David Goffee's Posts - National Theatre Wales Community2024-03-29T09:26:11ZDavid Goffeehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/DavidGoffeehttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3003263200?profile=original&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blog/feed?user=2sf81avb59ych&xn_auth=noA day in the Life of David Goff Eveleigh - Artistic Director, The Tempest on Fire (29th Oct - 2nd Nov 2013)tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2013-10-17:3152760:BlogPost:1781462013-10-17T09:30:00.000ZDavid Goffeehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/DavidGoffee
<h1><span style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999394777?profile=original" target="_self"></a>Every day of late is focused primarily on my latest project The Tempest on Fire. This fire theatre spectacular will take place during autumn half term at the Penpont Estate near Brecon where I am living a bucolic lifestyle in a caravan on the banks of the River Usk.…</span></h1>
<h1><span style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999394777?profile=original" target="_self"></a>Every day of late is focused primarily on my latest project The Tempest on Fire. This fire theatre spectacular will take place during autumn half term at the Penpont Estate near Brecon where I am living a bucolic lifestyle in a caravan on the banks of the River Usk.</span></h1>
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<p>Every morning when I get up the beauty of Penpont surrounds me and inspires me. It is here that I designed and made the Greenman Maze at the turn of the millennium in 2000.</p>
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<p>My fiery vision of an abridged Shakespeare’s Tempest uses this maze as the focus of the action – it literally becomes Prospero’s enchanted isle.</p>
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<p>So every day I walk the maze and its interlocking gardens whilst thinking about how best to make the Halloween treat that can take on board the high points from my past Hay on Fire Festivals and incorporate them into the idyllic site here at Penpont.</p>
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<p>The Tempest on Fire is really a labour of love and I am involved in every aspect of the production – from portaloos to programmes, from banners to bussing our audience in from Theatre Brycheiniog.</p>
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<p>Every couple of days I pop in to see the good folk at the Box Office at Theatre Brycheiniog <a href="http://www.brycheiniog.co.uk/">http://www.brycheiniog.co.uk/</a> and hear about ticket sales. I’m quite trepidatious about this project as it is a new departure for me. My company the Department of Enjoyment usually successfully brings one-off events but The Tempest on Fire is going to involve 5 nights of performance in a row.</p>
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<p>I meet many different sorts of people every day and most are incredibly interested and helpful. Rock star Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin actually helped fund the project and is coming to see it live. I have even persuaded Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast announcer to record my own comedy forecast: a real Tempest warning!</p>
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<p>Wherever I go I make a point of handing out leaflets and flyers for the show. Whilst driving around I frequently see the banners which I helped to put up and this sight always brings a smile to my face.</p>
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<p>Obviously publicity and marketing has changed since my early days as a professional clown – though I did get to feature on a front cover of Private Eye no less! Nowadays it’s just as important to get your show all over the various social media. So I dip into Facebook on and off throughout the day and I’ve even learned to tweet for this project.</p>
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<p>Almost every day I hear from Felix Rowberry, the daughter of one of my oldest friends, whose production company is providing PA, lighting and pyrotechnic special effects for the show. She really is amazing and it’s a delight the way in which she overcomes every obstacle creatively. It’s no surprise that her crew worked on both the Olympics in 2012 and the Rolling Stones at Glastonbury Festival 2013. If she’s good enough for Mick and the boys, then she’s good enough for me.</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999394820?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="400" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2999394820?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400" class="align-right"/></a>Around tea time I normally chat with one of our special guest groups on the phone. The Tempest on Fire will include fantastic contributions from Organised Kaos <a href="http://www.organisedkaos.org.uk/">http://www.organisedkaos.org.uk/</a> in terms of fire circus performances and from world music stars Baka Beyond <a href="http://www.bakabeyond.net/">http://www.bakabeyond.net/</a> who are going to accompany the action.</p>
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<p>Baka Beyond include my son Clyde as one of their drummers and it will be great to be working closely together on this project. Their music will help hold it all together.</p>
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<p>To end the evening I sometimes force myself to indulge in one of the fine local ales that will be on sale to ensure our audience is fully refreshed. If I’m lucky, this brew will be provided by Gavin and Vina Hogg on Penpont Estate in their toasty kitchen.</p>
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<p>Penpont are simply great hosts on every scale. I am going to provide a feast for the eyes with my show and Gav and Vina will ensure those who come get plenty of good things to literally feast on too.</p>
