Blogs dated October 2012

Guards, Mercenaries, Thugs, Soldiers

October 30, 2012
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I have my sofa positioned directly in front of my living room windows, so I can view the autumn river-scenery in HD widescreen. I make a mental snapshot of the view every morning and let it inspire my day.

by Youssef Kerkour  |  No comments yet  |  Read this entry

Bring on the noise

October 30, 2012
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So we had our first week in new York and in our first show I had an amazing experience where a young person offered me $20 dollars as poor Tom when I asked for 'charity'.

by Dharmesh Patel  |  No comments yet  |  Read this entry

The shape of things

October 22, 2012
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Well here we are. Stratford-upon-Avon. I'm sat in my living room, in my digs, overlooking the river. It's beautiful. Both the view and the feeling of being here again. These last two weeks have been incredibly taxing on us physically and emotionally. And the shows are looking good!

by Youssef Kerkour  |  No comments yet  |  Read this entry

Football and elegancies

October 18, 2012
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Our last week in the UK before setting off for the states saw us perform at St. Mary's School in Hull.

by Ben Deery  |  No comments yet  |  Read this entry

A cacophony of colours

October 18, 2012
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Hull = perfect. The school, the students, the theatre, the people. But more importantly, the place itself.

by Dharmesh Patel  |  No comments yet  |  Read this entry

The lights are on in Hull

October 18, 2012
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The lighting was curious thing for the people of Hull. The lighting of the show that is. The lighting of the people themselves. You

by Caroline Byrne  |  No comments yet  |  Read this entry

Moving up a gear

October 9, 2012
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Well, we have two weeks left to go before we hit Stratford. Things pick up a gear at this point.

by Youssef Kerkour  |  No comments yet  |  Read this entry

The time of my life

October 9, 2012
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What a roller coaster few months it has been! I have had the time of my life and learnt so much from so many people! It's been a privilege and a pleasure to work with such outstanding people both on and off stage.

by Hannah Kelly  |  No comments yet  |  Read this entry

Week 26: Press night

October 9, 2012

There is an unspoken rule between theatre makers and theatre critics: the crits won't write anything about a show until the designated 'Press Night'. This means a production can be tried out in front of an audience in previews without the fear of being judged by the local and national press. After Press Night, the production is open to anyone writing anything about it.

by Ankur Bahl  |  No comments yet  |  Read this entry

Week 25: Impending addition

October 9, 2012

Moving to Stratford-upon-Avon for the season can be a difficult adjustment. It was particularly trying for actor Sandy Grierson; his partner Leah Lovett is pregnant with their first child.

by Ankur Bahl  |  No comments yet  |  Read this entry

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