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1 day Masterclass in CLOWN with Mark Bell
28th May, 10am – 6pm Deadline for applications: Friday 10th May, 12 noon No experience is necessary, aimed at professional actors or those who wish to have a career in the theatre. This is a...Posted by tamasha, 16/04/2013
COSTUME DESIGNER FLOCK – Request for proposals
ZENDEH is seeking proposals from costume designers and makers who are interested in working as part of the creative team for our next production FLOCK. About FLOCK An enchanting original...Posted by nazli, 15/10/2012
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
ZENDEH Award
The ZENDEH Award has been created to welcome artists at varying stages of their practice and craft across art-forms to collaborate, inspire and contribute to innovative practice and to share...Posted by nazli, 26/06/2012
Associate Director opportunity with ZENDEH
ZENDEH are an innovative small-scale theatre company based in Newcastle upon Tyne and are one of Arts Council England's National Portfolio Organisations. We are looking to appoint an Associate...Posted by nazli, 02/05/2012
Down with the Dictator
Afrocats, CAN and Exodus Afrocats and Community Arts North West present Down with the Dictator Written by Lydia Besong Directed by Magdalen Bartlett Bury Met Friday 20 April 7.30pm ...Posted by miselo1@yahoo.co.uk, 30/03/2012
Dare to Diva News & Information - Update -Successful preview sharing at Curve January 2012 !!
 The Loneliness of the Long Distance Diva- A Choreopoem written and performed by Carol Leeming A gifted but deeply flawed diva reflects on her life, imbued with a glorious dream, a prize...Posted by diva, 24/02/2012
BFI Shorts Scheme
Lighthouse is pleased to announce that the BFI Shorts 2012 scheme is now open for applications. BFI Shorts 2012 is an exciting new UK-wide short film production initiative which will support up to...Posted by Isobel Hawson, 10/02/2012
The Pixel Lab 2012
The Pixel Lab 2012 is open for applications! Calling experienced European media professionals - The Pixel Lab 2012, Europe’s premier cross-media workshop, is now open for entries! Some...Posted by Isobel Hawson, 31/01/2012
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
6th National Black Writers Conference
Commonword Cultureword The 6th National Black Writers Conference (Manchester, UK) will happen on 24th March 2012. We're lining up some important debates and super panels of writers, activists,...Posted by miselo1@yahoo.co.uk, 17/01/2012
Stage One: Workshop, Apprentice & Bursary Schemes
NEW PRODUCERS’ WORKSHOP will be held on the 26th- 28th April and is now open for new applications. The deadline is Friday 17th February at 10am. APPRENTICE SCHEME FOR NEW PRODUCERS: The...Posted by Isobel Hawson, 16/01/2012
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
EASTbySOUTHEAST Residencies announced
EASTbySOUTHEAST Residencies announced We are delighted to announce the launch of EASTbySOUTHEAST. This new project, a partnership between The Basement, The Showroom, Chichester, The Junction,...Posted by nazli, 22/12/2011
Call for short film proposals
Commonwealth Shorts The Commonwealth Foundation is offering funding and capacity building to Commonwealth film makers to produce a short film which explores and challenges a society’s...Posted by Isobel Hawson, 14/12/2011
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
'Show Me the Monet'
BBC2 Art Programme 'Show Me the Monet', Lucky Day Productions North West Artform: crafts, combined arts, interdisciplinary arts, museums, photography, visual arts Contact: Kay...The Loneliness of the Long Distance Diva by Carol Leeming - Creative Residency Leicester
Artistic Director Carol Leeming of Dare to Diva has been in residence at Phoenix Arts Digital Media Centre Leicester, busy , developing a new innovative multi- disciplinary arts...Posted by diva, 12/12/2011
Looking back: The Creative Case Symposium and decibel Performing Arts Showcase
Decibel would like thank all who made Showcase 2011 and the Creative Case Symposium such an inspiring and constructive event – the best yet! The thrilling performances and challenging...Posted by nazli, 22/11/2011
Norman Beaton Fellowship 2012
Graeae is thrilled to announce that, for the third year running, we will be a part of the BBC’s Norman Beaton Fellowship (NBF) and will be hosting auditions on Friday, 16th December...Posted by Isobel Hawson, 14/11/2011
Strategic Alliance for Black Dance Launch:Stand up and be Counted
