National studio
Much great work goes on at the studio. A place where many writers and directors, especially less-established ones, get to work with brilliant people. Also a place to experiment and workshop.
I’m hoping to perhaps a workshop there one day. All my friends who have been through have had an amazing experience.
Here’s a recent Guardian article on what goes on there.
Auditions for my play
In case you know or know of someone who wants a chance to audition:
SIRIUS ARTS in association with Yellow Earth Theatre will be staging YELLOW GENTLEMEN by Benjamin Yeoh at the Oval House, directed by Bronwyn Lim, in mid Feb – early March 2006 with 3 weeks rehearsal period from end of January, exact time to be confirmed.
It is the story of three East Asian men coming to terms with decisions they have made, and life choices they have yet to make, whilst living in London. [This wouldn't quite be my summary, but it's probably more accurate.]
Three East Asian, male actors, capable of sustaining RP, are required for the following roles. Man 1 – playing age around 60; Man 2 – playing age around 40; Man 3 – playing age around 20. All roles require the actors to be comfortable with naturalistic and heightened styles of stage acting. Please note that Man 1 has extended monologues. Equity rates.
Directed by Bronwyn Lim. Please send CVs and Spotlight/web links (no photos) to bron@twometres.com or CVs and photos to Bronwyn Lim, 75 Village Way, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 5AA. Initial auditions to be held Friday 7th October at Oval House in Central London.
Mozart’s sister
A friend, Alison Bauld, has started a blog to promote her new book, Mozart’s sister. The world of new books is tough out there, so I thought I’d draw it to your intention.
Check out the blog or the book
In 1770, Mozart wrote to his sister from Rome to praise her composition, urging her to send him more. A M Bauld has included one of her own songs in homage. This book follows Nannerl Mozart’s life through marriage, children, widowhood and death in conversations with her nephew, Franz Xaver, Mozart’s younger son.
Ian Rickson leaving Royal Court
Ian Rickson is to leave his post as Artistic Director of the Royal Court in December next year, supposedly his contract was due to expire in April of this year, with an optional twelve month extension. However the theatre’s board asked him to stay until the end of the fiftieth season and he agreed.
Advertising for his successor begins next week. I wonder who will be up for the job? Current associates will be favourites but maybe someone from outside the Court?
Interviews with Ian Rickson at British Theatre Guide, Indepedent and Guardian.
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About me
I'm a playwright and investment analyst. I have a broad range of interests: food, gardening, innovation & intellectual property, sustainability, architecture & design, writing and the arts. I sit on the board of Talawa Theatre Company and advise a CIS investment trust on socially responsible investments.
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Recent Work
Recent plays include, for theatre: Nakamitsu, Yellow Gentlemen, Lost in Peru, Lemon Love. For radio: Places in Between (R4), Patent Breaking Life Saving (WS).
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Nakamitsu
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Yellow Gentlemen
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