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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
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Monday, May 18, 2009
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Massive production planned for Darlaston Town Hall
Darlaston Town Hall
A community play and public art display for the whole community to enjoy is set to be staged at the recently refurbished Darlaston Town Hall.
The town hall, which officially re-opened last June (2008) after a £325,000 makeover, is going to be the backdrop for the event called ‘The Very Heart Of It’ which is set to be held in the Summer.
The production is a collaboration between Walsall Council’s creative development and project delivery teams and the Darlaston Events Committee.
Funding for the project has been identified from the town, district and local centres capital programme budget and the Darlaston Events Committee was successful in receiving additional funding from Awards for All.
The project replaces original plans to install a fountain in Victoria Park after tenders received were deemed too expensive so it was agreed to explore an alternative public art proposal for Darlaston town centre.
Councillor Adrian Andrew, cabinet member for regeneration at Walsall Council, said: “Darlaston Town Hall is one of the finest buildings in the borough and so it is a very fitting venue for such a community event.
“The ‘Very Heart Of It’ promises to be a spectacular event which will bring together the whole community,” he added.
Councillor Bill Madeley, chairman of the Darlaston Events Committee, said: “This is a very exciting initiative which aims to bring together the community of Darlaston and celebrate the town and the people within it.
“We are looking forward to finalising the plans over the coming months and getting the public involved,” he added.
A brief was prepared by the creative development team, and expressions of interest invited from artists. A locally-based consortium of professional artists called Bostin Arts, comprising community artist Sam Hale, sculptor Karl Lewis, metal worker Lofty Wright and Birmingham-based theatre producers Round Midnight Ltd was felt to be the most able to deliver the objectives of the brief. Sam Hale and Round Midnight Ltd have extensive experience of working on projects in Walsall.
The artist met with officers and councillors at a meeting in December and agreed widespread consultation events and a draft delivery programme.
The artwork will require planning consent and Conservation Area consent, and applications are expected to be submitted in the spring.
The art work and the community play will be inspired by and based upon research carried out by the artists via a series of workshops and drop-in sessions with the Darlaston community. The art work and play are planned to be premiered on the same day, which is currently timetabled to be in the summer.
A community play and public art display for the whole community to enjoy is set to be staged at the recently refurbished Darlaston Town Hall.
The town hall, which officially re-opened last June (2008) after a £325,000 makeover, is going to be the backdrop for the event called ‘The Very Heart Of It’ which is set to be held in the Summer.
The production is a collaboration between Walsall Council’s creative development and project delivery teams and the Darlaston Events Committee.
Funding for the project has been identified from the town, district and local centres capital programme budget and the Darlaston Events Committee was successful in receiving additional funding from Awards for All.
The project replaces original plans to install a fountain in Victoria Park after tenders received were deemed too expensive so it was agreed to explore an alternative public art proposal for Darlaston town centre.
Councillor Adrian Andrew, cabinet member for regeneration at Walsall Council, said: “Darlaston Town Hall is one of the finest buildings in the borough and so it is a very fitting venue for such a community event.
“The ‘Very Heart Of It’ promises to be a spectacular event which will bring together the whole community,” he added.
Councillor Bill Madeley, chairman of the Darlaston Events Committee, said: “This is a very exciting initiative which aims to bring together the community of Darlaston and celebrate the town and the people within it.
“We are looking forward to finalising the plans over the coming months and getting the public involved,” he added.
A brief was prepared by the creative development team, and expressions of interest invited from artists. A locally-based consortium of professional artists called Bostin Arts, comprising community artist Sam Hale, sculptor Karl Lewis, metal worker Lofty Wright and Birmingham-based theatre producers Round Midnight Ltd was felt to be the most able to deliver the objectives of the brief. Sam Hale and Round Midnight Ltd have extensive experience of working on projects in Walsall.
The artist met with officers and councillors at a meeting in December and agreed widespread consultation events and a draft delivery programme.
The artwork will require planning consent and Conservation Area consent, and applications are expected to be submitted in the spring.
The art work and the community play will be inspired by and based upon research carried out by the artists via a series of workshops and drop-in sessions with the Darlaston community. The art work and play are planned to be premiered on the same day, which is currently timetabled to be in the summer.
posted by Round Midnight Ltd at 3:12 PM
Monday, May 11, 2009
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We're all going on a....Round Midnight Theatre Summer School
It's that time of year again. The time when you try and decide where our beleaguered pound will allow you to travel on our summer hols, do you stay in the UK and risk double pneumonia sitting on a dodgy deck chair or take a flight somewhere sunny and spend a fortnight chatting to the type of family you'd cross the street to avoid in the UK. Well fear not because there is another choice.
The summer school is designed for young people who are passionate about the performing arts including dance, drama, music and singing. They will be part of a professional theatrical company working to a rigorous schedule in order to achieve a production of the highest artistic standard.
During the week long courses the young people will be involved in all aspects of creating a production culminating in shows of epic proportions. The young performers will work with professional actors, directors, musicians and choreographers from Round Midnight Ltd and all for a parent friendly price of £75.00 per performer per week.
Rehearsals and performances for both courses take place at The Arthur Terry School. Details of the productions can be found below.
With My Little Eye
Week 1 7-11 YEAR OLDS
27th – 31st July 2009
For over 50 years a top secret government agency known by the codename A.V.O.N has protected our great nation from power mad evil geniuses and their fiendish plots.
But one by one the agents of A.V.O.N are mysteriously disappearing leaving us at the mercy of every cut throat villain on the planet.
In desperation
Has this team of raw recruits got what it takes to defeat the most wretched collection of scum and villainy ever assembled?
You’ll have to act, sing and dance as if the freedom of the country depends upon it – because it does!
B.O.G.O.F !
WEEK 2 11 – 16 YEAR OLDS
3rd – 7th August 2009
From dodgy DVD’s to doggy biscuits, tattoos to tangerines, Mingingham Indoor Market sells it all.
Teenagers go there to hang around and wind up the security guards, mums go there to buy nappies and leave their kids in Colin’s Crèche and pensioners go there to gossip over a cup of tea in Elsie’s Café. Everybody loves Mingingham Indoor Market…or do they?
When the stall holders arrive one morning to find the market vandalised with strange messages daubed on the walls they know something’s rotten, and for once it’s not their fruit and veg.
Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery they join forces and begin an exciting and dangerous adventure that will take them from the aisles of the local hypermarket to the plush offices of property mogul St John Chlomondeley.
You’ll have to act, sing and dance as if the future of Mingingham Indoor Market depends on it – because it does!
Dates and timetable
Week 1 – With My Little Eye
Age group 7 -11 yrs
Monday 27th July – Friday31st July
Monday to Thursday 10am – 4pm
Fri 10am – 9pm (inc performance at 7.30pm)
Week 2 – B.O.G.O.F!
Age group 11 – 16 yrs
Monday 3rd August – Friday 7th August
Monday to Thursday 10am – 4pm
Fri 10am – 9pm (inc performance at 7.30pm)
If you are interested in booking a place or would like more details please conatct Round Midnight on 0121 440 8188 or email summerschool@roundmidnight.org.uk
posted by Round Midnight Ltd at 1:19 PM