September 25, 2012
On an odd occasion where the frenetic rehearsals lull, I daze out of the large windows and over at the architect's offices opposite. I consider what we've been doing all day from their point of view.
by Thomas Pickles
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September 25, 2012
At a certain moment, fairly early on in the show, I walk over to a member of the audience sitting in the front row and enlist their help. I ask them to do something for me. It's something a little bit mischievous, something I imagine theatre-goers are rarely asked to do.
by Ben Deery
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September 25, 2012
There is something special about encountering a school for a second time with a different show. The teachers may not have changed but the students certainly have.
by Dharmesh Patel
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September 25, 2012
After every show there is questions and answer session. As the performers change from character to actor I start the conversation with the audience about the play. With their eyes closed they think of memorable moments, and in pairs come up with some questions for the actors about the characters, the play and the production.
by Caroline Byrne
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September 25, 2012
It is extraordinary that the RSC do these tours that allow people who cannot get to Stratford or London to see the works of the greatest english writer by the greatest Shakespeare company. Still, I had no idea where Aylesbury was!
by Andrew French
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September 24, 2012
'Everyone walks around half naked!' A friend of mine came to see the show a few weeks ago and I was asking her why she never stayed in the business (she was very good). She said she hated the rejection (fair enough), the low pay (hear, hear), and the casual sluttiness of actors. (!)
by Andrew French
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September 19, 2012
This week during a Q&A were asked a question on whether or not we dumb down our shows for young audiences...
by Dharmesh Patel
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September 19, 2012
We began our first week at Bitterne Park School in Southampton. Their impressive new theatre provided a perfect space in which to test out our ideas about connecting with an audience that flank the stage on both sides as well as out front. The whole room is lit.
by Ben Deery
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September 19, 2012
The second two weeks were devoted to Boris Godunov. Again we delve straight into a history that is unknown to most of us. Russia!
by Youssef Kerkour
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September 19, 2012
Well it's my second blog, but it's been four weeks since we started. The workshop section of rehearsals is now over, and we now begin rehearsing both plays at the same time.
by Youssef Kerkour
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