Of Interest
Have you been inspired by a quote pertinent to acting? Send your inspiration to d.f.acting@gmail.com and we'll create an inspirational page!
"The outward work will be never be puny if the inward work is great." - Meister Eckhart
Thank you to Mark Coleman for this fine quote, which relates for me to the work actors do in preparation - good rehearsals create so much that is rarely on the top layer in performance. However, this work creates layers that underpin performance and allow a whole person to appear on stage, rather than a half-formed character: texture, truth and interest can all be created through that 'inward work' explored in research (of self as well as other people, ideas and things) and in rehearsal.
Speaking of research:
HUBPAGES
I am currently writing about research I recently undertook as an actor, as well as posting the occasional fictional piece, at hubpages.com. You may wish to check out this resource yourself if you wish to have articles online, with the possibility of some revenue. HubPages also has many articles ('hubs') on writing and making money online.
EDINBURGH SPOTLIGHT
No, actors, Spotlight is not creating a particular book just for Edinburgh at this time - however, a fine online presence is now available at www.edinburghspotlight.com for those interested in this fair city and what she has to offer, including places to eat, drink and be merry, as well as those all important theatre reviews. From the creators:
"We are a site, written by locals, dedicated to all aspects of Edinburgh for visitors and residents alike. We take care to ensure all our content and photographs are original and that our views and opinions are based on local insight and knowledge. We hope you enjoy the site and find it useful. Keith D & Miss Edinburgh"
You may wish to check out the information on Tea Tree Tea while you are there, and look out for In Transit info!
Looking ahead to Xmas:
If you are interested in presents for actors, I would recommend these books:
Secrets of Screen Acting - Patrick Tucker
Different Every Night - Mike Alfreds
Secrets from the Casting Couch - Nancy Bishop
HOLISTIC MASSAGE (another fine present)
Adrienne Zitt, holistic massage therapist, is offering special price treatments at Neal's Yard Remedies on Hanover Street, Edinburgh, as part of the Yard's clinic for newly qualified therapists. This offer continues until December, after which time prices are likely to change. Reduced price of £28 for 1 hour or £40 for 1 hour 1/2 (full body). If you'd like to treat yourself or others to a session, call Neal's Yard Remedies at 0131 226 3223.
Mondays, until December, 10am to 2pm; Neal's Yard, 102 Hanover Street; www.adriennezittmassage.co.uk
CHARITABLE SANTA
Back in Issue 4 of the DF Acting News Page (April 2009, Archives), I mentioned a friend's offer from Santa. Why not help raise money for charity via your Xmas shopping, by checking out his Ebay offer?
TWO C.H.A.S. CHARITY EVENTS
Raising money for the Children's Hospice Association Scotland - you may wish to join the Facebook Groups and help promote:
70s NIGHT
Flares and sparkly platforms, cheap booze, raffles, crisps, nuts, blackforest gateaux, fancy dress optional!
Friday 13th November, 7.30pm; Leith Dockers Club, Academy Street, Edinburgh; £5 Facebook Group
FOR THE KIDS!
A relaxed Variety Cabaret night: Featured Artists will include Kai Thomas - Vocalist (of Edinburgh's Got Talent) and Tricky Ricky - Magician.
Saturday 23rd January 2010, 8pm; Pleasance Cabaret Bar, The Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh; £4 Facebook Group
Entertainment online:
See what you think of this for entertainment: how to play your food, on YouTube!
That's it for now! As ever, to respond to anything in this newsletter / have something included in the next one, email d.f.acting@gmail.com - and feel free to pass the News Page on to anyone who might be interested.
Until next time, then, and remember:
ENJOY!
Have you been inspired by a quote pertinent to acting? Send your inspiration to d.f.acting@gmail.com and we'll create an inspirational page!
"The outward work will be never be puny if the inward work is great." - Meister Eckhart
Thank you to Mark Coleman for this fine quote, which relates for me to the work actors do in preparation - good rehearsals create so much that is rarely on the top layer in performance. However, this work creates layers that underpin performance and allow a whole person to appear on stage, rather than a half-formed character: texture, truth and interest can all be created through that 'inward work' explored in research (of self as well as other people, ideas and things) and in rehearsal.