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<p>The Department of Enjoyment presents “The Tempest on Fire” at Penpont near Brecon Tuesday 29<sup>th</sup> Oct to Saturday 2<sup>nd</sup> November 6pm. Tickets: Theatre Brycheiniog.</p>
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<p><a href="https://theatrbrycheiniog.ticketsolve.com/shows/873501030/events">https://theatrbrycheiniog.ticketsolve.com/shows/873501030/events</a></p>
<p></p>The Tempest on Fire - Fire Theatre Spectacular at Penpont near Brecontag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2013-10-07:3152760:BlogPost:1764922013-10-07T09:23:15.000ZDavid Goffeehttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/DavidGoffee
<p><b>The Tempest on Fire </b> <b> </b></p>
<p><b>Fire Theatre Spectacular at Penpont near Brecon</b></p>
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<p><i>“Here’s a maze trod indeed, through forthrights and meanders!”</i></p>
<p>The Tempest, William Shakespeare</p>
<p> <a href="http://brecon.fyinetwork.co.uk/my,2266-Tempest-On-Fire-Promo-Vid" target="_blank">Interview with Artistic Director David Goff Eveleigh</a></p>
<p>This autumn half term holiday the Department of Enjoyment offers…</p>
<p><b>The Tempest on Fire </b> <b> </b></p>
<p><b>Fire Theatre Spectacular at Penpont near Brecon</b></p>
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<p><i>“Here’s a maze trod indeed, through forthrights and meanders!”</i></p>
<p>The Tempest, William Shakespeare</p>
<p> <a href="http://brecon.fyinetwork.co.uk/my,2266-Tempest-On-Fire-Promo-Vid" target="_blank">Interview with Artistic Director David Goff Eveleigh</a></p>
<p>This autumn half term holiday the Department of Enjoyment offers a Halloween treat with a difference: Shakespeare’s The Tempest by fire light, complete with fire circus performances to a live world music soundtrack.</p>
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<p>The Tempest on Fire is the brainchild of David Goff Eveleigh, the Artistic Director of Department of Enjoyment, and has been 13 years in the making: in 2000 David was commissioned by Penpont Estate near Brecon to design and build a permanent maze depicting the Green Man’s giant head in a series of interlocking gardens. It is so large that it can be viewed on Google Earth.</p>
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<p>The vision for the show is based on an evolution of the past successes for the spectacular Hay on Fire Festivals devised and directed by the Department of Enjoyment and enjoyed by large family audiences.</p>
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<p>“<i>The vision for my fiery interpretation of The Tempest involves transforming the Greenman Maze and surrounding woods into Prospero’s island. I see Caliban as the embodiment of the mythic Green Man and the stunning location at Penpont as Caliban’s domain of wild and untamed nature</i>” says David Goff Eveleigh.</p>
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<p>“Our audience’s enchanting journey starts from Theatre Brycheiniog where ancient mariners usher all aboard coaches to avoid the coming tempestuous storm.</p>
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<p>Their journey continues on the lawns in front of Penpont house which will be transformed into a labyrinth featuring thousands of sparkling LED lights, highlighting dancing nymphs in a sea of stars.</p>
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<p>“The surrounding woods become home to unearthly spirits who are truly wild in nature and my maze gardens become the central focus of the action topped off with a flying trapeze rig” says Artistic Director David Goff Eveleigh.</p>
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<p>“The whole special event will enjoy fireworks, pyrotechnic and special effects provided by KJE Technical whose recent commissions have included the 2012 Olympics and the Rolling Stones at Glastonbury Festival 2013” says Creative Producers, SWICA Carnival.</p>
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<p>“E<i>xciting and beautiful ... takes Hay on Fire festivals to a new wonderous place</i>" says Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin. This extraordinary fire theatre spectacular has been backed by the rock star who generously supports the project. He and his family have enjoyed previous Hay on Fire Festivals and know the natural beauty of the Penpont site well.</p>
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<p>The Tempest on Fire is financially supported by the Arts Council of Wales, Theatre Brycheiniog, Sustainable Tourism Powys – and Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin.</p>
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<p>For further details contact Creative Producers for The Tempest on Fire: SWICA Carnival - <a href="mailto:steve.swica@outlook.com">steve.swica@outlook.com</a></p>
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<p>NOTES:</p>
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<p>The Tempest on Fire takes place during the autumn half term holidays – and promises to be an unbeatable Halloween treat: TUESDAY 29 OCTOBER – SATURDAY 2 NOVEMBER (6pm) at Penpont Estate, Near Brecon.</p>
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<p>Tickets from Theatre Brycheiniog <a href="http://www.brycheiniog.co.uk/">www.brycheiniog.co.uk</a></p>
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<p>The Tempest on Fire is a site-specific outdoor performances at Penpont Estate’s Greenman Maze <a href="http://www.penpont.com/">www.penpont.com</a></p>
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<p>Calling Theatre Actors / Performers: audition call for The Tempest on Fire production.</p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-4" style="color: #ff6600;"><b>DEPARTMENT OF ENJOYMENT AT PENPONT</b></span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-4" style="color: #ff6600;"><b>THE TEMPEST ON FIRE</b></span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-4" style="color: #ff6600;"><b>FIRE THEATRE…</b></span></p>
