Dear Friends,

Here is another bulletin full of interesting posibilities. Theatre
shows, Music Gigs, Workshops, Auditions, Castings, Conferences, and
lots of other things. Hope you find it useful!

Best wishes,

Marcus

Theatre Shows
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Given the success we decided to extend our dates in Ireland:

“BOXETTE - THE CLOWN SHOW” will be shown again in Cork:

DATES: Wednesday 30 July & Wednesday 6th of August.
TIME: 8:30pm
VENUE: Crane Lane Theatre, Phoenix Street, Cork
TICKETS: 8 € at the door

“Boxette”, a clown show with Carlo Jacucci, Pedro Pires Pinto and Kosei Yakuwa.

Three clowns stage their version of the Swann Lake. Suzette Ballett,
old star of the Russian ballet, plays a princess. She employs the
clown Botticelli as assistant, coach, referee, body guard, musician,
and the clown Mohamed-Ali-Gâteaux to play the prince. But in fact this
will hijack any attempt to stage the story.

This epic tale drifts to a catastrophic cascade of events. Nothing is
what it is supposed to be, and what is supposed to be fails at the
attempt of being something. Between dance, music, magic and
choreographed fight, the only thing that prevails is the fun of
disrupting any expectation. It doesn’t matter if the announced show
has never started. Tonight the fun is bigger than ourselves. Tonight
we found something better.

THE COMPANY

The Gazpacho Brothers was founded in 2007 by a group of artists from
Portugal, Japan, Italy and Spain, who met at the Ecole Philippe
Gaulier in Paris. The company was created with the intention of
pursuing the European tradition of clown in its classical and
traditional forms. The company’s approach is founded on the teaching
of Philippe Gaulier, a great teacher of this genre.*

Boxette has been created with the artistic consultancy of Pablo
Ibarluzea and Ruth Garreta.

*Philippe Gaulier will teach a workshop in Dublin from 14 to 18 April
2009. Please call 0833 480 474 or 0872 645 074 for more information

The Gazpacho Brothers
thegazpachobrothers@gmail.com
083-3480 474
087-2645 074

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With An F productions in association with the Granary theatre present

The Shape of a Girl
by Joan McLeod.

July 30,31,Aug 1st 2008 at 8:00pm
Granary Theatre, Cork,
Phone: 0214904275
Email: info@granary.ie

The Shape of a Girl by Joan McLeod.
Directed by Fionn Woodhouse
Producer Caolán Gibbons
Starring Stefanie Preissner

Granary Theatre | 30th July - 1 st Aug| 8pm | €10 / €5

“THE SHAPE OF A GIRL is loosely based on the Reena Virk Story: the
real life tragedy of a 14-year-old girl killed by a boy and a group of
girls, also teenagers. Braidie is fascinated by a TV news story about
a girl accused of a shocking act of violence, “a monster in the shape
of a girl”. A different kind of girl from her and her friends…or is
she? Propelled by memories she can’t forget and scenes from her past
she can no longer ignore, Braidie must confront the truth of her
giddy, terrifying teenage world.

Can she find the courage to break her friends’ conspiracy of silence
when their bullying of a classmate goes too far?

Written by one of Canada’s most respected authors, Governor General’s
Award winner Joan MacLeod, The Shape of a Girl is a dynamic one-woman
show that looks at the realities of teenage relationships, aggression
and codes of behaviour.”

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Damien Tracey in Association with the Firkin Crane Presents the Cork Premiere of

RODDY DOYLE’S HILARIOUS COMEDY

BROWNBREAD

The Firkin Crane- August 9th-12th - 8pm - Ticket’s €12 /€10 Concession -
Box Office 021-4507487

1 Gun, 1 kidnapped Bishop, 3 Lads From Barrytown, The American Marines
& 2 Day’s The Resident’s Of Barrytown Will Never Forget.
Roddy Doyle one of Ireland’s best loved storytellers, brings the razor
sharp dialogue, wit and comical gold found in The Van, The Snapper and
The Commitments to his superb play Brownbread.

