theatre - News - Sheffield Hallam University | Acting & Performance2024-03-29T07:30:45Zhttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/feed/tag/theatreGAIN CONTACTS, INFORMATION & NETWORK AT SMS!https://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/gain-contacts-information-network-at-sms2022-05-02T10:46:32.000Z2022-05-02T10:46:32.000ZMelanie Hopkinshttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/MelanieHopkins<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10454172681?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><div class="bi6gxh9e"><div class="_1mf _1mj"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em>Are you an actor in Sheffield?</em></span></div></div><div class="bi6gxh9e"><div class="_1mf _1mj"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em>Want to progress your career?</em></span></div></div><div class="bi6gxh9e"><div class="_1mf _1mj"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em>Find it hard to network and access information or contacts?</em></span></div></div><div class="bi6gxh9e"><div class="_1mf _1mj"><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></div></div><div class="bi6gxh9e"><div class="_1mf _1mj"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Sheffield Monologue Showcase is for you!</strong></span></div></div><div class="bi6gxh9e"><div class="_1mf _1mj"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong> </strong></span></div></div><div class="bi6gxh9e"><div class="_1mf _1mj"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Sheffield Monologue Showcase</strong> is a non-profit dedicated and supportive collective of creatives that has kindly been given funding from The Sheffield Freelance Arts & Culture Worker Fund to continue efforts to spotlight Sheffield talent within the northern entertainment industry and highlight the growing talent in South Yorkshire.</span></div></div><div class="bi6gxh9e"><div class="_1mf _1mj"><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></div></div><div class="bi6gxh9e"><div class="_1mf _1mj"><span style="font-size:14pt;">We'll be hosting Sheffield's FIRST EVER large-scale Monologue-Slam style event & competition after a two year hiatus of our initial premiere back in March 2020. <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Premiering at the Montgomery Theatre on May 19th at 7:30PM.</span></strong></span></div></div><div class="bi6gxh9e"><div class="_1mf _1mj"><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></div></div><div class="bi6gxh9e"><div class="_1mf _1mj"><span style="font-size:14pt;">Winners will receive prizes kindly supported by StageMilk & Matt Zina Acting. We'll also be hosting a live Q&A portion of the evening with our esteemed judges panel and myself on the Sheffield creative scene as a whole with advice for actors and tips of the trade!</span></div></div><div class="bi6gxh9e"><div class="_1mf _1mj"><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></div></div><div class="bi6gxh9e"><div class="_1mf _1mj"><span style="font-size:14pt;">Come and be a part of something new, exciting and a first for Sheffield and support local talent. <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Ticket link below:</span></span></div></div><div class="bi6gxh9e"><div class="_1mf _1mj"><span class="py34i1dx" style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://themontgomery.org.uk/TheMontgomery.dll/WhatsOn?Film=786547">https://themontgomery.org.uk/TheMontgomery.dll/WhatsOn?Film=786547</a></span></div></div></div>Karma Leon's Kabaret: Christmas Special and New Years Extravaganza!https://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/karma-leon-s-kabaret-christmas-special-and-new-years-extravaganza2021-12-06T21:58:52.000Z2021-12-06T21:58:52.000ZMelanie Hopkinshttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/MelanieHopkins<div><p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>KARMA LEON'S KABARET: 15th and 31st of DECEMBER!</strong></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>🎄🎁 KARMA LEON'S KABARET: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 🎁🎄</strong></span></p><div class="text_exposed_show"><p><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9886216673,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9886216673,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="9886216673?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></strong></p><p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>💫 TICKETS NOW ON SALE!</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/karma-leons-kabaret-christmas-special-tickets-213363525047" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/karma-leons-kabaret-christmas-special-tickets-213363525047</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">Rated ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from YorkshireOnline, who quoted the cabaret as: "truly a breath of fresh air" with audiences saying it's: "funny, fresh and totally fabulous".</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">Karma Leon's Kabaret is BACK with her signature style just in time for Christmas. Featuring spectacular Sheffield talent for a festive f**king time! 🎁</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">Our beautiful performers for the Christmas Special on the 15th of December at Hemingways, Sheffield include:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">🎁 VALENTINA LETALE - Manchester-based Singer & Burlesque Performer, Valentina's retro look and sound will transport you to yester-year and give you all the seasonal glamour you crave!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">🎄CHRIS STONE - With a voice as sweet as butter, this Baritone/Tenor Vocalist will warm you up from the chills and take you into a Winter Wonderland...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">🎁 DITZY O'DARLIN - Titled "Donny's Ditziest Drag Darlin", this superstar performer takes HOT to a whole new level. Come see this edgy queen do what she does best!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">🎄 EMMA MAEZIN - A staple in the Sheffield drag scene and all round entertainer, this legendary drag queen is much loved in the steel city and brings the PARTY and GOOD TIMES wherever she goes...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">🎁 BEN WEST - Bringing the Circus to our Christmas Special is Ben West: this Poi-Spinning Flow Artist will move and groove to some electrifying beats!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">And of course your Host & MC for the evening... KARMA LEON! "Karma is wild. Karma can't be tamed. Karma's a bitch and she knows it."</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>TICKETS </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>EVENTBRITE PRICE £11</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>ON THE DOOR £15</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/karma-leons-kabaret-christmas-special-tickets-213363525047" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/karma-leons-kabaret-christmas-special-tickets-213363525047</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The premiere show SOLD OUT so get your tickets now to avoid disappointment -- you do NOT want to miss this!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">At our resident home, Hemingways on Devonshire Green ⭐️</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fernesthemingways.com%2F&h=AT1-hIpcVavVoLoi_8xVY253bDG9G6GVS_Dfydwa6-JWJAnqfk9LHNPO3qLhSPKZjzi3GGz-VE5UZEgzoVL_x0dXQRVE9gCWJR5ao2U_Nexsz2-hYgWY53rzDMiq5cGOaVqsHuO4VIkL5mU5zFCgRW0L4GltyH9jowaIf0H3zg" target="_blank">http://ernesthemingways.com</a></span><br /><br /> </p><p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>💫 KARMA LEON'S KABARET: NEW YEARS EVE EXTRAVAGANZA! 💫</strong></span><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9886217894,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9886217894,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="9886217894?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>🎆 TICKETS NOW ON SALE!</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/karma-leons-kabaret-new-years-eve-extravaganza-tickets-213377155817" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/karma-leons-kabaret-new-years-eve-extravaganza-tickets-213377155817</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Karma Leon's Kabaret second December show, our New Years Eve Extravaganza representing drag, burlesque, singers and MORE.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">Get yourself down to celebrate 2022 in true dirty girl style with your local band of merry misfits, strangelings and oddlings - everyone welcome!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">INTRODUCING YOUR AMAZING ACTS...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">💫 LUKE ROBSON - Specialising in street, close up and parlour magic, Luke Robson's illusions are equally as entertaining as they are mysterious...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">🎆 GENERIKA - 'The Northern Queen of Positivity' and far from what her namesake says, she is all about using her platform to help and support others.</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">With over 9 years performing professionally, GenErika can’t wait to provide the ultimate feel good performance!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">💫 MARILYN MCQUEEN - Combining Hollywood Glamour straight from the silver screen and including a fabulous Cher impression, you'll not BELIEVE what this queen has in store...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">🎆 ROSALINDA TRAVESTI - She's back! This quirky and soulful burlesque performer gives you a no-holds bar performance full of freedom and expression.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">💫 LAUREN LOMAS - Reminiscent of Liza with all the talent of Judy, this gorgeous vintage songbird brings the power and beauty of classic cabaret.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">And of course your Host & MC for the evening... KARMA LEON! "Karma is wild. Karma can't be tamed. Karma's a bitch and she knows it."</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>TICKETS </strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>EVENTBRITE PRICE £11</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>ON THE DOOR £15</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.co.uk%2Fe%2Fkarma-leons-kabaret-new-years-eve-extravaganza-tickets-213377155817&h=AT0cUwU0RNSd6Y_VpzTi5KBGIpLJ5uuLjIdD1IqCywjMgdLmPXXcmVjF7dNF9Cret5Hc1i3ndg1tb3Ses_X7Qk-DTujrj6Qe46RGlnTJfxHm-fQVYYUQKGd8Tp7HMT6AiNwcmF-QNgGJMHguwkMFUCdyrCNrVBHZduDTkukwxA" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/karma-leons-kabaret-new-years-eve-extravaganza-tickets-213377155817</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">The premiere show SOLD OUT so get your tickets now to avoid disappointment -- you do NOT want to miss this!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">At our resident home, Hemingways on Devonshire Green ⭐️</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fernesthemingways.com%2F&h=AT1-hIpcVavVoLoi_8xVY253bDG9G6GVS_Dfydwa6-JWJAnqfk9LHNPO3qLhSPKZjzi3GGz-VE5UZEgzoVL_x0dXQRVE9gCWJR5ao2U_Nexsz2-hYgWY53rzDMiq5cGOaVqsHuO4VIkL5mU5zFCgRW0L4GltyH9jowaIf0H3zg" target="_blank">http://ernesthemingways.com</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size:24pt;"><strong>------</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">The venue has specified that it will be adhering to all Covid Government guidelines set at the time of performing. We want to make sure all of our audience feels safe and secure. All performers will take Covid tests ahead of the show and on the show day. All tickets non-refundable. Please note the venue is NOT wheelchair accessible, we apologies for any problems this may cause. Please also note the upstairs stage area requires access via stairs.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:24pt;"><strong>------</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Follow us on socials for more announcements and future castings:</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">Insta: @karmaleonkabaret</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">Facebook: @karmaleonkabaret</span></p></div></div>Human: a review by a humanhttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/human-a-review-by-a-human2021-11-27T01:52:50.000Z2021-11-27T01:52:50.000ZJamie Rawsonhttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/JamieRawson<div><p><span style="font-weight:400;">On Wednesday the 24th November there was a trip to the lowery theatre to see a performance of Human. Here is a review of said performance. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Out of 5: ⅖</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Posatives: the performers were professional in their mannerisms and seemed dedicated to the performance itself which had an interesting idea </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Negatives: however it was the execution I believe dragged it down as it felt unfocused, going from one story to another with seemingly very little connection and the only bit of moment being trapeze work which while visually impressive didn't add much to the overall experience. </span></p></div>Typical Girls - BOOM! BANG! POW!https://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/typical-girls-review2021-10-14T14:43:54.000Z2021-10-14T14:43:54.000ZLaura Blackhttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/LauraBlack<div><p><span style="font-size:8pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9701733073,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9701733073,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9701733073?