Real Circumstance Updates http://www.realcircumstance.com A regularly updating list of Real Circumstance events Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:38:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 en LOUGH/RAIN at Underbelly http://www.realcircumstance.com/?p=4 http://www.realcircumstance.com/?p=4#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:38:58 +0000 admin http://www.realcircumstance.com/?p=4 Real Circumstance with York Theatre Royal / Escalator East to Edinburgh present:

LOUGH/RAIN by Declan Feenan and Clara Brennan

A lyrical exploration of loss and love

In the wake of a terrible accident, Michael and Caoimhe rebuild their lives as best they can. But all Michael can remember is the boat out on the lough that never should have been there. The barometer points to rain as the young couple realise they might not grow old together.
 
Two new plays interwoven as one

‘Grips from start to finish’ Scotsman ****

LOUGH/RAIN is Real Circumstance’s second production, following its critically-acclaimed debut LIMBO (Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2007, York Theatre Royal, Arcola Theatre, Mercury Theatre Colchester). Real Circumstance is an East of England company dedicated to supporting emergent artists and exploring new ways of playmaking.

Performed by Jot Davies and Kate Donmall
Directed by Dan Sherer

‘Keeps you silent until the final, shiver-inducing word’ Guardian, Pick of the Day

Declan Feenan is under commission at the Abbey Theatre Dublin and has been attached to the National Theatre. His first play LIMBO was produced by Real Circumstance. Clara Brennan is undertaking a PhD in Writing for Performance at Kingston University, and LOUGH/RAIN marks her professional debut.

‘Outstanding…one of Edinburgh’s most gripping hours’ British Theatre Guide **** (on LIMBO, 2007)

Venue: Smirnoff Underbelly, Iron Belly Venue 61
Dates: 31 July - 24 August 2008 (previews on 31 Jul and 1 Aug; no performance 12 Aug)
Time: 13.00 (14.00)
Tickets: £9.50(£8.50) - £8.50(£7.50), previews £6.00, 2-for-1 on 3 & 4 Aug
To book tickets: text UB LOUGH to 82500; call the Underbelly Box Office on 0844 545 8252; or book securely online at www.underbelly.co.uk.

For more information, please visit www.realcircumstance.com/loughrain

]]> http://www.realcircumstance.com/?feed=rss2&p=4 Invitation to Real Circumstance’s Development Period and Associated Artists Group http://www.realcircumstance.com/?p=3 http://www.realcircumstance.com/?p=3#comments Sat, 03 May 2008 21:13:56 +0000 admin http://www.realcircumstance.com/?p=3 Real Circumstance is holding three weekends of workshops and development in Colchester on the following dates:

Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June
Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 June
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June

Each day will have three strands:

  • Actor training techniques and skills development sessions, led by Associate Artist Suresh Patel;  
  • Exploration of real time and non-real time improvisation and character creation, led by Artistic Director Dan Sherer;
  • Exploratory forums for writers and story makers to try out, enjoy, and interrogate their own work, facilitated by the Company, actors, and the guest writers.

We invite participants to take part in all six days to follow a progression of development, but participants are also welcome to attend on individual days only. Sessions are free but must be booked in advance. If you would like to make a small donation to the cost of the workshops and the future work of the company that would be most welcome.

Each day will last from 10am until 5.30pm.

Location: Mercury Theatre Rehearsal Rooms, Church St, Colchester. (Click here for directions)

If you are interested in participating in the Development Period please send a CV to Dan Sherer at
dan@realcircumstance.com. In the
case of playwrights please also submit an example of your writing or an idea for
a play that you might want to work on with us (note, it does not need to be
complete).

Associated Artists Group

Real Circumstance is also looking to bring together a group of artists to work regularly in training and developing their skills. The group will meet in both Colchester and London. For more information please go to www.realcircumstance.com/aag.

REAL CIRCUMSTANCE THEATRE COMPANY

Artistic Director - Dan Sherer
Creative Producer - Anna Bewick
Associate Artist - Suresh Patel

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