Archive for April 2010
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
This week sees Carl Heap’s Twelfth Night arrive at Bristol Old Vic’s Studio Theatre. Heap’s child-friendly adaptation promises to deliver an energetic, fun and musical introduction to Shakespeare’s work and language for children of eight and above.
Seven actors play multiple characters (and instruments) in Shakespeare’s classic tale of mistaken identity, practical jokes and unrequited love. There are also workshops available before the shows (suitable for Key Stage 2/ years 3 -6) which provide a concise preamble to the Characters, Themes and Language which inhabit this, and other, Shakespeare plays. Developed through the National Theatre’s education department, Twelfth Night is sure to captivate youngsters and give them a real insight into the transforming magic of theatre itself.
Follow this link for further information and bookings: http://www.bristololdvic.org.uk/761.html
Alternatively, contact our friendly Box Office on 0117 0987 7877.
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Friday, April 16th, 2010
The sun is shining (at least occasionally) and the spring has sprung, which can only mean one thing - Mayfest. And this year’s line up promises to be both playful and audacious. There is no better atmosphere at Bristol Old Vic, than when Mayfest is in town. A real sense of excitement generated by so many creative minds pulling in the same direction.
This year we are being treated to a feast of performances, including a four-storey high hotel on the waterfront with an open side so audiences can watch, and eavesdrop on via headsets, the lives of the guests. It’s this kind of thinking outside the box which really defines the ethos of the festival. Also on offer is Trilogy, by Nic Green - a dance performed by volunteering naked women!
Be it for the shows, or the atmosphere - or even for the funky old antique furniture which adorns the cafes, MayFest is about transforming the theatre into a hub of alternative, creative art. And its reach spreads further than just our fourth wall. The Tobacco Factory, The Brewery and a host of non-theatre performance spaces will all be getting in on the act and providing a wide spectrum of live experiences.
It is impossible to get a clear view of the scope of Mayfest without a brochure, so get yourself down to the theatre, grab one and a coffee and get choosing!
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Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
5 nights, 5 new writers… 5 brand new stories.
The Bristol Old Vic Writer’s Room lights the touch paper next week with Short Fuses, playing from Tues 20th to Sat 24th April 2010 (£12/£8 concs). The show comprises of five short plays written by emerging talents from around the South West, which follow the theme of ‘The State We’re In’. The Writer’s Room is an invaluable resource and outlet for the region’s wordsmiths and has already provided some fantastic work this season.
The latest instalment promises five urgent, twenty minute pieces which interpret ‘The State We’re In’ in a myriad of different ways. Be it politically, personally or with tongue in cheek, these contemporary, never-before-seen works are the perfect dish for those of you who like their theatre served fresh.
Running alongside Short Fuses is The Writing On The Wall, a collaboration between UWE, Pervasive Media Studio and Bristol Old Vic. The words from this five minute script are projected in sequence on the walls of the Basement space as actors perform it. Not a bad starter for a night feasting on bite size theatre.
Book now! http://www.bristololdvic.org.uk/884.html
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Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
As far as tragedies go, the story of Juliet & Her Romeo at Bristol Old Vic couldn’t be more joyous. Tom Morris and Sean O’Connor’s adaptation of the most famous love story ever told has really put our theatre back on the map. With a simple twist on the idea, Romeo and Juliet are re-cast as eighty-somethings living in an old peoples’ home. Although Shakespeare plays can often be re-invented merely for re-invention’s sake, Juliet & Her Romeo manages to weave its ruse into every fibre of the original text and even unearths new poignancy. The reaction from the local and national press has been fantastic, and we have been overwhelmed by the support from those of you who have come to see the show.
Juliet & Her Romeo, much like the inhabitants of the Verona PLC care home, is in the twilight of its innings. The final performance is on the evening of Saturday 24th April 2010 and tickets are selling fast. If you haven’t yet had a chance to see the show, time is of the essence. As well as some availability in the main seating areas, we also have £5 unreserved tickets for the gallery which provide incredible value for money.
Book now to avoid disappointment: 0117 9877 877
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