This month will see the return of the Jump Start Showcase.
The second event of this innovative project , which brings
together local writers, directors and performers to present new theatre, will
feature a new theatre showcase as well as a writer’s workshop.
Funded by Arts
Council England, and part of the Worcestershire Arts Partnership's 1000 Arts
Strategy, the project is an opportunity for writers to try out new ideas,
experiment with different forms, integrate into the local arts networks, and
get feedback from fellow arts practitioners and discerning audiences.
The 5 new pieces of theatre are:
‘Killer Joke’ by Ben Mowbray
'The 25p Man’ by Catherine Crosswell
‘Supernova’ by Alex Cofield
‘Sommber’ by Max Dean
‘Aston Expressway’ by Alice Tomlinson
The showcase takes place at Malvern Cube at 7pm on 9 November. The event is free but donations will be accepted.
The Malvern
Cube will also be hosting the first in a series of workshops designed to
support local writers’ development.
The workshop
takes place at Malvern Cube on 12 November from 5-7pm and will be led by
Pentabus Theatre Company Artistic Director, Sophie Motley, on the theme of 'How
to Engage with Rural Communities - making collaborative theatre'.
Open to
theatre artists of all shapes and sizes from dramaturgs to musicians via
writers and performers and designers, this workshop will explore different
methods of creatively engaging with and responding to rural communities and
issues.
Please feel
free to bring with you any stories, encounters, or ideas you have had about
rural issues / communities. If you are a musician, do feel free to bring an
instrument.
Elaine Knight, Arts Development Assistant, said:
"These are wonderful opportunities for local writers to learn from
experienced specialists who have been working in this field for many years.
They will be challenging, innovative, organic and locally sourced so don't miss
out on this opportunity to see these aspiring new playwrights, and learn from
theatre experts."
Steve Wilson and Lee Farley, Project Managers said ‘We can’t
wait to see these new plays and are delighted to be back at The Cube for the
performance event. The workshop will also be a great opportunity for writers to
get valuable training too.
Workshop places are limited and cost £5 each. Buy your place at www.ticketsource.co.uk/reactiontheatre