Ao Farrell, John Murray and Donkey have been best friends for years.
During another day wondering the streets of Dublin the lads make a
find any young fella would dream of, a browning 9mm handgun.

What better way to put it to use then to kidnap the Bishop during the
Confirmations. Hulled up in Donkey’s Mammy’s bedroom the lads and the
Bishop settle in for a long stand off as in Donkey’s own words “Can
yis Imagine it!?-Walkin’ ou’. – With our hands up, yeh Know. – The
fuckin slaggin we’d get!!!

Unfortunately for the lad’s And the Bishop his Grace was born in New
York, que the American Marines and President into what has now become
an international situation. On top of all that Mr Farrell hasn’t even
had his dinner.

Starring: Shane Falvey, Eoin O Hannrachain, Damien Tracey, Declan
Nash, Ronan Barry, Kieran Mc McCarthy, Edel Burke And Charlie Ruxton.

Directed By: Adrian Scanlan & George Hanover
Set Design By: Jim Newman
Sound And Light Design By: James Newman

For Further Information:
Ann Rae
Damien Tracey
The Firkin Crane or Producer
Phone: 021-4507487
Phone: 085-1210274
Email: info@firkincrane.ie
Email:Damien.tracey@yahoo.co.uk

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DANCE THROUGH THE AGES

Preview on Thursday the 24th July. All tickets 15 euro.
Opening night Friday 25th July. Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
for the remainder of July and all of August.
All shows at 8pm. Cost 25 euro, Group Bookings available
Bookings at Firkin Crane on 021-4507487 or 024 92571 / 086-1280151 or
www.dancingthrutheages.com

“This could have been Broadway or Covent Garden, as it was a five-star
performance from start to finish that left the audience cheering
wildly.”…….. Irish Music Magazine

Dancing Thru The Ages to make Cork City debut

The Show
Mesmerising Irish music, song and dance show, Dancing Thru the Ages,
is set to make its spectacular Cork City debut this July at the Firkin
Crane.

Having spent the last four years in the picturesque seaside town of
Youghal in East Cork, and touring parts of the Middle East and Italy,
Dancing Thru the Ages is set to wow a new audience with its eclectic
mix of world class musicians, singers and dancers.

Choreographed and directed by Celebrity Jigs ‘n’ Reels winner and
former Riverdance lead, Paula Goulding, the 10-strong dance troupe
will captivate and inspire with their intricate steps and sensational
energy. The magic and beauty of Ireland’s colourful culture is
seamlessly showcased in this spine-tingling show as it journeys
through the history of Irish music, song and dance.

The Music
Dearga, the 7-piece ensemble behind Dancing Thru the Ages, is led by
Richard Foley on mandolin and bouzouki. This stunning group of
musicians has created a unique style of music, calling on the integral
history of Irish traditional music and fusing it with many styles from
around the world including bluegrass and jazz. One of the true
legends of Irish music, Steve Cooney, has been enlisted to take their
interpretation of Irish music to a whole new level, ensuring an
inimitable exhibition of energy and enjoyment in every performance.
The groups debut CD will be launched at the Firkin Crane, also
produced by Steve Cooney.

The Firkin Crane
Set in the historical rotunda that was once part of Cork’s original
Butter Exchange, Dancing Thru the Ages’ new home will provide their
patrons with a little taste of the beauty and culture of Cork City.
Situated in Shandon, in the heart of Cork City, the Firkin Crane is
renowned for its dedication to the art of dance and serves as a venue
for new dance works and for touring national and international dance
companies.

Dancing Thru the Ages will perform weeknights for July and August at
the Firkin Crane, for more information please contact Phyllis Foley,
Marketing Manager at info@dancingthrutheages.com or log on to
www.dancingthrutheages.com
Queries can also be made at the Firkin Crane on 021-4507487 or 024
92571 / 086-1280151. Tickets 25 euro.