Speaking of research:
HUBPAGES
I am currently writing about research I recently undertook as an actor, as well as posting the occasional fictional piece, at hubpages.com. You may wish to check out this resource yourself if you wish to have articles online, with the possibility of some revenue. HubPages also has many articles ('hubs') on writing and making money online.
EDINBURGH SPOTLIGHT
No, actors, Spotlight is not creating a particular book just for Edinburgh at this time - however, a fine online presence is now available at www.edinburghspotlight.com for those interested in this fair city and what she has to offer, including places to eat, drink and be merry, as well as those all important theatre reviews. From the creators:
"We are a site, written by locals, dedicated to all aspects of Edinburgh for visitors and residents alike. We take care to ensure all our content and photographs are original and that our views and opinions are based on local insight and knowledge. We hope you enjoy the site and find it useful. Keith D & Miss Edinburgh"
You may wish to check out the information on Tea Tree Tea while you are there, and look out for In Transit info!
Looking ahead to Xmas:
If you are interested in presents for actors, I would recommend these books:
Secrets of Screen Acting - Patrick Tucker
Different Every Night - Mike Alfreds
Secrets from the Casting Couch - Nancy Bishop
HOLISTIC MASSAGE (another fine present)
Adrienne Zitt, holistic massage therapist, is offering special price treatments at Neal's Yard Remedies on Hanover Street, Edinburgh, as part of the Yard's clinic for newly qualified therapists. This offer continues until December, after which time prices are likely to change. Reduced price of £28 for 1 hour or £40 for 1 hour 1/2 (full body). If you'd like to treat yourself or others to a session, call Neal's Yard Remedies at 0131 226 3223.
Mondays, until December, 10am to 2pm; Neal's Yard, 102 Hanover Street; www.adriennezittmassage.co.uk
CHARITABLE SANTA
Back in Issue 4 of the DF Acting News Page (April 2009, Archives), I mentioned a friend's offer from Santa. Why not help raise money for charity via your Xmas shopping, by checking out his Ebay offer?
TWO C.H.A.S. CHARITY EVENTS
Raising money for the Children's Hospice Association Scotland - you may wish to join the Facebook Groups and help promote:
70s NIGHT
Flares and sparkly platforms, cheap booze, raffles, crisps, nuts, blackforest gateaux, fancy dress optional!
Friday 13th November, 7.30pm; Leith Dockers Club, Academy Street, Edinburgh; £5 Facebook Group
FOR THE KIDS!
A relaxed Variety Cabaret night: Featured Artists will include Kai Thomas - Vocalist (of Edinburgh's Got Talent) and Tricky Ricky - Magician.
Saturday 23rd January 2010, 8pm; Pleasance Cabaret Bar, The Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh; £4 Facebook Group
Entertainment online:
See what you think of this for entertainment: how to play your food, on YouTube!
That's it for now! As ever, to respond to anything in this newsletter / have something included in the next one, email d.f.acting@gmail.com - and feel free to pass the News Page on to anyone who might be interested.
Until next time, then, and remember:
ENJOY!
ISSUE 9 November 2009
Welcome to the latest issue of the DF Acting News Page!
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Every effort is made to make sure information is correct. If you should note an error, please do email and amendments will be speedily made.
You can also access the DF Acting News Page by joining the Facebook page of Discover Fine Acting. Go on, Facebookers, become a fan!
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Discover Fine Acting News
Where does the time go? I've no idea, having been far too busy lately with new private students (welcome!), articles at HubPages, and rehearsals for In Transit. I very much hope to see you all at the latter, by the way, supporting local actors and writers, and enjoying yourselves.
I am also already looking forward to my Shakespeare Workshop with Raw Talent Productions (last of this year), even though that is in December and there are a whole host of other events before then - as you can see below; you'll even see some events for the new year!
Do get in touch if you have any comments, information or requests - including quotes (inspirational or just plain side-splitting) that you connect to acting.
