London International Mime Festival

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Here's a chance to study with the legend that is Julian Crouch in Lisbon, 11-14 July

BBC Children’s In House Productions are looking for a great performer for preschool audiences.
They want somebody who is an all-round entertainer, presenter and performer, with a strong physical presence, enthusiasm, natural charisma and funny bones. You need to have a broad skill set, with physical expertise such as: circus skills, theatre training, singing, dancing and a natural comic timing.
You must have confidence and want to and have the ability to connect with a youn...g audience. You need to have had performing experience in the areas that we are looking at.
They will be casting via Self tapes (asap) and possible casting at the end of August / beginning of September 2019 (Casting in LONDON / MANCHESTER TBC)
If you think this could be for you, send an email to : sueneedlemancasting@gmail.com with: - Recent photo and CV - A quick video telling us about yourself , your skills and experience - A video showing your skills
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Contemporary movement-based artists - have a good look at this and think about applying to Aerowaves. It's a fantastic opportunity to open your work to new audiences and touring opportunities

She doesn't mention it in her interview, but Peta was also the glamorous woman who ran down the staircase in Ultravox's video, Vienna... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJeWySiuq 1I

Total Theatre has recently launched its print archive (http://totaltheatre.org.uk/archive/) - here's a playlist by one of LIMF's directors exploring 5 articles about Jacques Lecoq, Complicite, Andrew Dawson, the difficulties of attracting an audience for 'mime' and a reflection on the early years of the festival

Spymonkey celebrates its 20th anniversary - here’s a review of Cooped from their appearance at the 2019 Brighton Festival

MASTERCLASS WITH JAKOP AHLBOM 5 days intensive training by director and performer Jakop Ahlbom in Amsterdam. You have a background and experience in theatre or dance and you are interested to improve your skills in physical theatre. In this masterclass Jakop Ahlbom will use the methods he applies in working with his actors/performers during the process of creation. You will learn systems to create unexpected new material in a short time. The exercises focus on developing phys...ical awareness, sensibility and breaking down patterns and habits that enable discovering new ways of moving. You will be training the aspects that are important for performers and creators from the perspective of Jakops working methods and his vision on performing. You will be working from improvisation to create and structure new material and experience how Jakop works with the environment, set and props. You will learn how to translate different emotions and dramatical intentions into theatrical scenes and physical movement. Working in groups, Jakop will show how small changes can have a huge impact in the meaning and experience of a situation. The group will be 16-20 participants in total.
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Commedia Dell'Arte workshop with Peta Lily Mon 8 & Tue 9 July 2019
'Inspirational teaching in expert hands.' - Keith Barlow, Head of Movement, Dance & Physical Theatre, Birmingham School of Acting
... For actors, improvisers, cabaret, circus, physical theatre performers and the curious. This course is open to beginners as well as those with some experience.
Discover and enjoy playing these vibrant, enduring characters: the irrepressible and joyous Arlecchino (Harlequin) the incorrigible Pulchinella (ancestor of Punch from Punch & Judy) the crotchety, Scrooge-like Pantalone the flamboyant, cowardly Capitano the pedantic charlatan - Il Dottore the unpredictable Witch the well-dodgy Brighella the bumbling Tartaglia and a delightful mask to play Columbina (traditionally unmasked) in this action-packed two-day workshop.
Commedia Dell'Arte was a tremendously popular and enduring theatre form which originated in Italy and spread its influences through France and into England, informing characters in plays by Goldoni, Moliere and Shakespeare and still relevant today.
Grow confidence, ignite imagination, open up playing range, extend physical and vocal expression and have fun playing with others.
We will have the privilege of working with a beautiful, authentically made set of masks created by master designer Alexander McPherson.
WHEN: Monday 8 July 10.00am – 5.15pm Tuesday 9 July May 10.00am – 5.15pm
WHERE: at Studio 151 in Haggerston, 151 Whiston Road, London, E2 8BL - close to Haggerston overground station and Hoxton station
COST: £209 - book by 10th June and save £50! Early Bird Price just £159
BOOK NOW or ask a question via this link https://petalily.us1.list-manage.com/trac k/click…
'A safe and exhilarating space to create and play.' - Philip Engelheart, Theatre Maker
'A depth of knowledge and experience.' - Paul, Circus Performer
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A very young looking Theatre de Complicité, as they were called back then - Simon McBurney, Marcello Magni, Jos Houben and Tim Barlow