STAND UP AND BE COUNTED! Come and celebrate the launch of The Strategic Alliance for Black Dance on Thursday 24 November at The Place, London when we will create a plan of action for the...Shine Unconference
SHINE UNCONFERENCE http://shineunconference.org/about-shine/ If you haven’t been to SHINE before, then don’t be scared! This isn’t your usual speaker event, it’s about...Posted by Isobel Hawson, 08/11/2011
Upcoming Sustained Theatre National Artists Team Meeting
Dear Friends and Colleagues, In preparation for the upcoming National Artists Team meeting in November taking place in London may I please remind to access the NAT June 2011 meeting minutes:...Posted by nazli, 31/10/2011
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
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
Creative Case Symposium
A free symposium about the Creative Case, Arts Council England's new approach to diversity and equality. Providing essential guidance for both national portfolio organisations and nonfunded...Posted by miselo1@yahoo.co.uk, 25/08/2011
New World Music Night In Manchester
Musica de Mestiza is a relaxed evening of world music with DJ Mayeva and friends. It starts on 2nd September with what we hope to become a monthly event: Friday 2nd September 2011 @ 8pm - Musica de...Posted by miselo1@yahoo.co.uk, 25/08/2011
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
South African writers are invited to apply for the second phase of the South African New Plays Writing Programme
SA New Plays Phase 2 New writers are invited to apply for the second phase of the South African New Plays Writing Programme. The South African New Plays Writing...Posted by Pervaiz Khan, 07/05/2011
The Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival
The Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival 2010 showcased 10 days of the best Arab arts and culture to over 35,000 people. Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival 2011 plans are already underway. Stay tuned for more...Posted by Maya Chowdhry, 01/03/2011
Grahamstown - Summing Up
Whiteface Street Dancers A week later & I can say that the Grahamstown Festival was a fantastic...Posted by segun, 11/07/2010
Grahamstown Mon 28th June - Day 4
Ahh, this morning I awake and the sun has returned. Good job, cos I need brightening up. I had weird violent nightmares. Too much cheese & wine last night? As I recall through the red...Posted by segun, 28/06/2010
Skorokoro
I have to dedicate my first day to Mpumelelo Nikiwe and Simthembile who helped me in my hour of need. Here’s how the story goes.. Having travelled thousands of miles, there is nothing worse...Posted by Padma Rao, 28/06/2010
Africa is big. by Amanda Huxtable
20 June 2010 Father's Day. Africa is big. Ok for an opening statement this is ridiculous but it is. On the plane we finished with Europe within three hours of our flight and we still had...Posted by Pervaiz Khan, 28/06/2010
Day 3 - Talawa's Young People Theatre
Not seen much today but it was great to see Talawa Young People's Theatre and Krunch. Fantastic write up in Cue, and a wonderful experience for the young people. The local...Posted by Pawlet Brookes, 27/06/2010
Grahamstown Sun 27th June - Day 3
Grey drizzly morning & goddamn it's cold & windy! "Why oh why didn't I bring UK winter clothes?" I ask myself (not for the last time). I finally get a wireless password for...Posted by segun, 27/06/2010
Grahamstown Sat 26th June - Day 2
First thing in the morning, I get up & shiver in the communal showers, then hustle down to the accomodation information point to confirm where I'm being moved to. Worst luck, it is...Posted by segun, 26/06/2010
Grahamstown Fri 25th June - Day 1: The Shows
The Dust - Three Brighton Players. This blurb for this theatre show was intriguingly opaque: "Our parents raised us in difficult circumstances in order for us to get a better life, a better...Posted by segun, 25/06/2010
Grahamstown Fri 25th June - Day 1: Settling In
Only three of us left in Atherstone House, me, Padma Rao and Jenni Lewin-Turner. Padma and I go for breakfast at 9.30 with Padma from Newcastle in a huge student refectory called Jan Smuts Hall....Posted by segun, 25/06/2010
Grahamstown Thu 24 June - The Road is Long
I feel like singing like Etta James, "At laaaaast!". After 27 hours of travelling by train, plane & automobile (well, minibus), I'm here in Grahamstown to attend the South African...Posted by segun, 24/06/2010