Plug-In: A Night with Jean-Paul
As per usual, The Creative Wire got behind the scenes with creators Zara Brown and Rachel Howard Inspiration has been taken from creations such as ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf’ and ‘Abigail's Party’ to devise a play that is situated in one setting and suffocates characters within a tense plot. Originally, the creators wanted to write a dark comedy of a husband and wife, both with the identical motive to kill each other. After thinking deeply into the creative industry and the value of art, the creators believe the plot needed to become something of more artistic intent.
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Plug-In: California Dreamin
‘Imagine being stuck in space, now imagine you're stuck in space with the worst human being possible. Throw in a couple of dark secrets, loose lies and a fight for survival and you've got yourself a party (as long as you're willing to share the last bag of Maltesers).’
For Mike and Tom, an extended mission aboard the International Space Station means an increase in frustration, tension and decrease of supplies (such as the mentioned Maltesers). California Dreamin’ is a 30 minute dark comedy that centers around shady millionaire, Mike and introverted scientist, Tom. Both have secrets, both have problems and both want out.
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What’s on: At The Liverpool Fringe
As we eagerly await the curtain to rise on this amazing festival which showcases upcoming talent in all fields. Mark, the organizer and producer of the festival, expresses his excitement, "Really looking forward to seeing all the fresh, new talent, we have at this year’s Liverpool Fringe Festival. Always an absolute pleasure and joy seeing them all. It’s going to be an exciting fortnight in October." And echoing this sentiment is Steff, echoing a sentiment shared by many: "We have a brilliant Fringe this year and I'm really looking forward to it. Break a leg to all our wonderful talent.". The Liverpool Fringe Festival is almost here and takes place in a number of fantastic venues in our great city. This guide is your key to navigating to the amazing shows that await you.
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Theatre Producing course: Friday 15th September!
Are you a budding producer wanting to hone your skills and make your mark in the industry? An exciting one-day introductory course into theatre producing is coming to The Hope Street Theatre in association with the CGO Institute. Expect a day of insightful industry knowledge, shared by professionals Chris Grady, Nick Rogers, and Sam Donovan.
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Plug-In: The Catbox
A comic drama set in South Manchester, The Catbox focuses on members of the Northern Voices Writers Group. These four socially disastrous, slightly damaged people, without realizing it, have only the writers' group and each other to escape the horrors of the real world. The Catbox will be showcased at Studio Below on Rodney Street, which is run by the local community group, Make it Write Productions. The show is part of the Liverpool Fringe Festival, providing artists and audiences with a unique opportunity to mingle. The festival runs from October 5th to 14th.
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A Haunting is coming to Hope Street.
4AM Productions is back yet again, bringing a terrifying show - The Book of Horror: Volume I - Haunting on Hope Street. "The Book of Horror: Volume I - Haunting on Hope Street" sounds like a thrilling and chilling show! The combination of horror plays adapted from classics like "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe and "The Signal-Man" by Charles Dickens, along with original concepts like "Decay" and "How to Process Your Imminent Death," promises a unique night in store.
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Helen Forrester play By The Waters Of Liverpool have released the first cast images during rehearsals and in costume.
The creative team behind new Helen Forrester play By The Waters Of Liverpool have released the first cast images during rehearsals and in costume. By The Waters Of Liverpool Autumn 2023 UK Tour will run for eight weeks visiting 13 venues across the country. The tour opens in two weeks on Monday 4 September 2023 at The Auditorium at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool before travelling round the country. The nine-strong cast will play more than 50 characters between them during the production.
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Exclusive Post Show Q&A with Dennis Shepard
The Merseyside Academy of Drama is thrilled to welcome Dennis Shepard, the father of Matthew Shepard, for a post-show Q&A after the matinee performance of The Laramie Project on Sunday, September 3rd at 2pm. This rare event provides a unique opportunity for the audience to engage with Dennis Shepard, a devoted advocate for parental love and the rights of LGBT individuals.
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Theatre Addict: Podcast Series
Most people don't know this, but my creative journey began in music, where I helped local talents like Jamie Webster, who was then in a band called "Staring at the Stereo," and C-two, a local rapper. I then gradually transitioned to theatre, where I found my passion for creating and storytelling. The success of "The Timeline" series at the Exhibition reignited my passion for audio production.
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Open Door Training Programme at Everyman & Playhouse
The biggest pressure of drama school lives outside of the rehearsal studio. Forget audition nerves, do you have the spare funds knocking around? Yes, it’s an investment. Yes, it’ll help you advance in your career and yes, there are scholarships up for grabs. Yet, it can still be almost impossible to gather the coins to get you in that studio in the first place.
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