News
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CASTING CALL: The Adventures of Pinocchio
Directed by Andy Burden Adapted by Toby Farrow We are looking to recruit a company of five actors: One small male or female actor to play Pinocchio – must be physically adept (NB We do not seek to cast a child actor in this role.) One male actor to play Geppetto and ensemble parts from 40 – 60 Two female… Read more...
Posted by Carrie on Fri 30 July 2010 at 1:01 am in News and tagged with actor - Permalink
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Summer activities
This summer a large range of local organisations are using the Tobacco Factory’s spaces to run courses, classes, workshops and more… Here’s an outline of what’s going on; you can find out about all the other events going on in and around the building here. Meisner Drop-In Session Fri 30 July Come and join Jack Price for an advanced Meisner… Read more...
Posted by Carrie on Tue 27 July 2010 at 1:01 am in News and tagged with course, workshop - Permalink
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Graduate work experience placement available
The Tobacco Factory Theatre has a graduate work experience placement available this summer. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate interested in pursuing a career in the arts to get a hands-on insight into the day-to-day operations of a busy theatre. The placement will be for 1 – 2 weeks (both/either w/c 9 & 13 August, depending on… Read more...
Posted by Carrie on Thu 22 July 2010 at 1:01 am in News, Job Opportunities and tagged with work experience - Permalink
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NEWS FLASH: Russell Howard and Jenny Eclair dates announced!
Russell Howard Weds 26 - Fri 28 January, 8pm Star of stage and small screen, former Bristol-based comic Russell Howard is about to launch his latest arena tour with his idiosyncratic, high energy stand up. And in preparation for his brand new show Russell has chosen to perform three warm-up dates at the Tobacco Factory Theatre. Tickets will sell very… Read more...
Posted by Carrie on Thu 15 July 2010 at 1:01 am in News and tagged with comedy - Permalink
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New season shows on sale now!
This week we’ve been busy uploading information about brand news shows coming to the Tobacco Factory and Brewery Theatres from the end of August onwards. Our full programme will be announced in just under a month, but before then here’s a taster of what’s on offer. And you can book now for these shows online or by calling our Box… Read more...
Posted by Carrie on Wed 14 July 2010 at 1:01 am in News and tagged with comedy, historical, masks, new writing - Permalink
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NEWS FLASH: Additional performance of the dance double bill scheduled due to overwhelming demand!
The extra matinee performance of the dance theatre double bill will take place at 2.30pm on Saturday 10 July. Please follow this link to book for this extra performance, or call the Box Office on 0117 902 0344. Vex Dance Theatre BLUEBIRD Based on interviews with immigrants and refugees living in Bristol, Bluebird takes a highly physical look at individuals… Read more...
Posted by Carrie on Fri 09 July 2010 at 1:01 am in News and tagged with dance - Permalink
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What Simon Says… 3
Our Box Office-based budding playwright, Simon Harvey-Williams, has finally got his script finished… So, who’s this Eddie King character, then? When we came up with the script deadline for this August’s Eddie King’s Unforgettable Tour of the Forgotten I remember thinking, “I know what writers are like, so this time there’ll be no excuses, a deadline’s a deadline and everyone… Read more...
Posted by Carrie on Mon 05 July 2010 at 1:01 am in News, Feature and tagged with blog - Permalink
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NEWS FLASH: Daniel Kitson previews new show at the TF
We’re thrilled to announce that Daniel Kitson and Gavin Osborne will be previewing their new show Stories for the Starlit Sky at the Tobacco Factory’s Brewery Theatre later this month. Click here to find out more. Read more...
Posted by Carrie on Thu 01 July 2010 at 1:01 am in News and tagged with comedy - Permalink
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World Cup? What World Cup? Non-football-related things to see this week
This week there are all sorts of goodies in store for fans of theatre, comedy and music. It all kicks off tomorrow when edgy disabled comedian Liz Carr arrives in the Brewery with her critically acclaimed show It Hasn’t Happened Yet. Plunging chair-first into territory where few dare to go, Carr challenges conventional perceptions about comedy, ambition, insecurity, fame and… Read more...
Posted by Carrie on Mon 28 June 2010 at 1:01 am in News, Weekly Update and tagged with comedy - Permalink
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Bristol Primary Schools collaborate on South Asian Dance Project
The Tobacco Factory Theatre and Asian Arts Agency are delighted to be working together to produce an exciting new South Asian dance project for local school children. Internationally-renowned bharatanatyam dancer Seeta Patel (pictured) is working with with Year 3 pupils from two Bristol primary schools, Ashton Gate and Easton, over a four-week period. Seeta will teach the pupils moves and… Read more...
Posted by Carrie on Tue 22 June 2010 at 1:01 am in News and tagged with schools - Permalink
