Young Audiences – Summerhall August Festival 2016

Auditions and Interviews for Rose Bruford College MAs and BAs

Dave — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 12:06:16 +0000

At our open auditions, interviews and information sessions you will find out about the wide range of MA and BA Performance and Design, Management and Technical Arts degree courses available at Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance, London’s International Drama School. Please book a free audition and interview at www.bruford.ac.uk/summerhall for the dates and times listed above.

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I Got Superpowers For My Birthday

richardx — Wed, 25 May 2016 11:05:14 +0000

Ethan, William and Fiona are about as different as three almost-teens can be. The only thing they have in common is that tomorrow is their birthday. And they’ve just discovered they have superpowers. Which is lucky, because someone needs to protect the world from the Darkness, an evil overlord with plans to turn everything to ice. Join our three heroes on an epic quest to save the planet in this brand new play from award-winning writer Katie Douglas.

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It Folds

Dave — Mon, 09 May 2016 03:05:55 +0000

A blindfolded boy violently swings a stick at a piñata. A choir of ghosts gatecrash a child’s birthday party. The front and back ends of a pantomime horse can’t see eye to eye. It Folds is a poignant, humorous portrait of death, grief, beauty and the extremes of the human condition from two of Ireland’s leading performance companies. A multi award-winning show fusing the distinctive choreography of Junk Ensemble with the innovative theatricality of Brokentalkers. Both companies are Project Arts Centre Artists.

It Folds is a co-production with LÓKAL Festival Reykjavík. Supported by Culture Ireland.

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Waves

Dave — Mon, 09 May 2016 03:05:44 +0000

The story of young Australian Elizabeth Moncello, the unofficial inventor of the famous butterfly stroke. Elizabeth has a watertight reason for learning to swim and a school of fish, penguins and other amphibian friends to teach her how. Her determination, wit and courage help her defy the tide of expectation and discover her hidden strengths. An intimate theatrical event combines highly expressive storytelling, delicate movement and splashes of humour to tell Elizabeth’s amazing tale of a life fully lived. A true delight for audiences from eight to 80.

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Us/Them

Dave — Mon, 09 May 2016 03:05:43 +0000

In September 2004, during a school hostage drama in Beslan, the greatest of evils (terrorists) chose the greatest good (a group of children) as their victim. Us/Them is not a straightforward account of this terrible drama, but is about the entirely individual way children cope with extreme situations. With humour and a matter-of-fact approach, it contrasts the views of children with those of adults. Brussels-based BRONKS is one of Belgium’s leading theatres for young audiences. A lightness of story-telling, breathtaking scenography and a strong cast creates a thrilling theatrical experience not to be missed.

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Taiwan Season: The Adventure of Puppets

Dave — Mon, 09 May 2016 03:05:33 +0000

A family show guaranteed to tickle the child in all of us. Two engaging and skilfully silly actors bring to life an array of ordinary objects, conjuring a DIY universe full of raucous fun and inventive play. Here a mop becomes a puppy, a hammer can turn into a horse and a home-made ship flies high in the sky. It’s all about taking what’s near to hand and then letting your imagination go. Direct from Taiwan, this modest, charming and creative performance is an invitation to keep dreaming while you’re wide awake.

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Squirrel Stole My Underpants

Dave — Mon, 09 May 2016 03:05:31 +0000

In this poignantly silly adventure tale for families, Sylvie is sent to the backyard to hang up the laundry. The moment her back is turned, a mischievous squirrel steals her favourite piece of clothing and runs off. When Sylvie gives chase, an entire world emerges from her laundry basket. Will our lonely heroine rescue her underpants? Join us for this adventure to find out! An ingenious, wordless story featuring physical theatre, puppetry, and a giant pile of clothes.

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Snakes and Giants

Dave — Mon, 09 May 2016 03:05:30 +0000

A brand new fantastical fusion of spoken word, dance and a heavy, soulful soundtrack from the critically acclaimed, international award-winning company behind Beulah, Babylon and Fable. A nation loses itself in the crowd. A defiant love breaks all bounds. A woman dances wildly on the cliff edge. Winding together three distinct narratives, Snakes and Giants is an expansive journey, a search for our kin.

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Pianomorphosis

Dave — Mon, 09 May 2016 03:05:25 +0000

Part recital, part metamorphosis. Renowned Fringe virtuoso and wit, Will Pickvance (Anatomy of the Piano) returns with his trademark pianistic expression and yarn-spinning charm. Reliving encounters on pianos across the world, with improvisations that take in Bach, Fats Waller Radiohead and more, how does the spontaneous maverick make his own enduring impression?

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Mikey and Addie

Dave — Mon, 09 May 2016 03:05:07 +0000

Mikey is a sunny boy. He lives alone with his mum. Mikey’s mum has a secret. It’s not well kept. Everyone knows it. Everyone except Mikey. Addie is a good girl. She doesn’t tell lies. Her father makes sure of that. Addie tells the truth. It’s what you have to do. Isn’t it? It’s hard to tell when your life will change. The day you wake up normal but end up falling far from everything you’ve ever known. Spinning into nothingness. Today is that day.

BSL Weds 24th Aug

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