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Angel Exit Theatre's The Black Curtain

Angel Exit perform their new show The Black Curtain at The Brighton Fringe Festival Tuesday 6th - Thursday 8th May. Check www.angelexit.co.uk for the rest of our tour dates. Continue

Tagged: black curtain, physical theatre, angel exit, brighton fringe, brighton festival

Started by Lynne Forbes May 4

Hey! what ever happen to this monster party we were going to have when Brithishtheatre pass the 300 members mark?
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Do you know anything about it? have you got any thoughts? a verry large livingroom?...

Started by Remy Bertrand. Last reply by Maggie Gordon-Walker Apr 29.

Henley Fringe Festival

Hi all - I am new to this site. Just wanted to tell you all about the Henley Fringe Festival. It is a new festival that will take place in July. Most of the venues spaces are booked but the comedy ... Continue

Started by Jo Southwell Apr 29

Acting Industry...Dead?
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Refering to proffesional paid work only. Are you finding our industry 'dead' at the moment? Are even your friends telling you that there doesn't seem to be any work 'out there'? I don't have the... Continue

Tagged: acting, industry, dead

Started by DivianL. Last reply by MarcusMarkou Apr 28.

PCR

Is PCR worth getting? I did get in during my third year at drama school, but syopped as I couldn't afford it after the first year. I must have found 3 suitable jobs in that time. However, s friend ... Continue

Started by Zoe Thomas Apr 23

New theatre space in Milton Keynes wants to fill its programme.
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Hi guys, Part of my responsibilities at the new arts faciity on the Lakes estate in milton keynes is to book in shows (small scale) small concerts, musicians, poetry, folk, one man shows lectures,... Continue

Started by john herriman. Last reply by john herriman Apr 2.

THE BAD NEWS
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I am now nailing home my "negative" badge and hope that some of you will forgive me, but anyone who knows me well will tell you that speaking my mind (there are one or two exceptional circumstances... Continue

Started by Jules Kingham. Last reply by Jules Kingham Mar 13.

The Actors Centre

Can anyone tell me something about the Actors Centre? I don't know whether I'm eligible for membership or not and wondering if it's worth pursuing. I've looked at their website and the classes look... Continue

Started by LynnC Doyle Jan 24

The BIG Ballet 2008!

Hi everybody! Just booked tickets to see one of the Big Ballet performances this spring and can`t wait now to find out more! I think its just a brill idea! Did anyone go to see the show last year a... Continue

Started by Lloyd Jan 24

Calling All Freelance Arts Professionals In and Around London!!!

Hello everyone! I have recently taken up post as Community Arts Coordinator at Roding Valley High School Performing Arts College in Loughton, Essex. I'm looking to create a bank of artists who wil... Continue

Started by Jen Smith Jan 22

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Guardian News/ Reviews

Theatre review: The Birthday Party / Lyric Hammersmith, London

Review: 4 stars David Farr gives the play the best possible birthday party by conveying its dislocating oddity, writes Michael Billington

Theatre review: Derren Brown: Mind Reader / Garrick, London

Review: 4 stars Brian Logan suffers from astonishment fatigue at a mentalist show full of flair

Theatre review: Beau Jest / Hackney Empire, London

Review: 3 stars Michael Billington learns from an old-fashioned play that some conventions need to be broken

Dead Lepers? Sounds like my kind of show

As his play Fat Pig prepares to open, Neil LaBute explains the underrated art of giving a work a great name

Maddy Costa talks to director Stephen Daldry

His Billy Elliot musical has gone global, so why does Stephen Daldry need more challenges?

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The Independent News/ Reviews

Funny Girl, Minerva Theatre, Chichester

Can you do Funny Girl without Barbra Streisand? As Angus Jackson's supremely intelligent and sensitive production shows, the answer is yes, yes, and yes some more. Though Streisand's image is intimidatingly welded to the show that made her a star, that chilly egomaniac was never good casting as Fanny Brice, a performer so lovable, so nakedly vulnerable that not laughing at her jokes would have been like spitting in your mother's soup.

The Big Question: Why are so many political memoirs published, and does anyone read them?

Why ask now?

Because poor old Gordon Brown, as if he hasn't got enough on the his plate, is facing an onslaught from three different sets of memoirs, which have been released in recent days, by Cherie Blair, John Prescott and Lord Levy. All of them have unhelpful things to say about the Prime Minister's personality and behaviour.

Henry VI, Parts 1, 2 and 3Richard III, Roundhouse, London

The procession of bloodstained ghosts that began in Michael Boyd's previous tetralogy for the Royal Shakespeare Company grows in number and pace in this, and some of them are angry. The murdered Duke of Gloucester hovers over the deathbed of his old rival, Beaufort, and strings him up. The howling bishop rises heavenwards, trailing a crimson coverlet, his terror and agony suggesting that he is really going in the opposite direction.

