Taking Flight Theatre's Posts - National Theatre Wales Community2024-03-28T20:17:20ZTaking Flight Theatrehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/TakingFlightTheatrehttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3823720857?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blog/feed?user=13mzwswuey84k&xn_auth=noEarly Career Creatives Call Outtag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2021-11-14:3152760:BlogPost:3386332021-11-14T14:56:28.000ZTaking Flight Theatrehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/TakingFlightTheatre
<p><b>Early Career Creatives Call Out</b></p>
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<li><i><span>Are you an early career creative interested in developing your theatre-making skills?</span></i></li>
<li><i><span>Do you identify as Deaf or disabled?</span></i></li>
<li><i><span>Are you based in Wales or do you identify as Welsh?</span></i></li>
<li><i><span>Would you benefit from work-based learning through placements, mentoring and professional development opportunities?</span></i></li>
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<p><b>If your answer to these…</b></p>
<p><b>Early Career Creatives Call Out</b></p>
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<li><i><span>Are you an early career creative interested in developing your theatre-making skills?</span></i></li>
<li><i><span>Do you identify as Deaf or disabled?</span></i></li>
<li><i><span>Are you based in Wales or do you identify as Welsh?</span></i></li>
<li><i><span>Would you benefit from work-based learning through placements, mentoring and professional development opportunities?</span></i></li>
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<p><b>If your answer to these questions is yes, we would like to hear from you!</b></p>
<p><span>Taking Flight Theatre, Hynt, Theatrau Sir Gar, RCT theatres, Pontio Arts Centre, Bangor University and Disability Arts Cymru are running an Early Career Creatives placement programme. </span></p>
<p><span>The programme is part of a larger collaborative project between these partner organisations, provisionally titled Breaking the Box, which focuses on the development of a network of venues and organisations striving towards a more inclusive and accessible outlook to include audiences, companies and individual creatives.</span></p>
<p><b>How long?</b></p>
<p><span>Each placement will last 9 months, we can be flexible as to the time commitment required.</span></p>
<p><b>How will it work?</b></p>
<p><span>Each placement will consist of three strands:</span></p>
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<li><span>Bespoke mentoring sessions with a mentor experienced in a creative’s preferred theatre role</span></li>
<li><span>3 placements at partner venues </span></li>
<li><span>A range of professional development opportunities organised by Taking Flight and partner venues (workshops, masterclasses, meetings, networking events, etc). </span></li>
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<p><b>What does theatre-making skills mean? </b></p>
<p><span>Theatre-making skills might include: theatre design, producing, sound design, stage management, marketing, lighting design, directing, writing, fight direction, intimacy direction, BSL interpreting, audio description, composing, or any other creative theatre-making role other than acting.</span></p>
<p><b>How many places are there?</b></p>
<p><span>There are three paid placements available, however everyone who applies will be invited to join the professional development programme.</span></p>
<p><b>Is this a paid opportunity?</b></p>
<p><span>Yes, there is a bursary available for each creative of £9,000, plus travel, accommodation and per diems for time away from home. </span></p>
<p><b>How do I Apply?</b></p>
<p><span>Please send up to 500 words or a video of up to 5 minutes telling us a little bit about yourself, explaining what theatre skills you want to develop and what you would like to get out of the placement programme. Please send these to </span><a href="mailto:Louise@takingflighttheatre.co.uk"><span>Louise@takingflighttheatre.co.uk</span></a><span> by 5pm on 29th November. </span></p>
<p><span>If you have any questions about the placements please contact Louise to arrange an informal chat. </span></p>
<p><b>Interviews will take place in December in person or on Zoom depending on the circumstances. Placements will begin early 2022. </b></p>
<p><b>Easy read, BSL and audio callouts on our website <a href="https://www.takingflighttheatre.org.uk/early-career-creative-callout/">https://www.takingflighttheatre.org.uk/early-career-creative-callout/</a></b></p>Taking Flight are recruiting for a Touring Stage Managertag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2017-09-20:3152760:BlogPost:2704112017-09-20T14:00:00.000ZTaking Flight Theatrehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/TakingFlightTheatre
<p>Taking Flight Theatre are recruiting for a Stage Manager for their Spring tour of You've Got Dragons. </p>
<p>Dates are 19th Feb - 29th April inclusive but it is likely that there will be an extension.</p>