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="710" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt;"><em>Typical Girls</em> was written by Morgan Llyod Malcom and directed by Roisin McBrinn with the music by The Slits. The performance created a thrilling, energetic and fierce atmosphere in the theatre. The methods use was unique physical style which combines movement, design, music and text to perform the piece.<em> Typical Girls</em> is part play, part gig performance which illustrates a story of a group of women trying to find their voice in a society where they're restricted and feels like they are not accept whilst also dealing with being in prison. It's a bumpy road ahead as we embark on a journey through their ups and downs trying to get their voices heard.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt;">It builds beautifully in the realism of our own society and how we all tend to stay in our own world not being aware of a lot of situations that's happening around us. Theatre is a great way to learn and understand a bit more of other’s perspectives. For example, not understanding one’s path in life and judging them for their actions without really knowing them and why they do what they do. Which made me think back on a quote I like “If you don't share someone's pain, you can never truly understand them". This made me realize how nobody is perfect, yet a lot of judge others based on what they think is right/wrong or based on rumors and what other people said about them. The story creates meaning to the audience as it moves everyone differently, through their own struggles with society and their own unfortunate experiences and how everyone in their own way can relate to the girls in growing and living. Have you ever thought about the world you live in? Relatable characters and awareness of reality with some powerful scenes.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt;">The play has female prisoners which go to a weekly volunteer music therapy sessions under Marie who's a committed tutor into getting their voices heard and hates the corruption of the system and has personal issues which we later see near the end of the play. They each take turns to be center stage, using monologues with lighting and sound effect to create the tone and atmosphere with each finding a means of expression, the use of punk inspired by the slits songs their characters express their stories by using newfound instruments.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt;">A significant part in the play is when the characters show their personality. However, there are some problems I found while watching the performance, such as the script was noticeable to the audience which distracted you from watching the show at times and as the actors did their best it showed when they messed up which makes you miss some of the facial expressions and movements. Sometimes faced away from the audience as one side got a lot of it from the back missing much as the staging seats the audience on three sides of the thrust stage, they tried their best with involving and changing staging positions to show the whole audiences where they were sat but I think it could have been improved. The characters were personal into showing issues within each story but then cracking jokes, so it isn't too dark and tense, so they get the message across but still letting the audience enjoy the play.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt;">Overall, the piece is alright as I liked how they really wrapped it up nicely by ending the play by singing 'typical girls' which fit with the title of the play. It captures true meaning of life and how to start over again. </span></p><p>Photo by Helen Murray</p></div>Finally, chasing the life I want!https://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/finally-chasing-the-life-i-want2021-10-14T14:08:46.000Z2021-10-14T14:08:46.000ZLaura Blackhttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/LauraBlack<div><p>'Live the life you have imagined'</p><p>Have you ever been lost? Because I have, never truly knowing who you are but also terrified to find out and truly dig deep into your soul to find the 'real' you.</p><p>Well, I have finally found my passion therefore, the more experience and knowledge I gain will make me develop further in my craft and hopefully one day do it as a full-time job. It can be personal process as you embody the lives of the character to understand their lives by doing so you have to express your own personality and discover the character you're playing through your own experiences as we all have different experience and it great to go in depth with a character and put yourselves in their shoes. Performing arts for me is an escape root it makes me happy and improves my confidence and I love it because it's empowering and can change people emotions by a simple play you can have audience members at the end crying or laughing and it has an impact and leaves a message with whatever play you do. Overall, it makes everyone think and sends a message which is phenomenal.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9701640860,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}"><em><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9701640860,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9701640860?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="334" height="330" /></em>Photo by Louise O'Leary</a></p><p>My current studies relate to the course Level 3-year 2 extended Diploma in performing arts which is designed to help me develop knowledge, skills and understanding. Previously, I studied performing arts betc level 2 diploma and level 3 year 1 which I have successfully completed. One piece of work we did was<em> Love Song</em> by Frantic Assembly.<em> Love song</em> builds a beautiful piece demonstrating an experience we have all faced in our time making it have a personal connection to the actors and the audience as it’s based on loss and separation through death leaving the audience with high emotions and to think how precious life is and not to waste it.</p><p>For my work experience I worked in doing front of house at Hillsborough college for the degree students for their performance night. I really enjoyed it as I got to help others and make everyone at ease and relax to watch the performance. I did some production work such as the chefs hats in <em>Grease the musical</em> and hair & makeup for <em>Pillowman</em> to suit all the characters. </p><p>My hobbies include writing scripts and films also sports such as football and basketball. I used to be terrible at cooking like to the point where I burnt toast and blew up the microwave It was shocking how bad I was so I started to cook more and now I'm a great cook which is good because I would have been an embarrassment to my dad who's a chef, so you see my point. </p><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9701642087,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9701642087,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9701642087?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="354" height="305" />Photo by Matthew Burgess</a></p></div>A Rocking Night at the Theatre - A Typical Girls review https://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/a-rocking-night-at-the-theatre-a-typical-girls-review2021-10-12T16:21:46.000Z2021-10-12T16:21:46.000ZFelix Longhttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/FelixGeorgeThomasLong<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9669751469?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p class="p1"> </p><p class="p1"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em>Typical Girls. </em>A self-aware, experimental piece of theatre with a punk rock finesse. This play touches on numerous important topics but still has moments of comedic genius. The director , Róisín McBrinn , did a good job humanising all five of the inmates while also giving the audience a good laugh.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p3"><span style="font-size:12pt;">I enjoyed the acting. I do think that a few of the actors could have committed to certain scenes a bit more but overall I liked all the actors. The vast contrast of all the characters was fantastic to watch! I found it super interesting watching all the different relationships on the stage. The director did very well with this.</span></p><p class="p3"><span style="font-size:12pt;">One thing that stood out to me was the deliveries of the lines. I think the timing was fabulous. It never felt like the scenes were dragging on. The energy from each character was being bounced of the actors well which was lovely to see.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p3"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Overall, I think it was a very well done production. As an audience, we empathise with all the characters and understand their struggles. Aesthetically, it is very pleasing to watch. The in-the-round staging allowed for an intimate and engaging piece of theatre.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p></div>Back to the Theatre finally! - Typical Girlshttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/back-to-the-theatre-finally-typical-girls2021-10-12T10:52:37.000Z2021-10-12T10:52:37.000ZJessica Blueshttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/JessicaBlues<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9668937863,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9668937863,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9668937863?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="338" height="224" /></a><span style="font-size:12pt;">Stepping back into the world of live theatre to watch a performance was like having a well-earned cup of tea after a long day at university. Welcoming, exciting and a well-deserved reward after not being able to visit the theatres for over 18 months. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em>Typical Girl</em> is about a group of women who are in a mental health unit in prison, set in the 21<sup>st</sup> century.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">They all attend music lessons where they are inspired to play music after listening to and playing music by the punk rock band The Slits. Throughout the performance we see each character go through their story of how they ended up in prison, and how music has affected them, *Spoiler alert* eventually leading the group to form their own band to vent their frustrations.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">For me the highlight of the performance was the highly effective staging and lighting. It helped to set the mood and gave emphasis to the characters frustration adding further depth to their story. This is something I will consider in the future when devising a production or performing myself.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">For example, when the monologues were performed, spot lighting was used to create a dramatic effect, and ensured the audience were focused on the story being told. Inviting you into the characters world and state of mind. I also enjoyed the use of a chalk board being projected onto a wall. As the characters spoke, their words were projected onto the board, making their anger or sadness even more significant.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">The only part of the performance I didn’t enjoy as much was the inclusion of the script above the door. Only a small detail however I found it very distracting as I found myself reading along!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Overall, the long-awaited theatre experience and Typical Girls to me was a huge success and fully enjoyable. Highly recommended!</span></p><p><em>Photo By Helen Murray.</em></p></div>How Very Typical of You.https://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/how-very-typical-of-you2021-10-12T00:54:31.000Z2021-10-12T00:54:31.000ZMegan Nealhttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/MeganNeal<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9667760671?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>On the 29th September I had the chance to go to Sheffield Crucible and watch the play <em>Typical Girls</em>, directed by Róisín mcbrinn. A play about 5 women who are in a specialised unit for convicted women. They have regular group meetings with 'Anna' , a music teacher who has been given the privilege to aid these women through music workshops, to express and define themselves. </p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9669204094,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9669204094,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9669204094?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="197" height="368" /></a>I'm going to sound just like everyone else but to experience theatre in person again was so exhilarating and refuelled my need and devotion to acting. I'll give credit to the actors and everyone that took part in the show. It was a good performance to watch but there was many unanswered questions. I did enjoy it, I laughed many times and the storyline had a lot of potential and I feel like they could have gone in so many directions with it. I appreciated the monologues and freezeframes to give background into the characters but over time it became repetitive and I found myself sitting there bored. I felt like I couldn't connect to the characters as much as I would like as there just wasn't enough time for them. It appeared to me they tried to squish to much story into a short play.