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Official London Theatre News

13 May 1997: Beauty comes to the West End

First released as an animated movie featuring singing cutlery in 1991, Disney’s Beauty And The Beast began enchanting audiences at London’s Dominion on 13 May 1997.

The Birthday Party

When The Birthday Party was first staged at the Lyric Hammersmith it was savaged by nearly all of the critics, a mauling which could have signalled the end of Pinter’s playwriting career...

Cajun musical sizzles at The Scoop

A new Cajun-inspired family musical version of Little Red Riding Hood is to be staged at outdoor theatre The Scoop at More London this summer, from 13 August to 7 September.

Scoop’s summer of Hood and Blood

Latin drama Blood Wedding and a Cajun musical version of Little Red Riding Hood make up this year’s summer season of free theatre at The Scoop at More London.

Duke of York’s welcomes That Face

The cast and creative team of That Face celebrated the show’s year-long journey from the intimate Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Upstairs to the West End last Friday, when Polly Stenham’s debut play opened at the Duke of York’s.

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Blog Posts

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I can't understand where this bizarre photo came from. i didn't post it, so who did? I have failed to get it changed too.

Posted by Eddie McNamee on May 13th, 2008 at 12:01pm — 1 Comment (Add)

Oklahoma!

Come and see OKLAHOMA! at the Broadway Theatre Catford from June 4th to 29th. Super new production. I'm playing Andrew Carnes

Posted by Eddie McNamee on May 13th, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments (Add)

SideShow cabaret Every Friday

The Bloody Ringmaster introduces a plethora of weird and wonderful SideShow performances whilst DJ Margaret the Gimp spins hangbag, kitsch, tv themes and subversive pop. EVERY FRIDAY! 'This ace cabaret club' Time Out. Mesmerising camp-tastic cabaret' Remotegoat 'Makes Little Britain l… Continue

Posted by Paul L Martin on May 12th, 2008 at 2:27pm — No Comments (Add)

LIVESTOCK AT THE BRIGHTON FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY. SEE WWW.LIVESTOCK.ORG.UK

Livestock presents 'Yoicks' : a comedy night featuring Wilkie & Walker, The Black Sheep, Mark Katz and Paramount Comedy Funniest Student winners Hannah George and Ric Wharton. Enjoy......

Posted by Maggie Gordon-Walker on May 12th, 2008 at 8:58am — No Comments (Add)

Breathing Corpses on now at Hen and Chickens, Highbury Corner!

I am currently producing a play (my first one) at the Hen and Chickens theatre in Islington (Highbury Corner) for Spoilt Productions Forever. The show is Breathing Corpses by Laura Wade (a dark comedy), in which as well as producer, i also take the role of Kate - a violent girlfriend. Premiered at the Royal Court in 2005, this is the first run of the show in London since then. We have a great cast - Teddy Nygh, Kerry Howard, Annabel Knight, David Lenson, David McCusker and Daniel Mutlow and we'd… Continue

Posted by GILLIAN Pittaway on May 10th, 2008 at 10:57am — 1 Comment (Add)

Warhorse Theatreworks

Warhorse Theatreworks are currently in the Research & Development period for A Comedy of Errors - Inspired by William Shakespeare and freely adapted by Warhorse Theatreworks. Find out about the latest developments at www.warhorsetheatreworks.com

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Posted by Hayley Radford on May 8th, 2008 at 10:50pm — No Comments (Add)

New Foundation Degrees in Cornwall

hello lovely theatre chaps, Some news.... there are two new foundation degrees poised to run in Cornwall - one in Live Arts Management, one in Live Arts Performance. Students will work as a company for two years, with an option to transfer on to University for the third year to complete the degree. For more info please follow this link below....type in Live Arts into the course finder.....and please pass on to anyone that you think might be interested.... Nxxx… Continue

Posted by DoctorTheatre on May 8th, 2008 at 8:00pm — No Comments (Add)

Total

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Posted by Ed Harris on May 8th, 2008 at 12:14pm — No Comments (Add)

'Hide and Seek' post-show discussion tonight - Environment / arts debate

Post-performance talk, Thursday 8 May, 'Hide and Seek' by Shift Theatre, at Blue Elephant Theatre, Camberwell: After the performance this Thursday night, ‘Hide and Seek’ director Tal Jakubowiczova will be joined by artist Edward Llewellyn. They will be discussing the role of the arts in environmental and ethical debates, and looking at the relationship between projects such as ‘Hide and Seek’ and important environmental issues. They will also be talking about the performance and visual art work… Continue

Posted by Shift Theatre on May 8th, 2008 at 11:40am — No Comments (Add)

STAGE MANAGER and ASM REQUIRED for play at Jermyn Street Theatre Immediately!

