a door or you have created the number out of Papier-mâché! Up-load it and you will be in with a chance of winning!!!</p>
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<p>The most inventive picture will be the winner, so get those thinking caps on and keep your eyes peeled!</p>
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<p><strong>Don’t forget to #ntw17 !!!!</strong></p>
<p><strong><br/></strong>Good Luck</p>
<p><strong><br/></strong></p>Promoting A Provincial Lifetag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2012-02-02:3152760:BlogPost:1104762012-02-02T14:00:00.000ZAnna Poolehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AnnaLouisePoole
<p>From NTW TEAM member to The Promoter of A Provincial Life, over the next 8 weeks follow my exciting journey and keep up to date with all things Provincial...</p>
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<p>Yesterday was my first day in my new role as The Promoter for National Theatre Wales’ 17<sup>th</sup> production: A Provincial Life. What a way to start a new job. A 5am rise, gallons of coffee and a trip to London to see the dynamic set design lay out and meet the wonderful cast for their first read through…</p>
<p>From NTW TEAM member to The Promoter of A Provincial Life, over the next 8 weeks follow my exciting journey and keep up to date with all things Provincial...</p>
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<p>Yesterday was my first day in my new role as The Promoter for National Theatre Wales’ 17<sup>th</sup> production: A Provincial Life. What a way to start a new job. A 5am rise, gallons of coffee and a trip to London to see the dynamic set design lay out and meet the wonderful cast for their first read through together.</p>
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<p>Beginning with an inviting presentation from Alison Chitty we saw all of her inspiring, elegant set designs and research into the fascinating world of Chekhov 1890’s. Full of earthy, deep colours and a simplistically stunning backdrop the piece is set to be visually beautiful.</p>
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<p>We were then invited to listen in on the cast’s first read through. I was amazed that this was their first time with their scripts as a full cast. For a simple read through it was full of energy and emotion, you could feel the anticipation in the room as the cast were gripping their seats to keep themselves down, dying to get up and get their teeth stuck into such amazing characters.</p>
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<p>Brimming with political issues relevant to today, along side a poignant heart felt story line, A Provincial Life is not to be missed and I can’t wait to see it come to life!</p>
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<p>Keep up to date <strong>#ntw17</strong></p>Word4Wordtag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2011-09-18:3152760:BlogPost:852162011-09-18T11:36:54.000ZAnna Poolehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AnnaLouisePoole
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<p>Thursday 15<sup>th</sup> of September saw the second Word4Word event and the first to be held by NTWteam. A night devoted to celebrating the importance of words and the variety of forms in which they are delivered. Originally to be held at CAI a whirlwind of panic set in when their refurbishment was put forward and we only had two days to find a new venue. Thankfully Milgi’s stepped in and the yurt was ours for the night.</p>
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<p>After comically carrying heavy benches in…</p>
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<p>Thursday 15<sup>th</sup> of September saw the second Word4Word event and the first to be held by NTWteam. A night devoted to celebrating the importance of words and the variety of forms in which they are delivered. Originally to be held at CAI a whirlwind of panic set in when their refurbishment was put forward and we only had two days to find a new venue. Thankfully Milgi’s stepped in and the yurt was ours for the night.</p>
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<p>After comically carrying heavy benches in non-manual labour tiny dresses down a flight of stairs, Natalie and I finally settled and looked on at our venue with its twinkling lights and laid back atmosphere. Eagar poets, spoken word artists and writer/actors filled up Milgi’s yurt thick and fast ready to get up on the mic. Everyone was sat in the yurt raring to go, but there was one person missing, our fantastic headline act Patrick Jones. Panic once again set in and Natalie ran around Milgi’s searching high and low. Thankfully his smiley face peaks round the door right on time and we are ready to proceed with the night. It all runs smoothly thanks to our fantastic MC, Brent Morgan and his perfectly placed plugs.</p>
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<p><strong>Scratch That Itch, 28th September, Monkey Bar, Swansea!!!</strong></p>
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<p>We saw so many fantastic interpretations to the theme flight, plus additional pieces equally as inspiring and entertaining. The audience spilled out the door, with people huddling together to listen in around the yurt’s shell, me being one of them. After the interval we had a great performance from our guest musicians Boo and Buster followed by the next 8 word artists. Next came the judging. Our three judges gathered secretly behind the yurt and had the difficult task of only choosing three prize-winners and our next headline act. Natalie and I of course listened in, merrily sipping on mojito’s.</p>
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<p>After much deliberation the decision was made and the three were chosen, congratulations to Clayton Emmanuel for his creative use of language, Maeve Scullion for her entertaining performance and an extra congratulation to Betty Lane for her imaginative response to the theme and being our next headline act.</p>
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<p>To end the night we listened to the highly anticipated words of published poet Patrick Jones. If you haven't read anything by him before I highly recommend you do.</p>
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<p>We had such a fantastic night and were over the moon to see so many people there. Keep your eyes peeled for the next event set to be held in Novemeber. We look forward to seeing Betty Lane’s readings and hope to see familiar faces and even more. </p>
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<p> </p>[On]Stage: A Sunday Roast Rehearsals so far...tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2011-06-14:3152760:BlogPost:589292011-06-14T21:41:49.000ZAnna Poolehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/AnnaLouisePoole
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<p>Over the last month the words from A Sunday Roast have slowly lifted from the paper and come to life. Along the way I have of course come to face many problems, and with just over two weeks left to go I am sure to face many more. It is from these difficulties that I have come to see the most interesting of sequences.The original script for A Sunday Roast wouldn't even recognize what it has become. With more added movement than I had originally planned the creation of A Sunday Roast…</p>
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<p>Over the last month the words from A Sunday Roast have slowly lifted from the paper and come to life. Along the way I have of course come to face many problems, and with just over two weeks left to go I am sure to face many more. It is from these difficulties that I have come to see the most interesting of sequences.The original script for A Sunday Roast wouldn't even recognize what it has become. With more added movement than I had originally planned the creation of A Sunday Roast has become quite the learning curve in terms of experimentation. With my associate Natalie Stone's Hello Mrs Silverstone in the final stages of development as well we are excited for Saturday 2nd July to come around.</p>
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<p>Here are a few pictures from the process so far....</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999360624?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999360624?profile=original" height="376" width="493"/></a>The Prop Workshop; with a help in hand by the lovely Dorothea Lodwick.</p>
<p>Caroline Beasley as Diane Perkins, Charlie Hammond as Gafyn Perkins and Christopher Cale as</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999360785?profile=original"></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999360785?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999360785?profile=original" height="395" width="445"/></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #000000;">Adalaide played by Emme MacNab and Maeve Scullion</span></span></p>
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