</p><p> </p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9669205464,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9669205464,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9669205464?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="268" height="501" /></a></p><p>Although, the play itself gave me signs of Brecht, so if that's the case and the director took inspiration and used him as a practitioner then the play worked well for what it was.</p><p> </p><p>Photos By Helen Murray and Megan Neal</p><p> </p></div>Fulfilling but messy - Typical Girlshttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/fulfilling-but-messy-with-a-rushed-climax-typical-girls2021-10-11T18:09:20.000Z2021-10-11T18:09:20.000ZHaris Sadiqhttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/HarisSadiq<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9666985667?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:12pt;">Typical Girls was a refreshing theatrical experience for me after a long absence from watching theatre due to covid. Seeing songs performed live as a band was, for the most part, great! It tells the story of convicted women who each find themselves through learning a musical instrument and becoming a band. The play takes on a Brechtian style with multiple freeze frames where a character starts monologuing about a topic which hints a lot at their backstory and in some instances, directly describes their past which was really good to see as I'm a big fan of Brecht and his style.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">However, there were a lot of issues I had with the story. While I enjoy the use of the freeze frame shots, they were definitely used way too often to the point where I would lose interest when a character was monologuing. The lead singer was more or less shouting words rather than using her voice to sing which I </span><em><span style="font-weight:400;">guess</span></em><span style="font-weight:400;"> was kind of the point?? But the songs towards the end should've showcased the characters' improvements over the course of the story. The ending where *SPOILERS* the music teacher the inmates had was revealed to be fired from her job due to have her own personal issues, almost parallelling the inmates baggage they show throughout the play, cancelling planned gig all the inmates were looking forward to doing but then the play ends in a strange way, where one of the inmates breaks the fourth wall and essentially explains the themes of the play and says in some hypothetical world, they still perform their gig and so they play some songs and it ends.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:12pt;">What they were trying to do just didn't work for me just in the way it was presented and how there were no more scenes after the 'plot twist' was revealed that came out of nowhere with not enough prior build up. All in all, the play showed a lot of promise but ultimately got too ahead of itself and shot itself in the foot with it's execution in what could've been an amazing theatre experience.</span></p><p> The Company of Typical Girls. Photo by Helen Murray</p></div>Typical Girls: A thought provoking piece of theatrehttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/typical-girls-a-thought-provoking-piece-of-theatre2021-10-10T22:19:57.000Z2021-10-10T22:19:57.000ZAimee Pearcehttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/AimeePearce<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9663997683?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">On Wednesday the 29<sup>th</sup> of September 2021, I watched the political play <em>typical girls </em>written by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm and directed by Roisin McBrinn.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em>Typical girls</em> relate to contemporary context because it highlights how society rejects women who don’t fit in the social standards.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The set was designed by Kat Heath, who used thrust staging. The play is set in a prison unit which was easy to identify with limited facilities and the colour pallet was dull which emphasises how depressing modern-day prisons are. The set also highlights modern day issues such as Covid-19 with hand sanitiser on display and actors cleaning their chairs.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The play featured music by the punk rock band <em>The </em>Slits, the actors played their own instruments together which was captivating as it gave me the feeling of unity and togetherness.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The actors used Brechtian techniques to communicate to the audience the message that if women want to be understood they must rebel. Everyone performed a monologue directly to the audience highlighting different issues and topics, while the other characters where in a freeze frame, this alienated the audience as it reminded the audience that this is a play and to focus on the overall message.</span></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9664000661,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9664000661,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="9664000661?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p><p> </p><p style="text-align:center;">Top image by Helen Cripps</p><p style="text-align:center;">Second image by Lara Grace</p></div>I Guess We're not so Typical After All...https://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/i-guess-we-re-not-so-typical-after-all-typical-girls-review2021-10-10T13:11:25.000Z2021-10-10T13:11:25.000ZLillie Brighteyhttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/LillieBrightey<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9662841678?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>On Wednesday 29<sup>th</sup> September, I was lucky enough to watch the performance <em>Typical Girls</em> written by Morgan Llyod Malcolm and directed by Róisín <em>McBrinn.</em> I found <em>Typical Girls </em>to be very empowering and motivating. The week of the performance I was feeling very low, but the performance encouraged and inspired me to keep on going because after all this is the dream, and the performance was a reflection of what you can achieve with hard work and determination. I thoroughly enjoyed the performance especially because of the incorporation of live music and instruments into the actual performance as this was something I hadn’t seen before and made me feel fully immersed as though I was part of the story. I also felt in particular the use of a Thrust theatre worked extremely well as I really felt I was sat in the recreation room with the other convicts and in fact was part of the workshops. For me the key element that stood out about the performance was the use of media with the song lyrics being shown on a large screen above the performance space and a constant screen throughout the performance showing the spoken lines almost like real life subtitles.</p><p>photo- <em>Typical Girls </em>by Helen Murray</p></div>The Show-Off Must Go On: A Brief History of Pathttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/a-brief-history-of-pat2021-10-01T15:46:32.000Z2021-10-01T15:46:32.000ZPatrick Keddyhttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/PatrickKeddy<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">My name is Patrick Keddy and I am an aspiring performer from Dronfield, Derbyshire. I am beginning my first year of studying BA Hons Acting and Performance at SHU. Although I am yet to accumulate professional credits, my history and experience with the performing arts stretches far into my childhood.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">When I was a child, I was <em>that</em> child. My feedback reports from teachers often cited that although bright and capable, I held myself back with "a tendency to distract myself and others". I just couldn't seem to keep my voice to myself, always trying to find new ways to make my peers laugh, and I think that this near-obsession with entertainment, whilst sometimes at odds with attempting to learn long division, is ultimately the foundation of what made me want to perform. With the seeds of passion sown, I threw myself into the school productions full-pelt, and the rest has been history. I attended the Pomegranate Youth Theatre based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire for many years, where I was involved in a variety of shows where I often took on significant roles. Additionally, I pursued drama academically, completing both GCSE and A level qualifications in theatre studies.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">I've always chased after the unique thrill of everything falling into place while on stage - the cumulative buildup and payoff of months of rehearsal being brought to life in those brief few minutes under the limelight. Whether the audience is crying, laughing, or even simply pushing a little bit of air from their nostrils, I know that performance is what I want to do. Exceptional instances of performance and writing in TV and film have captivated me since I was young, and I have always undertaken a significant role in the devising and scriptwriting of the works I have been involved with throughout my academic career.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">The precise manner in which I will enter the working world is still unclear to me. I hope that over the next few years of my studies I am able to better find my feet and work out how exactly to satisfy my cravings for performance - be it acting on stage, screen, or even stand-up comedy (optimistic as that may be.)</span></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9633933654,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9633933654,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9633933654?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="710" /></a></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em>Photography by Becky Payne</em></span></p></div>Sheffield Hallam Acting and Performance Students to Collaborate with Stand & Be Counted Theatre as Part of their 10 Year Celebrationshttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/sheffield-hallam-acting-performance-students-to-collaborate-with-2020-10-13T14:38:27.000Z2020-10-13T14:38:27.000ZSHU Performancehttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/SHUPerformance<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/7985517879?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Stand and Be Counted (SBC) Theatre, the UK’s first Theatre Company of Sanctuary, recently announced ten new projects to mark their tenth anniversary. These will include new theatre shows, films, and commissions in an ambitious new creative programme. We're really excited to announce that our students are going to be working with them as part of our brand new Level 5 Ideas into Action module, from the BA Acting & Performance. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">This semester L5 students are preparing for life in the post-Covid 19 performing arts landscape by working with leading change-making theatre company Stand and Be Counted. SBC’s work with refugees and asylum seekers across a variety of mediums (performances/workshops/documentaries/training events) place them perfectly to help empower SHU students to think of their own careers as ethically focussed. Over a series of visits during this semester, Rosie MacPherson, Artistic Director of SBC, will introduce some of her working methods and help the students develop a variety of short performance/workshop/documentary extracts that are focussed on Campaign Theatre. Rosie’s guidance and feedback will play a crucial role in the students’ personal and professional development and we are also helping prepare our future graduates to advocate for the performing arts with a clarity and passion that will galvanise them in the (hopefully) post-Covid 19 employment landscape. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">SBC's ten-year celebrations will begin with the release of <em>Where We Are</em>, a documentary film with Tafadzwa Muchenje. Where We Are tells the real-life story of Taf and the fight against the injustice caused by a Home Office admin error. Made in collaboration with Zambian filmmaker Smart Banda, the work will premiere at the UK's first Festival of Sanctuary, Journeys Festival International, on Thursday 1 October as part of the <em>Freedom of Movement? </em>installation. Commissioned by Journeys Festival International as part of Liberty EU, funded by Creative Europe and supported by Camden People’s Theatre, Cast and Theatre in the Mill.</span></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7985532874,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}7985532874,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="7985532874?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="710" /></a></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em>Have Your Passport Ready</em> is a virtual experience that puts the audience directly in the world of the UK's hostile environment. This short film-meets-video game will be released on Saturday 17 October, supported by Knaïve Theatre. Led by brothers Khaled and Mohammad Aljawad from Syria, now based in Sheffield, <em>Have Your Passport Ready </em>explores an unknown city without an interpreter as audiences become players collecting evidence to prove their right to remain in the UK.