<p>This is a technical show and tours a self contained lighting rig and uses captions which are run via Qlab. </p>
<p>SM must be a driver and aged 25+, have touring experience. There is a cast for 4 actors and an ASM also as part of the touring team. </p>
<p>This is for a UK…</p>
<p>Taking Flight Theatre are recruiting for a Stage Manager for their Spring tour of You've Got Dragons. </p>
<p>Dates are 19th Feb - 29th April inclusive but it is likely that there will be an extension.</p>
<p>This is a technical show and tours a self contained lighting rig and uses captions which are run via Qlab. </p>
<p>SM must be a driver and aged 25+, have touring experience. There is a cast for 4 actors and an ASM also as part of the touring team. </p>
<p>This is for a UK tour.</p>
<p>Please email elise@takingflighttheatre.co.uk with CV and photo by 16th Oct</p>Casting - You've Got Dragons UK tour 2018tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2017-09-19:3152760:BlogPost:2706112017-09-19T17:20:02.000ZTaking Flight Theatrehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/TakingFlightTheatre
<p>Casting Call <br></br>You've got Dragons</p>
<p>We are casting for their UK tour of You've got Dragons an adaptation of the book by Kathryn Cave. <br></br>Casting for 2 performers.<span class="text_exposed_show"><br></br>Actor 1 - Physical performer, ability to sing and/or play a musical instrument an advantage but not essential. Taking Flight actively seeking applications from D/deaf and disabled performers<br></br>Actor 2 - D/deaf performer, BSL user, physical performer…</span></p>
<p>Casting Call <br/>You've got Dragons</p>
<p>We are casting for their UK tour of You've got Dragons an adaptation of the book by Kathryn Cave. <br/>Casting for 2 performers.<span class="text_exposed_show"><br/>Actor 1 - Physical performer, ability to sing and/or play a musical instrument an advantage but not essential. Taking Flight actively seeking applications from D/deaf and disabled performers<br/>Actor 2 - D/deaf performer, BSL user, physical performer</span></p>
<div class="text_exposed_show"><p>The ability to drive and a base in South Wales are useful but neither of these are essential.</p>
<p>However a good sense of humour and problem solving attitude are. Please note this is a touring productions it will involve get ins, get outs and early mornings.</p>
<p>It's touring across the UK to some of the country's leading theatres. Dates are 19th Feb - 29th April inclusive with extensions into May, July and October/November (dates tbc) Above Equity/ITC rates. Please apply with a photo/CV and covering letter to elise@takingflighttheatre.co.uk before 12pm on 25th Sept - please 'Casting - YGD' in the subject bar. Please note applications without a covering letter will not be accepted. <br/>Auditions will be on Oct 9th in Cardiff 2017</p>
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<p>Taking Flight Theatre Company</p>
<p>You’ve got Dragons by Kathryn Cave</p>
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<p>Taking Flight Theatre, an award winning inclusive theatre company based in Cardiff, working with access at the heart of the creative process are seeking actors for our inclusive and accessible family piece touring to theatres across the UK. Actors must have a passion for creating work for family audiences and be prepared for the vigour of mid - scale touring. Also desirable are…</p>
<p>Taking Flight Theatre Company</p>
<p>You’ve got Dragons by Kathryn Cave</p>
<p>Casting call</p>
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<p>Taking Flight Theatre, an award winning inclusive theatre company based in Cardiff, working with access at the heart of the creative process are seeking actors for our inclusive and accessible family piece touring to theatres across the UK. Actors must have a passion for creating work for family audiences and be prepared for the vigour of mid - scale touring. Also desirable are actors who play a musical instrument, have a strong singing voice and have experience of physical theatre and/or puppetry. A base in south Wales, driving license and willingness to drive on tour and BSL skills are also beneficial.</p>
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<p>6<sup>th</sup> March – 17<sup>th</sup> April 2017 ( with a possible extension)</p>
<p>Application deadline 21st November 5pm</p>
<p>Auditions will be in the w/c 5<sup>th</sup> or 12<sup>th</sup> December</p>
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<p>This is an ITC/Equity contract and Taking Flight are signed up to the ITC Ethical Managers contract and adhere to Equity’s Outdoor touring guidelines. </p>
<p>The tour is funded by Arts Council Wales</p>
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<p>Taking Flight actively encourage applications from disabled, D/deaf and sensory impaired performers.</p>
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<p>Please email submissions to <a href="mailto:elise@takingflighttheatre.co.uk">elise@takingflighttheatre.co.uk</a> marking the subject bar Dragons Please send a CV, headshot and cover email explaining why you are interested in working with Taking Flight Theatre. </p>Casting Call - The Tempesttag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2016-11-10:3152760:BlogPost:2599472016-11-10T16:00:00.000ZTaking Flight Theatrehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/TakingFlightTheatre