And, as usual, whatever you are up to - have fun!
Danielle Farrow
Diary Dates
Check out the Discover Fine Acting Calendar! Note that you can adjust the calendar to show chosen sections, i.e. performances / DFA classes / external workshops, etc. Also, you can copy events directly into your own Google calendar.
Event information is found below. Anything you want added? Send info to d.f.acting@gmail.com
Information
QUICK LINKS: SKILLS PERFORMANCES AUDITIONS OTHER
Where does the time go? I've no idea, having been far too busy lately with new private students (welcome!), articles at HubPages, and rehearsals for In Transit. I very much hope to see you all at the latter, by the way, supporting local actors and writers, and enjoying yourselves.
I am also already looking forward to my Shakespeare Workshop with Raw Talent Productions (last of this year), even though that is in December and there are a whole host of other events before then - as you can see below; you'll even see some events for the new year!
Do get in touch if you have any comments, information or requests - including quotes (inspirational or just plain side-splitting) that you connect to acting.
And, as usual, whatever you are up to - have fun!
Danielle Farrow
Diary Dates
Check out the Discover Fine Acting Calendar! Note that you can adjust the calendar to show chosen sections, i.e. performances / DFA classes / external workshops, etc. Also, you can copy events directly into your own Google calendar.
Event information is found below. Anything you want added? Send info to d.f.acting@gmail.com
Information
QUICK LINKS: SKILLS PERFORMANCES AUDITIONS OTHER
SKILLS
Professional Actor Studios
If you are a professional actor and interested in meeting up with other professional actors to practice and share your skills, then check out DF Acting Information for information about:
Edinburgh - ACTORS KITCHEN - weekly studio ; email admin@actorskitchen.org
Upcoming workshops include: Dance Improvisation and Practical Aesthetics
Upcoming performance: Actors Kitchen presents its first production!
Glasgow - THE ACTORS BOTHY - weekly Meisner studio; email admin@theactorsbothy.com
Community Choir
This is run by Chandra Mather and a great way to become comfortable with your singing voice if you are not yet secure with it (and if you are, it's a great way to get in some enjoyable practice). Please contact Chandra for details. You can also read more at DF Acting Information.
Laughter Workshops - Sharon Miller / Joyworks
These laughter workshops have been platformed on Radio Scotland, Radio Clyde and featured on the STV 5.30 show. A laughter workshop is a cathartic experience based on the scientific fact that your body can’t tell the difference between ‘real’ and ‘fake’ laughter. Using simple, tension-releasing exercises based on mime and play, the laughter soon taps into natural laughter. See DF Acting Information for further details.
2nd Friday every month, 7.30 to 8.30pm: Friday 13th November, Friday 11th December; £8 per person
The Retirement Show at The SECC - Friday 13th and Saturday 14th November
WRITERS - Douglas Maxwell Workshop
Making a Concept into a Play - Promote YT (Scotland) are delighted to offer a one day skill development workshop with the award winning Scottish playwright Douglas Maxwell. Further information.
Wednesday 2nd December, 10am - 4pm; Festival Theatre, Edinburgh; £50/40 for Promote YT (Scotland) members
Shakespeare Workshop: Taste Those Words! - Danielle Farrow at Raw Talent Productions
Shakespeare's stories and characters are rightly popular to this day. It is his language, though, that both attracts in its rich beauty and repels when seen as complex and hard to grasp.
This workshop looks at meaning, verse and practical expression, and builds up techniques for tackling Shakespearean language. Come, 'feast your ears' and tongues!
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th December, 11am to 5pm; Edinburgh. This is one of the workshops I am leading as part of Raw Talent Productions' 2009 Programme. Booking via the Raw Talent Productions' website. Eligible for ILA funding.
Julian Boal Training Workshop - ACTive INquiry
ACTive INquiry are very excited to announce that they are once again bringing Julian Boal to Scotland to deliver a training workshop in Forum Theatre and Theatre of the Oppressed on the 6th & 7th February 2010. This is a unique opportunity to work with an international theatre director. If you are interested then please contact Gavin Crichton via gavin@activeinquiry.co.uk.
