Venue: The Junction, Cambridge (www.junction.co.uk)

Tickets: Pay What You Can

Box Office: 01223 511 511

Web: www.menagerietheatre.co.uk/hotbedfest

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Watch the creation of Our Share of Tomorrow online:

· Live streamed rehearsals at www.realcircumstance.com/osot, where you can watch rehearsals live; find out when the next live stream is; and watch the footage to date.

· Blogs: subscribe to director’s blog here http://reallycircumstantial.blogspot.com/; and Cast blogs here http://tamsinshareoftomorrow.blogspot.com/ and here http://josomervell.blogspot.com/.

· Facebook: befriend Cleo Sparks on Facebook, and interact with the central character of Our Share of Tomorrow.

Conceived and Directed by Dan Sherer.

Created by Real Circumstance.

Cast: Jot Davies, Tamsin Kennard, Toby Sawyer, Jo Somervell.

Our Share of Tomorrow is a love story.

Our Share of Tomorrow is being created by Real Circumstance over the course of 2009, for production in 2010.

Watch the creation of Our Share of Tomorrow online:

• Live streamed rehearsals at www.realcircumstance.com/osot, where you can watch rehearsals live; find out when the next live stream is; and watch the footage to date.

• Blogs: subscribe to director Dan Sherer’s blog here http://reallycircumstantial.blogspot.com/; and Cast blogs here http://tamsinshareoftomorrow.blogspot.com/ and here http://josomervell.blogspot.com/.

• Facebook: the central character of Our Share of Tomorrow will shortly have a Facebook profile, who you can befriend and interact with. Details to follow.

Conceived and Directed by Dan Sherer.
Created by Real Circumstance.
Cast: Jot Davies, Tamsin Kennard, Toby Sawyer, Jo Somervell.

Our Share of Tomorrow is generously supported by Arts Council East. Real Circumstance is an Escalator Performing Arts 2009 company.

“Real Circumstance’s work is becoming an intriguing nugget of profound dramatic quality, intricately detailed until the end.” British Theatre Guide

Real Circumstance’s plans for 2009 include:

*** The development of OUR SHARE OF TOMORROW – Real Circumstance’s first fully self-created piece of theatre and next production.

*** The expansion of our Artist Development Programme, including the beginning of Real Circumstance’s Associated Artists Group (AAG). The AAG will be a group of emergent artists led by Real Circumstance’s Associate Artist Suresh Patel that meet regularly to explore all aspects of the craft of acting.

*** The development of our Education Programme: including the delivery of workshops for children and adults for other charitable organisations; and the development of a series of drama education workshops based upon our creative process.

We will of course keep you posted as all these projects unfold, and we hope to see you in 2009!

With best wishes,

Dan, Anna, Suresh and Ruth

Real Circumstance / www.realcircumstance.com

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LOUGH/RAIN comes to Cambridge for one night only on 15 October – your last chance to catch this critically-acclaimed and award-nominated production this year!

Double nominated for The Stage Awards for Acting Excellence – Jot Davies for Best Actor and Kate Donmall for Best Actress

“Leaves you truly affected…Real Circumstance’s work is becoming an intriguing nugget of profound dramatic quality, intricately detailed.” British Theatre Guide ****

“A moving, gut-wrenching piece of contemporary theatre.” Metro *****

Real Circumstance with York Theatre Royal / Escalator present:

Two new plays interwoven as one

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.

A lyrical exploration of loss and love

“An intriguing and deeply poetic study of dreams drowned in domesticity” The Stage

“Acting this intimate, this committed, is rare, raw, riveting.” Yorkshire Evening Post

“One of the most convincing portrayals of love and intimacy I’ve ever seen…essential viewing.” FringeReview ****

“An enigmatic portrait of everyday life…beautifully realised in all its aspects, this gem is captivating.” Whats on Stage ****

Performed by Jot Davies and Kate Donmall
Directed by Dan Sherer
Designed by James Cotterill
Lighting by Michael Nabarro
Sound by Steve Mayo and Thomas WIlson

Venue: The Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge
Dates: Wed 15 October
Time: 8pm
Tickets: £12 / £6 concessions
To book tickets, please call The Junction Box Office on 01223 511 511, or book securely online at www.junction.co.uk.

For more details and to view the trailer, please visit www.realcircumstance.com/loughrain

The art of a permanent theatre company is a dying one. Much of theatre today is driven by a process whereby theatre artists are brought together for one show, rehearsing for a short period of time and then parting company.

We feel a stronger theatre is possible through establishing a permanent theatre company that possesses a shared outlook on life. By developing a common technique and language for the rehearsal room, and by working over an extended period of time, the group will make theatre that best expresses this outlook.