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Music Shows
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THE LADYBUGS
Tue 12th August
Crane Lane Theatre. 8.30pm. €8
The Ladybugs are a vocal group steeped in roots music. Blending
gospel, ol-time and blues they deliver a powerful mix of stunning
vocal harmonies and arrangements.
This concert will be a journey through roots music with some hair
curling acapella by Eileen Healy,Rachael Healy and Aideen Curtin. The
girls are joined by Yvonne Leahy on fiddle and Deirdra Frost on bass.
Eileen’s recently launched CD ‘Secret Smile’ is a collection of songs
arranged by her on guitar and fiddle featuring Aideen, Rachael and
many many more. Get a taster at www.eileenhealy.net

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THE POLSKADOTS CD Launch, JOIN THE DOTS
Tue 26th August, 9.30pm. €6
Crane Lane Theatre
The Polskadots are a world music band based in Cork. Since their
formation 3 years ago they have been enchanting audiences both in Cork
and beyond with their powerful and sensitive arrangements of tunes
from all corners of the globe. They have appeared at the Dun
laoighaire World Music festival, Belfast Culture Fest, Cork Folk Fest,
The Spiegeltent, Baltimore Fiddle Fair and have toured Finland.
The Dots finally release their long awaited CD ‘Join the Dots’, a
journey through Scandinavia, Macedonia, Bulgaria and Turkey with some
new tunes by great Finnish musicians Marja Gaynor(violin) and Piia
Pakarinen(accordion) plus several old favourites. With Cat O Hora
(violin/vocals), George Norman,(mandolin) and Eileen
Healy,(vocals/guitar) this is the essential Polskadot album.
They will be joined by Dottets Yvonne Leahy on accordion and Edel
Sullivan, violin for this magical gig in the Crane lane.
www.myspace.com/thepolskadots

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Workshop
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Multilevel Communication, trance and Improv!

A short workshop introducing ideas of multilevel communication and
trance within Improv. We explore ideas of pacing and leading, careful
use of sensory based language, and stacking levels of reality. A
little bit of theory, some new games.

I asked Keith Johnstone a little bit about this stuff when he was over
last. He knew a lot about it. There’s a lot of literature on these
ideas, and it underlies a lot of human behaviour (it comes originally
from psychology/therapeutic work).

Date, time and place to be confirmed soon.

If you are interested in participating of this workshop please contact
Finn McLeod at: finnolaf@gmail.com

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Drama Courses
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THEATRE COURSE

Inspiring…Innovative…Accessible…Great fun.

2 YEAR FULL TIME PROFESSIONAL THEATRE TRAINING.

Now enrolling for SEPTEMBER 2008

Kinsale Further Education College
Tel: 021 4772275
email; kinsalefurthered@eircom.net
www.kinsalefurthered.ie

Unique Purpose Built Amphitheatre.

Improvisation, Characterisation, Physical Theatre,
Masks, Voice, Stage Combat,
Shakespearean Performance,
Audition Technique, Acting for Camera,
Script Study and Script Devising,
Production skills.
Master classes with visiting professionals.

Performance experience all year with public performance in May.

Course Leader: BELINDA WILD.

As well as being an experienced teacher Belinda is a Freelance Theatre
Director, Artistic Director of Janus Theatre Company, an Associate
Director at Cork Opera House and Education Consultant for Opera 2005.

Course graduates have followed careers in Acting, Theatre Production,
Film, Arts Administration, Community Arts, Teaching and Writing.

Quotes from past students;

The best fun you’ll ever have…changed my life…developed my
confidence and creativity… You get right inside of what acting is
about…I couldn’t recommend the course highly enough!

Qualification; FETAC Level 5 Theatre Performance.

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Colaíste an Chraoibhín Adult Education Centre, Fermoy, Co. Cork are
accepting applications for the following courses:

• Performing Arts Theatre FETAC Level 5
• Performing Arts Music FETAC Level 5
• The LCM Teaching diploma in Speech and Drama

The Performing Arts courses available at Colaiste an Chraoibhin are
suitable for students who wish to develop a range of skills required
for working in theatre, the music industry or for those who wish to
progress to further education.

Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate Standard or equivalent. Mature Students welcome to
apply. No previous experience is required however, a passion for
music or theatre and an ability to perform is recommended. Successful
candidates will be selected on the basis of audition.. This is an
intensive course which may require working evenings and weekends.
Applicants must be flexible, motivated and hardworking.