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th February, 2010; further details about ACTive INquiry at DF Acting Information
Professional Actor Studios
If you are a professional actor and interested in meeting up with other professional actors to practice and share your skills, then check out DF Acting Information for information about:
Edinburgh - ACTORS KITCHEN - weekly studio ; email admin@actorskitchen.org
Upcoming workshops include: Dance Improvisation and Practical Aesthetics
Upcoming performance: Actors Kitchen presents its first production!
Glasgow - THE ACTORS BOTHY - weekly Meisner studio; email admin@theactorsbothy.com
Community Choir
This is run by Chandra Mather and a great way to become comfortable with your singing voice if you are not yet secure with it (and if you are, it's a great way to get in some enjoyable practice). Please contact Chandra for details. You can also read more at DF Acting Information.
Laughter Workshops - Sharon Miller / Joyworks
These laughter workshops have been platformed on Radio Scotland, Radio Clyde and featured on the STV 5.30 show. A laughter workshop is a cathartic experience based on the scientific fact that your body can’t tell the difference between ‘real’ and ‘fake’ laughter. Using simple, tension-releasing exercises based on mime and play, the laughter soon taps into natural laughter. See DF Acting Information for further details.
2nd Friday every month, 7.30 to 8.30pm: Friday 13th November, Friday 11th December; £8 per person
The Retirement Show at The SECC - Friday 13th and Saturday 14th November
WRITERS - Douglas Maxwell Workshop
Making a Concept into a Play - Promote YT (Scotland) are delighted to offer a one day skill development workshop with the award winning Scottish playwright Douglas Maxwell. Further information.
Wednesday 2nd December, 10am - 4pm; Festival Theatre, Edinburgh; £50/40 for Promote YT (Scotland) members
Shakespeare Workshop: Taste Those Words! - Danielle Farrow at Raw Talent Productions
Shakespeare's stories and characters are rightly popular to this day. It is his language, though, that both attracts in its rich beauty and repels when seen as complex and hard to grasp.
This workshop looks at meaning, verse and practical expression, and builds up techniques for tackling Shakespearean language. Come, 'feast your ears' and tongues!
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th December, 11am to 5pm; Edinburgh. This is one of the workshops I am leading as part of Raw Talent Productions' 2009 Programme. Booking via the Raw Talent Productions' website. Eligible for ILA funding.
Julian Boal Training Workshop - ACTive INquiry
ACTive INquiry are very excited to announce that they are once again bringing Julian Boal to Scotland to deliver a training workshop in Forum Theatre and Theatre of the Oppressed on the 6th & 7th February 2010. This is a unique opportunity to work with an international theatre director. If you are interested then please contact Gavin Crichton via gavin@activeinquiry.co.uk.
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th February, 2010; further details about ACTive INquiry at DF Acting Information
PERFORMANCES
PLAYING A ROUND WITH SHAKESPEARE - Wildbird and Moray Council
Mixing historical fact, fiction, myth and invention ‘Playing a round with Shakespeare’ embarks on a comical journey that takes in the history of golf, witchcraft, ancestry and the story of Macbeth - with a drop of whisky thrown in for good measure.
Monday 9th to Saturday 21st November (not 15th & 16th), various times and venues: details, incl. further info
WIT - The Grads
Margaret Edson's Pulitzer prize winning play, Wit, follows the journey of Professor Vivian Bearing, who has been diagnosed with Stage IV ovarian cancer. There is no Stage V. Funny and sad, tragic and life-affirming, complex and simple, Wit is a dry-eyed lesson on how to live; with simplicity and kindness. Further information.
Wednesday 11th to Saturday 14th November, 8pm; St Bride's Centre, 10 Orwell Terrace, Edinburgh; £9/7
IN TRANSIT - Actors Kitchen
The best laid plans of oblivious commuters, holiday makers and airport staff are thrown into disarray as delays trap them together for the day. Funny and moving, IN TRANSIT has been created via a collaboration between Edinburgh actors (including yours truly) and writers. Further information.