Full-time stage manager required immediately for new period drama setin 1900 Vienna: "The Pendulum", written by Alexander Fiske-Harrison, directed by Allison Troup-Jensen at The Jermyn Street Theatre in London. This role requires a highly organised multi-tasker who is confident on the book and is also able to efficiently managethings outside the rehearsal room. There is a £500 fee for this role and 1st week of rehearsal schedule can be somewhat flexible ifyou have a prior commitment. ASM also… Continue

Posted by matt jamie on May 7th, 2008 at 12:36pm — No Comments (Add)

True Heat Theatre present Big Family at artsdepot

Big Family is a performance in two parts. The first is a delightful speed-run of the stories behind several significant Chinese festivals, in Englsh and Cantonese. The second half is spontaneous improvised theatre created from real-life stories from the audience. Come and share your own stories of family celebrations and see them bought to life on stage before your very eyes. Tickets available from the Box Office on 020 8369 5454 or via the website - www.artsdepot.co.uk

Posted by Claire at artsdepot on May 7th, 2008 at 11:24am — No Comments (Add)

Spotlight Headshots Special Offer ...

Special Headshots sale for British Theatre members:

Just £105 for an indoor and/or outdoor portraits session and 3 photos on disk...and if you don't like them you don't pay for them... read on for more info.

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Posted by matt jamie on May 7th, 2008 at 11:05am — No Comments (Add)

Thunderous applause as the band plays on...

The distinct smell of make up, boiled sweets and cheap champagne hangs in the air. We are unpacking our BAC scratch show of bad jokes, bad acting and bad taste and turning it into a full length evening of misjudged razzle dazzle for the Frascati Theatre in Amsterdam. Now you see it, now you don't is essentially the debris of a clown act, a topsy turv… Continue

Posted by Imploding Fictions on May 5th, 2008 at 7:17pm — No Comments (Add)

Angel Exit Theatre's The Black Curtain recommended in The Guardian

http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2008/may/01/brightonfestival2008.guide?page=all The Black Curtain is picked out as worth a look at this year's Brighton Festival. The show is on Tuesday 6th - Thursday 8th May. Next week we are in Portsmouth at the New Theatre Royal. Check http://www.angelexit.co.uk for our full list of tour dates.

Posted by Lynne Forbes on May 4th, 2008 at 9:14pm — No Comments (Add)

Invitation to Real Circumstance’s Development Period and Associated Artists Group

Development Period 2008 Real Circumstance is holding three weekends of workshops and development in Colchester on the following dates: Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 June Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June Each day will have three strands: • Actor training techniques and skills development sessions, led by Associate Artist Suresh Patel; • Exploration of real time and non-real time improvisation and character creation, led by Artistic Director Dan Sherer; • Explor… Continue

Posted by Real Circumstance on May 3rd, 2008 at 12:51pm — No Comments (Add)

New Play Opening - CELIA - New Players Theatre

Special offer tickets £8 from 6th -9th May

Posted by Diana Walker on May 1st, 2008 at 10:31pm — No Comments (Add)

CAMDEN FRINGE FESTIVAL

Lazarus Theatre Company Euripides ELECTRA! ELECTRA! ELECTRA! Euripides’ classic thriller comes to the stage in this new adaptation. Set in a climate of racial tension and political unrest in modern day Zimbabwe, Electra, daughter of Agamemnon conspires with brother Orestes to take bloody revenge on their Mother for murdering their father. The Ultimate Revenge Tragedy. The production will be part of this years Camden Fringe Festival, playing for a limited engagement at Camden’s Peoples Theatre… Continue

Posted by LAZARUS THEATRE COMPANY on May 1st, 2008 at 9:34pm — No Comments (Add)

SHORT CUTS (NEW PERFORMANCES)

Short Cuts "Four short performances in one evening." This event is planned to start at 7:30 pm on May 3, 2008 at The Nightingale Theatre, Brighton. An evening of four new performances by emerging artists Sonja Jokiniemi (Finland), Drunken Masks (UK), Augusto Corrieri (UK/Italy), and Matt Jackson (US). A dance performance of intimate portraits and plastic-like forms. A physical theatre piece looking at what happens when our masks break down. Short performance interludes that tease the audi… Continue

Posted by Lloyd Ryan Thomas on April 30th, 2008 at 9:40pm — No Comments (Add)

it starts...

Ok, so first there is facebook...and now british theatre networking site...wow! So not much new..but if you dont know me then please see my theatre companies website: www.bunbanter.com I'm currently working on our series six of radio plays, but i have to confess i have got TOTALLY distracted by the wonderful musical "Last Five Years"...if you haven't heard it, i totally recomend it....unless you need to work! :-) Anyway, wanted to write a quick bit...just a start... So until the next..... xx… Continue

Posted by glennon anderson on April 30th, 2008 at 8:12pm — No Comments (Add)

Just added my listing for available acting work I come across to my page.

Just added an RSS feed from my main blog that I post acting work out on that I come across and am asked to to blog out by casting directors sometimes. Any new work I come across will automatically show up now on my 'British Theatre' page. If anyone is casting for a production and would like me to post something out from my main blog please let me have the details. In total about 1500 people have access to my blog.

Posted by Stuart Allen on April 30th, 2008 at 8:36am — No Comments (Add)

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