Tue 26 Apr 2022
Welcome to the April New Works Newsletter!
I’ve been here for two weeks now shadowing Frank at New Works and I’ve been privileged to be able to experience many aspects of the brilliant work that happens at the Everyman & Playhouse theatres. Every person I’ve interacted with has been warm and welcoming, and I’ve seen first-hand how much effort they put in to making sure their work is inclusive and accessible to as many people as possible. I’ve had the opportunity to read scripts, meet with writers, observe the audition process, sit in and even allowed to contribute in a script workshop.
Not having any background in theatre, I didn’t know what to expect from my placement, and as Frank will confirm I have often found myself a bit bewildered in some by some of the processes. However, the environment has been nothing but supportive and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed all aspects I’ve been invited to be a part of.
Drew (MA International Creative Enterprise Placement)
· Everyman Connects is an exciting new event running on Sat 30 Apr. The day has been created in response to My White Best Friend North, which took place at the Everyman in October 2021 and will be centred around a Panel Discussion asking the central question, “how can our cultural spaces be more and do more for us?”. Our Street Café will be transformed into a Market Place for Global Majority led arts organisations and businesses, with plenty of food and performances throughout the day. The event is free entry but booking is required, find out more here.
· Our spring Script Submission window is open until the end of May and we are looking for original voices who are passionate about telling stories in theatre. If you are live in or come from Liverpool City Region and want us to read your work, this is the perfect opportunity. We look forward to reading many thrilling new scripts and if you are interested you can find the full details here.
· Joelle
Taylor Poetry
Workshop Wed 27 Apr at the
Everyman Theatre. Joelle Taylor is an award-winning poet and author who prior
to the pandemic completed a world tour with her collection Songs My
Enemy Taught Me. She founded SLAMbassadors, the UK national
youth poetry slam championships, as well as the international spoken-word
project Borderlines. Sign up early to avoid
disappointment!
alovelywordpodcast@gmail.com with “Joelle Taylor 27th April” quoted in the email title.
· The 30 Apr deadline for the ETPEP
Award in playwriting is fast
approaching. The Award is open to UK residents
of any age who have not had a play professionally produced, and who have worked
front of house, in administrative roles, on stage, backstage, lighting, design
etc. or in a creative capacity in theatre for at least two years, either now or
in the past.
· The
Bruntwood prize for playwriting are thrilled to introduce a new category: the North West
Original New Voice Award and Residency, in recognition of the Prize’s
Manchester home. The winner of this specific Prize must be based in the North
West of England and have not had a full-length play professionally produced for
12 performances or more in a professional venue. The deadline for submissions
is Mon 6 Jun.
· Paperwork Theatre Creative Training Programme for women. A 5 day programme of drama, creative writing and practical skills within the arts for women aged 25+ in Liverpool who are currently unemployed. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never done any creative writing or theatre before… this course is for you!
· We're offering £10 tickets for the opening week of Corrina, Corrina at the Everyman this May. Written by Liverpool-based playwright Chloë Moss (Love, Liverpool) and directed by Holly Race Roughan (Metamorphoses), this gripping thriller set at sea explores what happens when we think no one is watching. Watch an interview with the writer and director here. At the Everyman 17 May - 4 Jun, tickets available here (for £10 tickets use the code 'Corrina10')
· Liverpool Sound City is the largest international music, digital and film festival and conference in the UK, taking pride every year in bringing some of the most exciting breakthrough artists to the city. Across the city 30 Apr – 1 May.
· The Liverpool Against Racism programme kicks-off with an impressive one-day music showcase which will take over venues in the Baltic area of the city. Camp & Furnace, District and 24 Kitchen Street will play host to some incredible Liverpool acts such as The Christians & The Farm (Acoustic) with more to be announced soon.
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