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Ah! The sun is shining on Stockton as I write these words, and a joyous optimism fills my heart that it will still be shining when you click open this mail…
August. Silly season. And to be honest, a bit of a Scratch Sabbatical for me – both Scratch Tyne and Tees will be taking a break, as will I – once I’ve had a fabulous time making poetry films with Writers' Block on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 August at our Read Our Lips 48 Hour Filmmaking Challenge (perhaps you’d like to bring a poem and join us?)
But never fear if you can’t be there and are getting Scratch withdrawal symptoms, I have a simply HUGE pile of tasty spoken word treats that you can scoff in my absence. For example…
Catch Inua Ellams’ new show Knight Watch at Live Theatre on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 August, before Jibba Jabba on Saturday 18 August features the slam-winning superstar that is Ash Dickinson. Laid Bare on Friday 24 August brings a bit of poetry pizzazz to Hartlepool, whilst on Saturday 25 August in Stanley, our very own Steve Urwin is curating a ‘Northern Elements’ showcase with the support of Arts Council England, headlined by Dominic Berry with support from the glorious Amanda Baker – and that’s after he’s already hosted Poetry Jam!
Be sure to tune back in September, when we see the return of Amuse Bouche at ARC, a special workshop from Charlie Dark, and of course Scratches Tyne and Tees. Enjoy! x
Kirsten Luckins
North East Coordinator
Kirsten@applesandsnakes.org / 07585 223 162
@applessnakesne /
Apples and Snakes NE Facebook Group
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Apples and Snakes and Writers' Block present
Read Our Lips 48 Hour Filmmaking Challenge
Poets making films! BOOKING ESSENTIAL AND THIS ONE COSTS A TENNER, FOLKS - email kirsten@applesandsnakes.org
Saturday - storyboarding and maybe a bit of filming - start 11am, see where we get to - bring a suitable poem for filming, paper, pencils/pens, old magazines, something to film on (even a phone) and a packed lunch.
Sunday - filming and editing with Laura and James from Writers' Block. Start 11.00am, finish 5pm. Bring your storyboard, any props you may need, something to film on, a laptop if you have one, and a packed lunch.
NO-ONE LEAVES WITHOUT A FILM!
When: Saturday 4 August, 11am - Sunday 4 August, 5pm
Where: Floor 6, Commercial Union House, 39 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle NE1 6QE
Tickets: £10
Info:
Facebook event
Booking: kirsten@applesandsnakes.org
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Spoken word on Soundcloud
Check out this Soundcloud group, set up by record label FAADA!
soundcloud.com/groups/spoken-word
Wanted – Celia short stories
Spoken word entertainment website listenupnorth.com is running a writing competition with a difference. We are looking for your highly romanticised short stories, – lovers who ride off into the sunset or at the very least live happily ever after and we want stories in the writing style of our heroine of screen and YouTube ‘Celia’.
All winning stories will be read by Celia herself (actor Penny Lamport) and uploaded as audio files to listenupnorth.com for everyone to hear. Celia has even managed to find some prize money from her housekeeping!
So feel free to ham it up, keep those clichés coming & add a liberal sprinkling of euphemisms – go on, you know you want to!
Info and entry:
listenupnorth.com
North East Venues & Newcastle Gateshead Cultural Venues present Meet the Programmers
Are you an artist or company trying to get your work booked? Do you have an idea or
project that needs support? Here is your opportunity to meet the programmers in person! Following the success of our first event in April 2012, venue and festival programmers from across the North East will
once again be gathered in one room, ready to listen to you talk about your work, answer questions and tell you what they are looking for when booking shows.
Confirmed attendance includes programmers from ARC, Arts Centre Washington, Customs House, Dance City, Gala Theatre, Gateshead Old Town Hall, Live Theatre, Northern Stage, Seven Stories and Theatre Royal Newcastle.
When: Friday 14 September, 2pm – 5pm
Where: Gateshead Old Town Hall, West Street, Newcastle NE8 1HE
Info / Booking: helen.ferguson@arconline
Deadline: 31 August
Performers needed for Laid Bare
Laid Bare is a night of spoken word, art and music at Hartlepool’s Studio venue. Brian Barnes is always looking for poets to perform, and he will pay your travel expenses – contact laidbareevents@hotmail.co.uk.
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Inua Ellams’ Knight Watch
In a world where tower blocks are stone mountains and city walls are urban tapestries retelling epic fights, Michael keeps away from the warring tribes until a passerby helps him out of a tight situation.
Featuring live music and a surprise outdoor location, we're delighted to welcome Inua Ellams back to Live Theatre after he gave us a sneak peek of an extract of the show at Scratch Night last year. Knight Watch will be performed in a surprise location! Meet at the theatre 25 minutes before the performance and come dressed for the weather.
When: Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 August, 7.30pm & 9.00pm
Where: The Trent House (upstairs), 1 - 2 Leazes Lane, Newcastle NE1 4QT
Tickets: FREE
Info:
live.org.uk/whats-book/knight-watch
Northern Elements Showcase
Featuring Dominic Berry, Amanda Baker and more! This showcase is funded by Arts Council England, and is curated and hosted by the wonderful Steve Urwin, bringing spoken word to the parts of the north-east other poets can’t reach!
When: Saturday 25 August, 8pm
Where: The Derwent Suite, Lamplight Arts Centre, Stanley DH9 0NA
Tickets: £5
Info:
leisureworks.net/events/5/lamplight-arts-centre
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