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August 2016 Blog Posts (27)

Coast Lines Drawing Exhibition.

Amazing community project organised by Lizzy Stonhold. Over 800 people participated and over 2000 pictures were drawn in areas all over Fishguard and Goodwick in Pembrokeshire. Well worth checking out if your in the area.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-37176773…

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Added by Diana Ford on August 30, 2016 at 4:42 — No Comments

Life in a Small-Scale Theatre Company - Aberystwyth Mon Amour

Well, the countdown begins:

Yesterday, we had our first publicity event in Aberystwyth. A question and answer session hosted by the Museum, assisted by the Tourist Office and helped along by the public of Aber afterwards with a rather splendid walking tour along the Prom investigating Louie Knight's Aberystwyth.

People were fascinated by the process of…

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Added by Adrian Metcalfe on August 28, 2016 at 3:02 — No Comments

On the Ground with The Good Earth

My name is Shannon and I am currently an ‘on the ground promoter’ working on Motherlode’s The Good Earth. That means that I am helping to spread the word to as many people as possible about this show which tours Wales in September.

Motherlode’s tagline is Tireless New Theatre,…

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Added by Shannon Newman on August 27, 2016 at 23:00 — No Comments

“On the Road Again?” Gypsies, Roma, Travellers Accommodation Training Day – 16th November 2016, Bangor, North Wales

The Romani Cultural & Arts Company are pleased to welcome delegates on Wednesday 16th November 2016 to a stimulating training session named “On the Road Again?” Gypsies, Roma, Travellers…

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Added by Isaac Blake on August 27, 2016 at 2:30 — No Comments

Feel Good Friday

There's something really giddy about finding old things you had as a child and it bringing back memories of your childhood.

I had that feeling this week when I found my old power ranger egg cup. The dreams of being the white ranger came flooding back and I now have refound my aim and ambition of becoming the white power ranger. (Go Go Power Rangers)

The point I'm making is that we all have dreams, some made when we are younger and more juvenile, some more crazy than others but each… Continue

Added by Connor Allen on August 26, 2016 at 2:24 — No Comments

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY for Artists of All Disciplines

Local stories by local artists for local audiences

Do you want to create new work for local audiences? Then come to…

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Added by Jonna Nummela on August 25, 2016 at 1:00 — No Comments

Casting Call- Kiss Me Like You Mean It- R&D

This is a second phase R&D for this forthcoming production.

This project is produced by Blackwood Miners Institute, supported by Arts Council of Wales.

Dates : Week of October 10th 2016 - 9am-4pm

Equity rates apply

Following our 1st R&D, we are keen to encourage submissions from actors who feel physically confident in their approach to text and who are open to a collaborative environment.…

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Added by Angharad Lee on August 22, 2016 at 23:34 — No Comments

Workshop Opportunities with National Dance Company Wales - Newtown

Added by Kelly Barr on August 21, 2016 at 22:23 — No Comments

Workshop Opportunities with National Dance Company Wales - Bangor

Added by Kelly Barr on August 21, 2016 at 22:22 — No Comments

Method Training

This month part of my method training requires me to choose an animal most akin to myself and to start working out ways of humanising their movement and behaviour. I have chosen the wild Welsh mountain pony.

I have been studying the ponies on Newport mountain and Carn ingli in Pembrokeshire. They are incredibly captivating to watch,very cautious and as yet I haven't been able to get too close. Limited time doesn't allow me to build any sort of bond with them,but sitting quietly… Continue

Added by Cathryn Lovett (Cate) on August 19, 2016 at 2:30 — No Comments

Additional Community Champion posts for Gypsy & Traveller sites

The Romani Cultural & Arts Company is pleased to announce that it has received a Santander Community Plus Grant of £5000. All our funds are directed into projects that are community led. By Gypsies & Travellers, with Gypsies & Travellers, for Gypsies & Travellers!

