Youth Arts
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Youth Arts Sector News for May 2013
Cahoots NI
www.cahootsni.com
Lights, Camera, Math ‘a’ Magic
14 April - 18 June 2013
Various Primary Schools across Northern Ireland
Who said that maths was boring?
The award-winning Lights, Camera, Math 'a' Magic, in
partnership with Danske Bank, returns in 2013 with
its biggest tour to date around Northern Irish primary
schools. Key Stage 2 pupils will be dazzled and delighted
by Cahoots NI's interactive, dynamic and fun
performance, where children will witness the
magic of maths through extraordinary feats of
mind reading, misdirection and illusion.
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THE PLAYHOUSE
www.derryplayhouse.co.uk
OCN Imaging Software Level 1 – 10 young people x 4 weeks x 2 hours
OCN Imaging Software Level 2 – 28 young people x 4 weeks x 2 hours
All learners are involved in creating short films on the theme “Faces of Derry~Londonderry” as part of a 2 year digital dialogue project.
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New Lodge Arts
www.newlodgearts.com
10th Birthday Celebrations
Back in 2003, New Lodge Arts started out as a one-year pilot programme led by the Ashton Centre to provide art projects for young people in the local community. New Lodge Arts have grown significantly within the last 10 years and continue to attract young people from across North Belfast to the diverse range of projects on offer. All our projects are aimed at engaging and empowering young people from disadvantaged areas in North Belfast through their involvement and participation in arts activities.
At the beginning of May, New Lodge Arts will celebrate its 10th Birthday by running two events:
- Thursday 2nd May 2013
A celebration event in the Crumlin Road Gaol for young people, staff, funders, artists, board members and supporters who have all contributed to the success of New Lodge Arts. The evening will include dinner, entertainment, exhibitions and our Youth Advisory Group Award Ceremony.
- Friday 3rd May 2013
New Lodge Arts will host a street party outside the Ashton Centre for children involved in our projects. The event will include arts and crafts sessions, bouncy castles, facepainitng, balloon modelling and much more!
Arts Academy Programme
New Lodge Arts Academy provides weekly classes for young people in a variety of art forms including Hip Hop, Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Drama, Visual Arts, Mosaics, Event Management and Youth Leadership. Classes are for young people from 3-25 years. Over the next 2 months, the groups will work towards an end of term performance. This year’s end of term showcase will take place in the Baby Grand, Grand Opera House in on 18th & 19th June 2013. The evening will showcase all those participants involved in our Arts Academy programme. We are delighted to gain support from the Grand Opera House for this event and hope to develop stronger links with them in the future.
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Music Promise takes the biggest stage in the city!
As part of the City of Culture, The Music Promise is putting opportunities to make, play and perform music into the hands of our children and young people across the city this year. In both schools and communities The Music Promise is reaching out to children of all ages and abilities to guarantee a variety of musical experiences across all music genres.
One core commitment of the Music Promise programme is to celebrate and to join hands with our children at Foyle View School and Belmont school. These children and young people who have moderate to severe learning difficulties benefit in every way from the rich vein of music education and enrichment which is at the heart of their learning environments. So we are giving these most precious children the biggest stage in the city this year for the most spectacular and unique musical theatre production ever to come to Derry.
This new musical is based on the story ‘The Lenanshee’ gifted to Foyleview by Sir Richard Stilgoe, after he visited the school in 2012. So moved was he by the powerful driving force of music within the school that he wrote The Lenanshee story as a starting point for a musical. Now, an original script and music score is being written by the internationally acclaimed composer and director Conor Mitchell. No stranger to West end and International stages Conor has written scores for more than forty stage plays working alongside some of musical theatre’s great names. Conor is thrilled to be at the helm of such an exciting and joyful production. Connor’s vision for The Lenanshee is ambitious ‘I want this to be the biggest and the best piece of musical theatre ever staged – and it will be!’
Armed with a team of industry professionals, Conor and the Foyle View team would now like to extend an invitation to young people across the Foyle Learning community to be part of The Lenanshee.
The creative team are delighted to partner with schools, further and higher education institutes and community based performing arts organisations to showcase the talent of our city’s young people alongside the remarkable Foyle View and Belmont youngsters to create the musical theatre experience of a lifetime this Culture year.
Auditions for young actors, dancers, singers aged 12-21 will be held by the creative team from 20th – 22nd May 2013 at Foyle View School. For further information on how you can book your audition and be part of this wonderful creative experience please contact SInéad Crossan by emailing sinib1@hotmail.com. Dance auditions are being held separately on 23rd May 2013 at Foyle View School.
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Youth Action Northern Ireland
www.youthaction.org
Rainbow Factory Classes
Term 3 April – June 2013 (dance / drama classes)
Spectrum Festival
Saturday 25th May (all day)
Sunday 26th May (all day)
All about M.E (Minority Ethnics)
This year’s Spectrum Festival will celebrate diversity and interculturalism as young people from many different community backgrounds (Romanian, Polish, Slovakian, Irish, British and Northern Irish) come together to explore the issues of identity, culture and creativity through this vibrant and exciting festival.
Evening performances 7.30pm
Tickets £3.00
Rainbow Factory Dance Show
‘The Odyssey’
Sunday 19th May 2013
Stranmillis Theatre, Belfast
Youth Action’s Rainbow Factory is very proud to present ‘The Odyssey’ dance show which will display the wealth of talent and creativity within the Arts Unit. All 23 Rainbow Factory classes and satellite groups will be performing as part of this dance extravaganza.
The Odyssey tells the story of Odysseus and his 20 year epic journey to get home from the battle at Troy. The journey tests the resources and strength of the hero to breaking point as he faces God’s, witches, whirlpools, cyclops, other monsters and the elements in his battle to get home. Odysseus is desperate to reunite with his wife Penelope and his son Telemachus who await his return. Although the story conjures imagery and characters from mythology and the supernatural it is at the centre; a story about a father, a wife and a son desperate to be reunited.
Performances 1.30pm, 4.30pm & 7.30pm
Tickets £6.50
Creative Legacies
Ongoing outreach workshops with partner groups -
Upper Springfield Development Group
Wave Trauma Centre
Greater Village Generation Trust
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IN YOUR SPACE
PRESENTS
THE CARNIVALE OF COLOURS – united through laughter
Now in its sixth year the Carnivale of Colours is back and it’s going to be bigger, better and more colourful than ever before!
The festival which runs from Saturday 1st to Sunday 2nd June 2013 in St Columb’s Park, Derry-Londonderry will be jam-packed with top treats, featuring the very best of International Street Theatre and local acts interspersed with an eclectic mix of side shows and attractions to guarantee a full quota of belly laughs and a truly magical experience for folk of all ages.
The park will be transformed into a playground for all the family. Two Big Tops will be bursting at the seams with fun, while mysterious secrets of giant proportions will be hiding in the trees throughout the park.
The hilarious Granny Turismo will be back causing mayhem and will be joined by some of the world’s most exciting International performers including Jonathan Burns, Ridiculusmus and The Serious Road Trip. The main shows will be supported by young performers from the North West Circus School, local stilt walkers, live music, storytelling, drumming and art workshops, balloon modelling and face painting as well as an array of international foods to tempt the grumbliest bellies!
Carnivale of Colours has evolved from a concept delivered by In Your Space through our work with communities across the region delivering Circus Skills to young people.
For more information visit www.inyourspaceni.org
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PLAY RESOURCE
www.playresource.org
Arts Training:
- Community Arts & Crafts Training Course – Module 1: 12 weeks, with artist Anna O’Kane. Aimed at community workers or anyone wishing to develop arts skills for working with children and young people. Venue: Play Resource
Exhibition:
- Scrapstore Ideas Gallery – Scrap material inspired ‘installation’ the Underwater World by artist Amy Willans, featuring the Sea Hag by artist Jim Russell. Opens from May – Sep 2013. Venue: Play Resource.
A variety of arts workshops taking place in various community and educational settings:
- Specialist Arts Training Workshop – at Play Resource: BELB Youth Workers Rainy Day Ideas with artist Sally Young (adults)
- Creative Paths Project – at Cedar Lodge Special School: Build a Plane with artist Anu Sundaralingam (for 8-10 yrs)
- Creative Paths Project – at Naiscoil Na Fuiseoige, Twinbrooke: Early Years Arts for Parents & Toddlers Creche (Pre-school)
- Creative Paths Project – at Glencairn Youth Initiative: Eco Sheik Project with artist Caroline Jeffrey (for 12-14 yrs).
To see previous/completed arts projects and training from Play Resource visit http://playresource.org/gallery/
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Youth Arts Sector News for April 2013
The Playhouse
www.derryplayhouse.co.uk
OCN Imaging Software Level 1 – 10 young people x 4 weeks x 2 hours
OCN Imaging Software Level 2 – 28 young people x 4 weeks x 2 hours
All learners are involved in creating short films on the theme “Faces of Derry~Londonderry” as part of a 2 year digital dialogue project.
Artskills
Creative Industries Career Workshops
Tuesday 23rd April, 9.30am – 3pm, admission free- Booking essential.
A one day exclusive opportunity to experience, through participative workshops, the diverse range of career opportunities available in the back stage creative industry sector.
Workshops on offer will include Costume Making, Directing for Theatre, Events Management, Lightening and Sound Techniques for Theatre, Stage Make – Up. Participants must be over 16.
For further details and to book your place, please contact Emmajane Logue or Siuan O Doherty on 02871268027 or email emma@derryplayhouse.co.uk / siuan@derryplayhouse.co.uk
Artskills 9 April to Thursday 25 July 2013.
This project is offered to individuals aged 16+ who would like to gain their essential skills in literacy qualifications and/or up skill in art forms such as creative writing, digital photography, film and video, performance and web design.
Through the course participants will have the opportunity to gain 6 UK recognised qualifications and on completion The Playhouse will ensure that all participants are signposted towards additional training and opportunities to further develop skills and interests in the arts.
The course will run for twelve weeks from the Tuesday the 9 April to Thursday 25 July 2013. The timetable is usually 10 – 4pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Due to the generosity of our funders we are now in a position to offer Educational Maintenance Allowance, cover lunches, travel expenses, child care and provide a £100 completion bonus.
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Cahoots
www.cahootsni.com
EGG
Egg is all about magic and music and an egg. The delightful story unfolds on a tiny, rustic set, exquisitely constructed out of twigs, feathers and shell. Join 3 madcap birds on an adventure of a lifetime as they grapple with growing up and giving in to their natural instincts to take flight. And then of course they meet an egg!
‘There’s a great dollop of Cahoots magic which is performed without words but with immense clarity and precision.' - Belfast Telegraph, November 2011
‘If children’s theatre is to be effective it needs to be as uncompromising in its production values as that of adults. Directed with exacting precision by Paul McEneaney, Egg combines technical excellence with literal flights of imagination … sophisticated light and sound, combined with cleverly-conceived props (to) weave an enchanting story.’Irish Theatre Magazine, October 2011
Age Suitability: 4+
Duration: 40 mins
Polka Theatre, London
Wednesday, 3 April 14:00
Thursday, 4 April 11:00, 14:00
Friday,5 April 11:00 (Watch with Baby Show)
Saturday, 6 April 12:30, 15:00
Tuesday, 9 April 11:00, 14:00
Wednesday, 10 April 11:00 (Watch with Baby Show)
Thursday, 11 April 11:00 (Relaxed performance) 14:00
Friday, 12 April 11:00
Saturday, 13 April 11:00, 14:00
Box Office Tel: 020 8543 4888 or book online
www.polkatheatre.com
Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway Wimbledon, Greater London, SW19 1SB
LIGHTS, CAMERA, MATH ‘A’ MAGIC
14 APRIL - 18 JUNE 2013
Various Primary Schools around Northern Ireland
Cahoots NI and Northern Bank are delighted to offer Key Stage 2 pupils at your school the chance to participate in Lights, Camera, Math ‘a’ Magic – a fun, interactive performance where children will witness extraordinary feats of mathematical mind reading and illusion which all work through the application of mathematical principles. At the end of the performance students will be presented with their very own Cahoots NI Lights, Camera, Math ‘a’ Magic book which contains instructions and guidance on how to become a Math 'a' Magician - a fantastic learning tool for use in the classroom and at home!
