I talk through the process of creating "A+N" a 20 minute piece of devised theatre which explored the accumulation and negation of identity, and the idea of identity as a performance.
Accompanying blogs to follow soon at www.fieryrockets.blogspot.com AND www.thehumancondition2012.blogspot.com
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Monday, 5 March 2012
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Fiery Rockets
I want to take this opportunity to thank all of my loyal followers. It's amazing to get this many views on a blog that is just about my life. However, feeling the need for a change, I have now moved to another site, under a different name, Fiery Rockets - www.fieryrockets.wordpress.com
This new vlogging site is for show tours, tattoos, travelling the world and all things performance, and the first video is below. I will still be posting Fiery Rocket videos here, as well as some Broken Rose stuff, so stay tuned if you prefer to stick with one blog site.
Much love.
CC/Fiery Rockets
This new vlogging site is for show tours, tattoos, travelling the world and all things performance, and the first video is below. I will still be posting Fiery Rocket videos here, as well as some Broken Rose stuff, so stay tuned if you prefer to stick with one blog site.
Much love.
CC/Fiery Rockets
Thursday, 8 September 2011
"Bitten" - Call for Actress
Broken Rose Performing Arts (www.brokenrose.eu) is looking for an actress aged between 18 and 25 to play a confident young woman who suffers from Renfield's Syndrome and has in the past been a victim of domestic abuse. The character is an extremely feisty, emotional woman, and the actress will have to hold the audience's constant attention as much of the play surrounds her monologue.
An extract of Bitten will be performed at the Open Mind event in Manchester (website coming soon) on the 28th October 2011.
This is an unpaid position, but one that will give the candidate valuable experience.
To apply, please email an expression of interest, with a photo and recent CV to brokenroseperformance@googlemail.com
An extract of Bitten will be performed at the Open Mind event in Manchester (website coming soon) on the 28th October 2011.
This is an unpaid position, but one that will give the candidate valuable experience.
To apply, please email an expression of interest, with a photo and recent CV to brokenroseperformance@googlemail.com
Saturday, 16 April 2011
"Globally Busy"
Hey guys!
I know I promised that it wouldn't be so long this time... ooops! I hope this blog goes some way to explaining myself...
I've been a little on the busy side, choreographing a youth production of Romeo and Julliet for a lovely new Community Theatre company in Glossop called Theatre Peaks, as well as working towards the fabulous Music Boxes project with my beloved MIF (that's the Manchester International Festival for those new to the page!) who's banners slowly appear to be taking over the city... and it's only April... Well, I'm not complaining!
One of the most exciting things I've been to lately is the Globally Digital Launch at Contact Theatre, Manchester. Contact are renowned for doing exciting new things with performance, but the dance telepresence on this night really blew me away. Contact linked up with another theatre in New York to create a duet between two dancers who were thousands of miles away from each other. With Contact leading the way, the possibilities really are endless.
Much Love.
CC.
Friday, 31 December 2010
Playspace @ Contact Theatre, Manchester
Hey guys,
It's taken me so long to get this blog together, but hey, it's the holiday season!
At the beginning of December I attended the Playspace event at Contact theatre in Manchester. A fantastic day which explored the possibilities of using new technology in the arts. Not only was I fascinated by the information provided, but I also gained a lot of new connections and friends in the industry.
Below are some highlights of the day.
I also took part in the Body>Data>Space>Telepresence workshop which took place over four hours during the day. To see some of the dancers who took part, please go to www.brokenrose.eu for videos and information.
Much love, and promises of many more blogs in the new year!
CC.
It's taken me so long to get this blog together, but hey, it's the holiday season!
At the beginning of December I attended the Playspace event at Contact theatre in Manchester. A fantastic day which explored the possibilities of using new technology in the arts. Not only was I fascinated by the information provided, but I also gained a lot of new connections and friends in the industry.
Below are some highlights of the day.
I also took part in the Body>Data>Space>Telepresence workshop which took place over four hours during the day. To see some of the dancers who took part, please go to www.brokenrose.eu for videos and information.
Much love, and promises of many more blogs in the new year!
CC.
Saturday, 27 November 2010
"Remember Me" at Contact Theatre, Manchester, 25/11/2010
One cannot deny Jason Crouch's talent with words. Even when I first saw his play "Remember Me" in the 24:7 Theatre Festival in 2009, I was overwhelmed by the poeticism in his script. Curious as to what changes he had made since then, I went to see a new and extended version of the play at Contact Theatre in Manchester on Thursday.
Stunning. That's what it was. "Remember Me" is the only play I have since which manages to convey, accurately and honestly, what it feels like to be completely in love with someone you know isn't right for you. Crouch's characters describe perfectly what the reality of falling in love is like and how, all though the time they spend together might appear mundane to people outside of the relationship, they are anything but to those who are involved.
The direction was equally praiseworthy, with choreography and movement that even a dancer would be envious of.
Fantastic to see another 24:7 writer going from strength to strength.
Much love.
CC.