<p>Taking Flight Theatre Company</p>
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<p>The Tempest</p>
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<p>Actors M/F for an outdoor, promenade, accessible tour of Wales of The Tempest. </p>
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<p>Taking Flight are an award winning inclusive theatre company based in Cardiff, working with access at the heart of the creative process. This production of The Tempest will push boundaries and requires actors who are not afraid of hard work or challenges both in the rehearsal room and on tour.…</p>
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<p>Casting call</p>
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<p>The Tempest</p>
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<p>Actors M/F for an outdoor, promenade, accessible tour of Wales of The Tempest. </p>
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<p>Taking Flight are an award winning inclusive theatre company based in Cardiff, working with access at the heart of the creative process. This production of The Tempest will push boundaries and requires actors who are not afraid of hard work or challenges both in the rehearsal room and on tour. A good sense of humour and excellent work ethic are essential. Also desirable (but not essential) are actors with the following skills: driving license and willingness to drive on tour, ability to play a portable musical instrument, a strong singing voice, good movement skills, touring experience, a base in South Wales. The tour is to some of the most beautiful venues in Wales, actors will need to be prepared for the vigour of touring outdoors - we perform whatever the weather and it does rain in Wales!</p>
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<p>This is an ITC/Equity contract and Taking Flight are signed up to the ITC Ethical Managers contract and adhere to Equity’s Outdoor touring guidelines. This tour is funded by Arts Council Wales</p>
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<p>Overall dates are May – July/ August 2017 (exact dates tbc)</p>
<p>Deadline for applications 21st November 5pm</p>
<p>Auditions w/c 5<sup>th</sup> Dec or w/c 12<sup>th</sup> Dec</p>
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<p>Taking Flight actively encourage applications from disabled, D/deaf and sensory impaired performers.</p>
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<p>Please email submissions to <a href="mailto:elise@takingflighttheatre.co.uk">elise@takingflighttheatre.co.uk</a> marking the subject bar The Tempest. Please send a CV, headshot and cover email explaining why you are interested in working with Taking Flight. </p>
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<p></p>Job vacancy- General Manager at Taking Flight Theatretag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2016-05-03:3152760:BlogPost:2498342016-05-03T10:30:00.000ZTaking Flight Theatrehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/TakingFlightTheatre
<p class="Standard">Taking Flight Theatre Company is seeking to appoint a part- time <b>General Manager</b></p>
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<p class="Standard">This is a new fixed-term, part-time post, funded by Arts Council Wales in order to assist Taking Flight to develop its infrastructure, increasing the sophistication of its management procedures and ensuring that fits administrative functions are robustly able to support the company’s creative vision. This includes the day- to- day…</p>
<p class="Standard">Taking Flight Theatre Company is seeking to appoint a part- time <b>General Manager</b></p>
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<p class="Standard">This is a new fixed-term, part-time post, funded by Arts Council Wales in order to assist Taking Flight to develop its infrastructure, increasing the sophistication of its management procedures and ensuring that fits administrative functions are robustly able to support the company’s creative vision. This includes the day- to- day financial management of the company and fund- raising. We’re looking for someone with a “Can Do” attitude, who can bring commitment, flair and practical skill to a flexible, sometimes chaotic but inclusive working environment for a twelve month period. This role is based in Cardiff.</p>
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<p class="Standard">If you feel you’ve got the energy and experience for this challenge, we’d be pleased to hear from you.</p>
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<p class="Standard">Application details and further information can be obtained by emailing <a href="mailto:beth@takingflighttheatre.co.uk">beth@takingflighttheatre.co.uk</a> or <a href="http://www.takingflighttheatre.co.uk/">http://www.takingflighttheatre.co.uk</a>/blog/</p>
<p class="Standard">Salary: <b>£24,180 pro rata (3 days per week)</b></p>
