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Making East West Connections workshop at the Young Vic

Making East West Connections - how we can bridge the theatre industries in the U.K., the U.S., and China. (part 3 of 3)

By Jonathan Man, freelance theatre director. (Photos clockwise: 'Making East West Connections' workshop at the Young Vic,  at the Chinese Arts Centre, and at Talawa; script workshop of...

Posted by jonathanm, 30/01/2013

'There Is Only One Wayne Lee'

Making East West Connections - how we can bridge the theatre industries in the U.K., the U.S., and China. (part 2 of 3)

By Jonathan Man, freelance theatre director (re-posted). (Photos clockwise: 'There's Only One Wayne Lee' production photo; cast & director at the Beijing Fringe Festival; cast and...

Posted by jonathanm, 30/01/2013

Making East West Connections - how we can bridge the theatre industries in the U.K., the U.S., and China. (part 2 of 3)

By Jonathan Man, freelance theatre director. British Chinese theatre director Jonathan Man has been undertaking international research in the U.S.A. and China. Over the past year and a half he has...
Asian American Theater Conference 2011

Making East West Connections - how we can bridge the theatre industries in the U.K., the U.S., and China. (part 1 of 3)

By Jonathan Man, freelance theatre director.  (Photos clockwise: the Asian American Theater Conference; TCG conference; new writing workshop at Mu Theater, Minneapolis; new writing workshop at...

Posted by jonathanm, 28/01/2013

The Asphalt Kiss

StoneCrabs Theatre Company presents the UK Premiere of The Asphalt Kiss celebrating 100 years of Nelson Rodrigues' birth Obsession, Beauty, Murder and Betrayal, the perfect tabloid story As a...

Posted by frankofigueiredo@hotmail.co.uk, 23/10/2012

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Casting Call - ZENDEH

ZENDEH produces high quality cross-artform productions with creative engagement programmes that are culturally eclectic, unforgettable and attract new audiences. ZENDEH is an Arts Council...

Posted by nazli, 17/08/2012

SING OUT - The Loneliness of The Long Distance Diva Choreopoem by Carol Leeming A Project Part of the Cultural Olympiad 2012

SING OUT – Opportunities To Develop Your Singing as  part of East Midlands Cultural Olympiad 2012 The Loneliness of the Long Distance Diva Choreopoem - multi-artist Carol Leeming’s,...

Posted by diva, 09/07/2012

I-Act: Call for Performances

Backstreet Festival “Towards Art in non-traditional spaces” 1st edition 23-29 September 2012 Alexandria, Egypt. The International Association for Creation and Training (I-act) has...

Posted by nazli, 05/06/2012

Theatre of Equality

Gender equality? How would you describe the impact of gender equality in your role as an artist/theatre practitioner. Do you feel it is part of your decision making or do you feel a duty to include...

Posted by nazli, 26/01/2012

The Honourable: FREDDIE MCGREGOR & SIR JOHN HOLT♥

The Drum in conjunction with Classical Promotions presents: The VALENTINE'S ♥ SHOWCASE 2012 Sat 18 Feb 2012, £27.50 + BF* Advance, MOTD ... Doors open: 10pm Showtime: 11:30 Sharp...

Posted by miselo1@yahoo.co.uk, 24/01/2012

Dress Down Kids

Hey people!! The Dress Down Kids are playing at ONE CENTRAL JAN/29/2012. Come down and show your support. Tickets are on sale for 7 pound a ticket however if you want a free night out ill cut you a...

Posted by miselo1@yahoo.co.uk, 24/01/2012

BASS Festival

BASS Festival (British Arts and Street Sounds) is the UK’s only month long celebration of Black Music and Art. Every June, the UK comes alive with a phenomenal line up of events, new...

Posted by miselo1@yahoo.co.uk, 10/01/2012

Making East-West Connections at Chinese Arts Centre

Artist Talk: Making East-West Connections at the Chinese Arts Centre, Manchester In the 21st century we are seeing a shift in political and economic power from West to East. Now is the time to take...