Lights, Camera, Math ‘a’ Magic has immense educational benefits with links to the Northern Ireland Curriculum at Key Stage 2:
Mathematics and Numeracy: Focusing on problem solving, communicating and reasoning mathematically, an introduction to probability, developing skills in patterns, relationships and sequences in numbers and looking at
operations and their applications.
Language and Literacy: Discussing mathematical ideas, explaining thinking, presenting outcomes
The Arts: Exploring mathematical issues creatively through the use of drama
Personal Development and Mutual Understanding: Encouraging confidence in pupil’s mathematical abilities.
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Youth Action
www.youthaction.org
Rainbow Factory Auditions, Belfast classes
Monday 8th April (evening)
Tuesday 9th April (evening)
Approximately 250 young people who are currently on the waiting list to join Rainbow Factory will be invited to audition.
Summer Show Auditions (Whistle Down the Wind),
Whistle Down the Wind is a stunning Andrew Lloyd Webber musical master piece. When children find a fugitive hiding a barn they become convinced that he is Jesus and set about to protect him from the world. Meanwhile outside of the barn, a frenzied manhunt prompts more children to get involved and converge on the barn. This vibrant and uplifting musical tells the story of a man caught between the innocence of children and the prejudice of the adults around him.
Auditions will take place:
- Saturday 6th April (all day)
- Sunday 7th April (all day)
Kaleidoscope Festival
Saturday 13th April (all day)
Sunday 14th April (all day)
The Rainbow Factory in partnership with Streetbeat Youth Club & Upper Springfield Development Trust Youth Team bring the 2013 Mix up Kaleidoscope Youth Theatre Festival to College Square North - young people aged 9-15 years can take part in a performing arts workshops and attend evening performances.
Open Space
Sunday 28th April
Finish off your weekend at College Square North at our Open Space Nights. Tickets £3.00 Doors Open 7.30pm
Open Space will allow young actors, singers, dancers, comedians and performance artists to book a slot in front of a live audience to showcase themselves and their talents.
Gig Night
Belfast Friday 26th April
Talent from across Northern Ireland
Acts & Audience 14 yrs+
£3.00 admission
Doors open 7.30pm
Rainbow Factory New Term
New term classes start back on Saturday 20th April 2013 and run until the end of June
Irish Youth Music Awards
Dublin Saturday 27th April 2013
The band selected from the Irish Youth Music Awards selection night (Gig Night February 2013) will be representing Belfast @ IYMA in Dublin supported by a youth led event team.
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ANDERSONSTOWN TRADITIONAL & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC SCHOOL
www.andersonstownmusicschool.com
Have you always dreamed of learning to play a musical instrument?
Want to be a traditional musician, a singer, a rocker, a performer, or just want to play music for fun?
NOW is your chance!
Andersonstown Music School have been teaching music throughout Belfast for this past 21 years and once again, we are inviting all aspiring musicians and performers to come and join our new term of music classes that will commence in April 2013.
Classes in ‘Traditional and Contemporary’ instruments are designed to suit all abilities, (beginners to advanced), and we offer tuition in – Tin Whistle, Fiddle, Flute, Bodhran, Mandolin, Tenor Banjo, Piano / Keyboards, Guitar (Acoustic, Electric and Bass), Singing, Button Keyed Accordion, Drum Kit and Saxophone. We are particularly delighted this term to offer new classes in Harp, Concertina and Music Theory.
Classes are structured to follow specific syllabuses of accredited examination boards – such as the London College of Music, Rockschool, CCEA and Trinity Boards.
Other school activities include our Youth and Adult Sessions, Singer-Songwriter Events, Concerts, Master-Classes and Workshops. We also provide more experienced pupils with an opportunity to join our Traditional Orchestra, directed by Neil Martin, one of Belfast’s most remarkable musicians and composers.
Classes cost £40 per term (ten weeks) and are open to everyone aged 7 years upwards.
If you are a budding musician and interested in becoming part of our music school, contact the school’s office on 028 90 434 894 or email: admin@atcms.freeserve.co.uk
NEW TERM START DATES, VENUES and TIMES:
Saturday 6th April - An Droichead (Cooke Street) – 11.30am-1.00pm
Monday 8th April - Survivors of Trauma Centre (Clifftonville Road) – 6.30-8.00pm
Tuesday 9th April - Westcourt Centre (Barrack Street) – 6.30-8.00pm
Wednesday 10th April - Holy Family P.S. (Newington Avenue) – 7.00-8.30pm
Short Strand Community Centre (Beechfield Street) 6.30-8.00pm
Thursday 11th April - Christian Brothers School (Glen Road) – 6.30-8.00pm
Westcourt Centre (Barrack Street) – 6.30-8.00pm
Ionad na Fuíseoíge (Summerhill Road, Twinbrook) – 7.00-8.30pm
Tuesday 16th April - CBS (Glen Road) – 6.30-8.00pm
Full Contact Details: Leah O’Neill (Class Co-ordinator)
Andersonstown Traditional & Contemporary Music School
The Westcourt Centre
8 – 30 Barrack Street
Belfast, BT12 4AH
Phone/Fax: (028) 90 434 894 and (028) 90 434 902
E-mail: admin@atcms.freeserve.co.uk
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Sticky Fingers - Arts for Young Children
Fun with Spanish
Starts Monday 8th April for 6 weeks. 3:30pm to 4:30pm Ages 4 - 8 years £3.50 per child/week
Green Fingers Gardening Club
Every Monday 3:30pm - 4:30pm. Ages 4+ £2.00 per child/week
Strike a Pose Drama Club
Every Tuesday 3:30pm - 4:30pm. Ages 5+ Admission Free
Stories and Songs
3rd, 4th, 9th, 11th, 16th, 18th, 23rd and 25th April. 11:00am - 11:30am. Ages 0 - 3 years Admission Free
Fun with French
Every Wednesday 3:30pm - 4:30pm. Ages 6 - 8 years £2 per child/week
And Action...Film Club
Every Thursday. 4:00pm - 5:00pm Ages 6+ Admission Free
Kids Knit...Fun with wool
Wednesday 3rd April 2:00pm - 3:00pm and Thursday 11th April 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages 7 - 10 years Admission £2 per child
Fun with French
Every Friday 11:00am - 12:00pm Ages 2 - 4 years £2 per child/week
Cook It, Eat It Baking Workshop
Friday 12th April 3:30pm - 4:30pm Ages 4+ £2 per child
I have nothing to wear - dress making for dolls
Wednesday 3rd April 11:30am - 12:30pm and Friday 19th April 3:30pm - 4:30pm. Ages 6 - 8 years
£2 per child/session
For more information please email info@stickyfingersarts.co.uk
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Youth Arts Sector News for March 2013
Cahoots
Egg Egg is all about magic and music and an egg. The delightful story unfolds on a tiny, rustic set, exquisitely constructed out of twigs, feathers and shell. Join 3 madcap birds on an adventure of a lifetime as they grapple with growing up and giving in to their natural instincts to take flight. And then of course they meet an egg!
‘There’s a great dollop of Cahoots magic which is performed without words but with immense clarity and precision.' - Belfast Telegraph, November 2011.
‘If children’s theatre is to be effective it needs to be as uncompromising in its production values as that of adults. Directed with exacting precision by Paul McEneaney, Egg combines technical excellence with literal flights of imagination … sophisticated light and sound, combined with cleverly-conceived props (to) weave an enchanting story.Irish Theatre Magazine, October 2011.
Age Suitability: 4+
Duration: 40 mins
Egg 2013 Tour
Belfast Children’s Festival
The MAC, Belfast
Saturday, 9 March 18:00
Sunday, 10 March 14:30, 18:00
Monday, 11 March 10:00, 12noon
Tuesday, 12 March 10:00
Box Office Tel: 028 9024 3042 or book online www.belfastchildrensfestival.com
Egg at Omagh Library
Saturday,16 March 13:30, 15:30
Box OfficeTel: 028 8224 4821
Magic of Time
Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh
The Magic of Time is a unique, interactive adventure trail developed in association with Cahoots NI and The Ulster American Folk Park incorporating Magic, History, Maths and Mystery! It will delight and bamboozle children with extraordinary feats of mathematics, mind reading and illusion during an activity packed adventure in the park.
The Magic of Time has a number of educational benefits with links to the Northern Ireland Curriculum at Key Stage 2 - these include Mathematics and Numeracy, Language and Literacy, The Arts and Personal Development and Mutual Understanding.
Dates: 5th March - 29th March
Youth Action
Rainbow Factory Classes
Term 2 2nd – 28th March (dance / drama classes)
Open Space
Sunday 24th Mar
Belfast Auditions Change of date Where due to take place on 29th & 30th March but will now take place on 8th & 9th April
Ulster Youth Orchestra
Outreach Series 2013
UYO String Tutors in Strabane March 1st and 2nd
Over the weekend, 1st and 2nd March, 2013, a trio of Ulster Youth Orchestra string tutors, Joanne Quigley (violin), Steve Tees (viola) and Bozidar Vukotic (cello) will visit Strabane High School to coach the Intermediate Strings and the WELB Youth Orchestra. On Friday evening, the tutors will work with the young string players as they rehearse Karl Jenkins’ Palladio and on Saturday, they will assist the youth orchestra as they rehearse Borodin’s Polovstian Dances. The tutors will introduce innovative ideas on relaxation, development of intonation and good ensemble and give tuition on the development of various bowing techniques.
Junior Woodwind and Brass Day March 16th
The Ulster Youth Orchestra has organised a special day of instrumental training and rehearsals targeting 150 young woodwind and brass players which will take place in the City of Belfast School of Music on Saturday the 16th of March. The event will be led by three very experienced tutors (Michael Fowles, Wendy Topping and Angela Gilby) who have years of experience in coaching young musicians in the age group 9 – 12yrs. This will be a new departure for UYO creating a wonderful opportunity for the players to study with inspiring tutors.
Playhouse
Artskills Project
1) 26/2/2012 OCN level two in creative writing focusing on script writing New Artskills OCN Script Writing Courses @ The Playhouse Facilitated by Pamela Brown.
These courses will run subject to numbers. Tuesday 26 & Thursday 28th February 2013 6-9pm Tuesday 5th & Thursday 7th March 2013 6-9pm Tuesday 12th & Thursday 14th March 2013 6-9pm Tuesday 19th & Thursday 21st March 2013 6-9pm Tuesday 26th & Thursday 28th March 2013 6-9pm
This is an ESF, DEL , ACNI & Playhouse funded project.
These courses are free and are available to individuals 16+ who are; • Working 16 hours or less, • Not in fulltime education, • Or training with longer than four weeks to complete. This course is accredited by NIOCN
If you would like to book a place please do not hesitate to contact Emma-Jane Logue on 02871268027 or emma@derryplayhouse.co.uk Nb course nearly full
2) 1/3/2012 - Careers Day In conjunction with Jobs for us & DYCW & School Employers Connections. Contact emma@derryplayhouse.co.uk
3) 19/3/2012 - Open Day – Contact Siuan@derryplayhouse.co.uk
4) 21/3/2012 - Toxic Spanner in The Works Theatre Play Contact emma@derryplayhouse.co.uk
Please find information on new partnership for the Artskills Project formed with Theatre Company Spanner in the works and am delighted to renew this partnership.