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">SBC’s Artistic Director, Rosie MacPherson has written a new piece alongside Italian writer Giuditta Mingucci; <em>The Place I Call Home</em> is a new digital letter writing project with London’s Paines Plough and Elsinor Theatre in Milan, a story of collaboration across borders and languages.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">SBC Theatre is also commissioning three new pieces by artists from around the world now based in the UK: Iranian animator Majid Adin, Yemeni illustrator Maha Alomari and Brazilian performing artist Gaël Le Cornec. In autumn there will be a guest residency at Sheffield Hallam University to explore SBC’s processes and practices for their Ideas into Action module on the BA Acting and Performance course, a guest appearance on the CulturePlanB podcast and collaboration on a film series with Refugee Council due out in November.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">The company will also begin working on <em>Hidden Winter</em>, a family theatre show with The Herd, for young sanctuary seekers in Bradford, commissioned by Bradford Producing Hub and <em>Signal Fires</em>, a nationwide outdoor storytelling event alongside the country’s most established touring companies including Headlong, Pilot Theatre and KneeHigh. They will also make available their introductory Creative Skills workshop available in seven languages.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7985537660,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}7985537660,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="7985537660?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="710" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Rosie MacPherson, Artistic Director, says, ‘For the past decade Stand and Be Counted has focused on the importance of theatre as a vital tool to promote social change, unity and hold the powerful to account. As we look to the future of an industry fighting to prove its value, companies developing engagement programmes that are intrinsically linked to their professional practice are needed more than ever.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Our work, that has often been coined ‘too political’ by some venues too nervous to take ‘risks’, sees an average of 62% of sold out audiences being new to the venue we present in - there is a giant pool of untapped audience on our doorstep ready to keep our industry alive if we welcome them. The STEP programme we are a major partner on, supporting 543 participants now has a 30% success rate for refugees entering the job market - 10 times the national average. Our part in that is to support people to learn through theatre skills. These are the approaches to learning that focus on wellbeing, confidence, remove judgement and build longer lasting connections that inevitably support integration.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">We live in a toxic climate of blame and are consistently encouraged to punch down and hold the more vulnerable responsible for what the few with power choose to do on our behalf. Theatre is empathy and activism, by platforming and empowering members of communities that are consistently ignored and silenced we can undermine fake news, ugly rhetoric and harmful governmental policies such as the Hostile Environment and we can shift attitudes and stand up for each other. Theatre in all its variations is a crucial method for making things better for everyone and we know the difference we make and the value of our work and industry.’</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">The company will launch a fundraising campaign to ask for £10,000 from audiences, businesses and supporters to coincide with their new programme and longer-term company development.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Inderjit Bhogal, founder of City of Sanctuary says, 'As a proud member of SBC's steering group, I am delighted to see their new programme of work, which reflects their style, passion and commitment as a Theatre Company of Sanctuary. They are a company who make bold work with people seeking sanctuary at the heart of their process. To support the next 10 years of SBC Theatre, the company is launching its first kickstarter fundraising campaign with the aim of raising £10,000 from individuals and businesses to continue to tell the vital stories of people seeking sanctuary in the UK and internationally. Their work can amplify voices and enable listening from those who need to hear it most. At a time when the world needs it most, this programme of work will do great things.'</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sbctheatre.co.uk%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cc2e593b8128b4171e2aa08d85fd6b497%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637364723055871719&sdata=Ojz%2FKl2k16dw1Z0J3jjSMNvxJgKNAMjslwZaCe5ukNw%3D&reserved=0">www.sbctheatre.co.uk</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">@SBC_Theatre</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Fundraising campaign: <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sbctheatre/sbcs-tenth-anniversary-fundraiser?ref=discovery&term=abc%20theatre">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sbctheatre/sbcs-tenth-anniversary-fundraiser</a></span></p></div>Sheffield Hallam Performance Students Recite Shakespeare on the Banks of the Thameshttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/sheffield-hallam-performance-students-recite-shakespeare-on-the-b2019-11-20T12:34:25.000Z2019-11-20T12:34:25.000ZSHU Performancehttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/SHUPerformance<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3721729943?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p class="x_MsoNormal">Last week, some of the L5s stood on the bank of the Thames and recited their Shakespeare speeches, against a back-drop of the ever growing tower blocks of London’s skyline. As I watched, I was struck by how the past and present were colliding. Just yards from where we stood, 500 years earlier, Shakespeare’s Players who, to paraphrase, strutted and fretted their hour upon the stage, were speaking the same text out into the London air. Now , thanks to gaming, we think of a Player in different terms, but at least we can agree that a Player is someone that is actively involved in something and doesn’t just watch. For the main part of the evening, we were there to do that; to watch. We were there to watch Richard III in The Pit Theatre.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal">I don’t know if you know much about Richard III. He was the last king of the House of York, who reigned from 1452-1485. He was the King that was killed at the battle of Bosworth, whose body was found under a car park in Leicester and was re-interred in Leicester cathedral in 2015. He has always been regarded as a villain, characterised by black, lank hair, a hunched back and a ruthless ambition. Much of this reputation is thanks to Shakespeare, whose History Play about Richard’s blood thirsty reign created one of the best villains in the English language canon. His true villainy is sealed by the cold blooded murder of the innocent princes in the tower. How could he!?</p><p class="x_MsoNormal">Yet Shakespeare wrote this play as a piece of propaganda. He wrote it towards the end of the Tudor dynasty, whilst Elizabeth I was on the throne, and, as it was the Tudors who deposed Richard, he was keen to show that they were the rightful heirs to the crown of England. It was written as a piece of contemporary politics of the time.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal">Although Shakespeare’s play was written 500 years and was very much about the politics of then, there was much in this production which also spoke of now. Theatre productions are transitory. They only exist for the short period of time they are being performed (unlike a film, which is recorded and can be watched again years afterwards). The quote from Macbeth, that I referred to earlier about “a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage”, finishes “and then is heard no more” and is used to illustrate that life is as brief as a performance on stage. Productions are also, though, made by people (actors, directors, designers) who live in the real world, outside the Playhouse, and so bring a bit of that world into the rehearsal room and auditorium. Sometimes this is a deliberate aesthetic choice, but even when not, it’s still there. And... you might have noticed that politics is all around us, at the moment. Theres a General Election on the way.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal">Richard III is not only about ambition, but also about the importance of learning from past mistakes and of healing the nations wounds. That feels very current. There is much division in our country at the moment (although I doubt a General Election is going to bring the country together) and the split between <span class="x_SpellE">Remainers</span> and <span class="x_SpellE">Brexiteers</span> is as wide as that of the warring families in Richard’s time (ok, I accept, a bit of dramatic licence is needed to go with that). There is also a mistrust of those in power, believing them to care more about maintaining power than anything else.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3721730266,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3721730266,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="3721730266?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="710" /></a></p><p class="x_MsoNormal">So, in this production, the director made some clear decisions to make it feel contemporary and current. Rather than play Richard as a deformed old man, this production had him played by a woman actor, who was tall, elegant and charismatic, with striking blond hair. Dare I say, there was something of the current Prime Minister in her faux charisma and complete unscrupulousness. The murders weren’t brutal, but instead funny and cartoon-like. The was a hint of Tarrantino in the way that Richard’s henchmen would dispose of another enemy whilst Richard danced around the stage singing songs. In this world, violence wasn’t shocking, but common place and amusing. Like watching a disaster on the TV news, we were distanced from the terror and watched on dispassionately.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal">In Richard’s day, ordinary people, like us, had absolutely no say in what tyrant ran the country. Things have moved on. Now, even though when voting your voice is just one of millions, you do have the opportunity to have your voice heard and counted (and you dont lose your head for it). We can choose to say what we agree or dont agree with. We can vote out of conviction or choose not to support someone because we believe they care more about their own power than the good of the country. We can be discerning and not be sold on fake charm and charisma. We can do more than observe. We can be players.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal">So... Make sure you vote. Who you choose, is up to you and if you’re not sure who to vote for, at least find out which political parties support the arts. We want more people being given the opportunity to shout the words of Shakespeare from the banks of the Thames.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>If you wish to know more about our BA(hons) degree in Acting & Performance at Sheffield Hallam University, then please go to <a href="http://www.shuperformance.co.uk/">www.shuperformance.co.uk</a></strong></p><p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>Images:</strong> Ashley Barnes</p></div>John Godber 'In Conversation' with Neil Sissons at the Performance Labhttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/john-godber-in-conversation-with-neil-sissons-at-the-performance-2019-11-12T10:57:54.000Z2019-11-12T10:57:54.000ZSHU Performancehttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/SHUPerformance<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3709393084?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>As part of the Off the Shelf festival, leading UK playwright John Godber visited the Performance Lab to see a Sheffield Hallam graduate production of <em>September in the Rain</em> and to take part in an 'In Conversation' event with collaborator and Sheffield Hallam lecturer, Neil Sissons.</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3709393616,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3709393616,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="3709393616?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></strong></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:8pt;">Photograph by Becky Payne</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Godber's key focus was the life of a working writer and the process of writing for the theatre. He stressed the importance of making work on your own terms, putting it on yourself and advocated for the opportunities this often created. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">He described the importance of learning through doing and warned against being held back by the desire for perfection. 'Write it; test it in front of an audience; learn from it and move on,' seemed to be his mantra.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3709394369,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3709394369,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="3709394369?