Posted by miselo1@yahoo.co.uk, 12/12/2011

Executive Director - Emergency Exit Arts

  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – (F/T) 12 month contract which will be reviewed by the Board subject to successful performance and increasing fundraising targets. Salary: £35000 EEA is...

Posted by Isobel Hawson, 14/11/2011

Geraldine Connor

Geraldine Connor obituary Energetic theatre director, musician and academic best known for Carnival Messiah

Geraldine Connor, who has died aged 59 following a heart attack, latterly described herself as a creator of theatre, artistic director and heritage consultant. However, it requires a far longer list...

Posted by Isobel Hawson, 01/11/2011

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Visiting Arts' 200 Voices - Call For Artists

In 2012 the eyes of the world are on London and the UK for the world’s biggest sporting event, the London 2012 Olympics. We want to reflect this global occasion back to those people looking...

Posted by nazli, 24/10/2011

Here & Now - Tangle

Please come to Tangle’s Open Space event at Shonibare’s Studio, Sunbury House, 1 Andrews Road E8 4QL. It’s a day of debate, exploration and discussion. It runs from 10am –...

Posted by tyrone huggins, 15/10/2011

SHISHA - Asia Triennial from 28th Sept- 27th Nov

Dear All As part of the ATM's networking opportunity with your artists, Shisha has now confirmed ATM11 networking event and ATM11 dinner in partnership with Vermilion Resturant to celebrate and...

Posted by miselo1@yahoo.co.uk, 21/09/2011

India Cross-cultural exchange programme

2.      Global Xchange Greater Manchester Youth Network are excited to be running Global Xchange in Manchester, offering a cross-cultural exchange programme where young...

Posted by miselo1@yahoo.co.uk, 08/09/2011

Europia & North-West Strategic Migration Partnership

3.      Europia Meeting – Tue 20th Sep, Manchester The next public meeting of Europia is being organised in co-operation with the North-West Strategic Migration...

Posted by miselo1@yahoo.co.uk, 08/09/2011

Multi-Agency for Refugee Integration in Manchester

2.      Multi-Agency Forum – Wed 14th Sep, Manchester The next Multi-Agency Forum organised by MARIM (Multi-Agency for Refugee Integration in Manchester ) will take...

Posted by miselo1@yahoo.co.uk, 08/09/2011

Magical Chairs & There's Only One Wayne Lee

Lumenis Theatre Company in association with Southwark Playhouse presents Magical Chairs by Mary Mazzilli There’s Only One Wayne Lee by Roy Williams A compelling double bill inspired by...

Posted by miselo1@yahoo.co.uk, 25/08/2011

Wave Theatre at The Festival of Politics at the Scottish Parliament, Thu 25 August 2011

Edinburgh based WAVE THEATRE is a professional company that combines devised work, new writing and culturally diverse casts, with an accent on the voice of this nation’s settled and unsettled...

Posted by nazli, 11/08/2011

Imani Jendai and Lee Howard

Top Tappers Twinned

Imani Jendai also took initiative and managed to get herself a one to one with top Chicago tap dancer Lee Howard. You may already be familiar with Lee, as he is very talented young tap dancer and...

Posted by Maya Chowdhry, 03/08/2011

Theatre of Equality - Online Survey (15 minutes)

Dear Colleague, I hope this blog finds you well. I am updating you about my research project Theatre of Equality, funded by Arts Council England. I am exploring with a broad range of theatre...

Posted by nazli, 28/07/2011

Artist Relations Coordinator

Via Guardian Website £29,614 to £38,169 PA pro rata Fixed Term to end May 2012 17.5 hours per week London EC2 Amnesty International has a proud history of working with the artistic...