Spanner in the works is renowned for its hard hitting dramas which are delivered in a comical non threatening manner. They cover a wide range of themes which are current in particular for young but can be related too across the generations. e.g Best Before The Menopausal, middle-age women meets, the size zero teenager, meets the overweight, unfit technology mad family.
Bebo or not to Bebo: Does cyber bullying really exist? Are young people influenced by suicide sites?
Airbus Spanner in the works theatre company would like to inform all remaining passengers that their new production is now ready for take-off.
Please click on the link for further info on Spanner in The works. www.spannerintheworks.org
Artskill’s Playhouse Project in partnership with Spanner in the Works presents TOXIC
Toxic a new short play on Carbon Monoxide gas John, Rosie and Caroline celebrate the end of their exams and ponder on what life has ahead for them. Neil is a Katie Perry fan and plans to make it on to X Factor, Rosie is going to be the first women on the moon, and Caroline dreams of going to France to live. Follow these young people as they come to learn you can’t always see what is in front of you. Duration: 20 minutes with video afterwards Free of charge. To book please contact playhouse box office on 02871268027
Spanner in the works Theatre Company, HSENI, Gis a hug foundation & Artskills Project.
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Youth Arts Sector News for February 2013
Kids In Control
Throughout February and into March we will be recruiting for our New Mutiny beginners project. We are offering tatser workshops for any interested schools or community groups on a first come first served basis.
Individuals should contact KIC directly for information about open workshops.
The Rainbow Factory – YouthAction Northern Ireland
Rainbow Factory Term 2: January – March 2013
Weekly dance / drama classes, Monday Night Dance and Music Studio classes will run 2nd – 21st February
Open Space
Sunday 17th Feb
Finish off your weekend at College Square North at our Open Space Nights. Tickets £3.00 Doors Open 7.30pm
Open Space will allow young actors, singers, dancers, comedians and performance artists to book a slot in front of a live audience to showcase themselves and their talents.
Gig Night
Friday 15th Feb (Irish Youth Music Awards selection night)
Talent from across Northern Ireland
Acts & Audience 14 yrs+
£3.00 admission
Doors open 7.30pm
Suitcase Theatre – “Circus Act Unveiled: behind the curtain of the mind”
Wednesday 27th Feb & Thursday 28th Feb
This year’s suitcase theatre uses identifiable characters within a circus to demonstrate the facade that is presented when people don’t talk about mental health: ‘The Clown’, ‘The Juggler’ ‘The Ringmaster’ and the impact that playing these roles have on their lives and those around them.
Performances 7.30pm
Suitable for ages 13+
Ulster Association of Youth Drama
www.uayd.co.uk (live on 4th February 2013)
UAYD Professional Pathways in Association with Creative and Cultural Skills Belfast
If you’re a young person aged between 18 and 25 interested in a career in theatre, then these forthcoming workshops are definitely for you. The Ulster Association of Youth Drama (UAYD) has teamed up with Creative & Cultural Skills National Skills Academy to deliver two ‘Creative Choices’ workshops in February 2013.
The Creative Choices workshops are currently being delivered by Creative & Cultural Skills (CCS) throughout Northern Ireland for pupils aged 13-16. They are designed to provide information, advice and guidance on getting into a creative career and are delivered in association with Northern Ireland’s Theatres and Arts Organisations. UAYD has linked up with Creative & Cultural Skills to make these workshops available to older young people who may have left school or be in further education.
We will be delivering two workshops in February – one on Tuesday 12th February 2013 7pm – 9pm at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast – introducing participants to a career in lighting and set design. The workshop will be facilitated by one of Northern Ireland’s leading set and lighting designers Niall Rea, who has designed for NI’s leading companies, Replay, Tinderbox, the Lyric and Ailing Gear, as well as working in Europe and the USA.
A second workshop will be held at Big Telly Theatre Company’s venue ‘The Box’, The Promenade, Portstewart on 26th February 2013 7pm – 9pm and will be introducing participants to a career in costume and creative stage design. The workshop will be led by experienced costume designer Phillip McConnell who has taught and worked in theatre design for over 20 years, throughout the UK and Ireland.
If you are interested in attending UAYD has some travel bursaries for individuals or youth theatre groups travelling more than 20 miles to the venues. Please contact UAYD’s Project Officer for more information – Ciaran McQuillan ciaran@uayd.co.uk T +44(0) 28 9043 9313
M +44 (0) 77 8846 8341
FREE 1-1 Social Media Training
We might not all love it, but the future of media is definitely digital. Twitter Facebook and other social media platforms are powerful tools that enable organisations to network and grow through gaining new knowledge, resources and skills. However, A recent desktop survey by UAYD showed that very few youth theatres are using twitter, and only some are using Facebook. To help UAYD reach groups quickly with vital information and opportunities, we’re delivering a series of the 1-1 social media training days during February and March 2013. If you’re nervous about new media, why not come along, or send one of your group to do some informal personal training with http://oonaghmurphy.com – an experienced social media consultant who will turn it all into great fun as well – really! We’re offering several 1.30 hr sessions on Friday 8th February at the Dungannon Enterprise Centre. If you wish, you can bring along your laptop and/or smartphone and Oonagh will help you get set up. Open to all YT practitioners/participants 18+. Two more sessions are being arranged in March – email if you’re interested as we might be able to bring sessions to your area. For more info contact Cathie McKimm, Development and Communications cathie@uayd.co.uk +44 (0) 28 4272 9298
+44 (0) 7874023528
UAYD Launch New Training Programme ‘UAYD SkillsTap’
The MAC Belfast, Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd March 2013
Workshops FREE £15.00 registration only to cover lunch both days
With its commitment to raising the skills level of youth theatre practitioners and leaders in Northern Ireland, UAYD has launched a new leader development programme called ‘SkillsTap’. The first SkillsTap event takes place at the beginning of March and will feature master classes from some of the most innovative youth theatre practitioners in the UK and Ireland: Colin Bradie Director of Promote Youth Theatre Scotland, Caroline Donald, Freelance Theatre Director, Peter Hussey, Director of Crooked House Theatre Company, and Keith Saha, writer and Co-Artistic Director of 20 Stories High Theatre in Liverpool are a few of the speakers lined up. Practical training sessions will include devising theatre and multi media and urban arts performance, delivered by skilled and experienced artists. A full list of speakers with workshop and seminar themes will be available on our new website www.uayd.co.uk which goes live on 4th February 2013.
Whether you’re a freelance facilitator at the start of your career or an experienced youth drama leader, UAYD SkillsTap is a great opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge, learn new techniques and meet other youth theatre practitioners. For more information on programme content contact UAYD Project Officer Ciaran McQuillan ciaran@uayd.co.uk or for more information on how to register contact admin@uayd.co.uk
More SkillsTap events will be delivered in rural areas in March 2013. Keep an eye on our website www.uayd.co.uk and next Youth Arts News for details.
Audit and New Membership Strategy for UAYD
UAYD are about to commence an audit of the youth theatre sector in Northern Ireland, which will lead to the launch of a new membership scheme in April 2013. We’re keen to hear from youth theatres around Northern Ireland – lots of new groups and initiatives have sprung up since our last audit in 2008, so do get in touch if you’ve not worked with UAYD before – you could be missing out on some great development and promotional opportunities. Contact Cathie McKimm, Development & Communications for more information. cathie@uayd.co.uk
Our website www.uayd.co.uk goes live on 4th February 2013 and you can also follow us on www.facebook.com/uayd1 and www.twitter.com/uayd1 for latest news, events and funding opportunities.
www.uayd.co.uk (live on 4th February 2013)
Sticky Fingers Early Years Arts
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What’s on...
The Children’s Art House
9 Monaghan Street
Newry
BT35 6BB
(028 30) 257885
Open daily, Monday to Saturday, 10.00-17.00pm, so drop in, get messy and leave with a big fat smile all for FREE!
Tuesdays:
Silver Tree performance - an enchanting story about the legend of the romanian fate fairy, Ursitoarea - 11.30am-1.00pm Strike a Pose! - drama club for 7-10 year olds from 15.00pm-16.30pm
Wednesdays:
Mini Maestro - early years music classes (requires booking) 11.00am. Fun with French! - early years french classes for 6-8 year olds 15.30pm-16.30pm (booking required)
Thursdays:
Strike a Pose! - drama club for 11-14 year olds 15.00pm-16.30pm
Fridays:
Fun with French! - early years french classes for 2-4 year olds 11.00am (booking required)
Youth Arts Sector News for January 2013
Lyric Theatre School
Spring term programme now booking:
www.lyrictheatre.co.uk/learning
Teenage group runs on Thursday evenings, 7.00-9.00pm, and this term will focus on plays written for young people – part of the National Theatre Connections project which the Lyric will host in May 2013. Tutor: Stacie Novotny.
PATRICIAN YOUTH CENTRE
yvonne.maguire@patricianyc.com
Patrician Youth Centre - Arts Delivery
The Youth Centre has been very busy during this term delivering a plethora of programmes for children and young people in the Downpatrick area. Children aged 4-11 yrs have been involved in Arts programmes weekly during the afternoon as part of an Afterschools Programme. The programmes have included - Introduction to Drama, Storytelling, Children’s Theatre, Dance and Fun Fitness, Music (Tin Whistle and Percussion). The Centre is also delivering a number of arts programmes targeting children age 5-10 years (Dance/Drama - Introductory Skills) and Guitar Tuition for Beginners and Advanced for ages 8-11 years and 12+ years.
The Centre is also preparing for our Annual Pantomime Production - this year ‘Alice in Wonderland’ which will be staged on weekend 18th - 20th January 2013. A cast of 45+ aged 8-20 years are involved in this year’s production.
All of our programmes have been well received and fully subscribed during the term.
The Centre is looking forward to our Pantomime Production in January and re-launching our Afterschools and Evening Programmes for children/young people in Downpatrick.
Youth Action NI
New Term Rainbow Factory – Rainbow Factory dance & drama classes start back after Christmas break on Saturday 19th January 2013
Andersonstown Traditional & Contemporary Music School
admin@atcms.freeserve.co.uk
Andersonstown Music School have been teaching music throughout Belfast for this past 21 years and once again, we are inviting all aspiring musicians and performers to come and join our new term of music classes that will commence in mid-January.
Classes in ‘Traditional and Contemporary’ instruments are designed to suit all abilities, (beginners to advanced), and we offer tuition in – Tin Whistle, Fiddle, Flute, Bodhran, Mandolin, Tenor Banjo, Uilleann Pipes, Piano / Keyboards, Guitar (Acoustic, Electric and Bass), Singing, Button Keyed Accordion, Drum Kit and Saxophone. We are particularly delighted this term to offer new classes in Harp, G-Banjo, Concertina and Music Theory.
Classes are structured to follow specific syllabuses of accredited examination boards – such as the London College of Music, Rockschool, CCEA and Trinity Boards.
Other school activities include our Youth and Adult Sessions, Singer-Songwriter Events, Concerts, Master-Classes and Workshops. We also provide more experienced pupils with an opportunity to join our Traditional Orchestra, directed by Neil Martin, one of Belfast’s most remarkable musicians and composers.
Classes cost £40 per term (ten weeks) and are open to everyone aged 7 years upwards.
