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The Surgery – Hip Hop Theatre at the Black-e

Published by Ian Jackson on March 9, 2010 15:44 in Dance and Theatre. 0 Comments Tags: .

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THE SURGERY
A night of the freshest Freestyle Hip Hop Theatre with Jonzi D
Saturday 13 March 2010, 7.30pm
The Black-E, Chinatown
Admission by donation.

Donations will go to the Youth Arts Programme

On Saturday 13, in the Black-E, enthusiasts in large numbers will enjoy what is going to be the freshest and most brilliant Freestyle Hip Hop Theatre: The Surgery with Jonzi D, British Hip Hop Theatre pioneer. He invites the audience to become part of the event, giving comments and asking questions.

In the week leading to the final performance, Jonzi D will host Theatre Lab Workshops, a platform for emerging and established artists to work together, test new work and share ideas. Liverpool B-boys/ Girls, beat makers and performing artists are invited to work with Jonzi D and international guests; and get creative. The workshops will take place from Thursday 11 to Friday 12 March 6 – 9.30pm in the Black-E’s superb new dance space, geared for in-the-round theatre.

Jonzi D discovered the amazing Hymphatic Thabs, gin i grindith, Krook’d da Warmonga emcees in South Africa and invited them to join The Surgery. This is their debut in the UK. The Surgery has been a regular event in London for the past three years, and it comes to Liverpool for the first time.

http://www.theblack-e.co.uk/

Published by Ian Jackson on March 9, 2010 15:44 in Dance and Theatre. 0 Comments Tags: .

The House That Dripped Horror

Published by Ian Jackson on March 8, 2010 23:35 in News and Theatre. 0 Comments

The House That Dripped Horror « Lodestar Theatre Company.

oo-er sounds lovely. It’s in the Crypt at CUC which is scary enough as it is!

The House That Dripped Horror

. . . .and other stories

March 30th – April 3rd down in the crypt at CUC

Join us down in the crypt at the Contemporary Urban Centre on Greenland Street, Liverpool (across from Cains Brewery) from March 30th – April 3rd for an unforgettable evening of CREEPY COMEDY courtesy of Lodestar: award-winning producers of The Liverpool Shakespeare festival.

Tickets are available from the CUC Box-Office 0151 7083529.

Prices: £9.00 standard and £7.00 concessions, which includes CUC booking fee.
contains adult themes
Show time 7.30pm

Published by Ian Jackson on March 8, 2010 23:35 in News and Theatre. 0 Comments

The Capstone – Hope University’s New Venue Opens Soon

Published by Ian Jackson on March 5, 2010 16:19 in Art Preview, Music and Theatre. 0 Comments Tags: .

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Liverpool Hope University is pleased to announce a new performance venue for Liverpool.

The Capstone building is Liverpool Hope’s new Centre for Music, Performance and Innovation.

By day it will be home to Creative and Performing Arts students and staff, but by night, it will open its doors to the people of Liverpool who can enjoy shows at Hope Theatre, a space designed specifically to have the best possible acoustic, ideal for classical and contemporary music.

The Capstone, funded with the assistance of the NWDA and the Higher Education Funding Council (HEFCE) will also be one of only three Steinway Schools in the UK. All the pianos in the venue, both for performance and rehearsals, will be Steinways.   Flagship among these will be the new Steinway D Concert Grand piano in Hope Theatre, which will be inaugurated by Joanna MacGregor on Friday 26th March.

Please see above details of all events taking place during the opening week.
Tickets for the events are available from the Liverpool Philharmonic box office, Hope Street, L1 9BP, 0151 709 3789

Published by Ian Jackson on March 5, 2010 16:19 in Art Preview, Music and Theatre. 0 Comments Tags: .

Weekend Playwriting Course 13/14 March 2010

Published by Ian Jackson on February 9, 2010 14:56 in Course / Workshop and Theatre. Closed

From 20 Stories High

Everyone’s got a story to tell, and their own way of telling it…

  • No experience of writing plays is necessary, but an enjoyment of writing is essential! We are keen to hear from lyricists, poets, story-writers, as well as those who might have written for theatre before.
  • Participants must be aged 13-30, and resident in Merseyside.
  • The project will be held over the weekend of 13th/14th March. Participants need to be available from all day on both days.
  • It will take place at the Contemporary Urban Centre, Greenland St, L1.
  • The project is free to take part in, and refreshments will be provided.

Places are strictly limited. In order to take part in the course, please fill in and return the application form by 1st March. Please return it to Eliza Brittles:  eliza@20storieshigh.org.uk , or by post to the address below.

Also, please feel free to contact Eliza if there are any questions about the course or the application process.  She can be contacted by email, or by phoning 0151 707 2272l.

Published by Ian Jackson on February 9, 2010 14:56 in Course / Workshop and Theatre. Closed

Impropriety at Kazimier

Published by Ian Jackson on February 1, 2010 21:58 in Reviews and Theatre. Closed Tags: , , .
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Kazimier. Photos © Minako Jackson

This was our first visit to the Kazimier venue in Wolstenholme Sq. It’s a strange place, a sort of theatre in the round with dark decor and about 200 people crammed in at various levels. There have been a few weird and wonderful events there over the past couple of years but we missed them.

Saturday 30 January 2010 was a launch event for Impropriety the improvised performance people. They perform at Mello Mello on Slater St. every other Thursday and also run workshops there on Wednesdays. This was great entertainment and very funny, I haven’t laughed so much for ages.

I’m sure you know the score – the audience are asked for suggestions and the group of actors have to improvise sketches based on them. They split into teams so there’s a competitive element, they are set tasks such as telling a story without using the letter ’s’ or facing each other without laughing or telling the stories as musicals. It all moves along at great pace and nobody really cares who wins.

