Utah Bride is now on its way to the Valleys, See Sharon Morgan and Sara Lloyd-Gregory this Wed 7.30 at Blaengarw, Thursday 7.30 Theatr Soar, Merthyr, Friday St. Brides Village Hall, Vale, 7.30 and The Torch Sat 24th 7.45.

We have had rave reviews and two standing ovations for superb performance. Catch it while you can. 

For one time only the Sherman Forum will move to Chapter Arts Centre:

Writers are invited at 6.30 to have a forum discussing the following very important topics:

Getting your work on!

Writing scripts that capture the programmers/commissioners/dramaturgs…

Available from 12th of Nov to 24th of Nov. A Tour of Utah Bride. Supported by Arts Council Wales. contact rodstephens@btinternet.com for more info

New 10 week Course - Developing your Writers Voice and Getting that Script finished

Begins Tuesday Evenings at Bridgend College Sept 18th 

This course will explore unlocking your artists voice, tapping into your unique talent and developing the story that only you can tell. It will empower you to write.

Julia Cameron (The Artists Way) has given me her blessing to teach the exercises and her approach to developing the…

There will be two workshops at Bridgend College Wednesday the 25th of July from 12.30 onwards and Tuesday the 31st. Cost £20 / £25. If you are interested please get in touch with me here or on rodstephens@btinternet.com Thanks.

Hi All Writers, There will be a writers forum this Monday at Sherman Cymru 7-9pm. See you There, 

Hi, If you are free anytime from 5-9 tomorrow (Thursday) at Bridgend College we could really do with your support to informally read through some new writers 10 min extracts, please get in touch with me on here. Thanks

This week I have had the brilliant opportunity to work with Robin Soans, Stella Feehily and Max Stafford Clarke on a project exploring Gareth Thomas and Bridgend with the support of NTW. We are working with a brilliant groups of actors and I have learnt all about Max and Robins unique style of workshop and the verbatim style. It has been truly inspirational. Gareth has been such an honest and giving figure in the rehearsal room.  If anyone would like to know more about the process to use in…

If you want to go to the theatre and enjoy yourself, be entertained, laugh while also empathising with heart felt true stories go and see Greg and Phils lovely new piece at Chapter this week. Its a good night out and brilliantly acted. Look forward to see how this develops. Best of luck to the gang of Shock N Awe :)

Hi Actors/Writers/Directors/Theatre Practitioners. We have our 3rd Script in Hand at Bridgend College on the 28th of June. If you would like to get involved please contact me on here. All the Best, Carmen

HI All, budding writers, New/Established writers, TV, Theatre, Radio, Film and those wanting to diversify their skills.

We will be holding our last ten week course of the academic year this April the 17th 5-8pm at Bridgend College. This ten weeks will especially centre around simply writing the script that only you can write and finishing it.

We will specifically look at creating a marketable script to send to Theatres or that you can perhaps enter for the forth…

HI, We have a read through at Bridgend College tomorrow night - Tuesday, from 5pm onwards. It will be an informal reading of some new writers work. We'd love to have your input. You can get in touch through here, Many Thanks, Carmen

Just to say a huge thank you to all the women who came to the development day on Friday at the Sony Theatre. It really felt like the beginning of something very special. Lets hope its the start of the journey for Jam and Chutney.

We began the day looking at the issues faced by women in their work, rest and play. We talked honestly and openly - the 'key' behind my intentions of the play. When we began looking at the positives of our lives we…

Further to my last blog 'Like Water for Chocolate' 'Call for Female Performers' I have been able to schedule a writer/theatre collaborator/actor day this friday at The Sony Theatre, Bridgend College 10-3pm. Its short notice but if you would like to contribute to a new play in development Jam & Chutney in any form, shape or way, please come along,

If you can only come for part of the day no matter, your presence and involvement will be warmly…

I would really like to work with a group of women to develop a script for an idea I have. There is no money (apologies) but I promise Chocolate Gateaux and anything else edible or that you're able to drink. I would like to do an impro day working around the themes of my next play. If you have read the book 'Like Water for Chocolate' that could help but if you haven't don't worry. I think at least 5/6 actresses would be great - location for a rehearsal day would possibly be either a home…

Hello avid blog readers,

A quick question, Have you read the book 'Like Water for Chocolate'? If so would love to hear your thoughts, however brief? Message me on here or add to comments below.

Best Wishes

Carmen

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A new play in development: Jam & Chutney

I am seeking interested individuals to assist, get on its feet, research or share stories of their experiences of middle class suburbia.

Futher details can be found on my comment wall.

Message me on here if you'd like to get involved somehow,

Best Wishes, Carmen 

HI, Bridgend College are running two creative apprenticeships in Arts Based (project/admin) and Technical Theatre, there are still a few places, you have to be employed/attached to an employer and attend the college once a month, you receive mentorship and a qualification, further details can be found on website or by contacting myself or Mel Mather, Sharon James Head of Department on 01656 302302.

There is also a scriptwriting course 5-8 pm starting next Tuesday for the next…

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Here is a link to a production I documented last summer for Urban Ink Canada and Alajotas Dance Nigeria, they looked at/utilised a pioneering drama/life technique about first legacy e.g. where we come from (past ancestors) influences who we are today/ & as performers/practitioners

Just found out there has been a hugely successful musical on Broadway called The Book of Mormon - well I never .........