If you are a budding musician and interested in becoming part of our music school, contact the school’s office on 028 90 434 894 or email: admin@atcms.freeserve.co.uk
New Term Dates:
Saturday 12th January – An Droichead 11.30-1.00pm (Cooke Street)
Monday 14th January – Survivors of Trauma Centre 6.30-8.00pm (Clifftonville Road)
Tuesday 15th January – CBS & Westcourt Centre 6.30-8.00pm (Glen Road & Barrack Street)
Wednesday 16th January - Holy Family P.S. & Short Strand Community Centre 6.30-8.00pm (Newington Avenue & Short Strand)
Thursday 10th January – CBS 6.30-8.00pm (Glen Road)
Thursday 17th January – Westcourt Centre 6.30-8pm (Barrack Street) and Ionad na Fuiseoige 7.00-8.30pm (Twinbrook)
If you want to be a traditional musician, a singer, a rock n roller, a performer, a tutor, gain an accredited examination or play music just for fun contact the school’s office on 028 90434894, email: admin@atcms.freeserve.co.uk or drop into the Westcourt Centre for further information, 8- 30 Barrack Street, Belfast, BT12 4AH.
Upcoming activities
The Youth Orchestra are currently rehearsing for an upcoming performance at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast later this month. They have been invited to showcase an arrangement directed by Neil Martin, as part of the Loch Lao Traditional Music society’s annual concert.
We are delighted to be able to offer free music theory classes this term. Interested pupils should contact the school office for further details.
Sticky Fingers Early Years Arts
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What’s on...
The Children’s Art House
9 Monaghan Street
Newry
BT35 6BB
(028 30) 257885
Open daily, Monday to Saturday, 10.00-17.00, so drop in, get messy and leave with a big fat smile all for FREE!
Wednesday 16th January from 10.30am
Mini Maestro
Come and make some music!
(0-4 year olds, weekly booking required)
Thursday 24th January 15.00–16.30
Strike a Pose!
(11-14 year olds)
Tuesday 22nd January 15.00–16.30
Strike a Pose!
Drama classes for self development, confidence building and self expression along with creative exploration and imaginative teamwork! (7-10 year olds)
Tuesday 15th January 11.30am-12.30
Dreamtrain!
Where would you go?
The dreamtrain driver takes us through the night to the morning and on her journey she helps to make the dreams of four little friends come true while travelling through four different landscapes in search of a lullaby to bring you home again. The performance is loosely based on the theme song, Morningtown Ride.
An early years performance with actress Cliodhna Noonan.
Supported by Small Size seed fund 2011. Small Size is the international association for the dissemination and development of performing arts for the early years.
Performance will be preceded by a short art activity on the theme of travel, ALL ABOARD!
Youth Arts Sector News for December 2012
Belfast Community Circus School
www.belfastcircus.org
Youth Circus Christmas Cabaret
Escape from the craziness of Christmas shopping and spend a superb hour enjoying the fantastic Youth Circus Christmas Cabaret. This annual show is a tried and tested remedy for banishing boredom in children and improving general well-being in adults and grandparents!
Showcasing the skills and abilities of the highly talented Youth Circus as they perform festive treats in an action packed cabaret format. Featuring a cast of 60 young people who will present a spectacular show featuring juggling, acrobatics, dance, and aerial skills.
When:
- Friday 7th December at 7pm
- Saturday 8th December at 3pm and 6pm
- Sunday 9th December at 3pm and 6pm
Tickets are £6 and you can reserve your spot now by calling Belfast Community Circus School on 028 90 236 007 or emailing reception@belfastcircus.org
Cahoots NI
The Incredible Book Eating Boy
The MAC, St Anne’s Sq, Belfast
27th November - 1st January 2013
A MAC co-production with Cahoots NI Based on the book by Oliver Jeffers and published by HarperCollins Children’s Books.
Say hello to Henry. The boy who loves books so much that he EATS them! This fantastical, family show is based on the book by award-winning children’s author Oliver Jeffers.
An exclusive and extraordinary show that all ages and bookworms will adore.
Tickets from: £9.50
themaclive.com
or Tel: 028 9023 5053
The Rainbow Factory – Youth Action Northern Ireland
The Rainbow Factory Pantomime
The Rainbow Factory’s ‘Kidzstuff’ Children’s Theatre Group will bring to the stage Little Red Riding Hood. A unique, fun filled, pantomime production suitable for all the family. The talented casts (aged 10-15 years) will present this classic tale at College Square North, Belfast from 3rd – 15th December 2012.
Link Up evaluation report launch
On Wednesday 5th December 2012 YouthAction Northern Ireland will launch the Link Up evaluation report, carried out by Rader Solutions. The report details the Link up festival project, Kaleidoscope youth theatre programme and festivals.
MindleFULLness Event - supporting you to develop happy and hopeful young people
This is a relevant and vibrant conference event which refreshes our perspectives and techniques in supporting young people’s resilience. Senior Educational Psychologist Simon Ward will present a proposed framework for building young people’s resilience. This framework can be utilised as a ‘resilience framework’ or tool to aid and affirm practices in working with young people.
Rainbow Factory’s The Company will perform their piece from the Outburst Festival ‘Children will Listen’ and cast members will facilitate workshops with the audience during the event on Friday 7th December 2012
KIDS IN CONTROL
Action Potential
A physical theatre display for the KIC/Lyric Theatre Creative Learning programme
Action Potential is a display of the theatre experiments of three separate KIC projects, each containing young people of differing abilities and backgrounds. These projects explore the potential of a range of theatre disciplines in which participants progressively learn to make creative choices about the form and content of shows. This display exhibits sketches for productions that will be completed in the New Year.
Thursday 6th and Friday 7th December 2012
Naughton Studio, Lyric Theatre, Belfast
Curtain-up 7.30pm
Tickets £7 and £5
Bookings: Lyric Box Office: 02890381081
or www.lyrictheatre.co.uk
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1.12.12 – Children have the opportunity to make their own Christmas decorations in the Children’s Art House, for Christmas tree’s, window sills or for their mantle piece. This is a free workshop for children 3-12.
8.12.12 – In partnership with Southern Area Hospice Services, Newry branch, children can make their own paper candle to put on the hospice Christmas tree, to remember a loved one. See our website for the workshop costs.
7.12.12 – Secret Christmas event in Newry City for children of all ages!
15.12.12 – free workshop for children to make their own Christmas cards to send to family and friends.
22.12.12 – Santa Claus is coming to town! Come visit Santa in the Children’s Art House for a magical experience!
Please note that Cliodhna's 'Storytelling and Songs' continue weekly every Tuesday and Thursday from 11am in The Children's Art House.
Youth Arts Sector News for November 2012
Cahoots NI
www.cahootsni.com
The Incredible Book Eating Boy
27 November 2012 - 1 January 2013
The MAC, Saint Anne’s Square, Belfast
A MAC co-production with Cahoots NI Based on the book by Oliver Jeffers and published by Harper Collins Children’s Books.
Say hello to Henry. The boy who loves books so much that he EATS them!
This fantastical, family show is based on the book by award-winning children’s author Oliver Jeffers.
An exclusive and extraordinary show that all ages and bookworms will adore.
The MAC
themaclive.com
- Free tours for schools and organisations of the exhibitions in the galleries for all ages
- Bespoke workshops inspired by the visual art in our galleries for children and young people
- The Den Collective. A free weekly creative group for young people ages 14 to 18. The Den collective act as the MAC’s young advocates and feed directly in to our programming for young people.
BRUISER THEATRE COMPANY
Lady Windermere’s Fan
By Oscar Wilde
A new adaptation by Patrick J. O’Reilly
Directed by Lisa May
Lady Margaret Windermere - a woman of high morals and absolute conviction. In her mind, people are either good or bad, with nothing in between. She discovers, to her horror, that her husband may be having an affair with another woman, of dubious moral standing! This is a classic Oscar Wilde comedy - Parlours and parties, eavesdropping, misunderstandings, secret information, letters falling into unintended hands, and the cheeky wooing of pretty young daughters. Does Lady Margaret learn about life, love and the society she thought she knew so well? You bet she does! Wilde’s razor-sharp wit and satire of high society is as keenly observed and relevant today as any contemporary writer’s work. Bruiser’s new production will be a treat for all!
The show opens with a run at The MAC in Belfast from 7th to 17th November - go to http://themaclive.com/whats-on/lady-windermeres-fan/ to book tickets. There are a number of matinee performances suitable for school groups and post-show talks following five of the shows.
We're then out on tour right through until 8th December; visiting Newtownabbey, Omagh, Enniskillen, Mullingar, Antrim, Manorhamilton, Castlebar, Downpatrick, Newry, Strabane, Limavady, Drogheda, Coleraine and Lisburn. For details of venues and box office numbers go to http://www.bruisertheatrecompany.com/presentshow.htm
Workshops to accompany the production can be arranged directly with Bruiser by phoning 02890 243731 or emailing info@bruisertheatrecompany.com.
Youth Arts Sector News for October 2012
Millennium Forum Theatre
Youth Forum
New members are welcome to our 2012/2013 Youth Forum based at the Millennium Forum Theatre and Conference Centre. Members are aged 12-21 years.
The Youth Forum are the youth voice of the theatre and engage in arts activities which are led by Sinéad Crossan, Education & Outreach Officer. Budding actors, singers, dancers, musicians within the group are also given opportunities to showcase their talent and lead workshops in this safe creative space.
We are currently working on the programming of the 2013 InterAct Festival. We are connecting with our new youth forum partner groups in Merseyside in the first Friday session of October so members will be participating in a conference call using skype.
Youth Forum members often arrange visits to the theatre and use youth forum sessions to review live theatre experiences. If you wish to join our youth forum please contact Sinéad on 028 71 272776.
Outreach Workshops
Sinéad Crossan will be working closely with schools to deliver performing arts based workshops from October 2012 to June 2013. These tailored made workshops are created to provide young people of all abilities with an experience of theatre outside of the classroom. The workshops can link directly to the curriculum or as part of the extra -curricular programme of study.
Youth Art Matters
Our Youth Art Exhibition organised by the Youth Forum Artists and lead by youth forum member Aodhan Curran will be on display in the Piazza area of the Millennium Forum Theatre. This will include work from the 2012 InterAct Youth Arts Festival. Young artists can contact the youth forum via Sinéad Crossan to discuss the possibility of including their art work in future Millennium Forum ‘youth art matters’ exhibitions. We are grateful for the exhibition stands provided by Omega Mechanical Services as part of a new sponsorship deal with the Millennium Forum.
Artists wishing to display artwork can also contact our Events and Conference Manager Paul Mason on 028 71 272772.
CAHOOTS NI
Egg is all about magic and music and … an egg. The delightful story unfolds on a tiny, rustic set, exquisitely constructed out of twigs, feathers and shell. Join 3 madcap birds on an adventure of a lifetime as they grapple with growing up and giving in to their natural instincts to take flight. And then of course they meet an egg!
‘There’s a great dollop of Cahoots magic which is performed without words but with immense clarity and precision.' - Belfast Telegraph, November 2011
‘If children’s theatre is to be effective it needs to be as uncompromising in its production values as that of adults. Directed with exacting precision by Paul McEneaney, Egg combines technical excellence with literal flights of imagination … sophisticated light and sound, combined with cleverly-conceived props (to) weave an enchanting story.’Irish Theatre Magazine, October 2011
Age Suitability: 4+
Duration: 40 mins
1st - 12th October Special Schools Tour, Across NI
18th-20th Birmingham Repertory Theatre at The Library Theatre Tel: 0121 245 4455
www.birmingham-rep.co.uk
25th-28th The Egg, Royal Theatre, Bath Tel: 0122 544 8844
www.theatreroyal.org.uk/egg
29th Hull Truck Theatre, Hull Tel: 0148 232 3638
www.hulltruck.co.uk
The MAC
Weekend Workshops:
The MAC delivers a range of arts based workshops every weekend for children which support further learning based on the visual arts exhibitions on offer. The workshops include storytelling, photographer, animation and visual art.