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:8pt;">Photograph by Becky Payne</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">He also encouraged emerging writers both to read and see a wide range of other work. He referenced his own diverse range of influences, from the work of the Polish theatre director Tadeusz Kantor, to Brecht's Lehrstücke plays and discussed how these had been critical in the development of his own distinctive form and style. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Godber also focussed on his social and cultural background and how this has shaped his writing and outlook. He linked this to the importance of honesty and truth in the writing process and applied this not only to the focus of a play's argument, but to the style and form of its presentation.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3709394818,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3709394818,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="3709394818?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:8pt;">Photograph by Becky Payne</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Interestingly, he also revealed how conflicted he had been when offered the OBE for his services to the theatre, and how his father had insisted he accept it. As ever, Godber was erudite, funny and fascinating.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3709400822,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3709400822,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="3709400822?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-size:8pt;">Josh Schofield and Emily Kitteringham in <em>September in the Rain</em>: photograph by Becky Payne</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong><em>September in the Rain </em></strong>was a special commission for Off the Shelf Festival or Words and took place at the Performance Lab at Sheffield Hallam Unviersity 8-10 October 2019. <a href="https://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/two-students-punching-above-their-weight-in-john-godber" target="_blank">Learn more about the production here.</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>If you wish to know more about our BA(hons) degree in Acting & Performance at Sheffield Hallam University, then please go to <a href="http://www.shuperformance.co.uk/">www.shuperformance.co.uk</a></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong><span style="font-size:8pt;">Top photograph by Becky Payne</span></strong></span></p><p> </p></div>Top Marks for Performance for Stage and Screen and Sheffield Hallam Universityhttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/top-marks-for-performance-for-stage-screen-at-sheffield-hallam-un2019-09-20T19:44:19.000Z2019-09-20T19:44:19.000ZSHU Performancehttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/SHUPerformance<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3581865445?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Our BA (honours) degree in Performance for Stage and Screen at Sheffield Hallam University has scored an impressive 100% for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey (NSS) for the second year running! </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">This year, the course, which provides undergraduate training in a broad range of acting and performance skills, also scored 100% in the NSS for teaching. These excellent results put the course in the top ten in the University for overall student satisfaction. When you consider that Sheffield Hallam has just been awarded University of the Year for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times' Good University Guide 2020, it's clear that this is a great time to be joining us. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Our exciting performer training provision is based in our new studio theatre facilities, the Performance Lab, on Arundel Gate in the city centre. Students study a range of practical and theoretical modules, including Performance for the Stage, International Actor Training, Acting for the Screen, and Broadcast Performance.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em>"I learnt such a vast pool of skills, tailored by a huge range of practitioners, all of which I have now brought together, cutting and pasting the best bits from every single one to create the method I approach projects with today. It’s something that is continuously evolving… I’m really happy with everything I achieved whilst training at SHU Performance, I feel that I took every opportunity by the horns and I wouldn’t change a thing.” </em>– <a href="https://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/amy-blake-life-as-an-actor" target="_blank">Amy Blake, recent graduate and professional actor.</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">In recent years, Stage and Screen students have performed at the Venice Biennale, and in Paris and Berlin as part of the major international arts project <a href="https://www.shuperformance.co.uk/yesterday-today-tomorrow" target="_blank">Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow.</a> For two years running our level five students have travelled to Czech Republic for the Prague Fringe Festival. And they’ve been really busy here in Sheffield too. In the Autumn of 2018 students from all years of the degree performed in a brand-new play <a href="https://www.shuperformance.co.uk/frankenstein" target="_blank">Mary Shelley and Her Frankenstein</a> by the award-winning playwright Hattie Naylor as part of the Off the Shelf Festival of Words. And a group of final year students took part in <a href="https://www.shuperformance.co.uk/treefxxxers" target="_blank">TREEFXXXERS</a> by the international performance company Doppelgangster in response to the Sheffield street tree controversy.</span></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3581798749,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3581798749,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="3581798749?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="710" /></a></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">“We want to provide young people in Sheffield and the north of England with an alternative to the London universities and drama schools. We passionately believe in the value of the theatre and performance to make change, and we’re working hard to produce graduates who can contribute in a meaningful way to their communities as well as the creative industries here in the north and elsewhere.”– Ashley Barnes, Head of Stage and Screen.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">The significant contribution that the course makes to the development of its students – from entry qualifications to final award - is evidenced by its rating as joint 2nd in the UK for ‘value added’ in The Guardian’s university league table for drama and dance 2019. This 'value added' is evidenced by the diverse range of careers that our students enter into upon graduation. Many are working full time as professional actors, other graduates have set up their own film and theatre companies, others have trained as teachers, while some are even working in journalism.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em>"The course is so broad and varied so what I was doing, it never felt "wrong.” My career path still felt 100% valid, even though I was studying a performance degree. If anything, it made me care more, it made empathise with people in a way that I might not have been able to had I studied something else”.</em> – <a href="https://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/elizabeth-pennington-on-performance-conflict-refugees-and-human-r" target="_blank">Elizabeth Pennington, recent graduate and journalist</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}1578655784,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}1578655784,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="1578655784?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">For those who want to train as actors and performers this course offers a great option to study in Sheffield and be part of the vibrant theatre and arts scene in the city. This autumn students and graduates are participating in Off the Shelf again with <em>September in the Rain</em> by John Godber and <em>Choke Me</em> by Doppelgangster. Visit the <a href="https://www.offtheshelf.org.uk/" target="_blank">Off the Shelf</a> website for details and show times. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="http://shuperformance.co.uk" target="_blank">Performance for Stage and Screen</a> at Sheffield Hallam University is looking forward to meeting its new intake this September. Applications for September 2020 are open! </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">For more information about the course visit <a href="http://shuperformance.co.uk" target="_blank">https://www.shuperformance.co.uk</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt;">Photograph 1: Level 6 students at the Performance Lab, image by Becky Payne.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt;">Photograph 2: <em>TREEFXXXERS </em>by Doppelgangster, image by Becky Payne.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt;">Photograph 3: <em>Mary Shelley and Her Frankenstein</em> by Hattie Naylor, image by Becky Payne.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:24pt;"><strong><em>Do you want to be a performer for stage & screen?</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:24pt;"><a href="http://www.shuperformance.co.uk/"><em>Find out about opportunities at SHU Performance</em></a><strong><em>.</em></strong></span></p></div>Performance Opportunity for Off the Shelf Festival of Words 2019https://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/performance-opportunity-for-off-the-shelf-festival-of-words-20192019-06-18T21:20:11.000Z2019-06-18T21:20:11.000ZSHU Performancehttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/SHUPerformance<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3001533560?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR</strong></span> <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>SHU PERFORMANCE</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>STUDENTS </strong></span><strong style="font-size: 14pt;">TO TAKE PART IN </strong><strong style="font-size: 14pt;">OFF THE SHELF FESTIVAL</strong></p><section class="entry-content cf"><p> </p><p><strong>ABOUT THE PROJECT</strong></p><div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="section"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p>Doppelgangster is an internationally acclaimed Melbourne/Sheffield-based performance company. The group (led by Dr Tom Payne and Tobias Manderson-Galvin) have built a reputation as ‘Theatrical Saboteurs’ (The Age) for making considered and confronting performances, online, in unusual sites, and theatres, at fringe and major arts festivals around the world.</p><p>For their latest original production -<em>CHOKE ME</em> - they would like to work with 6-12 performers and a small crew from Sheffield Hallam University.</p><p>The show is a radical post-dramatic response to the crises of pollution. Doppelgangster do not educate or inform about the facts of the issue, but are interested in:</p><p>- consumption and its value power in relation to the individual;<br/> - capital + health: the deteriorating potential of pollutants;</p><p>- the epic scale of related death + trauma;- the triangular relationship of civilians, subject, and authority.</p><p><strong>WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR</strong></p><div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="section"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p>With death and suppression as central themes, Doppelgangster are looking for guest performers from a variety of perspectives to take to the stage, and get behind the scenes, to help them investigate the problem of ’pollution’. They are looking for a team of 6-12 performers in total, and a team of no more than 18 overall - with all being students from Sheffield Hallam’s Stage and Screen degrees. Guests might aspire to a career in the performing arts or have spent some of their life doing so already eg. theatre/live art/dance/opera etc. Off-the-Shelf welcomes a diverse range of guests in Sheffield, our working language is English, and Doppelgangster are thrilled to welcome differently abled, queer, trans and applicants from black and minority ethnic backgrounds. Access support for guest performers will be provided if required.</p><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;">'IF YOU’VE EVER THOUGHT THEATRE IS BORING, OR TIRED, OR RECYCLING OLD IDEAS -</p><p style="text-align: center;">THEN DAMMIT, YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELF TO SEE THIS’ ☆☆☆☆☆ - The Music</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;">'WILDLY EXPERIMENTAL AND WILDLY ENTERTAINING.'<br/> - Daily Review</p><p><strong>NOTES ABOUT THE REHEARSAL PROCESS</strong></p><div class="page" title="Page 2"><div class="section"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p>Doppelgangster are extremely affable, respectful, and always aim for a fun and development driven show-making process. They often work with guest artists and performers and even audience members in their stage shows.