Posted by nazli, 22/07/2011

Theatre Biomechanics - August 22-29 - International Workshop for actors, dancers, directors, choreographers

Theatre Biomechanics. Meyerhold International Intensive Workshop for actors, dancers, directors, choreographers under the guidance of Sergei Ostrenko (Russia) August 22 - 29, 2011 Leitring bei...

Posted by nazli, 20/07/2011

Male Actor Required for New Aerial Drama

Male actor required. Salary: £20,800 pro rata 9 weeks rehearsals and tour (possible extension to 11 weeks maximum) BandBazi are currently looking for a male actor/physical theatre performer...

Posted by bandbazi, 01/07/2011

International Directing Lab - On behalf of IUGTE

International Directing Lab International intensive workshop for directors under the direction of Sergei Ostrenko July 11 - 16, 2011 Leitring bei Leibnitz, Austria The lab programme is designed for...

Posted by nazli, 27/06/2011

Casting - On behalf of Fit for Purpose

The play Fit for Purpose seeks mixed race actor (Female)This is a fantastic opportunity for the right actor. What better way to enjoy the festival. There will also b time 2 network and catch other...

Posted by nazli, 27/06/2011

INDIA FERNANDO BALLET CO

INDIA FERNANDO BALLET CO Dancer Required We are India’s only premium ballet dance company & school based in New Delhi, a capital city of India. Founded by Fernando Aguilera, from Teatro...

Posted by nazli, 07/06/2011

Writer speaks about the impact of first stage of the South African New Plays Writing Programme

Soon after taking  part in the SANPWP (South African New Plays Writing Programme) workshop in Johannesburg in January Napo Masheane began work on a project with drama students. Napo believes...

Posted by Pervaiz Khan, 01/06/2011

Birmingham Black International Film Festival

We are inviting Film Makers, Producers, Directors and Writers to send submissions. Eligible: Short Films, First Features, Music Videos, Documentaries Deadline for submission 1st October 2011 Dean...

Posted by Tyrone Huggins, 23/05/2011

Making peace by Phillippa Yaa de Villiers - South Africa

  ......Racism is such a feature of the South African landscape that we have developed sensitive instruments to measure it. But these instruments are made by humans so they reflect the blind...

Posted by Pervaiz Khan, 27/03/2011

Getting Phizzical, funding enables Sustained Theatre East Midlands member to work with South African Theatre Company

Sâmir Bhamra has been awarded kick start research and development funding from British Council for a new collaboration with the South African theatre company, Hearts and Eyes. Sâmir...

Posted by anonmant, 23/03/2011

International Women’s Day, 100 Years

Tuesday 8th March marks 100 years of International Women's Day. This is a day not only for women but a day for sending out the message for gender equality for all. This month I begin work on a...

Posted by nazli, 08/03/2011

Contact International Forum - Engagement and Reaching Out

This session was the most relevant and inspiring for me. Venues and artists are continually wanting to engage with audiences and what often looks good on paper is harder to put into practice....

Posted by Nikky Norton, 23/07/2010

Contact International Forum - Leadership and Empowerment

What better way to start talking about Leadership and Empowerment than actually getting young people to lead the session. This is the first year the festival has had a Leadership Summit, planned,...

Posted by Nikky Norton, 22/07/2010

Contact International Forum - Digital Technology

Today took a different format as we had a live link up with an American practitioner working in Italy. Billy Clark from Culture Hub came on screen after a few technical amendments. He gave a brief...

Posted by Nikky Norton, 21/07/2010

Contact International Forum - Artistic innovation: risk, critique and quality.

Cilla Baynes from Community Arts North West took the lead on this session. She divided us into groups and asked us to discuss any arts practice that we had been involved in or seen. This could...

Posted by Nikky Norton, 20/07/2010

Contact International Forum - Introductions and Collaboration

An energised kick off to the Forum by Baba Israel. After introductions we put our thoughts to what we would like to bring to the group. It is a large group with a spectrum of nationalities. We...

Posted by Nikky Norton, 19/07/2010