April 2016 Blog Posts (54)

Critical Chinwag Thoughts - “Tonight I'm going to be the new me”

I came to this show with that anticipation one has when you've absolutely loved a company's previous work. I was a huge fan of “Gym Party”, which may mean I came to this show with unreasonably high expectations.

Of course, they are two different shows & I shouldn't hold them up against each other. But, some of the themes & ideas followed similar lines, so perhaps they do stand up to comparison.

Both shows set out to challenge, both the…

Continue

Added by Ben Tinniswood on April 8, 2016 at 23:09 — No Comments

Thoughts on 'Tonight I’m Gonna Be The New Me'

Tonight I’m Gonna Be The New Me

Made In China

We tell stories to make sense of our lives. We fictionalise our experiences, package them and present them to others as our truth, all without thinking. Our relationships come with their own origin myths and cautionary tales. 

Truth and fiction, like lovers, intertwine in Made In China’s latest production.…

Continue

Added by Jac Ifan Moore on April 8, 2016 at 22:00 — No Comments

Before I Leave Schools Offers

Our next show, Before I Leave, will be a great experience for anyone age 14+ and we will be hosting post-show talks at the performances on 2nd and 8th of June, which will add further insight to the show.  

If anyone is interested in bringing school or home-educated groups along and would like us to arrange a backstage tour, please do let me know.  

Also, don't forget that you can now apply for the 'Go and See' fund to help with costs - as part of the Lead Creative…

Continue

Added by Naomi Chiffi on April 8, 2016 at 3:36 — No Comments

Feel Good Friday

We all have ambitions



We all have dreams



Some dreams are more attainable than others but that doesn't mean they are impossible to achieve





'Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, “I’m possible!” –Audrey Hepburn





Each and every one of us ARE possible. Each and every one of us can reach our goals and chase our dreams. We just have to believe. And yes along the way we will come up against obstacles and people telling us we can't do this… Continue

Added by Connor Allen on April 8, 2016 at 0:52 — No Comments

CASTING CALL - MOTHERLODE - ACTORS REQUIRED TO JOIN THE CAST OF THE GOOD EARTH - PAID.

THE GOOD EARTH - CASTING BREAKDOWN.

The Good Earth is a Welsh story about fighting for community. The action unfolds through physical theatre, rousing Welsh folk song and new writing, bringing…

Continue

Added by Kate Elis on April 6, 2016 at 2:00 — No Comments

Big Love Festival Production Volunteers

We are looking for a number of volunteers willing to give a hand at Big Love Festival from the 29th April - 02nd May. Information and non-production roles can be found in the link below however we also require volunteers with production experience in any of the following areas: Stage Management, Artist Liaison, Technical.

Would ideally suit a student or someone keen to gain experience in live event production or a festival environment, you will work alongside a supervisor and be…

Continue

Added by Matt Davies on April 5, 2016 at 22:13 — No Comments

Flossy and Boo - Thank you Cardboard Mountain

So it is safe to say we worked our socks off last week! A rest is well and truly needed, but no, onto the next phase!

It has been such a wonderful process. Not only did we get to bring our internationally touring, critically acclaimed 5 star show "The Curiosity Shop" back to Chapter, we…

Continue

Added by Anja Conti on April 5, 2016 at 22:00 — 1 Comment

UCAN Create & yello brick - Masterclass Rosie Fairchild - Adventure Architect

We are pleased to announce that our final UCAN Create Masterclass will take place next week:

Rosie Fairchild - Splash and Ripple

Exploration of storytelling through located sound, listening to some of my work and exploring some outside. Discussion on what is possible when we get back.

Friday 15th of April

17:00 - 20:00

Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff

About Splash…

Continue

Added by Alison John on April 5, 2016 at 0:10 — No Comments

To Kill a Machine at Kings Head Theatre London 6th -23rd April

Scriptography Productions is absolutely thrilled to say To Kill a Machine will be at Kings Head Theatre London from 6th – 23rd April performed by Robert Harper, Francois Pandolfo, Rick Yale and Wales Theatre Award nominated Gwydion Rhys as Alan Turing.

The play has been on an incredible journey…

Continue

Added by Sandra Bendelow on April 4, 2016 at 10:58 — No Comments

City of the Unexpected Associate Director Opportunity

Wales Millennium Centre and National Theatre Wales are looking to recruit an Associate Director to work as part of the creative team, led by Nigel Jamieson, for City of the Unexpected, to be staged in Cardiff City Centre, 17th & 18th September 2016.

This September, Cardiff will celebrate the centenary of one of its most well-known sons, Roald Dahl, with an extraordinary weekend-long event, showcasing both Dahl’s distinctive voice and the jewels of the…

Continue

Added by Mawgaine Tarrant-Cornish on April 4, 2016 at 0:30 — No Comments

Replacement cast member sought

Will you take part in a charity play?

One of our cast has had to pull out of rehearsals for health reasons. We are the newly formed CAV Theatre Company, the University Hospital of Wales drama /theatre group, and are due to put on two one act plays on the evenings of July 7, 8 & 9.

We need to recast John, a 35-45 year old middle manager.

Our plays are being staged to raise approx. £6,000 which will be shared equally between the Alzheimer's…

Continue

Added by Steve Masters on April 1, 2016 at 8:29 — No Comments

Feel Good Friday

Following on from last week I thought I'd do a double bill and continue the theme of success.

As I said last week success is an individual thing. What I see as a successful endeavour others may not and vice versa.

I recently watched the Hollywood Reporters Comedy Roundtable



http://youtu.be/6Hz2GIowLII



and during it Ricky Gervais said the only person you need to please is yourself. And I couldn't agree more.

With that… Continue

Added by Connor Allen on April 1, 2016 at 2:07 — 2 Comments

Call for applications for development and creation of a two minute video for Wales Arts International

Cais: Dyfynbrisiau am y cysyniad a’r gwaith creadigol o ddatblygu a chynhyrchu fideo dwy funud

Amserlen: Rhaid cyflwyno'r dyfynbris a'r cysyniad erbyn hanner dydd, 3 Mai 2016

Rhaid cwblhau'r fideo erbyn 29 Gorffennaf 2016

Hyd: Tua dwy funud

Cyllideb: Disgwylir dyfynbrisiau rhwng tua £3,000 a £5,000.

Cysylltwch ag elen.roberts@wai.org.uk /…

Continue

Added by Elen Roberts on April 1, 2016 at 1:45 — No Comments

Monthly Archives

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

1999

image block identification

© 2024   Created by National Theatre Wales.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service