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“Only Your Pre Formance is Cult”
In February of this year I took part in Arika12, a festival of experimental art, music, film and discussion that was divided into three distinct episodes. Episode 2: A Special Form Of Darkness was held at the Tramway in Glasgow
“Only Your Pre Formance is Cult”
In February of this year I took part in Arika12, a festival of experimental art, music, film and discussion that was divided into three distinct episodes. Episode 2: A Special Form Of Darkness was held at the Tramway in Glasgow
“The Great Disappointment of Santa Muerta”
In February I was offered the chance to take part in REVEAL, a two week programme of new work from emerging artists and writers based in Scotland and associated with the National Theatre of Scotland. Indeed, this was NTS’s chance
“The Great Disappointment of Santa Muerta”
In February I was offered the chance to take part in REVEAL, a two week programme of new work from emerging artists and writers based in Scotland and associated with the National Theatre of Scotland. Indeed, this was NTS’s chance
The Post-Show Let Down
I think about 100 people saw “The Great Disappointment of Santa Muerta.” And they’ve all got back to me….and so the great post-show depression sets in. That said, I feel renewed purpose in getting material from the show (and other
The Post-Show Let Down
I think about 100 people saw “The Great Disappointment of Santa Muerta.” And they’ve all got back to me….and so the great post-show depression sets in. That said, I feel renewed purpose in getting material from the show (and other
Media from “Staging the Nation” Event at Scottish Parliament
The recording of December’s Staging the Nation event at the Scottish Parliament. This collection of historians, playwrights, directors, and theatre makers presented what they knew/desired/ aspired to produce in the way of political theatre. It wasn’t a debate as much
Media from “Staging the Nation” Event at Scottish Parliament
The recording of December’s Staging the Nation event at the Scottish Parliament. This collection of historians, playwrights, directors, and theatre makers presented what they knew/desired/ aspired to produce in the way of political theatre. It wasn’t a debate as much
Emerge, et. al.
I’ve hit the ground running in 2012 with several new projects popping up straight away. First up is “Emerge,” a performance event coordinated to showcase the artists associated with the National Theatre of Scotland. This is a free but ticketed
Emerge, et. al.
I’ve hit the ground running in 2012 with several new projects popping up straight away. First up is “Emerge,” a performance event coordinated to showcase the artists associated with the National Theatre of Scotland. This is a free but ticketed
“Staging the Nation”
The National Theatre of Scotland has been hosting Staging the Nation, a series of events around the topic of theatre in Scotland. These discussions and events look backwards and forwards in time when considering the state of the theatre maker
“Staging the Nation”
The National Theatre of Scotland has been hosting Staging the Nation, a series of events around the topic of theatre in Scotland. These discussions and events look backwards and forwards in time when considering the state of the theatre maker
NTS Blog
As part of my attachment with the National Theatre of Scotland I am writing a blog about my process, my attachment, and what happens around it. It’s a brief 400 word (or so) entry but worth checking out here.
NTS Blog
As part of my attachment with the National Theatre of Scotland I am writing a blog about my process, my attachment, and what happens around it. It’s a brief 400 word (or so) entry but worth checking out here.