<p class="Standard">Closing date for applications: <b>Wednesday 18th May 2016 at</b> <b>noon</b></p>
<p class="Standard">Interviews (tbc) <b>Friday 27th May 2016</b><b>.</b></p>
<p class="Standard">Taking Flight Theatre Company is project funded by The Arts Council of Wales and Welsh Government.</p>
<p class="Standard">We are a Registered Charity, committed to Equal Opportunities<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999435295?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999435295?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="106" class="align-center" height="101"/></a></p>
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<p class="Standard">Registered Charity No: 1131762</p>Casting Call - Real Human Being by Matthew Bulgotag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2015-01-18:3152760:BlogPost:2144062015-01-18T12:04:17.000ZTaking Flight Theatrehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/TakingFlightTheatre
<p>Award winning Cardiff based theatre company Taking Flight Theatre are casting for the 2015 Autumn tour of Real Human Being by Matthew Bulgo </p>
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<p>This production tours to schools across Wales and is about the issues surrounding Disability Hate Crime.</p>
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<p><b>Casting Breakdown:</b></p>
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<p>Rhys – Male playing age 17, Welsh, College student who is a self confessed ‘regular’ guy who wants to do the right thing but finds himself caught in an impossible…</p>
<p>Award winning Cardiff based theatre company Taking Flight Theatre are casting for the 2015 Autumn tour of Real Human Being by Matthew Bulgo </p>
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<p>This production tours to schools across Wales and is about the issues surrounding Disability Hate Crime.</p>
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<p><b>Casting Breakdown:</b></p>
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<p>Rhys – Male playing age 17, Welsh, College student who is a self confessed ‘regular’ guy who wants to do the right thing but finds himself caught in an impossible situation.</p>
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<p>Catrin – Female playing age 17 Welsh, Catrin is quick witted, bright and fun to be around.</p>
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<p>Alys – Female playing age 17 physically disabled, Alys is a confident student in her first week at a new college</p>
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<p>Tom (M/F) playing age 20s physically disabled. Tom is confident and fun but also has a bit of a temper, he/she has suffered discrimination because of his/her disability before and is not afraid to let people know about it. This actor will also be required to lead workshops.</p>
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<p><b>Please only apply for the roles of Alys and Tom if you are disabled</b></p>
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<p>Dates: September 7<sup>th</sup> – 14<sup>th</sup> Nov ( tbc) Wage - £460 a week above Equity /ITC rates</p>
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<p>Preferable but not essential: Cardiff base, workshop leading experience, touring experience, driving license</p>
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<p>Applications <b>with a covering letter</b> to <a href="mailto:elise@takingflighttheatre.co.uk">elise@takingflighttheatre.co.uk</a> by 5pm on 6<sup>th</sup> Feb. </p>Recruiting - Lead Facilitator 'As you Like it' South Walestag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2014-02-11:3152760:BlogPost:1869222014-02-11T14:17:12.000ZTaking Flight Theatrehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/TakingFlightTheatre
<p>Taking Flight Theatre are looking for an experienced and strong workshop leader/facilitator. To work as part of the Outreach Team for 'As you like it' in and around Merthyr Tydfil and Cardiff this Summer. Dates are 19th May - 22nd June (tbc) </p>
<p>Essential: Driver ( ideally with own vehicle), experience of working inclusively with a variety of client groups, confident to lead workshops, experience of devising and working collaboratively, DBS/CRB check or willingness to under go…</p>
<p>Taking Flight Theatre are looking for an experienced and strong workshop leader/facilitator. To work as part of the Outreach Team for 'As you like it' in and around Merthyr Tydfil and Cardiff this Summer. Dates are 19th May - 22nd June (tbc) </p>
<p>Essential: Driver ( ideally with own vehicle), experience of working inclusively with a variety of client groups, confident to lead workshops, experience of devising and working collaboratively, DBS/CRB check or willingness to under go check prior to starting work, strong singing voice and ability to teach songs, South Wales base.</p>
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<p>Desirable: Understanding of Shakespeare especially 'As you like it' and a familiarity with Taking Flight's Work</p>