Tuesday 17th to Saturday 21st November, 8pm; The GRV, 37 Guthrie Street, Edinburgh; £8/6.50; booking and further details [As at going to press - Tuesday and Friday already popular: get booking!]
SONGS FROM THE HEART AND ELSEWHERE - Tightlaced Theatre
Written by Bev Wright; Directed by Flavia D'Avila
Tightlaced New Talent launches its 09/10 Edinburgh season with an evening of poetry featuring texts by Bev Wright. Come along to hear some verses followed by a debate with the writer, cast and director.
Wednesday 18th November, 7.30pm; Southside Community Centre, 117 Nicholson Street, Edinburgh; free, non-ticketed event; www.tightlacedtheatre.org
OUT OF SIGHT . . . OUT OF MURDER - St Columba's Dramatic Society
A mystery comedy about an author who seeks peace and solitude to write, only to find his characters come to life - and seem to know rather a lot about murder. This is SCDS' 60th anniversary show, so come along and help celebrate!
Wednesday 25th to Friday 27th November, 7.30pm; Blackhall St Columba's Church, Queensferry Road, Edinburgh; £5/3; details
PLAYING A ROUND WITH SHAKESPEARE - Wildbird and Moray Council
Mixing historical fact, fiction, myth and invention ‘Playing a round with Shakespeare’ embarks on a comical journey that takes in the history of golf, witchcraft, ancestry and the story of Macbeth - with a drop of whisky thrown in for good measure.
Monday 9th to Saturday 21st November (not 15th & 16th), various times and venues: details, incl. further info
WIT - The Grads
Margaret Edson's Pulitzer prize winning play, Wit, follows the journey of Professor Vivian Bearing, who has been diagnosed with Stage IV ovarian cancer. There is no Stage V. Funny and sad, tragic and life-affirming, complex and simple, Wit is a dry-eyed lesson on how to live; with simplicity and kindness. Further information.
Wednesday 11th to Saturday 14th November, 8pm; St Bride's Centre, 10 Orwell Terrace, Edinburgh; £9/7
IN TRANSIT - Actors Kitchen
The best laid plans of oblivious commuters, holiday makers and airport staff are thrown into disarray as delays trap them together for the day. Funny and moving, IN TRANSIT has been created via a collaboration between Edinburgh actors (including yours truly) and writers. Further information.
Tuesday 17th to Saturday 21st November, 8pm; The GRV, 37 Guthrie Street, Edinburgh; £8/6.50; booking and further details [As at going to press - Tuesday and Friday already popular: get booking!]
SONGS FROM THE HEART AND ELSEWHERE - Tightlaced Theatre
Written by Bev Wright; Directed by Flavia D'Avila
Tightlaced New Talent launches its 09/10 Edinburgh season with an evening of poetry featuring texts by Bev Wright. Come along to hear some verses followed by a debate with the writer, cast and director.
Wednesday 18th November, 7.30pm; Southside Community Centre, 117 Nicholson Street, Edinburgh; free, non-ticketed event; www.tightlacedtheatre.org
OUT OF SIGHT . . . OUT OF MURDER - St Columba's Dramatic Society
A mystery comedy about an author who seeks peace and solitude to write, only to find his characters come to life - and seem to know rather a lot about murder. This is SCDS' 60th anniversary show, so come along and help celebrate!
Wednesday 25th to Friday 27th November, 7.30pm; Blackhall St Columba's Church, Queensferry Road, Edinburgh; £5/3; details
AUDITIONS
Sean Boyle, a young film-maker, is hoping to hear from actors (male and female) over 50 and based in the Glasgow area: sean.boyle8@googlemail.com
thecastingscene.com
thecastingscene.com is an online auditioning site, which is now live following its beta stage (previously mentioned here at DF Acting). Directors, producers and casting personnel post projects on this site and you can audition for them online, cutting out that initial travel hassle. It is free to join and create your online profile. Further information.