</p><p>Guests must feel comfortable with the ‘mechanics’ of the show. In CHOKE ME there will be three Doppelgangster artists leading the process - hierarchies will shift - hese will be your directors, acting and vocal coaches, choreographers, and sometimes designers. Within the work guests take the role of live artists and collaborators. They’ll be asked to perform, to act, and to be. Full direction will be given in the preparation and rehearsal time (inc. online development; + process + technical + dress rehearsals). Some will be asked to learn text. Others dance. Or song. Maybe all. Throughout the performances guests will receive pre-recorded audio instructions via in-ear technology. Costumes will be provided tailored to the guests’ comfort in collaboration with Doppelgangster. The work is highly-structured, and while no previous experience of collaborative practice is required from the guests it is welcome in the early rehearsal stage of the work’s development. Doppelgangster play both themselves and others in their works. Guests may do the same. The work may be considered and profound, political and thrilling, and also riotous and entertaining.</p><p><strong>SCHEDULE</strong></p><p>The process and production will take place in Sheffield at the Performance Lab. Rehearsals begin September 25. Performances will span October 21-25 in evenings with matinees to be confirmed.</p><p><strong>WORK EXPERIENCE</strong></p><p>This extra curricular project is facilitated through Sheffield Hallam University as an opportunity for Doppelgangster’s guests to develop high-level employment skills.</p><div class="page" title="Page 2"><div class="section"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><strong>HOW TO APPLY</strong></p><p>If you are interested, please go to <a href="http://doppelgangster.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noopener">doppelgangster.com/guests</a> and click through to the ‘CHOKE ME’ application form. You’ll be asked to attach a picture (and if possible a short video – lo-res/mobile phone is fine) of yourself with a short statement explaining why you think you are appropriate for the work (approx. 3 sentences and/or 1 minute statement on video). Feel free to be creative! Let us know if you have any access requirements, or if you would like to meet face to face.</p><p>Deadline to apply: 26th June 2019</p><p>Shortlisted participants may be required to take-part in an informal meeting in person or over Skype with a member of Doppelgangster.</p><p>More on Doppelgangster <a href="http://www.doppelgangster.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">doppelgangster.com</a> More on Off-the-Shelf <a href="https://www.offtheshelf.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">offtheshelf.co.uk</a></p><p><strong>ABOUT OFF THE SHELF FESTIVAL</strong></p><p>Off the Shelf is one of the largest and most accessible literary festivals in the UK. Every year we bring the biggest names in literature and the arts to Sheffield. Previous festivals have included appearances by Sandi Toksvig, Nick Hornby, Tony Robinson, Kate Adie, John Pilger – to name just a few. Since 1991, OTF have established themselves as one of the highlights of the cultural calendar in Sheffield. Their core mission is to bring literature and the arts to all parts of the community.</p><p>Off the Shelf 2019 will take place throughout October and is programmed under the twin themes of The Environment and Working Class Voices. This is already set to include authors including Robert Macfarlane.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></section><div class="buttonGroup cf"><a href="http://www.doppelgangster.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3001379804,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710"/></a> </div></div>Doppelgangster's "COLD WAR" SHU Reviewhttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/doppelgangster-s-cold-war-shu-review2019-05-12T19:30:06.000Z2019-05-12T19:30:06.000ZMelanie Hopkinshttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/MelanieHopkins<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2473793524?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _3_7DB blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}2473812234,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}2473812234,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710"/></a></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"> </div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>"COLD WAR"; a brilliantly fitting title for the invigorating experimental piece, Doppelgangster's newest eco-aware performance project.</span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _3_7DB blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span> </span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _3_7DB blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>If you don't know Doppelgangster, you are surely out of the performance art circuit. Doppelgangster is a two man force of nature compromising of the commanding and zealous Tobias Manderson-Galvin (a native Aussie) and Dr Tom Payne, a witty and charismatic man with a voice as soft as the ocean's waves.</span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _3_7DB blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span> </span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _3_7DB blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>The pair have a lot of great chemistry, something you can tell as soon as you see them interact. They even each other out perfectly and these guys know that climate change is no joke. The aim of their projects... to confront and challenge the world's environmental issues, and to quote them: "[...] the show is like whatever the opposite of a car chase is."</span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _3_7DB blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span> </span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _3_7DB blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>The performance immediately radiated with seriousness as I stepped down into the dark performance space and reached out to touch my seat on the first row. The only light coming from the corner of the room where both of the performers stood, warmly lit with hues of green and pink lights, facing us as we entered. It wasn't an invasive feeling, more of an awareness, they were patiently waiting, as were we. Was this a metaphor in itself? You come to question everything an artist does in an experimental performance piece.</span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _3_7DB blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span> </span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _3_7DB blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>I picked up on a lot of references that both of the cultivated performers mentioned and I think that was the most important part of the performance; to know exactly what they were talking about, understanding each individual thought on it and changing the meaning of what we once thought, challenging our conceptions. References such as conspiracy theories ( a nod to the farce in one of their written songs; "Titanic was an inside job"), ISIS beheading videos, starving polar bears, etc. Things that myself and other children of the internet would immediately click with knowing. One person I spoke to said the songs spoke to him as a Brechtian-style influence.</span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _3_7DB blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span> </span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _3_7DB blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>A particular moment that stuck in my mind was from Dr Payne in which he mentioned that a beheading video he saw online stuck with him because he and the victim both shared similarities aesthetically. I think this is a very important point. Do we only truly care about the tragedies and issues that we can relate to? I'm thinking now that this may have been a hidden reference to the recent Notre Dame incident where French billionaires pledged their fortunes to save the historically rich Western architecture. Yet, where is this generosity and kindness with many other horrific tragedies happening all around the world?</span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _3_7DB blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span> </span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _3_7DB blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>Their stream of consciousness dialogue with quick-fire exchanges keep audiences attentions on their message. When one performer went on to mention something reflecting a very interesting idea he was interrupted by the other's memory of a personal story, symbolising that right now in our political climate it's hard to know who to listen to.</span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _3_7DB blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span> </span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _3_7DB blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>We were handed a piece of ice to hold, many would think a symbol of the melting ice caps. I noticed a lot of people put their ice on the floor, something I knew would be a rookie error if you wanted to truly understand and be open to the performance's communication that climate change is everyone's responsibility. As it numbed my hands and my jeans began to soak, I thought: "These guys are geniuses".</span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _3_7DB blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span> </span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _3_7DB blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>I thought they perfectly handled the audience, alienating with structured bits of live and originally written/adapted song with on stage costume changes. Yet, made sure that they were never being intrusive or patronising, instead bringing together the contemporary issues and making them, in a lot of ways, more relatable. Gently saying we should be reminding ourselves of said issues and firmly reinforcing that we need to take responsibility with tactics like giving us cubes of ice to hold.</span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _3_7DB blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span> </span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _3_7DB blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>To say I don't see a lot of this style of theatre, I really enjoyed what I saw and would like to see more in the future. The musical score was fabulous and complimented the piece so well. (Thanks Jules Pascoe!) And I cannot wait to hear the reviews when they take this to the Prague Fringe Festival in late May 2019. Best of luck to you!</span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"> </div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span><strong><span class="m_7199900276135006135m_-4142551771472251851gmail-m_4951173075004921234gmail-m_5113005297632754159gmail-m_-4553320574539748855gmail-m_-8203391401919700779gmail-m_898689915046705169gmail-m_-3854223819658108211gmail-m_7707640419498040303gmail-m_-3288331347467917101gmail-m_-4052091516280398643gmail-m_7172966623267498718gmail-m_3521771598636677655gmail-m_7702444344448986543gmail-m_2984680601467036353gmail-il"><span class="m_7199900276135006135m_-4142551771472251851gmail-m_4951173075004921234gmail-m_5113005297632754159gmail-m_-4553320574539748855gmail-m_-8203391401919700779gmail-il">Media</span></span> enquiries: </strong>Tom Payne on mobile 07875 708 575 or email <a href="mailto:tom@doppelgangster.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tom@<span class="m_7199900276135006135m_-4142551771472251851gmail-m_4951173075004921234gmail-m_5113005297632754159gmail-m_-4553320574539748855gmail-m_-8203391401919700779gmail-m_898689915046705169gmail-il">doppelgangster</span>.com</a></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span><strong>Booking: </strong><a href="http://doppelgangster.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">doppelgangster.com</a> </span></div></div></div>THE TEMPEST - PRODUCERhttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/the-tempest-producer2019-04-22T19:09:36.000Z2019-04-22T19:09:36.000ZGreen Productionhttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/GreenProduction<div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">INTRODUCING OUR PRODUCER:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>KIERA RHODES</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}2135203283,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}2135203283,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">"I'm Kiera and I am studying Performance for Stage and Screen at Sheffield Hallam University.</p><div class="text_exposed_show"><p style="text-align: center;">I wanted to put on a performance of 'The Tempest' because I love a romantic play, and comedies are always good!</p><p style="text-align: center;">This is my first time producing and it is easier than I thought it would be! There have been difficult times but you just get on and sort them. I have many years' experience backstage, so sorting out the behind the scenes stuff had been a piece of cake!<br/> I do not have much experience with choreography but, not to toot my own horn, my choregraphy is amazing.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I am interested more in the behind the scenes of theatre and enjoy rigging, focusing and operating lights so I hope you enjoy the lighting design!</p><p style="text-align: center;">I really hope you enjoy the show. BUY YOUR TICKETS IF YOU HAVEN'T YET!!"