Cove Park Residency November 2011
I am just back from a week at Cove Park, an artist’s retreat on the Rosneath Penninsula. Strangely this beautiful haven of peace and quiet lies right in the heart of MoD country, about an hour and half’s drive north
Cove Park Residency November 2011
I am just back from a week at Cove Park, an artist’s retreat on the Rosneath Penninsula. Strangely this beautiful haven of peace and quiet lies right in the heart of MoD country, about an hour and half’s drive north
“Love Club: Day of the Dead”
The triumph of the season (aside from one or two other shows I’ve seen this month!) The latest Love Club was a smash with a dynamic mix of familiar voices – as always hosted by the wonderful and wordy Markus
“Love Club: Day of the Dead”
The triumph of the season (aside from one or two other shows I’ve seen this month!) The latest Love Club was a smash with a dynamic mix of familiar voices – as always hosted by the wonderful and wordy Markus
“Crossing the Lines” November 2011
Early this month I took part in the second session of “Crossing the Lines: Adventures of a Textual Nature.” This event is coordinated by the Arches and Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland, organizations that do not normally share artistic remits beyond that
“Crossing the Lines” November 2011
Early this month I took part in the second session of “Crossing the Lines: Adventures of a Textual Nature.” This event is coordinated by the Arches and Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland, organizations that do not normally share artistic remits beyond that
“Love Club” at Bungofest
Love Club was temporarily relocated at Tapa Coffeehouse on Glasgow’s southside, one of the foodie venues chosen by the Strathbungo Society in association with the Arches to host Bungofest. This was a one-day event featuring artists from around the south
“Love Club” at Bungofest
Love Club was temporarily relocated at Tapa Coffeehouse on Glasgow’s southside, one of the foodie venues chosen by the Strathbungo Society in association with the Arches to host Bungofest. This was a one-day event featuring artists from around the south
New Blog: Critiquing the Critic
A new blog has appeared on the blogsphere called “Critiquing the Critic.” This project is founded by performance artist Thom Scullion and is a very promising platform from which we can both protest the dominance of mainstream critics and challenge
New Blog: Critiquing the Critic
A new blog has appeared on the blogsphere called “Critiquing the Critic.” This project is founded by performance artist Thom Scullion and is a very promising platform from which we can both protest the dominance of mainstream critics and challenge
Art, Money and Reasons We Do It Our Damn Selves
I started from a fixed point while the other speakers started from a place of mixed emotions and conflicted thoughts. A provation only has teeth when it’s based in a single, certain perspective. So I offered one, though not necessarily
Art, Money and Reasons We Do It Our Damn Selves
I started from a fixed point while the other speakers started from a place of mixed emotions and conflicted thoughts. A provation only has teeth when it’s based in a single, certain perspective. So I offered one, though not necessarily
Bungofest
The Strathbungo Society and The Arches are putting together a one day event around Strathbungo that puts live performance in friendly local spots – I guess just for the hell of it! I’m taking part in an afternoon Love Club
Bungofest
The Strathbungo Society and The Arches are putting together a one day event around Strathbungo that puts live performance in friendly local spots – I guess just for the hell of it! I’m taking part in an afternoon Love Club
Manipulate 2012
Puppet Animation Scotland has today launched their new website for Manipulate, and with it they’ve announced next year’s line up. This brilliant festival is an important fixture in the puppetry sector as it brings some of the most important puppet
Manipulate 2012
Puppet Animation Scotland has today launched their new website for Manipulate, and with it they’ve announced next year’s line up. This brilliant festival is an important fixture in the puppetry sector as it brings some of the most important puppet
The Rehearsal Rooms of Others
I was invited into a friend’s rehearsal room last week and was immediately reminded on this strangeness of this creative space. In this instance the friend is producing his solo performance project. His opening night isn’t for a couple of
The Rehearsal Rooms of Others
I was invited into a friend’s rehearsal room last week and was immediately reminded on this strangeness of this creative space. In this instance the friend is producing his solo performance project. His opening night isn’t for a couple of
Arches Live 2011
Arches Live is back and bigger than ever. Check out this year’s extensive programme right here. This year’s festival of new theatre will be held at the Arches in Glasgow from Tuesday the 20th of Sept. to Saturday the 1st
Arches Live 2011
Arches Live is back and bigger than ever. Check out this year’s extensive programme right here. This year’s festival of new theatre will be held at the Arches in Glasgow from Tuesday the 20th of Sept. to Saturday the 1st
Suspense: London Puppetry Festival
Not to be missed, it’s the second ever Suspense, London’s only festival of puppetry for adult audiences (and perhaps its only puppetry festival?) The line up this year looks superb and I encourage anyone interested in the situation of puppetry