Performing Arts (Theatre) Course Content
Event Production, Theatre Studies, Theatre Performance, Music Theory,
Stage Management and Administration, Music Performance, Work
Experience, Communications
LCM Speech and Drama Examination to Diploma Level.

Main Areas of study
Acting Techniques, Audition Techniques, Interview Techniques,
Characterisation, History of Theatre, Improvisation, Movement, Play
rehearsal and Performance, Theatre Studies, Voice Production and Stage
Management and Administration.

Performing Arts Music Course Content

Event Production, Sound Engineering, Music Theory, Music Performance,
Music Industries Studies, Stage Management and Administration, Work
Experience, Communications

Main Areas of Study
The Performing Arts Music Course aims to provide students with
training, information and advice on various aspects of the Music
Industry. Special emphasis is placed on live performance, studio
recording, song writing techniques, marketing and promotion and music
law. Students are given the opportunity to record their own demo and
will organise and participate in live music events.

FETAC Certification
On successful completion of the course students will gain FETAC
Certification. As the single national awarding body for further
education and training in Ireland, FETAC has the responsibility for
making and promoting awards previously made by BIM, Fáilte Ireland,
NCVA and Teagasc. FETAC aims to develop a more progressive inclusive
and flexible awards system for the education and training sector in
Ireland, and it gives people the opportunity to gain recognition in
education and training centres and in the work place.

Other Examining Bodies
LCM (London College of Music Examinations)
Rock School Examinations

Work Experience
Students complete an 80 hour work placement in the entertainment
industry e.g. Theatre companies, Stage Management and Administration,
Recording Studios, Theatre Companies, local and visiting bands, live
venues, P.A. companies.

Employment Opportunities
In Ireland graduates are pursuing successful careers in many areas,
such as, Acting, Teaching, Stage Management and Theatre Company
Administration. Sound Engineering, Live Performance, Event Management
and Promotion. Past Students have found employment in Ireland,
London, USA, Singapore, Germany, Russia and Sweden.

Further Studies
FETAC awards offer links to third level courses and successful
students who achieve 5 distinctions are eligible to apply. Successful
students have attained college places at The Gaiety School of Acting
Dublin, University College Cork, NUI Maynooth, Dublin City University,
Limerick Institute of Technology, Waterford Institute of Technology.

No Course Fees
Eligible participants may avail of the PCL grant or the Vocational
Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS).

Contact Details

For an application form or further details please contact Course
Co-ordinator Frances Foley
Email: francesafoley@hotmail.com
Tel: (025) 31633

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Auditions
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Physical Theatre Practitioner Needed

Animated State Dance Theatre Company is interested in working with
performance practitioners working in the fields of physical theatre
and visual art. The creation of a new work will begin in January 2009
and will take as its starting point, the poem of Wallace Stevens
“Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird”.
The creative process leading to the creation of this interdisciplinary
performance of dance, theatre and live art will emphasise a
collaborative approach throughout the research and development and the
devising period. The Creative Team - to include the visual/performance
artist, physical theatre practitioner, dancers, musicians, composer
and designers - will be based in Waterford during the devising process
and will meet on a regular basis throughout the pre production phase.

Background

Animated State presents original, groundbreaking and accessible dance
within a contemporary dance theatre paradigm. This initiative fills a
gap in the national provision of professional contemporary dance
opportunities in the southeast, providing a platform for dance artists
to explore and develop technical, performance and dance making skills.
Animated State’s artistic policy embraces a collaborative
interdisciplinary approach with a commitment to excellence in
performance.

Animated State’s choreographic approach is a combination of work from
Artistic Director Libby Seward, individual dance artists and companies
and international guest choreographers. Within a contemporary dance
theatre paradigm, the work embraces a variety of dance styles and art
forms. Throughout 2006 and 2007 theatre and street performances have
showcased the work created and mentored by this initiative, bringing
together professional and student dancers.

Dance: a unique and vital art form.