</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-tempest-tickets-55658251328" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-tempest-tickets-55658251328</a> </p></div></div>THE TEMPEST - Meet the Team!https://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/the-tempest-meet-the-team2019-04-22T19:01:57.000Z2019-04-22T19:01:57.000ZGreen Productionhttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/GreenProduction<div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">INTRODUCING OUR DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER: </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>CHARMAINE LAMBERT</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}2134947065,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><br/><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}2134947065,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;">She is a final year 'Performance for Stage and Screen' student at Sheffield Hallam University</p><div class="text_exposed_show"><p style="text-align: center;">"I wanted to put on a production of The Tempest because I enjoy the bard’s work and it was the most obvious one to add choreography into.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I have taken on the role of director and co-choreographer and have found this process extremely challenging but it came with plenty of reward thanks to the best cast a girl can ask for!</p><p style="text-align: center;">My interests beyond Shakespeare and dance include musical theatre and mystery/’whodunnit’ plays.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I hope you enjoy the show!"</p><p style="text-align: center;">DON'T FORGET YOUR TICKETS!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-tempest-tickets-55658251328" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-tempest-tickets-55658251328</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p></div><p> </p></div>1 MONTH TO GO!https://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/1-month-to-go2019-03-29T19:13:20.000Z2019-03-29T19:13:20.000ZGreen Productionhttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/GreenProduction<div><p style="text-align: center;">1 MONTH TO GO!</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;">We are extremely excited about our OFFICIAL poster for our upcoming show THE TEMPEST, which starts a month TODAY! </p><p style="text-align: center;">Our cast have been working hard in rehearsals to create a stunning performance!</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;">SHOW DATES:</p><p style="text-align: center;">Monday 29th April - Friday 3rd May</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;">LOCATION:</p><p style="text-align: center;">Performance Lab, Sheffield Hallam University</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;">GET YOUR TICKETS NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-tempest-tickets-55658251328">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-tempest-tickets-55658251328</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}1717567026,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}1717567026,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710"/></a></p></div>Infinite Nothing's Theatre: From The Heart.https://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/infinite-nothing-s-theatre-from-the-heart2019-03-28T21:06:10.000Z2019-03-28T21:06:10.000ZJames Barkbyhttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/JamesBarkby<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1710191126?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}1710199919,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="211" height="158"/></p><p>The first audio/visual installation by Infinite Nothing’s Theatre, <em>From The Heart</em>, was held in the Sheffield Institute of Arts on Tuesday 26<sup>th</sup> March. The installation exhibited work from five local artists who were given the challenge to create a piece of work in response to a Shakespeare sonnet of their choice. The artists included; Sarah Rose, Shaun Standrin, Zoe Cope, Ellie Massey and myself. This installation follows a successful 2-date performance of <em>Bloodlines: Macbeth</em> which was held at the Performance Lab in Sheffield last month.</p><p>A variety of work was shown during <em>From The Heart</em>, including a short performance of Act 1 Scene 5 from <em>Romeo & Juliet</em>; performed by Infinite Nothing’s co-founder Elisabeth Marriott and Sheffield Hallam’s final year performance student Jack Hallam<em>.</em> Performance Practice student and <em>Bloodlines: Macbeth</em> director Zoe Cope performed a durational piece of live art for the installation. During the installation Zoe created a flower using clay over the course of the installation inspired by Sonnet 60.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}1710207974,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}1710207974,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="267" height="179"/></a></p><p>Sheffield based bookmaker, embroiderer and visual communicator Ellie Massey exhibited six hand-made embroidery piece’s inspired by Sonnet 148 while <em>Blue Alien</em>’s Sarah Rose presented a piece of digital art inspired by Sonnet 64. All the work included was received with a warm response. </p><p>I exhibited an installation titled <em>No More Dying</em>, consisting of a 3-minute short film and 42 photographs. I was invited to exhibit for <em>From The Heart</em> last summer and began to look through Shakespeare’s sonnets and find one that stood out to me in particular. As a contemporary actor/artist, I have avoided the works of Shakespeare due to the fact that I often find it difficult to decipher and/or speak the language. Working on <em>From The Heart</em> allowed me to interpret Shakespeare’s work through the lens of my practice, engaging with the work in a way I haven’t before. I decided to select Sonnet 146; struck with the instant negativity within the first two words. How ‘Poor Soul’ is followed by Shakespeare’s questions about materialism and priority whilst arguing that we all may die the same way whilst living completely differently. I was instantly struck by the mental image of an angel transitioning to the afterlife. How the decisions that made her happy during life could taint her death. This is where <em>No More Dying</em> began.</p><p><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}1710216881,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="223" height="176"/></p><p>I stayed very close to my initial idea and decided to creatively communicate the different states of life and death through the use of signifiers. Within the narrative of the short film, the angel surrounds herself with riches and takes part in debauches acts in order to validate herself. However, death begins to claim her, stripping her of all materialistic dependencies until she is reduced to just her soul like everybody else. Myself and Zoe Cope began the photography and videography for the project in September 2018. For the photography aspect of the project, I was keen to create a set of photographs which, once laid out, could enable the audience to take unique responses to the work. Once the photographs had arrived, myself and Zoe spent hours re-arranging the photographs so that each row, column and diagonal had a narrative.</p><p>On the day of <em>From The Heart</em>, we spent the afternoon setting up for a 4pm start. I had a few technical difficulties with the big screen in the venue, but this was resolved fairly quickly. Excited to debut my work, I was constantly nit-picking at the photographs on the table just to make sure it looked exactly how I wanted! I was extremely happy with how the installation went, especially as it was Infinite Nothing’s first of this kind, and was also very pleased with how <em>No More Dying</em> was received by its audience.</p><p>I look forward to working with Infinite Nothings Theatre again in the future and look forward to continuing my MA, but most of all I’m excited to continue creating more my own work! To see more of my work find me on Instagram ‘@_barkby’.</p><p> </p></div>Denys Edwards Players "Sleep No More" Reviewhttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/denys-edwards-players-sleep-no-more-review2019-03-28T01:03:37.000Z2019-03-28T01:03:37.000ZMelanie Hopkinshttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/MelanieHopkins<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1687325871?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><strong>The Denys Edwards Players</strong> are perhaps one of the (if not THE) longest running theatre companies in Sheffield! Denys Edward was a leading local amateur actor in the 20's and 30's who toured with various socieities throughout the war, until the war ended and he and his peers decided to form the "Denys Edwards Players", or "DEP". </p><p>Some of their past shows include '<em>Last of the Duty Free', 'Abigail's Party'</em> and even <em>'David Copperfield'. </em>(Jack Hallam Level 6 student can tell you about this as he was in it!)</p><p>But this March they have brought to the stage the deliciously dramatic and harrowing tale of <strong><em>"Sleep No More"</em></strong> by David Gillespie and Colin Wakefield.</p><p>I was lucky to actually see this play come to life in it's early stages when I partook in some work placement with them. Everyone was so welcoming! There was an overwhelming sense of community and great collaboration from everyone involved.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Opening Night</span></strong></p><p>The first thing that struck me was the song 'If I Could Turn Back Time' by Cher that was playing as the house lights went down and the audience chatter started to fade. I knew this was something the characters in the play were going to relate to, especially combined with the eery and haunting promo picture of a ghostly child's face and noose on the front of the programme.</p><p>Because of my 'sneak preview' in rehearsals I knew the format of the piece was 'a play within a play'. While I was there, I also got hints of strong family connections and the obvious appearance of an apparition, so I couldn't wait to see where this fitted in with the whole plot.</p><p>The first spoken character to appear on stage was <strong>Andrew Hibbert</strong> as Mickey. This guy can teach you a lesson in being flamboyant! I loved the role he played as the director, he was so larger and life and really took control of the pacing of the scenes, which flowed very nicely!</p><p>For me, the scene stealers of the night had to be <strong>Angela Blackwell</strong> as 'Jenny', who with fierce loyalty to her son Ben and striking facial expressions of discontent and outspoken sassiness directed at Pete, really honed her role! She was so comfortable on stage and had some great naturalitsic acting going on. I felt my eyes darting back to her when the drama unfolded to see her reactions. Another had to be the man of the hour <strong>Paul North</strong> who played Pete. A moment that I will always associate with this play will be when Mickey was explaining the plot of the play they were rehearsing, <em>Murder By Poison</em>, and Pete hilariously physicalised the plot with exaggerated actions and silly faces, without saying one word. I love little nuances that actors can bring to a scene to make it so memorable. I presumed it was to entertain the young Ben on stage, but it definitely entertained the little kid in me! This is of course not to mention all of Paul's believable 'toxic masculine' pent up anger towards the two promininent women in the play; Jenny and Sal.</p><p>A few honourable mentions have to go out to <strong>Sophie Perez Smith</strong> as Sal, who with charm and relatability made her one of the warmest and sincerest characters of the play, her comedy was also excellent and had the most audience laughs! <strong>Ben Rossiter</strong> as Ben, a very talented young man who had great stage presence, childlike wonder and lovely innocence to his role and (if I may say) has a bright future ahead of him in theatre! <strong>John Castell </strong>as William, who knew more than he let on and was hiding a few secrets, his portrayal of a lonesome and perculiar character was spot on. And ofcourse, <strong>Ashleigh Andrew </strong>who played Eva. A devilishly manipulative and evil apparition with a beautiful costume. (you'll see what I mean!)</p><p>All in all, the play kept me on my toes and reeled me in to find out the truth of the haunted theatre. An excellent production. Simple yet practical and aesthetically pleasing set design. Great mix of fully thought out characters and actor ages, really nice to see. You should all be proud!</p><p><em><strong>"Sleep No More"</strong></em> <strong>runs from Wednesday 27th to Saturday the 30th of March at the Library Theatre, Sheffield. Doors 7pm, Show 7:30pm (Matinee 2:30pm start).</strong> <strong>Don't let the thought of missing this play <span style="text-decoration: underline;">haunt</span> you! </strong></p></div>HAPPY WORLD THEATRE DAY!https://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/happy-world-theatre-day2019-03-27T13:23:34.000Z2019-03-27T13:23:34.000ZGreen Productionhttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/GreenProduction<div><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Happy <a class="_58cn" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/worldtheatreday?source=feed_text&epa=HASHTAG&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARD5DITZiolGbf_Yl21gYVAydW1v8wRtVrlcuduZ4a4_Nq6apdVD3wGYHq6W7KzExIo5xZ-HBCBh1azubqR1JdCwGhV6rPM9rmi-hkHfcMYi15cBcNU9PRvra0s7t91bJ2YXPBZl4ETNPpWCwQxn_FwGPfE699BuylR4UTH6ApTFaIYNjI2eGXdKcRNccAquefrKptKzOwufydsyDoyYFleny7UDtWY_RTNJS6dcBrjTHpBIbUiOe6bCKeRuyGkrWPEskUzt7flf_ENGZKgmK4YbCMehBMP_adrUllrMN5h6cf-PovXXj5OeQxpfPrk8ikCqqZBwmK4OemFgadqJOfI&__tn__=%2ANK-R" rel="nofollow"><span class="_5afx"><span class="_58cl _5afz">#</span><span class="_58cm">WorldTheatreDay</span></span></a>!