The Den
The Den is a creative and accessible space in the MAC designed by young people for young people between ages 15 to 18 from Northern Ireland and Belfast and in particular for young people from cross communities in The MAC catchment area. It is a safe, shared and accessible space, where members of both sides of the community can collectively plan creative projects and campaigns.
The Learning and Participation Team will be focusing on working alongside the young people to build confidence, skills, learn about civic responsibility and power sharing.
It will be a space outside school where young people in the local communities will be recognised for their achievements and encouraged and supported to develop skills and involve their communities in their projects within the neutral space of the MAC and outside.
The aim of The Den is for the young people to have a space where local young people can hang out in a safe environment, gain creative skills and volunteer within the other creative opportunities in the MAC.
The members of the Den will design the MACs 2013 Youth Festival, MADE (Music, Art, Dance, Everything)
MADE Festival
The MADE festival has been created for 14-18 year olds (although younger and older people are welcome too).
We want young people to come into the MAC, hang out and feel ownership of the space, and feel that it is a space they can enjoy long after the festival is finished. Many of the events have been created with community groups and all the events are either free or very cost friendly.
It’s a festival that we believe is really high quality high value and will encourage young people from all over Belfast and Northern Ireland to use the MAC as a shared space to have fun and take part in creative and innovative events and activities.
Music Theatre 4 Youth
Music Theatre 4 Youth, Ireland’s leading musical theatre charity, will be presenting its most high profile workshop production to date this October in collaboration with The Belfast Festival at Queens 50th anniversary, a cast of fifty young people from across Ireland will present their take on the cult classic musical Little Shop of Horrors.
Music Theatre for Youth invites top level professionals from London’s West End and Europe to work with young people from across Ireland here in Belfast. This production is directed by Mariano Detry (Les Miserables, Love Never Dies West End) and will be put together in just four days of intensive rehearsals! The production will also be brought to life with puppet wizardry from experts at The Beat Initiative.
In time for Halloween, the show will take place in the eerie surrounds of May Street Church and is sure to entertain and delight all ages! We are also delighted to announce a very special guest, Pippa Ailion, top-level West End Casting Director, she will be attending the show and running an auditions master class for selected participants the following day, a once in a life time opportunity for any aspiring performer!
Music Theatre 4 Youth have started the second year of their new Weekend Academy this Autumn. Over 80 young people from across NI now take part in our weekly Saturday classes in singing, dancing and acting led by our team of professionals from London. This term we are delighted to welcome back Aled Pedrick, Guildhall School of Music London, as Drama Tutor, and also to welcome our new Musical Director Majorie Thomas from Arts Educational London. The young people are looking forward to building their performance skills and technique through working on material from musicals based on the themes of Shakespeare. Our new term starts in January 2013 and there are plenty of spaces left so please contact us to sign up.
The Rainbow Factory, Youth Action Northern Ireland
Open Space - Sunday 21st October, an open stage event offering young people the opportunity to perform their talent on stage in front of a public audience. To book a space contact Helen@youthaction.org
Pantomime Rehearsals – The cast of young people aged 10-15 years will be rehearsing every Thursday and Sunday in preparation for the year’s pantomime, Little Red Riding Hood showing in the Rainbow Factory Studio Theatre from 3rd – 15th Dec.
Rehearsals for Outburst Arts Festival Play – ‘Children Will Listen’ will be a performance created in partnership with ‘The Company’ group and a team of Rainbow Factory’s professional Youth Arts facilitators. The Play will address issues that affect young people that identify as gay, lesbian and bisexual.
Suitcase theatre Rehearsals – The cast of young people aged 16 – 20 years will be rehearsing for a brand new Rainbow Factory Suitcase Theatre production created and developed around issues they face as young people in today’s society.
Youth Arts Sector News for September 2012
Andersonstown Traditional & Contemporary Music School
Andersonstown Music School is working towards its September 2012 term and is opening its doors to new pupils of all ages. With current pupil numbers exceeding 700 and numbers increasing all the time, the school proves that the demand for affordable instrument tuition is increasing year on year.
We offer tuition at various levels in tin whistle, violin, guitar, flute, bodhran, mandolin, tenor banjo, concertina, uilleann pipes, piano and keyboards, electric and bass guitar, drums and saxophone. The school’s activities also include youth sessions, singer-songwriter events, concerts, rock nights, master-classes and workshops.
We have evening and Saturday classes beginning throughout North, East, South and West Belfast. Classes cost £40 per term (ten weeks).
Monday 10th September
Survivors of Trauma, Clifftonville Road, 6.30-8.00pm
Wednesday 12th September
Holy Family Ps, Newington Avenue, 7.00-8.30pm
Short Strand Community Centre, 7.00-8.30pm
Saturday 15th September
An Droichead, Cooke Street, 11.30am-1.00pm
Tuesday 18th September
CBS, Glen Road, 6.30-8.00pm
Thursday 20th September
CBS, Glen Road, 6.30-8.00pm
If you want to be a traditional musician, a singer, a rock n roller, a performer, a tutor, gain an accredited examination or play music just for fun contact the school’s office on 028 90434894, email: admin@atcms.freeserve.co.uk or drop into the Westcourt Centre for further information, 8- 30 Barrack Street, Belfast, BT12 4AH.
The MAC
themaclive.com
Children and Family weekend workshops: The MAC will be providing high quality and affordable workshops that will use our exhibitions as stimulus and explore the themes within the exhibitions using fun and accessible creative methodologies.
The Den: The Den is a creative space for young people in the MAC. The Den will officially launch in September. The members will be ages 15 to 18 and in September will start developing the Dens objectives and mission statement, and planning creative projects.
The Rainbow Factory, YouthAction Northern Ireland
www.youthaction.org
Rainbow Factory classes (new term Sept – Nov)
Following the summer break Rainbow Factory classes will start back for a new term in Belfast & Banbridge in September 2012.
Youth Arts Sector News for August 2012
DANCE UNITED
Merge Summer School:
Monday 27th – Friday 31st August
Dance from 2pm – 5pm
Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast.
Breakdance
Contemporary Dance
BMX’ing or Skateboarding
Digital Music Production
Merge brings urban street culture together with dance theatre to create something new. If you are between 13 & 24 years old, interested in dance or having a go, why not come and join in. No previous experience necessary, just a willingness to take part.
As part of the summer scheme you can also get involved in:
- Tuesday 10.00 – 11.30am – BMXing n’ skateboarding at T!3
- Wednesday & Thursday 10.00 – 1.00pm – Digital music at the Crescent (please note this course is now full.)
Cost: £15.
Please call DU Dance on 028 90 33 0956 for more information or email info@dudanceni.com
KIDS IN CONTROL
www.kicproject.co.uk
Kids in Control’s young adult theatre company will be performing “Our World Is Our Stage” as part of the Art’s and Disability Forum’s Bounce! festival.
Staged from 26-28 August, Bounce! is Northern Ireland’s first ever Disability Arts festival and will showcase new exciting and challenging work by disabled artists, placing performances from overseas alongside local work.
“Our World Is Our Stage” will be performed at the Black Box, Belfast on Sunday 26th August. For more information please contact Kids In Control:
Email: kidsincontrol@hotmail.com / Tel: 028 90311966
AUGUST CHILDREN'S MONTH RETURNS TO THE ROE!
Looking for something local to do with the kids? Then look no further! August is Children’s Month again at the Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre/Ionad Ealaíon agus Cultúir Ghleann na Ró in Limavady with a feast of creativity for the young and the young at heart, including Baby Raves, Family Film Fridays and lots of free street entertainment!
The acclaimed Young at Art, creators of the Belfast Children’s Festival, bring their internationally famous Baby Raves on Friday, 17 August, with hour-long sessions available at 12noon and 2pm.
The Art Centre’s auditorium will be transformed into a sensory ambient ‘club’ for toddlers with a live DJ, colourful light show, swirling parachutes and disco balls! Parents get the chance to boogie with your babies to live music in this unique learning and fun environment. Tickets cost £4 per adult and £3 per child with family/group discount available.
If you’re looking for something to kick off your summer weekends with the family, then head to Family Film Fridays, on Friday afternoons from 2pm throughout August. Bringing you the best of classic and contemporary cinema for children, Family Film Fridays kick off with a screening of recent international hit The Muppets on 3 August, followed by Hugo on 10 August, The Wizard of Oz on 24 August and award-winning animation UP on 31 August. Admission is £3 to all.
Quantum Theatre present the enchanting children’s production of The Tales of Beatrix Potter: Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny on Wednesday, 8 August, at 2pm. Using live music and drama, this theatre event will delight young audiences in a show designed to appeal to all the family. Tickets cost £6 per adult, £4 per child with family ticket of £18 (for two adults and two children).
Roll Up! Roll Up! As if that isn’t enough, families can also enjoy some fabulous comedy capers free in the centre’s Drumceatt Square. Young at Art present the hilarious Banzai Chess on Saturday, 4 August, with two free shows at 11.30am and 1pm.
Help the Black King and the White Queen score points against each other on their huge chess board – but be warned, they are prone to cheating, tantrum throwing and mischief making!
Why not also come along on Saturday, 11 August for Nearly True Tours for all the family! These fantastic wacky free tours depart from the Centre’s reception at 11am, 12.30 and 1.30pm and will take groups on hilarious madcap meanders through the local landmarks of Limavady town, mixing historical fact with hysterical fiction.
What did Jane Ross really get up to, and who has dared to hang their washing to dry in our Square? Although these tours are free, advance bookings are essential as numbers are limited per tour.
Contact the Box Office team now on Tel: 028 7776 0650 to book your places or visit www.roevalleyarts.com for further information.
MUSIC THEATRE FOR YOUTH
www.mt4uth.com
Les Miserables – School Edition 30th July – 4th August 2012
Music Theatre 4 Youth are proud to present their version of Les Miserables, School Edition. This workshop production will have a cast of 50 young people from across Ireland who will work with a top level artistic team from London’s West End & Gothenberg, Sweden to put this musical extravaganza together in just 5 days. This production is sure to entertain and delight all music theatre fans. The group of 50 young people will begin rehearsals on 30th July 2012 and will work intensively for 5 days before staging the production for 3 performances in the Metropolitan Arts Centre, Belfast. Tickets are available from www.themaclive.com
For more information about the project, please contact Erika Reid on 02890331096 erika@mt4uth.com
Oliver
Dates: 20-25 August 2012
Venue: Waterside Theatre, Derry
Music Theatre 4 Youth are delighted to be returning to the Waterside Theatre in Derry this year with a production of Oliver! The cast of 50 young people from across Ireland will work intensively for 5 day in preparation for two performances. This musical theatre spectacular is sure to entertain and delight all the family. The performance coincides with Dickens 2012 – an international celebration of the life and work of Charles Dickens. Organisations throughout the work are delivering events to commemorate bicentenary of Dickens birth.
For more information, please contact Erika Reid on 02890331096 or erika@mt4uth.com
MILLENNIUM FORUM
Do you want to participate in professional arts workshops this summer?
Returning for its fourth year at the Millennium Forum, InterAct Youth Arts Festival is back for a 7 day programme at over 10 venues from Monday 13th August to Sunday 19th August 2012.
Our creative Youth Forum Team have designed an ‘electrifying’ festival programme offering young people aged 12-21 years the chance to participate in a diverse range of arts events to include; DJ school, Circus workshops, Musical Theatre School and much more! The programme will also include special guest master classes, film screening and live gigs.
This festival provides young people with opportunities to work with professional artists and develop their confidence in ‘interacting’ with other young people. We are open for bookings from early June.
To receive a copy of the 2012 InterAct Youth Arts Festival Programme join our mailing list at: www.millenniumforum.co.uk
BRUISER THEATRE COMPANY
Education & Professional Development for Young People In Partnership with The MAC
June-August 2012
As part of the new long-term strategic partnership between Bruiser Theatre Company and Northern Ireland’s brand new flagship arts venue The MAC, we present a three month long programme of education and professional development opportunities for young people in The MAC’s premiere season.