Looking for more? Do you know these: Talent Circle; Casting Call Pro; Mandy; Equity Job Information; Spotlight Breakdowns?
Sean Boyle, a young film-maker, is hoping to hear from actors (male and female) over 50 and based in the Glasgow area: sean.boyle8@googlemail.com
thecastingscene.com
thecastingscene.com is an online auditioning site, which is now live following its beta stage (previously mentioned here at DF Acting). Directors, producers and casting personnel post projects on this site and you can audition for them online, cutting out that initial travel hassle. It is free to join and create your online profile. Further information.
Looking for more? Do you know these: Talent Circle; Casting Call Pro; Mandy; Equity Job Information; Spotlight Breakdowns?
OTHER
'CHARITY COUTURE' FASHION SHOW - St Columba's Hospice Shops
For anyone interested in fashion or recycling - St Columba's Hospice Shops will be holding two fashion shows, at 5pm & 7.30pm. All clothes modelled were originally donated to their shops and will be available for purchase from the West End shop at Drumsheugh Place on 14th November. They will also be featuring pieces produced by Edinburgh College of Art Fashion Students using donated garments and an amazing 'Poppy Coat and Hat' and costume jewellery from Glasgow School of Art.
Wednesday 11th November, 5pm & 7.30pm; St Andrew's and St George's Church, George Street, Edinburgh; £10 - ticket sales are moving fast, with tickets available from any of the following shops: 352 Leith Walk, 192-195 Morningside Road, 9 Comely Bank Road or 4 Drumsheugh Place
See also Of Interest for other charity fundraisers
RALPH IS (NOT) A SUPERHERO - Book Launch
Ralph is (not) a Superhero is a children's book by local playwright Corinne Davies, narrated on cd by local actor Pab Roberts. (What's that? "Potential Xmas present" - fine idea!) Further details.
Thursday 19th November, 8pm; Waterstone's, Cameron Toll, Edinburgh
FESTIVAL OF THE IMAGINATION
The Festival of the Imagination, North Glasgow's largest ever arts event, will be from Monday 2nd August to Sunday 8th August 2010. A tented village of dreams will appear in Springburn Park for one week only, showcasing the very best of the arts and creative activity in the area. Hosted by NGARN, managed by Toonspeak. For more info, get in touch - email Sarah Longfield, phone Toonspeak or just pop in...
Toonspeak Young People's Theatre, Unit 1A Millburn Centre, 221 Millburn Street, Glasgow G21 2HL
0141 552 0234; www.toonspeak.co.uk
THE ACTORS CENTRE, SCOTLAND
Plans for The Actors Centre, Scotland are developing well and further information can be found here!
WRITERS - BigVillage Fringe Show Competition 2010
This information, with further details, has previously been sent out to writers on the DF Acting mailing list. If you wish to join this list, email d.f.acting@gmail.com and ask to be added to the Writers Group.
BigVillage is proud to announce an exciting new competition for aspiring playwrights. Following the success of their writing competitions in 2005 and 2007, the Edinburgh-based group is now offering writers the chance to win a full-scale production of their play at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2010. The winning script will be performed in a six- or seven-night run at an established central Edinburgh venue in August 2010. The winning playwright will be welcome to attend rehearsals and will receive two complimentary tickets to each performance.
Closing date for entries is midnight on Friday 27th November 2009.
If you have any queries, please contact the BigVillage secretary, Anne Robertson at the email address below.
Please send entries to: AnneRobertson252@yahoo.co.uk
More details on the winner's contract, can be found at: www.bigvillage.org.uk/competition
Calling all writers and production companies
Siege Perilous is always on the look out for interesting scripts of 30-90 minutes. They read every script sent so do get in touch if you have one that you would like them to look at with a view to staging at the GRV or helping you to develop through a workshop.
Similarly, they are now in a position to programme in visiting companies for the next 12 months. If you are a professional theatre company and haven't already contacted them but are interested in performing at the GRV, do get in touch: info@siegeperilous.co.uk
Equity
The East of Scotland Equity Branch holds meetings and social evenings (with guest speakers from within the business, and some very useful prizes to be won). If you would like to know more, please contact edinburgh@equity.org.uk.