</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>THE TEMPEST</strong> opens in a month and 2 days so get your tickets to celebrate such a wonderful day!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Theatre may seem like a doss subject, but it is very important to have in the world. It inspires audiences and entertains you when you're bored. Theatre is everywhere, changing lives as we speak.</p><div class="text_exposed_show"><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>DON'T FORGET TO BUY YOUR TICKETS!</strong><br/></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-tempest-tickets-55978924470" rel="nofollow">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-tempest-tickets-55978924470</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>GREEN PRODUCTIONS</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}1671705589,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}1671705589,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710"/></a></p></div></div>Senior Technician (Theatre) Sheffield Hallam University | Apply Nowhttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/senior-technician-theatre-sheffield-hallam-university-apply-now2019-03-23T22:26:33.000Z2019-03-23T22:26:33.000ZSHU Performancehttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/SHUPerformance<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1578655784?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><table cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td class="erq_searchv4_heading3 targetLink" colspan="4"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>We currently have an opportunity for a Theatre Technician to join our Technical Team.</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Working with academic colleagues you will develop the appropriate processes and procedures to allow the development of a structured programme of performances to run throughout the year. These will be varied and range from student assessed productions, larger University events and those put on by visiting companies.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You will provide professional technical support for the setup and running of productions and events, manage and maintain performance technical equipment and also provide appropriate production support. You will be a multi-skilled technician with experience in some or all of the areas of lighting, sound, audio visual and stage management.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Grade 6 - <strong>£27,025 to £33,199 per annum</strong>, dependent on experience (fixed term until 31/07/20)</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong><a href="https://my.corehr.com/pls/shurecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form?p_company=1&p_internal_external=E&p_display_in_irish=N&p_process_type=&p_applicant_no=&p_form_profile_detail=&p_display_apply_ind=Y&p_refresh_search=Y&p_recruitment_id=048082" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Further details and apply</a></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.shuperformance.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find out more about SHU Performance</a></strong></span></p></div>Happy International Women's Day!https://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/happy-national-womens-day2019-03-08T20:38:10.000Z2019-03-08T20:38:10.000ZGreen Productionhttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/GreenProduction<div><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>GREEN PRODUCTIONS</strong> is a local theatre company formed by three women last Autumn.</p><p style="text-align: center;">The team consists of three production members: <strong>Charmaine, Kiera</strong> and <strong>Ai</strong>. Although they all have some experience in theatre, putting on this production has not been an easy ride - there was a vast amount of preparation for auditions and rehearsals, as well as getting the word out about the company. </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>CHARMAINE LAMBERT - DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER</strong><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}1326427721,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}1326427721,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="346" height="497"/></a></strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">Charmaine is the boss and her role is to bring <strong>The Tempest</strong> to life! Although she may be small, she knows what she wants and encourages the performers every step of the way. She has also brought her passion for dance into the play, bringing energy and stunning visuals.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>KIERA RHODES - PRODUCER/BACKSTAGE MANAGER</strong><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}1326122523,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}1326122523,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="349" height="429"/></a></strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">Kiera has worked incredibly hard organising this whole production, from booking the rehearsal rooms to liaising with Charmaine to create an efficient rehearsal schedule. She has also been to every rehearsal ensuring that everything is running as plan and the cast are happy.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>AI NARAPOL - MARKETING MANAGER</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}1326138218,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}1326138218,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="342" height="428"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Ai has been active within rehearsals and behind the scenes, by editing photos, the audition packs and creating all the visuals for <strong>The Tempest</strong> and the company.<strong> </strong>She is in charge of updating our social media accounts regularly and promoting the show without any budget!</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 18pt;"><strong>POSTERS AND TRAILER COMING SOON!</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;">Come and see what they bring to the stage! TICKETS ON SALE NOW!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-tempest-tickets-55658251328" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-tempest-tickets-55658251328</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GRyUCZlnUh0?wmode=opaque" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><p> </p></div>SOSFEST 2019https://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/sosfest-2019-12019-03-05T15:29:43.000Z2019-03-05T15:29:43.000ZMelanie Hopkinshttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/MelanieHopkins<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1267257256?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>SOSFEST 2019...</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>14.03.19 Performance Lab - Arundel Gate Doors 7:00pm</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A performance showcase of original writing from Sheffield writers brought to life on stage by (mostly) Yorkshire actors!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We present to you a variety of scenes and monologues featuring gripping drama, hilarious comedy and a mix of both, support your local artists bringing their talent to the stage!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We are entirely funded by kind donations from the public to bring this one night only festival to you, the theatre-loving people of Sheffield.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fuelled by a passion for original writing and theatre, do not miss this NEW event for SHU's Performance for Stage and Screen. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>TICKETS:</strong> SOSFEST2019.EVENTBRITE.CO.UK <---- ONLY <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>£5</strong></span> A TICKET! RESERVE NOW AND PAY ON THE DOOR (CASH ONLY)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>FACEBOOK EVENT:</strong> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/events/818986925100175/">www.facebook.com/events/818986925100175/</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>WEBSITE:</strong> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sosfest2019.wixsite.com/findoutmore">www.sosfest2019.wixsite.com/findoutmore</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>INSTAGRAM:</strong> SOSFEST2019</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">(Oh and if you still aren't convinced, we offer every ticket holder a <em><strong>COMPLIMENTARY</strong></em> glass of wine or lemonade on the night)</span></p></div>Check out the SHU Performance website.https://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/check-out-the-shu-performance-website2019-02-07T13:15:34.000Z2019-02-07T13:15:34.000ZSHU Performancehttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/SHUPerformance<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/990109941?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p> Check out the new <a href="http://www.shuperformance.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Performance for Stage and Screen website!</a> </p><p>It's full of pictures, videos and information about what we do here at Sheffield Hallam University. You can:</p><p>- find out about us.</p><p>- learn about our team of innovative academics and experienced practitioners.</p><p>- see some of our exciting staff and student projects.</p><p>- look around our state of the art facilities, which are located in the heart of Sheffield.</p><p>- find out how to apply to study for one of our BA, MA or PhD qualifications in performance. </p><p>- access our vibrant student learning community where you can read news and find out about upcoming events.</p><p><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><strong><a href="http://www.shuperformance.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CLICK HERE TO A TAKE A LOOK FOR YOURSELF</a></strong></span></p><p> </p><p> </p></div>Social Learning Space on Owen 11https://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/social-learning-space-on-owen-112019-01-31T13:00:43.000Z2019-01-31T13:00:43.000ZSHU Performancehttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/SHUPerformance<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/931299235?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><span style="font-family: 'FS Clerkenwell',serif,'EmojiFont';">The countdown for the Owen 11 opening is on...</span></span><span style="font-family: 'FS Clerkenwell',serif,'EmojiFont'; font-size: large;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'FS Clerkenwell',serif,'EmojiFont'; font-size: large;">We are expecting this space to be launched on 20th February this year!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'FS Clerkenwell',serif,'EmojiFont'; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: 'FS Clerkenwell',serif,'EmojiFont';">So we need some suggestions for a new name for it, as well as the potential uses for it.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'FS Clerkenwell',serif,'EmojiFont'; font-size: large;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'FS Clerkenwell',serif,'EmojiFont'; font-size: large;">Please use the link below to submit your suggestions as soon as possible:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'FS Clerkenwell',serif,'EmojiFont'; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif',serif,'EmojiFont';"><a href="https://goo.gl/forms/Fhy59Ze7h97lCs4u1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://goo.gl/forms/Fhy59Ze7h97lCs4u1</a></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'FS Clerkenwell',serif,'EmojiFont'; font-size: large;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: 'FS Clerkenwell',serif,'EmojiFont';">Get in touch with The Humanities Team if you have any further questions</span> <span style="font-family: Wingdings,serif,'EmojiFont';">J</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="_rp_j5" style="display: none;"> </div></div>SOSFEST 2019https://community.shuperformance.co.uk/blog/sosfest-20192019-01-21T13:08:23.000Z2019-01-21T13:08:23.000ZMelanie Hopkinshttps://community.shuperformance.co.uk/members/MelanieHopkins<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/828874600?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>”<strong>SOSFEST</strong> 2019” is a performance showcase event premiering new work from Sheffield writers. </p><p>Coming March 2019! At the “Performance Lab” on Arundel Gate.</p><p>This event is only funded with HallamGive and relies on kind donations from the public. There are REWARDS avaliable with donations and anything you are able to give will be greatly appreciated!</p><p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://hallamgive.hubbub.net/p/sosfest2019/">https://hallamgive.hubbub.net/p/sosfest2019/</a></p><p> </p><p>Keep up to date with our journey on social media...</p><p>*AUDITIONS COMING SOON*</p><p><strong>Facebook</strong>: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/Sosfest-2019-653598495038533/">https://www.facebook.com/Sosfest-2019-653598495038533/</a></p><p><strong>Instagram</strong>: SOSFEST2019</p><p> </p><p>This event is part of Dr Thomas Payne’s “Creating a Professional Portfolio” module. </p></div>