ThreeWeeks has given Leeds Tealights 4 out-of 5 stars/points/whatever… which is pretty damn good by anyone’s standards. Didn’t see it myself but, if you want to, it’s on at C soco, 5 – 31 Aug, 4.35pm. Prices vary. Share on Facebook
James Huntrods has lucked-out with his venue… the dark and damp brick arches of The Caves at Just the Tonic form the perfect backdrop for Poets’ Corner, a play set predominantly in the south transept of Westminster Abbey. It’s the spot where numerous writers and poets are commemorated or buried – only they won’t stay...
Hello, In the run up to the launch of THE APOCALYPSE ROADSHOW at the Edinburgh Fringe, Yorkshire’s Helpline Heroes NI-NIGHT LINE have set up their own FACEBOOK PROFILE! Catch up with Paul, Karen, Kimberley and Jean (when she can be bothered) by adding them as your friend to hear their blow by blow Edinburgh account....
I arrived at the WT this morning to find the place vaguely reminiscent of the Mary Celeste. Everything’s suddenly silent, dark and devoid of life… Were it not for the fistful of explanatory notes, requests, excuses and apologies pinned to my office door, you’d not know anyone had ever been here. With just a few...
There’s such a strong Workshop Theatre contingent at the fringe this year that the WT is sending me up to join in the fray. I’ll be in Edinburgh from Wednesday 5th to Friday afternoon on the 7th. The idea is that I’ll be around for the tech days and previews – specifically to lend a...
Want to come and see some free shows? Aireborne Theatre and Tickled Pig’s Edinburgh shows are previewing their productions in Leeds University over the next two days before the long journey north: Parents Evening By Tickled Pig Productions Preview: Thursday 30th July at 4pm In the ARC . . Splinters of Light By Aireborne Theatre...
Its almost that time of year again, August is approaching and the Fringe has almost begun! As usual, the WT is up there in force, along with other shows from Leeds University. Be sure to check out: Splinters Of Light The Ultimately Doomed Life of Charlie Cumcup The Play About Charlotte Poet’s Corner Parents Evening...
I have two projects in Edinburgh this year. I’m just finalising changes to the lighting design for the revitalised version of Forgotten Things by Emma Adams. Red Ladder Theatre Company have been touring this production since September and have been doing some further script development and adding new cast members ready for transfer to Kingdome at...
As promised, here’s more on ‘Splinters of Light’. We hope to bring you reviews and more as the Edinburgh fringe gets underway. I was quite interested to learn that Ben Luke is now a team - all by himself. Further details below: SPLINTERS OF LIGHT Sweet Heart, Downstairs, Venue 151 2 India Buildings, Victoria Street,...
Once again, this year will see a number of productions at the Edinburgh Fringe with Workshop Theatre connections. Airborne Theatre are returning with ‘Splinters of Light’ after success last year with ‘Jumping and other thoughts. Details to follow, but for now, here’s the reviews from 2008. Directors: Ben Luke, Becky Martin Producer: Sylvia Harrison Press...
It’s been a busy year, but it’s all over for now. The dust has settled on the practical essays and the theatre would be dark, were it not for a number of our companies rehearsing for Edinburgh. More on that to come… In the building today are ‘the Dog-Eared Collective’, all former students. They’re rehearsing...