The three strands of the programme will begin in June with an innovative education project to tie in with Bruiser’s major new co-production of ‘Sweet Charity’, one of the centre-pieces of The MAC’s opening season. This is followed in July by two ten-day Summer Theatre Schools for young people aged 14-21. Finally, August sees The Graduate Academy – a ten-day professional development project aimed at participants intending to pursue theatre as a career.
All sessions will take place in the cutting edge facilities within The MAC in Belfast, but will be open to participants across Northern Ireland.
YOUTH ACTION
The Rainbow Factory and the Mac are teaming up to bring you this year’s most exciting summer project. A cool new youth theatre musical production of 'Guys and Dolls'
Bringing together the best of both organisations the production will be rehearsed in the Rainbow Factory Studio from 16th July – 9th August, then move to the MAC on the 10th August for production week. The project will cumulate in 10 performances Downstairs at the MAC from the 13th – 17th August.
We are looking for young people aged 13 – 25 who have a passion for musical theatre to be part of our 40 strong cast. The cast will then have opportunity to work alongside the Rainbow Factory team that produced last year’s acclaimed summer production of ‘Rent’ in a five week musical theatre Boot camp.
This is a really exciting new development for both The Rainbow Factory and the MAC we can't wait to 40 young people treading the boards in the Belfast's latest theatre in August.
The Auditions will be from the 13th - 15th April in The Rainbow Factory Studio theatre and are open to young people aged 13+ If you would like to register for audition, contact Diane on 028 90 240551 or email diane@youthaction.org.
All successful applicants must be available from 16th July to 16th August 2012.
We will also be recruiting a technical theatre team to work alongside the production. These 10 young people will take part in a two week summer Techie School programme.
Please contact Diane if you are interested.
www.youthaction.org
LYRIC THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOL
The Creative Learning Department will offer a full range of workshops for young people of all ages this summer!
The workshops, held in the Lyric Theatre, will be led by our team of highly experienced facilitators and the theme for the whole programme will be inspired by the Olympic Games.
The courses will feature a variety of fun, drama-related activities: acting, movement and voice, and for younger children sessions on making props and costumes. The emphasis will be on learning theatre skills and participating in workshop activities. There will be an opportunity for parents and friends to view some of the work-in-progress during the final session at 11.00am on Saturday morning.
Participants should be available for all six days, Monday to Saturday, and must be of the appropriate age for the course.
How to book
Places can be booked through our Box Office: by telephone on 028 9038 1081 or in person. Information packs, containing full details of the course, will then be posted to parents in June. Payment should be made in full at the time of the booking. Please note bookings are non-refundable except in the unlikely event that the Summer School is cancelled.
Monday 30th July – 3rd August: 10.00am-4.00pm
Saturday 4th August: 10.00am-1.00pm
14-16 years: DRAMA
Cost £120 (30 places)
Further info from Pauline McKay at creativeassistant@lyrictheatre.co.uk
THE WATERSIDE THEATRE
Summer Art Camp for Young People with Disabilities
7th-10th August from 1pm-4pm
Not Age Specific
FREE
Musical Theatre 4 Youth will be performing their production of Oliver at the theatre on 25th August with 2 Performances. Cost –tbc .
Youth Arts Sector News for July 2012
BIG TELLY THEATRE COMPANY
Web site: www.big-telly.com
THEATRE IN FUNNY PLACES
A unique intergenerational theatre project creating short performances in cars, boats, tents, the dark & other extraordinary spaces for anyone who wants to try acting, writing, directing and producing. Professional development for adults, extended training for graduates and separate sessions for teenagers and primary school children. This project takes place from 23rd – 28th July with performances on Saturday 28th July as part of The Portstewart Red Sails Festival.
Rehearsals: 23rd—27th July in Portstewart
Performances: 28th July in Portstewart
The groups are as follows:
| 5-8 year olds | 10.00am - 11.30am | £25 |
| 9-11 year olds | 10.00am - 11.30am | £25 |
| Post Primary | 10.00am - 1.00pm | £40 |
| Adults | 2.00pm - 5.00pm | £50 |
The MAC
Theatre Summer School at the MAC
Summer Theatre Schools (14-21 years) and Graduate Academy (18+years) at the MAC. Expert professional development training in theatre for young people. (In partnership with Bruiser Theatre Company)
The Playhouse
The Playhouse Children’s and Teen's Arts Festival 2012
Northern Ireland's longest running Children's Arts Festival will celebrate its 20th year with a vibrant selection of art themes to suit children from 4- 12 years of age.
Also launched this year will be the A.I.M (Art in Motion) Youth Arts Festival for 13-16 year olds, including graffiti/street art, music and motion, and for the first time ever culinary arts!
A team of fully qualified facilitators will teach a wide and colourful variety of classes, including Visual Art, Drama, Music and Dance.
The Festival runs Monday-Friday between July 16 to July 27 2012 and is divided into 3 main workshops-
Tots: (4-6 year olds, 10am-12.45pm), will engage in Visual Arts and Drama - Cost £80
Children: (7-12 year olds, 10am- 3.45pm) will engage in Drama, Visual Arts, Dance - Cost- £110
Art in Motion Youth Arts Festival (13-16 years old, 10am-4pm) will engage in Music and Motion, Graffiti/Street Arts and Culinary Arts- Cost- £110
Youth Action Northern Ireland’s Rainbow Factory
Title: The Company Stratford Fundraiser
Description: The Company Youth Theatre Group is presenting ‘Snow White & the 7 Musicals’ to fundraise for their trip to The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford were they will be performing their winning performance of Julius Caesar.
Venue: The Rainbow Factory Studio Theatre, 14 College Square North, Belfast BT1 6AS
Date: Sunday 1st July 2012
Show times: 1pm, 4pm and 7.30pm
Ticket Price: £5.00
Title: Guys & Dolls Rehearsals
Description: The Rainbow Factory will be bringing Guys & Dolls to the stage in August 2012. After gruelling auditions our talented cast of young people age 13 – 25 will participate in boot camp style rehearsals during July in preparation for the spectacular shows in August.
YOUTH ARTS SECTOR NEWS, JUNE 2012
NATIONAL DEAF CHILDREN’S SOCIETY
A FREE training course for arts practitioners and arts venue staff covering:
- how to ensure your participatory arts activities are accessible for deaf children & young people
and
- how to welcome deaf children & young people to your venue
Dance, drama, music, visual arts tutors / practitioners as well as venue staff from
theatres, galleries, music venues and arts centres are all welcome.
When and where:
Thursday 28 June, Belfast (1.30-4.30pm)
Friday 29 June, Armagh (1.30-4.30pm)
Saturday 30 June, Londonderry (10am-1pm)
Topics covered on the training day include:
- Deafness – what is it and how does it impact on deaf children?
- Communication – learn top tips for communicating with deaf children
- Technology – find out about the aids and equipment that are available
- Health & Safety
- How to adapt activities and make sure your venue is deaf friendly
All participants will receive Me2 Deaf Friendly Arts Resource Packs with more
specific information to share with your colleagues following training.
Feedback from arts organisations:
“It was excellent! I have had such an enjoyable and informative day. I feel much more confident now”
“The workshop was excellent. The content was pitched at the right level for the participants, there was a variety of activities that were accessible, challenging and engaging to all the participants involved. We are lucky to have a resource like the NDCS”
| How much does it cost? | The training course is free to people who work with children and young people* |
| How to book? | Complete and return the attached booking form Email: me2@ndcs.org.uk Phone: 0121 234 9820 |
| Further information | www.ndcs.org.uk/me2 or e-mail me2@ndcs.org.uk |
Please note: Places on the training courses may be limited. * we do ask you to sign up to the Me2 pledge
MUSIC THEATRE 4 YOUTH
Aim High – Shankill
On the 16th & 17th June, Music Theatre 4 Youth will be bringing their Aim High outreach programme to the Spectrum Centre on the Shankill Road. This two day musical theatre outreach programme is targeted at young people aged 11-16 years in the West Belfast area. Over the two days, the young people will have the exciting opportunity to work with professional artists accustomed to working in London’s West End, top UK performing arts colleges and in theatres across Europe. The young people will have the chance to develop skills in Singing, Acting and Dancing working on extracts from a famous musical. On the final night, the group will perform on stage in the Spectrum Centre.
Our feedback from previous projects has shown that the participants achieve the following growth:
- self-confidence (discovering abilities, uncovering talent, developing skills, performing in public)
- self-esteem (rising to challenges, presenting abilities through performance, receiving support)
- personal skills (dedication, discipline, presentation etc.)
- social skills (team working, interacting with people from different backgrounds)
- physical skills (dance, co-ordination)
- employability (development of social and personal skills)
For more information on this programme, please contact Erika Reid on 02890331096 erika@mt4uth.com
Weekend Academy
Music Theatre 4 Youth launched the Weekend Academy programme in November 2011 providing weekly classes in Singing, Acting and Dancing. Classes are held for three 10 week terms per year in Urban Soul, May Street, Belfast for young people aged 6-25 years. The programme aims to develop skills in singing, acting and dancing and is open to young people of all abilities. Class times are as follows:
Group 1 6-10yrs 10am – 11.30am
Group 2 11-13yrs 10.30am – 1.15pm
Group 3 14-16yrs 12.30pm – 3.15pm
Group 4 17-25yrs 2.15pm – 5.00pm
Each term focuses on a particular theme. This term, the theme is ‘Guys, Dolls, Gangsters and Molls’ and the groups have been working on Bugsy, Pal Joey, Guys and Dolls and Chicago.
The end of term showcase will take place on Saturday 7th July 2012 (venue tbc).
If you would like further information about the Weekend Academy, please contact Anne Delaney on 02890331096 or anne@mt4uth.com
July 2012
Skerries – MT4Uth on the move
23 – 27 July 2012
Back in 2009, MT4Uth formed a partnership with Moore School of Performing Arts, Skerries. Now in its 4th year, we are returning to Skerries to run a 5-day project using extracts from Mamma Mia. The cast will work with our team of artists, led by Jeremy James Taylor OBE and Paul Smith, West End Musical Director and Vocal Coach. Throughout the 5 days, the young people will take part in workshops in Signing, Acting and Dancing. The workshops will culminate in a performance for friends and family in the Millbank Theatre, Rush, Dublin on 27th July 2012.
For more information, please contact Music Theatre 4 Youth on 02890331096
Les Miserables – School Edition 30th July – 4th August 2012
Music Theatre 4 Youth are proud to present their version of Les Miserables, School Edition. This workshop production will have a cast of 50 young people from across Ireland who will work with a top level artistic team from London’s West End & Gothenberg, Sweden to put this musical extravaganza together in just 5 days. This production is sure to entertain and delight all music theatre fans. The group of 50 young people will begin rehearsals on 30th July 2012 and will work intensively for 5 days before staging the production for 3 performances in the Metropolitan Arts Centre, Belfast. Tickets are available from www.themaclive.com
For more information about the project, please contact Erika Reid on 02890331096 erika@mt4uth.com
August 2012.
Oliver
Dates: 20-25 August 2012
Venue: Waterside Theatre, Derry
Music Theatre 4 Youth are delighted to be returning to the Waterside Theatre in Derry this year with a production of Oliver! The cast of 50 young people from across Ireland will work intensively for 5 day in preparation for two performances. This musical theatre spectacular is sure to entertain and delight all the family. The performance coincides with Dickens 2012 – an international celebration of the life and work of Charles Dickens. Organisations throughout the work are delivering events to commemorate bicentenary of Dickens birth.