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<p>Please send a letter of application and CV to <a href="mailto:elise@takingflighththeatre.co.uk">elise@takingflighththeatre.co.uk</a> by 17th February 2014.</p>Casting for Summer Tour 2014tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2013-11-05:3152760:BlogPost:1797922013-11-05T06:48:04.000ZTaking Flight Theatrehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/TakingFlightTheatre
<p>Taking Flight Theatre Company <a href="http://www.takingflighttheatre.co.uk">www.takingflighttheatre.co.uk</a> are seeking actors for their 2014 outdoor tour of As You Like it (funding pending). The production will tour from our Cardiff base so actors with a South Wales base preferred. Provisional dates are mid May to Mid July. Taking Flight actively encourages applications from physically disabled, sensory impaired and D/deaf actors. Taking Flight are proud to work within Equity's…</p>
<p>Taking Flight Theatre Company <a href="http://www.takingflighttheatre.co.uk">www.takingflighttheatre.co.uk</a> are seeking actors for their 2014 outdoor tour of As You Like it (funding pending). The production will tour from our Cardiff base so actors with a South Wales base preferred. Provisional dates are mid May to Mid July. Taking Flight actively encourages applications from physically disabled, sensory impaired and D/deaf actors. Taking Flight are proud to work within Equity's Outdoor Touring Guidelines and offer pay in line with ITC rates £430/wk). Essential: good attitude to outdoor touring (this is not easy!), excellent team players with a willingness to help out with get outs and get ins, a passion for working inclusively. Desirable: full clean driving licence, ability to play a portable musical instrument, BSL skills/ knowledge, workshop experience, South Wales base. <br/><br/>Please check the website for more details about the company and apply with CV, photo and covering letter to <a href="mailto:elise@takingflighttheatre.co.uk">elise@takingflighttheatre.co.uk</a> Please explain what you think you could offer to this tour and what attracts you to working with Taking Flight. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. <br/>Closing date 25th November. Auditions early December.</p>Taking FLight Theatre Companyare looking for new Trusteestag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2012-04-25:3152760:BlogPost:1197572012-04-25T10:07:24.000ZTaking Flight Theatrehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/TakingFlightTheatre
<p><a href="http://www.takingflighttheatre.co.uk" target="_blank">Taking Flight Theatre</a> is currently recruiting new trustees to join their Board of Directors and help take the company to the next stage of it's development. Taking Flight is a Cardiff based company producing professional productions featuring integrated casts of Disabled and non disabled performers and working to make The Arts accessible for all. We also have a very strong workshop and outreach programme. Although funded…</p>
<p><a href="http://www.takingflighttheatre.co.uk" target="_blank">Taking Flight Theatre</a> is currently recruiting new trustees to join their Board of Directors and help take the company to the next stage of it's development. Taking Flight is a Cardiff based company producing professional productions featuring integrated casts of Disabled and non disabled performers and working to make The Arts accessible for all. We also have a very strong workshop and outreach programme. Although funded regularly for different projects we still have no core funding. Keeping the company going in the present climate has been a challenge but one we have rising to. Our trustees play a vital role in helping us to do this. Please email Taking Flight if you are interesting in hearing more about this opportunity at <a href="mailto:takingflighttheatre@yahoo.co.uk">takingflighttheatre@yahoo.co.uk</a></p>
<p>Many Thanks</p>
<p>Elise ( Co - Founder and Artistic Director)</p>Romeo and Juliet- rehearsals in the forest in West Walestag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2010-07-09:3152760:BlogPost:366742010-07-09T21:32:34.000ZTaking Flight Theatrehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/TakingFlightTheatre
<p>Well, we have just finished our first 4 days of rehearsals in the woods down at The Stackpole Centre in Pembrokeshire. The cast assembled in Cardiff on Monday for some fantastic training with Maggie from Disability Arts Cymru (thank you so much, Maggie!)</p>
<p>Already, the performance is starting to take vague shape, and yesterday we "staggered through" Act I... amazing!! The cast are reaching new heights already and the music is sounding beautiful. There is something so much more moving…</p>
<p>Well, we have just finished our first 4 days of rehearsals in the woods down at The Stackpole Centre in Pembrokeshire. The cast assembled in Cardiff on Monday for some fantastic training with Maggie from Disability Arts Cymru (thank you so much, Maggie!)</p>