<p>Calling Theatre Actors / Performers: audition call for The Tempest on Fire production.</p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-4" style="color: #ff6600;"><b>DEPARTMENT OF ENJOYMENT AT PENPONT</b></span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-4" style="color: #ff6600;"><b>THE TEMPEST ON FIRE</b></span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-4" style="color: #ff6600;"><b>FIRE THEATRE SPECTACULAR</b></span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align: left;">An abridged outdoor fiery vision of Shakespeare’s The Tempest performed in and around the illuminated Greenman Maze at Penpont near Brecon.</p>
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<p>A dramatic retelling by a company of actors, dancers and fire performers from Organised Kaos to forest sounds and live music from world music stars Baka Beyond.</p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align: left;">Be led by fire, light and elementals on a journey through ancient groves to Prospero’s enchanted isle.</p>
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<p>Artistic Director David Goff Eveleigh (<a href="http://www.deptofenjoyment.org/">www.deptofenjoyment.org</a>)</p>
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<p>Creative Producers: SWICA Carnival (<a href="http://www.swicacarnival.co.uk/">www.swicacarnival.co.uk</a>)</p>
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<p><b>Synopsis</b>: The action is ambient and the audience will be led through a dark tempestuous glade and onwards to the unique Penpont Greenman Maze where the main action will unfold complete with trapeze and aerial rig. The action is elemental with fire lighting, fire effects and pyrotechnics.</p>
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<p>Organised Kaos (youth fire circus) will provide Elementals skilled in fire performance. Dance and circus skills will be woven into the production. Musical accompaniement will be provided by world music band Baka Beyond.</p>
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<p>The Millennium Green Man Maze, was imagined, designed and earth-formed and built by David Goff Eveleigh as a commission from the Penpont Estate in 2000: 12 years on, the mature site is ripe for an extraordinary production – The Tempest on Fire.</p>
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<h2><span class="font-size-3">Key Dates:</span></h2>
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<p><b>Auditions day at Penpont in the conservatory: Thursday 25th July (10am - 3.30pm):</b></p>
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<p>10am - Midday: Introductions and Workshops (including production info, impro and script work)</p>
<p>Midday – 12.30pm: Lunch (please bring lunch, teas and coffee will be provided)</p>
<p>12.30 – 3.30pm: Individual Auditions (please prepare a short monologue that best displays your preferred character). You may be required to wait a while for you individual audition. We’ll give you a time on the day, however bring a book to keep you busy.</p>
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<p><b>Rehearsal dates</b> at Penpont (<a href="http://www.penpont.com">www.penpont.com</a>):</p>
<p>Saturday 12<sup>th</sup> + Sunday 13<sup>th</sup> October</p>
<p>Saturday 19<sup>th</sup> + Sunday 20<sup>th</sup> October</p>
<p>Monday 21<sup>st</sup> – Monday 28<sup>th</sup> October</p>
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<p><b>Performance Dates</b>:</p>
<p>Tuesday 29<sup>th</sup> October – Saturday 2<sup>nd</sup> November 2013</p>
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<p><b>Characters to be cast</b>:</p>
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<p>Prospero the right Duke of Milan</p>
<p>Miranda daughter to Prospero</p>
<p>Ariel an airy spirit</p>
<p>Caliban slave / greenman</p>
<p>Antonio Prospero’s brother, the usurping Duke of Milan</p>
<p>Alonso King of Naples</p>
<p>Sebastian his brother</p>
<p>Ferdinand son to the King of Naples</p>
<p>Gonzalo an honest old councilor</p>
<p>Trinculo clown / jester</p>
<p>Stephano drunken butler</p>
<p>Adrian and Francisco two lords</p>
<p>Master, Boatswain</p>
<p>Mariners</p>
<p>Elementals</p>
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<p><b>Important Information</b>:</p>
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<p>Dept of Enjoyment is looking for Actors / Performers with professional training, easy to work with, passionate, energetic and thrilled to work in the wild outdoors. Circus skills (stilts, aerial, fire, etc.) and dance experience would be useful. There will be modest payment available for the main actors. However I would advise you to commit on your passion for new elemental theatre and love of fire. We have a strong marketing team and hope this will be the biggest fire theatre event in Wales for 2013 - and a flagship for outdoor arts events in Wales thereafter.</p>
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<p><b>How to get involved?</b></p>
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<p>Send a photo and CV to <a href="mailto:david.goffee@gmail.com">david.goffee@gmail.com</a>. </p>
<p>We will shortlist applications and confirm your place at the auditions as soon as possible, however keep the audition date free.</p>
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<p><b>Cannot make the audition date?</b></p>
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<p>Send us your details anyway. However priority is likely to be given to those able to attend open auditions on Thursday 25th July 2013 at Penpont.</p>
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<p><b>You can follow developments of The Tempest on Fire:</b></p>
<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/tempest.onfire">www.facebook.com/tempest.onfire</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.twitter.com/tempest_onfire">www.twitter.com/tempest_onfire</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.deptofenjoyment.org/">www.deptofenjoyment.org</a></p>
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<p>The Tempest on Fire is supported by Arts Council of Wales, Welsh Government, National Lottery, Theatre Brycheiniog and project benefactors.</p>