For more information, please contact Erika Reid on 02890331096 or erika@mt4uth.com
Millennium Forum Theatre Derry~Londonderry
If Walls Could Talk
The aim of this 3 – day Performing Arts project is to provide opportunities for key stage 3 pupils from two local schools to explore the themes of diversity and inclusion in our city. The Millennium Forum Theatre’s Education Officer and Drama Facilitator, Sinéad Crossan, will deliver a series of drama workshops that will engage the participants, enhance their drama skills and inspire them to discuss issues around cultural diversity in our city. The project will result in the pupils staging a short play entitled ‘If Walls Could Talk’. St. Cecilia’s College secured funding for the project through the CRED funding scheme and are working in partnership with Lisneal College from Derry~Londonderry. We are extremely excited about welcoming these pupils to unleash their creativity and devise a play in the Millennium Forum Theatre.
Andersonstown Traditional & Contemporary Music School
Andersonstown Traditional & Contemporary Music School has celebrated another very successful year of music classes. As we are coming to an end of our current term we are preparing students to participate in our End of Term Concerts taking place in venues across Belfast to showcase their talents.
We offer tuition in tin whistle, violin, guitar, flute, bodhran, mandolin, tenor banjo, concertina, uilleann pipes, piano and keyboards, electric and bass guitar, drums and saxophone. The school’s activities also include youth sessions, singer-songwriter events, concerts, rock nights, master-classes and workshops.
We have evening and Saturday classes beginning throughout North, East, South and West Belfast. Classes cost £40 per term (ten weeks).
If you are a budding musician and interested in becoming part of our music school or if you think you have the skills to teach and are interested in becoming a volunteer tutor contact the school’s office on 028 90434894 or email: admin@atcms.freeserve.co.uk or drop into the Westcourt Centre, 8- 30 Barrack Street, Belfast, BT12 4AH
SUMMER 2012 CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ARTS ACTIVITIES
County Antrim
CAHOOTS NI
Lights, Camera, Math 'a' Magic
30th April - 29th June 2012
After the roaring success of Math 'a' Magic, developed in association with Northern Bank, the Cahoots NI Math 'a' Magicians are back with a spectacular new show. It encompasses all of the maths, magic and illusion of the first Math 'a' Magic show but on a larger scale and with an incredible multi-media twist. At the end of the performances pupils will be presented with their very own Cahoots NI Math 'a' Magic book and/or DVD which contains instructions and guidance on how to become a Math 'a' Magician - a fantastic learning tool for use in the classroom and at home.
This show is touring to primary schools in Northern Ireland from 30th April - 29th June 2012.
Age – Key stage 2
Magic Medicine at Narnia, Newcastle with NICFC
Two weeks in July tbc
‘Narnia’ is the name of a splendid 24-bed log cabin in the grounds of Shimna Valley Village where the Youth Programme’s weekend residential activities take place. Here in a safe, comfortable environment children can relax and enjoy fun activities. This provides distraction from treatment and illness, shared experience with siblings, parents and other children in the same situation and laughter.
Cahoots NI will bring a series of magical mini shows to children at Narnia that will be full of laughter, live music and magical illusion.
Age - All ages
Tour with a twist at Stormont - August 2012 - to be confirmed
Family event
BRUISER THEATRE COMPANY
Education & Professional Development for Young People In Partnership with The MAC
June-August 2012
As part of the new long-term strategic partnership between Bruiser Theatre Company and Northern Ireland’s brand new flagship arts venue The MAC, we present a three month long programme of education and professional development opportunities for young people in The MAC’s premiere season.
The three strands of the programme will begin in June with an innovative education project to tie in with Bruiser’s major new co-production of ‘Sweet Charity’, one of the centre-pieces of The MAC’s opening season. This is followed in July by two ten-day Summer Theatre Schools for young people aged 14-21. Finally, August sees The Graduate Academy – a ten-day professional development project aimed at participants intending to pursue theatre as a career.
Full details of each strand can be found below. All sessions will take place in the cutting edge facilities within The MAC in Belfast, but will be open to participants across Northern Ireland.
Strand 1 – June 2012
‘Sweet Charity’ Education Project (Post-Primary Age Groups)
An exciting new workshop programme in residence for schools, colleges and community groups will be launched to accompany the Bruiser/MAC co-production of ‘Sweet Charity’. The workshop programme will provide a range of sessions for groups to participate in, before watching the performance; increasing access, enhancing and deepening the overall experience of Bruiser’s production and visiting the wonderful new MAC.
The workshops are available in a ‘pick n mix’ fashion, and groups can sign up for one or all four (90 minute) sessions. Each workshop will accommodate up to 30 participants per session. The programme provides an excellent grounding in all aspects of this amazing production (choreography, voice, performance development and style) and gives groups a unique opportunity to familiarise themselves with the new MAC spaces in this superb flagship arts venue, developing sustainable relationships with new and existing audiences.
Workshops on offer:
- ‘Fosse Dance’
With Jennifer Rooney
Bruiser’s Choreographer on ‘Sweet Charity’, Jennifer Rooney will provide a Fosse dance workshop for beginners. Fosse developed a jazz style that was immediately recognisable, exuding a stylized, cynical sexuality. With Astaire as an influence, he used props such as bowler hats, canes and chairs. The manipulation and fluid use of props is integral to the Bruiser style, and this style of choreography can be extremely beneficial to GCSE and A-level dance and drama students, encouraging physical awareness and visual precision.
Jennifer trained at Northern School of Contemporary Dance and began her career as a dancer, teacher and choreographer in 2001 after spending a year performing for the Disney Cruise Line company in the US. Notable productions include choreographing the Special Olympics opening ceremony (Dublin 2003) and BBC Children In Need Live (Belfast 2004 and 2007), The Four Quartet’s, Maiden Voyage Dance Company (2009). She is also resident dance tutor and choreographer for the well known Mc Master’s Stage School in Bangor since 2005 and has been a full time Jazz and Contemporary dance teacher at Belfast Metropolitan College since 2006 working alongside Sandy Cuthbert. Jennifer has been choreographing musical theatre for ten years now all over Northern Ireland choreographing shows for the well established Ulster Operatic Company and Enniskillen Light Operatic among others. She has also worked alongside internationally renowned director Vernon Mound on his Northern Ireland productions.
- ‘Estill Voice Training’
With Ross Anderson
The Estill Voice Model is an approach to voice training that merges science and art. It separates training into three areas of proficiency: Craft, Artistry and Magic and develops vocal expertise as an athletic discipline, integrating the results of current voice research with voice training. The system is useful and practical for all voices, abilities and genres. It is free of aesthetic bias, meaning any non-abusive voice quality is accepted and nurtured, embracing cultural and musical diversity. This workshop is essential for GCSE and A-level students to understand the science behind voice, and increase their confidence and vocal ability.
Ross Anderson has acted as Composer and Musical Director on several Bruiser productions, including ‘Oh, What a Lovely War!’, ‘Candide’ and ‘The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui’.He also works closely with Bruiser’s Artistic Director both as a voice teacher for her professional output and as a director and teacher in developing Bruiser’s Theatre Schools and Graduate Academy. Ross was introduced to Estill Voice Training in late 2005 and has been using it personally and professionally ever since, whether it be in his private studio, with actors or singers.
- ‘Audition technique for Musical Theatre and Drama School’
With Matthew Reeve
Bruiser’s Musical Director on ‘Sweet Charity’, Matthew Reeve from Mountview Academy, London, will host a short seminar and a practical session on what to prepare for a musical theatre audition. Matthew will go through everything young actors need to know, from researching a play, researching the company, choosing the right music and audition piece, and obtaining sheet music, etc. He will also run an audition/interview feedback session, giving young actors the chance to prepare a monologue and providing positive tips to develop the piece. This will be especially beneficial to A-level students and those considering drama school in 2012.
Mathew is a voice consultant working with both singing and spoken voice. He also works professionally as a musical director, arranger and composer. Matthew has taught extensively in the Further and Higher Education sector and in many professional drama training academies. He is Senior Voice Tutor at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London. Matthew has worked with Bruiser closely during the development of the Graduate Academy on audition technique and voice.
- ‘Sweet Charity’ in the Brechtian Style
With Lisa May
Bruiser is strongly affiliated with the Brechtian performance style, and physical theatre proves extremely effective in the classroom, for pupils of all ages and abilities. It’s visually exciting, rhythmic, choral and choreographic elements have great appeal, and can be used in all styles of writing and devised pieces. It can help students and teachers to think outside the box, and bring stuffy plays to life with adventurous and dynamic ensemble playing. Focusing on the stylised and highly cartoon/anime nature of ‘Sweet Charity’, Lisa May (Artistic Director of Bruiser Theatre Company and Director of ‘Sweet Charity’) will provide a hands-on workshop, breaking down the myths of Brecht and exploring alternative approaches to text.
Pre/Post Show Discussions & Captioning
Pre and Post-show discussions and Question and Answer Sessions with the cast and crew of ‘Sweet Charity’ will be available for no extra cost to MAC audiences.
Captioned and Audio Described performances will also take place for audience members who are deaf, deafened or have hearing loss.
Strand 2 – July 2012
Level 1 & 2 Summer Theatre Schools (Ages 14-21)
Bruiser is delighted to be teaming up with The MAC, to present this acclaimed training programme for young people in Theatre and the Performing Arts in Northern Ireland.
Bruiser’s Lisa May and Ross Anderson will devise and deliver two intensive ten day Theatre Training Schools in Bruiser unique physical performance style, set at two ability levels, Beginners and Intermediate. This will allow participants to explore all aspects of physical theatre performance and voice work, leading to two Showcase Performances for family, friends and industry observers in The MAC Studio at the end of each School. Participants will experience what it’s like to work professionally in theatre, developing new skills and disciplines along the way.
Overall aims and objectives
- To provide access to arts and artists for young people, many of whom would not be in a position to access such high quality training and personal development otherwise.
- To provide professional career advice from artists who provide work in the sector, and improve vocational skills for young people, giving them a flavour of the dedication and graft that is required of a professional actor.
- To provide audition training for those who may lack confidence or knowledge in that area and provide a personal critique for each candidate.
- To provide an interactive, positive working environment that combines fun and enjoyment with extremely hard work, empowering artists and encouraging them to strive for their best work.
- Introduction to and training in a new style of performing. To promote positive and creative approaches to script work and intensive ensemble playing in the Bruiser style. To promote an alternative visually exciting, rhythmic and choreographic style.
- To develop a strong basis of essential drama skills including intensive vocal exploration, movement and bodily precision, devising and improvisation, character definition, percussive skills and script analysis / context.
- To develop greater confidence amongst participants with regard to their ability to examine and express their ideas and opinions within a professional collaborative rehearsal process.
- Opportunities to work alongside professionals to explore news ways in which to communicate.
- To provide the opportunity to work in a professional theatre environment and see first-hand the marketing, technical and general administrative aspects of a bustling theatre.
- To develop performance skills in a public performance.
General Personal and Social Objectives
- To demonstrate the students’ ability to co-operate, collaborate and be sociable.
- To increase self-esteem and confidence.
- To enhance independence and organisational skills.
- To enhance reflection and self-control.
- To develop friendship and promote strong team-work.
- To increase negotiation and problem solving skills.
- To enhance motivation and effective control of deadlines.
- To encourage creative learning.
Desired Outputs and Outcomes
- A strong partnership between The MAC and Bruiser in promoting and facilitating education and training work of the highest quality.
- Participants will complete the Bruiser Academy will increased confidence, new skills and a wider understanding of the range of arts activities on offer in Northern Ireland.
- Enhance drama skills in relation to the students’ own studies at school. Students are reinvigorated by the subject and share their new skills in school / clubs etc. Students will continue with their studies in drama and theatre.