Suspense: London Puppetry Festival
Not to be missed, it’s the second ever Suspense, London’s only festival of puppetry for adult audiences (and perhaps its only puppetry festival?) The line up this year looks superb and I encourage anyone interested in the situation of puppetry
“Love Club: Independence Day”
On Monday the 4th of July I had the pleasure of performing a short spoken word piece at the Arches for an event called Love Club. This evening of performance events was curated by Drew Taylor and hosted by his
“Love Club: Independence Day”
On Monday the 4th of July I had the pleasure of performing a short spoken word piece at the Arches for an event called Love Club. This evening of performance events was curated by Drew Taylor and hosted by his
Learning Acting
I was chatting with some friends in Glasgow recently and we were discussing how we were trained in performance. As always I was lamenting my school loans, loans that I took to complete both an undergraduate performance degree at Boston
Learning Acting
I was chatting with some friends in Glasgow recently and we were discussing how we were trained in performance. As always I was lamenting my school loans, loans that I took to complete both an undergraduate performance degree at Boston
Without The Man on the Box
As I move on to new projects I think about how I’d like to improve the process. In my recent projects I have been director and performer, but as I plan new works where I’ll perform I wonder if I
Without The Man on the Box
As I move on to new projects I think about how I’d like to improve the process. In my recent projects I have been director and performer, but as I plan new works where I’ll perform I wonder if I
Scene Study at the Arches
Last week I participated in an event called “Crossing the Lines,” a cooperative effort between Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland and the Arches. I asked my friend and collaborator Lottie to join in the fast and furious exploration of and staging of
Scene Study at the Arches
Last week I participated in an event called “Crossing the Lines,” a cooperative effort between Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland and the Arches. I asked my friend and collaborator Lottie to join in the fast and furious exploration of and staging of
I Know Just How He Feels
Somedays are just no good for getting up nor doing.
Uselessness and the Creative Effort
I am starting to doubt of the usefulness of art. I am not a believer in art, especially theatre, as an instrument of social change or outreach and no sappy story about troubled youth turned good will convince me otherwise.
Uselessness and the Creative Effort
I am starting to doubt of the usefulness of art. I am not a believer in art, especially theatre, as an instrument of social change or outreach and no sappy story about troubled youth turned good will convince me otherwise.
re: “Crossing the Lines”
I am taking part in the newest collaboration between the Arches and Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland, a “scratch” night programme they’ve called Crossing the Line. The event is slated for Wednesday the 25th of May at 7.30 p.m. at the Arches
re: “Crossing the Lines”
I am taking part in the newest collaboration between the Arches and Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland, a “scratch” night programme they’ve called Crossing the Line. The event is slated for Wednesday the 25th of May at 7.30 p.m. at the Arches
Ye Olde Funding Debate
This from the Skinny’s Gareth Vile: A Theatre Critic’s View: Escaping State Funding Posted by Gareth K Vile, Wed 04 May 2011 Arts funding is under attack: is there an alternative way to get performance on the stage? Since all
Ye Olde Funding Debate
This from the Skinny’s Gareth Vile: A Theatre Critic’s View: Escaping State Funding Posted by Gareth K Vile, Wed 04 May 2011 Arts funding is under attack: is there an alternative way to get performance on the stage? Since all
“Crossing the Lines”
A new event has been announced that might appeal to theatre artists and writers in Glasgow. The Arches and Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland are collaborating on a an event they’ve named “Crossing the Lines,” with the clever tag line: “Adventures of
“Crossing the Lines”
A new event has been announced that might appeal to theatre artists and writers in Glasgow. The Arches and Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland are collaborating on a an event they’ve named “Crossing the Lines,” with the clever tag line: “Adventures of
New Projects and Guts
It’s always a temptation to ignore the starting line. I can approach a new project with enthusiasm, real glee – from a distance. Once I get up close to the actual beginning of writing a script, or drafting a piece,
New Projects and Guts
It’s always a temptation to ignore the starting line. I can approach a new project with enthusiasm, real glee – from a distance. Once I get up close to the actual beginning of writing a script, or drafting a piece,
SPILL and Thoughts on “Performance”
Obviously I’m annoyed that I wasn’t invited to take part in the National Platform, a unique opportunity to showcase work at the National Theatre in a live art context. This event is part of a larger festival call SPILL, which
SPILL and Thoughts on “Performance”
Obviously I’m annoyed that I wasn’t invited to take part in the National Platform, a unique opportunity to showcase work at the National Theatre in a live art context. This event is part of a larger festival call SPILL, which