There is also information on the Culturepool website as they helped promote this event.

So look out for their future performances, well worth the admission fee.

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Published by Ian Jackson on February 1, 2010 21:58 in Reviews and Theatre. Closed Tags: , , .

Write Now Networking Event at CUC. 20 Jan 2010

Published by Ian Jackson on January 14, 2010 19:44 in Theatre. Closed Tags: , .

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WRITE NOW: THE PLAYS!
Write Now are delighted to announce that the plays to participate in this summer’s festival have been chosen and invited.

The EIGHT plays which will come together to make the First Annual Liverpool One Act play Festival running from Friday 26 March to Saturday 03 April 2010 will be:

The Dressmaker’s Gift by Anita Franklin

The Guy’s A Monster by Dave Young

Heart by James Stewart

I’m Ed Caesar by Nick Brelsford

The Person Without by Jenny Yates

Pippin Hal by Paul Williams

Second’s Out by Helen East

Under My Skin by Rob Johnston

Eight original, exciting, new pieces of theatre to add that extra sparkle to the Easter weekend!

In addition, we are delighted to announce that we have developed a play text workshop strand in conjunction with Everyman Playhouse Literacy Team which will see a one-day event for those submissions who didn’t make the final eight, and two workshop / rehearsed reading events during the festival for:

No Smoke by Annabel Dearing

Everything Must Go by Graham Chadwick

WE WANT YOU TO BE INVOLVED!

Too long the word on the grapevine has been one of not enough work or recognition for Fringe theatre in Liverpool, well, here is an event that we hope will rectify that. But it will only work if you get in involved…

Directors
We are currently seeking one or two directors to assist in the delivery of the EIGHT plays. Your chance to show the city of Liverpool what you can do! Email your current CV to info@writenowfestival.co.uk to contact Write Now if you’d like an introduction to participating writes.

Actors, Stage Managers and Technicians
We are also seeking to cast and crew the shows!

Write Now are hosting a network casting and crew event called the ‘Meet’ Market on:-

Wednesday 20 January 2010 from 5 – 9pm

at The Contemporary Urban Centre
41-51 Greenland Street
Liverpool
L10BS

This will be a Networking event where interested parties can meet and talk to the writers and directors.

Bring along a handful of CVs and headshots (actors only) it’s your chance to promote yourself. We will be casting the must see event on the Liverpool Arts calendar 2010 from attendees of this event. If, however, you’re unable to make the ‘Meet’ Market, all remaining roles will be listed after the event on a page on the Write Now website, immediately following the event.

Volunteer Programme

Volunteers are crucial to the success of Write Now. They are the first point of contact for audiences; they help generate an atmosphere needed during the Festival period.

Should you wish to be part of the Festival but not on- or back-stage, then email volunteers@writenowfestival.co.uk

Alternatively visit the website – www.writenowfestival.co.uk – you can download the Volunteer Application document.

There will also be a chance to talk to the Write Now Team at the ‘Meet’ Market, so, if you prefer, you can bring the application with you.

Published by Ian Jackson on January 14, 2010 19:44 in Theatre. Closed Tags: , .

No Fit State Circus at The Black-E

Published by Ian Jackson on January 14, 2010 17:15 in Theatre. 2 Comments

No Fit State Circus at The Black-E on Friday 22 January 2010

Full Details here

TICKETS: Standard £7, Family £14, Concessions £5

The Black-E plays host to NoFit State Circus, on their first visit to Liverpool to lead ‘Take A Walk on The Wild Side’ – a very special Circus show. Firenza Guidi, world renowned performer and circus visionary, will choreograph Liverpool artists and performers, who have taken part in the residency and workshops.

This is set to be a show with a difference – a show about exploration and discovery, in which The Black-E and all its nooks and crannies will come alive! Stewards will guide the public on a journey through the venue where adults and children alike will enjoy all sorts of wonders for everyone, from music, visual arts, and circus performances – who knows what they may encounter… a clown in the cupboard, a magician under the stairs… Expect the Unexpected!

After first announcing the performance, The Black-E were overwhelmed with responses from the public and performers. Those taking part include FenFen Huang – a Chinese dancer, The Grime Family, Bisakha Sarker – a traditional Indian dancer, and Paislie Reid who will all be contributing to make this a truly memorable and inspiring night!

Published by Ian Jackson on January 14, 2010 17:15 in Theatre. 2 Comments

Casting Agent Auditioning at CUC

Published by Ian Jackson on December 4, 2009 12:25 in Theatre. Closed Tags: .

THE SEARCH IS ON FOR LIVERPOOL’S TOP TALENT, LOOKING FOR PROFESSIONAL & BACKGROUND ARTISTES FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE PRODUCTIONS WITH LA PRODCUTIONS

Local Casting Agent Michelle Billington & TV Director ILLy are now on the search for Liverpool’s top talent with Producer Colin McKeown,

We are looking for professional artistes and background artistes for small to leading parts in present and future TV & Film productions, Michelle would like all professional artistes to turn up with an audition piece prepared and anyone who is interested in being a background artistes your details will be taken on the day, we are looking for male and female of any age.

This is a general call to try and reach out to all the potential talent that Liverpool has – Colin McKeown

Dino Moutsopoulos, Director of Operations at the Contemporary Urban Centre said “We are always pleased to be able to help the actors and actresses of Liverpool. The Contemporary Urban Centre has been championing new talent for some time now and we hope that this event will help unearth some of the stars of the future”.

Monday 7th December 2009 from 10am till 6pm

The Contemporary Urban Centre

Break Out Room 3

41 Greenland St
Liverpool, L1 0BS

For anymore information you can also contact Michelle Billington on 07840 435 235

Published by Ian Jackson on December 4, 2009 12:25 in Theatre. Closed Tags: .