We are exploring to what extent a permanent theatre company can exist today. At this stage,

• We are seeking actors who are committed to meeting regularly to explore all aspects of the craft of acting, from individual exercises, to group ones, to working on scenes, texts and devised work. We propose 6-9 months of craft exploration and development.
• This will be followed in November 2009 by a performance in a London venue of a play to be decided by the group.
• Other scene work may be presented in front of audiences before that time.

We are holding auditions in London in November 2008. These will consist of a full weekend of workshops (venues to be decided nearer the time). The four available slots are:

• Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th - 10am until 5pm both days
• Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th  - 10am until 5pm both days
• Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd - 10am until 5pm both days
• Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th - 10am until 5pm both days

There is nothing to prepare but you need to attend for the whole weekend. We will be working with you to explore the following:

• Sense of ensemble
• Response to imaginary objects
• Sense of respect towards theatre and each other
• Sense of logic
• Sense of showmanship
• Artistic identity
• A feeling for the life of plays

If you are interested in auditioning please contact Suresh Patel (suresh@realcircumstance.com) with the weekend slot that would suit you best. Please bear in mind this will be a serious commitment, both in terms of time and dedication, so consider genuinely whether it is something that you feel passionate about committing to.

Suresh Patel leads Real Circumstance Theatre Company’s Associated Artist Group. He is an Associate Artist for Real Circumstance, where his main responsibilities include actor training/development and teaching. Real Circumstance’s recent acting accolades include double nominations for The Stage Awards for Acting Excellence at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for LOUGH/RAIN. Suresh has trained actors privately in London and New York. Next month he will give a lecture on Lee Strasberg at the Stanislavski Centre at Rose Bruford College, and he also works as a reader for Routledge’s ‘Performance Practitioner’ series. Suresh studied at the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute in New York.

Lachlan Nieboer is an actor and trainer of actors. Most recently he appeared in the season finale of Torchwood for the BBC and is currently in production for a new film on Vivaldi’s life. He has trained actors privately in London and New York. Lachlan trained at the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute in New York.

www.realcircumstance.com

Double nominated for The Stage Awards for Acting Excellence – Jot Davies for Best Actor and Kate Donmall for Best Actress

“An intriguing and deeply poetic study of dreams drowned in domesticity” The Stage

“A moving, gut-wrenching piece of contemporary theatre” Metro *****

Real Circumstance with York Theatre Royal present:

LOUGH/RAIN
by Declan Feenan and Clara Brennan

Two new plays interwoven as one

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.

A lyrical exploration of loss and love

“Compelling…incredibly tragic” The Scotsman ***

“This performance will give you spine-tingles from start to finish” ThreeWeeks ****

“Fantastic acting…beautiful illustrative set and excellent direction” British Theatre Guide ****

“One of the most convincing portrayals of love and intimacy I’ve ever seen…A subtle, believable script and genuinely moving performances make this essential viewing” FringeReview.com ****

“An enigmatic portrait of everyday life…beautifully realised in all its aspects, this anachronistic gem is captivating from the first water sound effect to the last” Whatsonstage.com ****

Performed by Jot Davies and Kate Donmall
Directed by Dan Sherer
Designed by James Cotterill
Lighting by Michael Nabarro
Sound by Steve Mayo and Thomas WIlson

Venue: The Studio at York Theatre Royal
Dates: 19 Sep – 4 Oct
Time: 21.30
Tickets: £10 (Tue –Thu) or £12 (Fri & Sat); £5 concessions, students and u25s.
To book tickets, please call York Theatre Royal Box Office on 01904 623 568, or book securely online at www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk.

For more details and to view the trailer, please visit www.realcircumstance.com/loughrain

LOUGH/RAIN
by Declan Feenan and Clara Brennan

Two new plays interwoven as one

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.

A lyrical exploration of loss and love

‘Grips from start to finish’ The Scotsman **** and Hot Show

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

Performed by Jot Davies and Kate Donmall

Directed by Dan Sherer

31 July – 24 August at 13.00 at the Iron Belly, Smirnoff Underbelly (Venue 61)

www.realcircumstance.com/loughrain

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You can also catch Kate Donmall in:

The Umbrella Birds: GYM

 
The Umbrella Birds, stars of last year’s cult hit WC and BBC Radio 4’s The Ladies, return to Edinburgh.

An hour of brand new sketch comedy, performed by a cast working out on treadmills, cross trainers and rowing machines. 

 
****    ‘Note-perfect’ Chortle

****    ‘Brilliantly fresh’ Metro

****    ‘Book your ticket quickly’ The List

****    ‘Laugh out loud funny’ The Scotsman

*****   ‘Not a weak minute in sight’ Three Weeks

 
30 July - 25 August at 18.00 at the Pleasance Courtyard (Venue 33)

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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