Ephemeral Architectures, oodles of Noodles, and anarchic magic: Thomas JW Wilson follows the circus caravan at the London International Mime Festival 2015 Returning for its 39th year, London International Mime Festival (LIMF) continues to be one of the UK’s strongest advocates for contemporary circus, programming well-established companies, such as the ever-popular Circus Ronaldo, and the […]
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Adventures Off Broadway
January 23rd, 2015 by Terry O'DonovanJanuary Blues? Not in New York says Terry O’Donovan, who is there to report on a flurry of festivals… It’s January. The temperature is well below freezing, but that hasn’t stopped the international theatre-world from descending upon New York for a myriad of theatrical festivals, conferences and symposiums. Armed with a furry hat, leather gloves […]
At it Again!
December 19th, 2014 by Dorothy Max PriorDorothy Max Prior meets Joan and Barry Grantham – purveyors of Eccentric Dance and Popular Theatre… So here we are at Jacksons Lane, North London. At it again. A motley crew of professional actors and dancers of all sorts, and amateur enthusiasts of varying levels of ability and experience, all whiling away the afternoon doing […]
Rachael Clerke: The Big Idea
December 9th, 2014 by Rachael ClerkeRachael Clerke dives in to defend Dartington’s living legacy in the BA Theatre at Falmouth University, which is threatened with closure I have a vivid memory of sitting in a tutor’s office during my first semester as a student on the BA Theatre course at Dartington College of Arts, completely lost. ‘You mean we’re not […]
Wild Things
November 13th, 2014 by Dorothy Max PriorGo wild in the country! A reflection on artistic escape from the bright lights, big city – and a tale of two Feasts An ensemble of actors are gathered together to research the basic components of their craft in a workshop setting. The director gains inspiration from Japanese Noh Theatre and Commedia Dell’Arte. He expresses […]