This funding will now be used to target support to the elders of the local Gypsy…

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Added by Isaac Blake on August 19, 2016 at 2:02 — No Comments

Feel Good Friday

And just like that Usain Bolt makes history yet again. In a combined time of less than 30 seconds he has won yet another 100m and 200m gold.

And as amazing as that is I can't help but feel more excitement at the new record of gold medals Team GB has won.

We've smashed our target of medals won at this olympics and there is still a few days left. And within that there are records being broke with Bradley Wiggins becoming our most decorated Olympian, Laura Trott becoming the first GB… Continue

Added by Connor Allen on August 19, 2016 at 1:32 — No Comments

"In Limbo" - an operatic aria

In Limbo from OTHNIEL SMITH on Vimeo.

An operatic aria composed by Carlijn Metselaar for Music Theatre Wales' "Make An Aria"…

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Added by Othniel Smith on August 18, 2016 at 22:02 — No Comments

Casting call for The Mountaintop

Fio are seeking two black…

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Added by Alan Humphreys on August 17, 2016 at 23:00 — No Comments

URGENT CASTING CALL - MALE DANCER

Citrus Arts are looking for a Male Contemporary Dancer to play a Character role within a period dance, circus and theatre piece. Strong Contemporary technique and a good foundation in Ballet and/or Acrobatics would be desirable.

This project will involve working within a cast of 5, with 2 live musicians, to complete, premiere and tour a work that has been in development for some time.

The project dates are:

Rehearsal and Premiere…

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Added by James Doyle-Roberts on August 13, 2016 at 11:24 — No Comments

2nd INTERNATIONAL ROMA LGBT CONFERENCE, PRAGUE 11 – 12 AUGUST 2016

Chris Lee will once again be representing the Romani Cultural & Arts Company at the second International Roma LGBTIQ Conference to be held in Prague on the 11th and 12th August, 2016. Chris will also be attending the Prague Pride Parade on Saturday 13th August.

The historic first International Roma LGBTIQ Conference in 2015 highlighted and explored the…

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Added by Isaac Blake on August 12, 2016 at 5:50 — No Comments

Feel Good Friday

And we are off!! The olympics are here - Rio 2016

I don't know why but each time the olympics are on I never feel uninspired quite the far opposite in actual fact.

When you watch fellow countrymen break world records and win olympic medals, there isn't much more to say. It's inspirational in itself and should be taken as motivation.

Being that we are in Rio for the next two weeks I thought I'd use a quote from possibly the greatest athlete to come out of… Continue

Added by Connor Allen on August 11, 2016 at 23:28 — No Comments

we're here because we're here - A blog from my mate Ian

Ian and I met on the Isle of Arran 20+ years ago whilst leading Oxfordshire Duke of Edinburgh expedition groups over the midge ridden island. Since then we have lead many expeditions throughout the UK and shared great company, food, drink and stories. Even though Ian smashed a sheet of ice over my head for photographic effect on an expedition once, I would entrust my life with him! That is why he was the first person in my head when the idea of taking a group up Snowdon for this epic…

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Added by Michelle Carwardine-Palmer on August 11, 2016 at 23:27 — No Comments

NEW JOB - Receptionist (p/t) - NoFit State Circus

Hello again!

We're looking for a new part-time receptionist to join our brilliant team. All the information is on our website - http://www.nofitstate.org/careers/careers-and-casting-opportunities

Closing date for applications: 5pm, Friday 26 August 2016

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 5 September 2016

Indicative start date: As soon as possible or during w/c 3 October… Continue

Added by NoFit State Circus on August 10, 2016 at 11:25 — No Comments

Return: Military Wives, a windswept beach, and the Odyssey

Return is a new theatre piece which explores the experience of modern day military wives, linking to Penelope's experiences in Homer's Odyssey, and using this ancient text as a way in to up to date stories of waiting, longing, loving, and returning (or not). We are making the work for Dunraven Bay in south Wales, creating a journey…

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Added by Alison Neighbour on August 10, 2016 at 7:44 — No Comments