We had a great conclusion to the theatre school as the final session of the six month drama classes, in which most of our students and a couple of guests from our production or Les Miserables performed a monologue, which was filmed for their portfolios. The theatre school will return again next winter subject to funding to cover the costs, with various other workshops etc before then we hope. Well done to all the amazing people involved tonight and a huge thank you to Brixham Theatre for hosting the classes! |
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Our cast and crew are working beautifully on the show, and the scenes are coming along amazingly. With characterization, and (where needed) action choreography, and the first hints of costumes, the scenes are really coming together - we couldnt be working with a lovelier or more talented team!
Images by Michael Betts Last Sunday was a barricade special, where the tech crew started building the sound and lighting cues for that rather tech-heavy sequence, and the first time the actors were working in costumes (costumes are still being put together but we like to rehearse in even partial costume as soon as possible, because it helps with character development.
Looking forward to the first “on our feet” blocking rehearsal for the second half of our spring / summer theatre production of Les Miserables: The Memoirs of Jean Valjean, tomorrow, with our brilliant cast.
Next week we will be start the multiple weeks of characterisation and performance for the characters and performances and scenes with the actors and bringing in the crew to start in on building up lighting, sound and special effects. (Photos from Wednesday’s first half blocking rehearsals) #theatre #acting #lesmis #devon #devontheatre #brixhamtheatre #devonactors #stage #rehearsal #regionaltheatre #britishtheatre #brixham We had a wonderful opening read through to launch our touring theatre production of Les Miserables: The Memoirs of Jean Valjean. This show features a super cast from across the area, ranging from people who have performed in theatre for decades, through to people who are completely new to performing, those who have performed with us before, and brand new faces, side by side. Next rehearsal on Wednesday, is the first half of the show. It is an absolute delight to work with all these amazing people!
#DevonActors #brixhamtheatre #lesmiserables #theatrelife #devon #regionaltheatre #acting #rehearsal #brixham #brixhamdevon #torbay #britishtheatre And this weekend, our tour of Beowulf concluded with an excellent performance at Torquay's Royal Lyceum theatre.
Now, the plans for over Christmas and the New Year, include sorting out our props and costumes from Beowulf (putting them away) and getting our props and costumes etc, for Les Misérables. It has been a fantastic show run - after a shaky start and some recasts, it came to have fabulous feedback, with a small but an amazing cast, most of whom plan to return to the stage with us in future shows and projects, and fabulous permanent relationships forged with new venues. Absolutely fab Beowulf rehearsals this evening . Beowulf is a drama based on the 10th Century poem with puppetry, excerpts of the poem and lots of dramatic action. This show is suitable for all, especially bearing in mind Beowulf is also a Key Stage 3 English Literature text.
All links available here: https://www.southdevonplayers.com/box-office.html Lisa and Robin in fight rehearsal, as members of two rival clans, for our theatre production of Beowulf. Fight choreography by Rich Sandford & Laura Jury . These are two new amazing actors in our team. Rehearsal taking place at our rehearsal venue: Chestnut Community Centre, Brixham . Beowulf theatre performances take place around Devon in November & December 2022 Theatre show, suitable-for-all, based on the classic 10th Century epic poem, (also a Key Stage 3 school text) coming to Stoke Damerel Church; Plymouth: Nov 4th Brixham Theatre, Brixham: Nov 18, 19th Barnfield Theatre, Exeter: Dec 2nd The Royal Lyceum Theatre, Torquay, Dec 9th Pop over to https://www.southdevonplayers.com/box-office.html to get your tickets now! More info on us www.southdevonplayers.com www.facebook.com/sdevonplayers www.twitter.com/sdevonplayers email southdevonplayers@gmail.com We would like to say an enormous thank you to our lovely team members Anne, Phil and Annie, for representing us at the Ageing Well Torbay festival. As a theatre company open to people of all ages who work together creating top quality theatre, it is so important to spread the word about our work, and welcome new actors, stage crew, helpers and audiences at every opportunity.
If you met our lovely team members (or not of course! ) and would like to get involved, in any aspect, or find out more, at any time, please drop us a line any time. |
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