- Attendance at arts events will be increased and new audiences developed, by students sustaining an interest in Bruiser and the arts in Northern Ireland beyond the Bruiser Arts Academy. Actively encouraging young people to take an interest in the cultural arts.
YOUTH ACTION
The Rainbow Factory and the Mac are teaming up to bring you this year’s most exciting summer project. A cool new youth theatre musical production of 'Guys and Dolls'
Bringing together the best of both organisations the production will be rehearsed in the Rainbow Factory Studio from 16th July – 9th August, then move to the MAC on the 10th August for production week. The project will cumulate in 10 performances Downstairs at the MAC from the 13th – 17th August.
We are looking for young people aged 13 – 25 who have a passion for musical theatre to be part of our 40 strong cast. The cast will then have opportunity to work alongside the Rainbow Factory team that produced last year’s acclaimed summer production of ‘Rent’ in a five week musical theatre Boot camp.
This is a really exciting new development for both The Rainbow Factory and the MAC we can't wait to 40 young people treading the boards in the Belfast's latest theatre in August.
The Auditions will be from the 13th - 15th April in The Rainbow Factory Studio theatre and are open to young people aged 13+ If you would like to register for audition, contact Diane on 028 90 240551 or email diane@youthaction.org.
All successful applicants must be available from 16th July to 16th August 2012.
We will also be recruiting a technical theatre team to work alongside the production. These 10 young people will take part in a two week summer Techie School programme.
Please contact Diane if you are interested.
www.youthaction.org
LYRIC THEATRE
SUMMER SCHOOL
The Creative Learning Department will offer a full range of workshops for young people of all ages this summer!
The workshops, held in the Lyric Theatre, will be led by our team of highly experienced facilitators and the theme for the whole programme will be inspired by the Olympic Games.
The courses will feature a variety of fun, drama-related activities: acting, movement and voice, and for younger children sessions on making props and costumes. The emphasis will be on learning theatre skills and participating in workshop activities. There will be an opportunity for parents and friends to view some of the work-in-progress during the final session at 11.00am on Saturday morning.
Participants should be available for all six days, Monday to Saturday, and must be of the appropriate age for the course.
How to book
Places can be booked through our Box Office: by telephone on 028 9038 1081 or in person. Information packs, containing full details of the course, will then be posted to parents in June.
Payment should be made in full at the time of the booking. Please note bookings are non-refundable except in the unlikely event that the Summer School is cancelled.
Monday 2nd – Friday 6th July: 10.00am-4.00pm
Saturday 7th July: 10.00am-1.00pm
7-10 years: DRAMA & DESIGN
Cost £120 (30 places)
Monday 16th – Friday 20th: 10.00am-4.00pm
Saturday 21st July: 10.00am-1.00pm
11-13 years: DRAMA & DESIGN
Cost £120 (30 places)
Monday 23rd – Friday 27th July: 10.00am-4.00pm
Saturday 28th July: 10.00am-1.00pm
11-18 years: MUSICAL THEATRE
Cost £120 (50 places)
Monday 30th – 3rd August: 10.00am-4.00pm
Saturday 4th August: 10.00am-1.00pm
14-16 years: DRAMA
Cost £120 (30 places)
Further info from Pauline McKay at creativeassistant@lyrictheatre.co.uk
County Derry
PLAYHOUSE
Children’s Arts Festival
Mon 16 July – Fri 27th July
Classes in Drama, Musical Theatre, Visual Arts, Music, Dance.
Culminating in a showcase performance.
Ages 5 – 15.
Full Programme to be announced.
Bookings at:The Playhouse, 028 71 268027, info@derryplayhouse.co.uk
www.derryplayhouse.co.uk
THE WATERSIDE THEATRE
Children’s Summer Art Camp:
2nd July – 6th July from 10am-1pm
Cost: £50
Age Group – 5-10
Summer Art Camp for Young People with Disabilities
7th-10th August from 1pm-4pm
Not Age Specific
FREE
Musical Theatre 4 Youth will be performing their production of Oliver at the theatre on 25th August with 2 Performances. Cost –tbc
www.watersidetheatre.com
County Down
STICKY FINGERS
The Sticky Fingers Summer Camp 2012 will take place from the 16th to the 20th of July and the 23rd to the 27th of July for children aged three to eight years old.
Each week-long camp runs from Monday to Friday from 10 until 1.
Prices for this year have yet to be set.
www.facebook.com/earlyyearsarts
www.stickyfingersarts.co.uk
www.twitter.com/earlyyearsart
NATIONAL DEAF CHILDREN’S SOCIETY
A FREE training course for arts practitioners and arts venue staff covering:
how to ensure your participatory arts activities are accessible for deaf children & young people
and
how to welcome deaf children & young people to your venue
Dance, drama, music, visual arts tutors / practitioners as well as venue staff from
theatres, galleries, music venues and arts centres are all welcome.
When and where:
Thursday 28 June, Belfast (1.30-4.30pm)
Friday 29 June, Armagh (1.30-4.30pm)
Saturday 30 June, Londonderry (10am-1pm)
Topics covered on the training day include:
- Deafness – what is it and how does it impact on deaf children?
- Communication – learn top tips for communicating with deaf children
- Technology – find out about the aids and equipment that are available
- Health & Safety
- How to adapt activities and make sure your venue is deaf friendly
All participants will receive Me2 Deaf Friendly Arts Resource Packs with more
specific information to share with your colleagues following training.
Feedback from arts organisations:
“It was excellent! I have had such an enjoyable and informative day. I feel much more confident now”
“The workshop was excellent. The content was pitched at the right level for the participants, there was a variety of activities that were accessible, challenging and engaging to all the participants involved. We are lucky to have a resource like the NDCS”
How much does it cost?
The training course is free to people who work with children and young people*
How to book?
Complete and return the attached booking form
Email: me2@ndcs.org.uk
Phone: 0121 234 9820
Further information: www.ndcs.org.uk/me2 or e-mail me2@ndcs.org.uk
Please note: Places on the training courses may be limited. * we do ask you to sign up to the Me2 pledge www.ndcs.org.uk
MUSIC THEATRE FOR YOUTH
Music Theatre 4 Youth
Aim High – Shankill
On the 16th & 17th June, Music Theatre 4 Youth will be bringing their Aim High outreach programme to the Spectrum Centre on the Shankill Road. This two day musical theatre outreach programme is targeted at young people aged 11-16 years in the West Belfast area. Over the two days, the young people will have the exciting opportunity to work with professional artists accustomed to working in London’s West End, top UK performing arts colleges and in theatres across Europe. The young people will have the chance to develop skills in Singing, Acting and Dancing working on extracts from a famous musical. On the final night, the group will perform on stage in the Spectrum Centre.
Our feedback from previous projects has shown that the participants achieve the following growth:
- self-confidence (discovering abilities, uncovering talent, developing skills, performing in public)
- self-esteem (rising to challenges, presenting abilities through performance, receiving support)
- personal skills (dedication, discipline, presentation etc.)
- social skills (team working, interacting with people from different backgrounds)
- physical skills (dance, co-ordination)
- employability (development of social and personal skills)
For more information on this programme, please contact Erika Reid on 02890331096 erika@mt4uth.com
Weekend Academy
Music Theatre 4 Youth launched the Weekend Academy programme in November 2011 providing weekly classes in Singing, Acting and Dancing. Classes are held for three 10 week terms per year in Urban Soul, May Street, Belfast for young people aged 6-25 years. The programme aims to develop skills in singing, acting and dancing and is open to young people of all abilities. Class times are as follows:
Group 1 6-10yrs 10am – 11.30am
Group 2 11-13yrs 10.30am – 1.15pm
Group 3 14-16yrs 12.30pm – 3.15pm
Group 4 17-25yrs 2.15pm – 5.00pm
Each term focuses on a particular theme. This term, the theme is ‘Guys, Dolls, Gangsters and Molls’ and the groups have been working on Bugsy, Pal Joey, Guys and Dolls and Chicago.
The end of term showcase will take place on Saturday 7th July 2012 (venue tbc).
If you would like further information about the Weekend Academy, please contact Anne Delaney on 02890331096 or anne@mt4uth.com
Skerries – MT4Uth on the move
23 – 27 July 2012
Back in 2009, MT4Uth formed a partnership with Moore School of Performing Arts, Skerries. Now in its 4th year, we are returning to Skerries to run a 5-day project using extracts from Mamma Mia. The cast will work with our team of artists, led by Jeremy James Taylor OBE and Paul Smith, West End Musical Director and Vocal Coach. Throughout the 5 days, the young people will take part in workshops in Signing, Acting and Dancing. The workshops will culminate in a performance for friends and family in the Millbank Theatre, Rush, Dublin on 27th July 2012.
For more information, please contact Music Theatre 4 Youth on 02890331096
Les Miserables – School Edition 30th July – 4th August 2012
Music Theatre 4 Youth are proud to present their version of Les Miserables, School Edition. This workshop production will have a cast of 50 young people from across Ireland who will work with a top level artistic team from London’s West End & Gothenberg, Sweden to put this musical extravaganza together in just 5 days. This production is sure to entertain and delight all music theatre fans. The group of 50 young people will begin rehearsals on 30th July 2012 and will work intensively for 5 days before staging the production for 3 performances in the Metropolitan Arts Centre, Belfast. Tickets are available from www.themaclive.com
For more information about the project, please contact Erika Reid on 02890331096 erika@mt4uth.com
Oliver
Dates: 20-25 August 2012
Venue: Waterside Theatre, Derry
Music Theatre 4 Youth are delighted to be returning to the Waterside Theatre in Derry this year with a production of Oliver! The cast of 50 young people from across Ireland will work intensively for 5 day in preparation for two performances. This musical theatre spectacular is sure to entertain and delight all the family. The performance coincides with Dickens 2012 – an international celebration of the life and work of Charles Dickens. Organisations throughout the work are delivering events to commemorate bicentenary of Dickens birth.
For more information, please contact Erika Reid on 02890331096 or erika@mt4uth.com
Millennium Forum Theatre Derry ~ Londonderry
If Walls Could Talk
The aim of this 3 – day Performing Arts project is to provide opportunities for key stage 3 pupils from two local schools to explore the themes of diversity and inclusion in our city. The Millennium Forum Theatre’s Education Officer and Drama Facilitator, Sinéad Crossan, will deliver a series of drama workshops that will engage the participants, enhance their drama skills and inspire them to discuss issues around cultural diversity in our city. The project will result in the pupils staging a short play entitled ‘If Walls Could Talk’. St. Cecilia’s College secured funding for the project through the CRED funding scheme and are working in partnership with Lisneal College from Derry~Londonderry. We are extremely excited about welcoming these pupils to unleash their creativity and devise a play in the Millennium Forum Theatre.
Andersonstown Traditional & Contemporary Music School
Andersonstown Traditional & Contemporary Music School has celebrated another very successful year of music classes. As we are coming to an end of our current term we are preparing students to participate in our End of Term Concerts taking place in venues across Belfast to showcase their talents.
We offer tuition in tin whistle, violin, guitar, flute, bodhran, mandolin, tenor banjo, concertina, uilleann pipes, piano and keyboards, electric and bass guitar, drums and saxophone. The school’s activities also include youth sessions, singer-songwriter events, concerts, rock nights, master-classes and workshops.
We have evening and Saturday classes beginning throughout North, East, South and West Belfast. Classes cost £40 per term (ten weeks).
If you are a budding musician and interested in becoming part of our music school or if you think you have the skills to teach and are interested in becoming a volunteer tutor contact the school’s office on 028 90434894 or email: admin@atcms.freeserve.co.uk or drop into the Westcourt Centre, 8- 30 Barrack Street, Belfast, BT12 4AH