Protecting Actors
Protecting Actors has been setup to address the fact that many production companies promise participants a DVD copy of the film, but fail to deliver this in a timely fashion, if at all. See DF Acting Information for further details, and help to spread the word!
'CHARITY COUTURE' FASHION SHOW - St Columba's Hospice Shops
For anyone interested in fashion or recycling - St Columba's Hospice Shops will be holding two fashion shows, at 5pm & 7.30pm. All clothes modelled were originally donated to their shops and will be available for purchase from the West End shop at Drumsheugh Place on 14th November. They will also be featuring pieces produced by Edinburgh College of Art Fashion Students using donated garments and an amazing 'Poppy Coat and Hat' and costume jewellery from Glasgow School of Art.
Wednesday 11th November, 5pm & 7.30pm; St Andrew's and St George's Church, George Street, Edinburgh; £10 - ticket sales are moving fast, with tickets available from any of the following shops: 352 Leith Walk, 192-195 Morningside Road, 9 Comely Bank Road or 4 Drumsheugh Place
See also Of Interest for other charity fundraisers
RALPH IS (NOT) A SUPERHERO - Book Launch
Ralph is (not) a Superhero is a children's book by local playwright Corinne Davies, narrated on cd by local actor Pab Roberts. (What's that? "Potential Xmas present" - fine idea!) Further details.
Thursday 19th November, 8pm; Waterstone's, Cameron Toll, Edinburgh
FESTIVAL OF THE IMAGINATION
The Festival of the Imagination, North Glasgow's largest ever arts event, will be from Monday 2nd August to Sunday 8th August 2010. A tented village of dreams will appear in Springburn Park for one week only, showcasing the very best of the arts and creative activity in the area. Hosted by NGARN, managed by Toonspeak. For more info, get in touch - email Sarah Longfield, phone Toonspeak or just pop in...
Toonspeak Young People's Theatre, Unit 1A Millburn Centre, 221 Millburn Street, Glasgow G21 2HL
0141 552 0234; www.toonspeak.co.uk
THE ACTORS CENTRE, SCOTLAND
Plans for The Actors Centre, Scotland are developing well and further information can be found here!
WRITERS - BigVillage Fringe Show Competition 2010
This information, with further details, has previously been sent out to writers on the DF Acting mailing list. If you wish to join this list, email d.f.acting@gmail.com and ask to be added to the Writers Group.
BigVillage is proud to announce an exciting new competition for aspiring playwrights. Following the success of their writing competitions in 2005 and 2007, the Edinburgh-based group is now offering writers the chance to win a full-scale production of their play at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2010. The winning script will be performed in a six- or seven-night run at an established central Edinburgh venue in August 2010. The winning playwright will be welcome to attend rehearsals and will receive two complimentary tickets to each performance.
Closing date for entries is midnight on Friday 27th November 2009.
If you have any queries, please contact the BigVillage secretary, Anne Robertson at the email address below.
Please send entries to: AnneRobertson252@yahoo.co.uk
More details on the winner's contract, can be found at: www.bigvillage.org.uk/competition
Calling all writers and production companies
Siege Perilous is always on the look out for interesting scripts of 30-90 minutes. They read every script sent so do get in touch if you have one that you would like them to look at with a view to staging at the GRV or helping you to develop through a workshop.
Similarly, they are now in a position to programme in visiting companies for the next 12 months. If you are a professional theatre company and haven't already contacted them but are interested in performing at the GRV, do get in touch: info@siegeperilous.co.uk
Equity
The East of Scotland Equity Branch holds meetings and social evenings (with guest speakers from within the business, and some very useful prizes to be won). If you would like to know more, please contact edinburgh@equity.org.uk.
Protecting Actors
Protecting Actors has been setup to address the fact that many production companies promise participants a DVD copy of the film, but fail to deliver this in a timely fashion, if at all. See DF Acting Information for further details, and help to spread the word!