<p>Already, the performance is starting to take vague shape, and yesterday we "staggered through" Act I... amazing!! The cast are reaching new heights already and the music is sounding beautiful. There is something so much more moving about watching the "star crossed" lovers meeting in an old Summerhouse in the middle of the woods, the sun dappling through the lush treetop canopy and slanting down on the fateful pair... hmmmm. If you are coming to see the show, bring your mozzie repellant! Aaaagh.</p>Rehearsals Day 4tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2010-03-25:3152760:BlogPost:281812010-03-25T21:59:35.000ZTaking Flight Theatrehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/TakingFlightTheatre
Can't believe we only have 3 days to go... I think it is going to all come out in the wash (yesterday was scared!), but we have ALL worked really hard.. actors, director, Tilly (the company baby who has put up with a lot of screeching and shouting... and of course the brilliant Rowan who has written all our fantastic music and the "Gwion and the Witch" song... so look at this as an experiment. CAN YOU MAKE A PIECE OF ACCESSIBLE, INTEGRATED, ENGAGING PROMENADE THEATRE FOR VERY YOUNG CHILDREN AND…
Can't believe we only have 3 days to go... I think it is going to all come out in the wash (yesterday was scared!), but we have ALL worked really hard.. actors, director, Tilly (the company baby who has put up with a lot of screeching and shouting... and of course the brilliant Rowan who has written all our fantastic music and the "Gwion and the Witch" song... so look at this as an experiment. CAN YOU MAKE A PIECE OF ACCESSIBLE, INTEGRATED, ENGAGING PROMENADE THEATRE FOR VERY YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, SUPPORTED WITH BSL AND ORIGINAL LIVE MUSIC WITH NO MONEY AND ONLY 7 DAYS IN A BASEMENT???? WATCH THIS SPACE.....Dream in the woodstag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2009-06-11:3152760:BlogPost:58602009-06-11T16:00:00.000ZTaking Flight Theatrehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/TakingFlightTheatre
Taking Flight Theatre fast approaches its' rehearsal period for A Midsummer Night's Dream to be performed, first off, at its' "spiritual home" at The Stackpole Estate near Pembroke in West Wales.<br />
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As well as running residential drama workshops with physically disabled participants, Taking Flight also creat integrated, accessible performances in rural spaces. The National Trust have supported us, amazingly, and are again providing us with accommodation and, more importantly, access to the…
Taking Flight Theatre fast approaches its' rehearsal period for A Midsummer Night's Dream to be performed, first off, at its' "spiritual home" at The Stackpole Estate near Pembroke in West Wales.<br />
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As well as running residential drama workshops with physically disabled participants, Taking Flight also creat integrated, accessible performances in rural spaces. The National Trust have supported us, amazingly, and are again providing us with accommodation and, more importantly, access to the beautiful woodlands that surround the estate and lakes.<br />
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So, what do our performances involve? This time, we have taken a classic text (A Midsummer Night's Dream)- because Taking Flight experiment in a number of ways, it is important for us, because we are still learning so much, to use a strong, solid popular text - to "cut our teeth on" if you like.<br />
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We work with professional actors from different backgrounds- physically disabled, non disabled, sensory impaired actors- and work in ways which challenges everyones physical limits!<br />
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Our projects are supported with BSL (British Sign Language) and we can arrange touch tours for audiences who require this service.<br />
The idea is that we make a theatre event which might traditionally seen as challenging to some audiences, accessible through supporting artists and audiences alike.<br />
We ran a pilot project last year, with only a weeks' rehearsal (!), which was artistically,very successful. Audiences were not still for longer than about 4 minutes and actors had to chase around the (accessible) pathways throught the woods so that they could be ready to surprise the audience as they made their way past the honeysuckle growing over the gnarly old tree stump, the wild garlic and the old ruined summerhouse.<br />
This year, the performance may end up moving around less as we are performing in 5 very different venues, and we realise now how spoilt we were with the accessibility that the amazing staff at The Stackpole maintain.<br />
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So, we perform at The Stackpole on July 18th and 19th (afternoon and evening shows) call 01646 661425<br />
Blaenavon Ironworks on 1 and 2 August at 1pm and 5pm (email takingflighttheatre@yahoo.co.uk)<br />
National Botanical Gdns on 8th Aug at 2pm call 01668 668768<br />
Afan Forest on 15th Aug at 2 and 7 and 16th Aug at 7pm call 01639 850564<br />
Neath Abbey on 29th adn 30th Aug at 1pm and 5pm email as above<br />
PLeas ejoin us to find out more about Taking Flight Theatre.