Programming will build on Animated State’s reputation as a provider of
high quality work presented at regional festivals and at the inaugural
evening of “Innovations”, an eclectic programme exploring the creative
energy generated between musicians, writers, film artists and dancers.
“Innovations” will be further developed during 2008 as a laboratory
for the creation of new works. A dance for film project involving a
film artist, musicians and composer resident in the southeast as yet
in pre production will enter the production phase.

Furthermore, the creation of a new work by the company that will tour
to venues in Ireland in May 2009 will bring national attention to
Waterford’s role in establishing dance as an art form. These initial
plans will feed into the establishment of an annual Dance Festival
hosting professional companies, workshops, master classes and
seminars.

If interested please contact asap: Libby Seward at wydmoves@hotmail.com

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Barnstorm will hold auditions in mid-august (date to be confirmed) for
its autumn children’s production, “Big Sister, Little Brother” by Mike
Kenny.

The show will involve high physicality with elements of clowning - 2
actors required 1 male & 1 female who fit these criteria.
Rehearsals for “Big Sister, Little Brother” will start on Mon 22nd
Sept for 3 weeks in Kilkenny followed by a two week run in Barnstorm’s
own theatre space, “The Barn”. It will then be followed by a 3 week
tour.

We invite CV & photo from suitable actors - Jess Breen on 056 7751266
or jess@barnstorm.ie by Fri 08t August.

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Castings
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Casting has begun for a new drama series.
Four disparate characters’ lives intersect when they share a house in
Dublin city. The main roles are as follows:
1- Dave – 35-45. A technophobe former printer who’s lost is job. A bit
of a charming Dublin chancer;
2- Robert – 23-30. A workaholic journalist from Kerry getting starting
on his career in the capital;
3- Sonya – Slovak , 20s recently arrived in Ireland;
4- Brooke – twenties, female, American singer/songwriter, a free spirit.

We’re also looking for actors for minor roles including Dodo (homeless
guy and Dave’s confidant) and an old school pal of Dave, now
successful property developer…as well as many others.
Please send headshot, CV, audition availability, and other relevant
details to thehouse@timesnap.com.

Auditions to be held from the second week in August. Shooting will be
for eight weeks from mid September (practically full time commitment
required).
The series is for new community TV station DCTV in association with
Timesnap Ltd and is funded by the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland.
Those who responded to early notification of this project when it was
in earlier development have been retained on file so there is no need
to re submit.

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CASTING CALL

Up-and-coming Writer/Director Geffrey Kane, in association with Lost
Paranor Productions, will shortly be holding a second round of
Auditions for the short film ‘Yellow Woods’.

Yellow Woods is a micro-budget production so no payment will be
offered up front. However, the film will be entered into a wide-range
of film festivals both nationally and internationally resulting in
great exposure for the cast and crew. The film can also be used as
part of the selected cast’s show-reel.

Yellow Woods will also feature in a selected number of screenings for
private/public organisations and therefore a profit sharing scheme
will be in place.
Please call Geffrey Kane on 086 3720475 or email geffreykane@gmail.com
to discuss.

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Conference
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International Physical Theatre Laboratory

October 19-27, 2008
Bovec, Slovenia

The Lab will take place in the beautiful Bovec town located in the
heart of the Julian Alps.
During the Lab hotel accommodation (eight nights) and meals are
provided for participants.

PROGRAMME
Physical training is the core of the Lab programme. Participants will
explore physicality as the key to form, style, atmosphere and
emotional palette in contemporary performance. The process includes
intensive practical training, lectures and discussion club. The Lab is
open to performers from different countries and backgrounds inspired
by Physical Theater as a bold, vibrant and multidimensional approach
to contemporary theatre performance.

PARTICIPANTS
Actors of physical, dramatic, dance and musical theatres, circus
performers, dancers, choreographers and directors.

REGISTRATION
Candidates should send a CV (resume) and a brief letter of motivation
to lab@iugte.com stating the title, dates and place of the event.

MORE DETAILS: http://www.iugte.com/projects/PhysicalTheatre.php

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