Stunning. That's what it was. "Remember Me" is the only play I have since which manages to convey, accurately and honestly, what it feels like to be completely in love with someone you know isn't right for you. Crouch's characters describe perfectly what the reality of falling in love is like and how, all though the time they spend together might appear mundane to people outside of the relationship, they are anything but to those who are involved.
The direction was equally praiseworthy, with choreography and movement that even a dancer would be envious of.
Fantastic to see another 24:7 writer going from strength to strength.
Much love.
CC.
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
Once Upon a Time...
...There was a story. Your story to be precise. At least, that's a key idea in the make-up of my company, Broken Rose Performing Arts. I'm here to remind you of a fabulous YouTube series which began not so long ago on the Broken Rose channel - "Your Story" allows performing arts pracitioners, fans, groups and artists to tell the world their story with regards to the arts, through the Broken Rose YouTube channel.
Tell us about how you got into the arts, what inspires you and what your hopes are for creating your art in the future. A short while ago I made an example video (or rather videos, as I always have too much to say!) which you can view below:
And... see how an organisation has taken advantage of this opportunity, with Warwick Street Vibe's video:
To submit your video, email upload it to rapidshare or megaupload and send the link to brokenroseperformance@googlemail.com or check out www.brokenrose.eu
If you're not a big fan of the arts, but still have a story to tell, email me at celticcalifornianblogger@gmail.com and we'll talk... I might make it at Celtic Californian Blog thing :)
Much Love, and thanks for all the support - now over 1, 000 blog views in just a few months!
CC.
Tell us about how you got into the arts, what inspires you and what your hopes are for creating your art in the future. A short while ago I made an example video (or rather videos, as I always have too much to say!) which you can view below:
And... see how an organisation has taken advantage of this opportunity, with Warwick Street Vibe's video:
To submit your video, email upload it to rapidshare or megaupload and send the link to brokenroseperformance@googlemail.com or check out www.brokenrose.eu
If you're not a big fan of the arts, but still have a story to tell, email me at celticcalifornianblogger@gmail.com and we'll talk... I might make it at Celtic Californian Blog thing :)
Much Love, and thanks for all the support - now over 1, 000 blog views in just a few months!
CC.
Wednesday, 10 November 2010
Flirting with London...
I'd forgotten how much I love that city. Even spending just an evening there, as I did on Thursday of last week, you can feel the London vibe creeping through your veins...
My collegue and I had a wonderful train journey down there - meetings on the train are always best, I find - you have more of an opportunity to talk things through. Of course, an extra bit of entertainment was provided by the Virgin Pendolino, with it's fantastic tilt mode on full whack as we steamed around the corners.
We arrived in London a little early for the launch party we were attending, and so our new mission was to find a cafe to sit in for a while and kill time. It was the cafe which we found that really reminded me of my love for this fantastic city.
The Union Theatre and Cafe - housed in what seems to be a garage just off one of the streets that leads from Southwark Underground, this quaint little cafe with it's theatre at the back is the perfect example of what London has to offer - the arts, lit up by fairy lights in a determination to show everybody that they are there, and that they deserve to be. The chairs and tables didn't match, and the doors were left open so that you could hear boy racers pass in their cars on the street, blasting hip hop as they went, but that was the beauty of it - you could watch all of London go by from this cafe, and perhaps watch some of their stories in the theatre behind you. Perfect. I'd love to return to that establishment one day, and take in a play while I'm there.
I'll "flirt with London" as Devina puts it :)
Much Love.
CC.
My collegue and I had a wonderful train journey down there - meetings on the train are always best, I find - you have more of an opportunity to talk things through. Of course, an extra bit of entertainment was provided by the Virgin Pendolino, with it's fantastic tilt mode on full whack as we steamed around the corners.
We arrived in London a little early for the launch party we were attending, and so our new mission was to find a cafe to sit in for a while and kill time. It was the cafe which we found that really reminded me of my love for this fantastic city.
The Union Theatre and Cafe - housed in what seems to be a garage just off one of the streets that leads from Southwark Underground, this quaint little cafe with it's theatre at the back is the perfect example of what London has to offer - the arts, lit up by fairy lights in a determination to show everybody that they are there, and that they deserve to be. The chairs and tables didn't match, and the doors were left open so that you could hear boy racers pass in their cars on the street, blasting hip hop as they went, but that was the beauty of it - you could watch all of London go by from this cafe, and perhaps watch some of their stories in the theatre behind you. Perfect. I'd love to return to that establishment one day, and take in a play while I'm there.
I'll "flirt with London" as Devina puts it :)
Much Love.
CC.
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Northern Quarter Love
I was wandering around in Manchester's Northern Quarter today, firstly getting my lip ring and stud replaced with much more comfortable jewellery. I go to a place called "Holier than Thou", which I reccommend to anyone interested in body modification in the Manchester area. Their set up is reassuringly hospital-like, and you walk into the procedure rooms knowing that you are in very safe hands. Their eclectic collection of body jewellery is like no other. The shop is a fantastic little find, in my opinion.
My cousin was with me, getting a microdermal implant, which looked like a rather painful procedure, but at the same time fascinating watching how they attach the jewellery to the skin.
After the pain, I took my cousin to the Cocoa Emporium in Afflecks palace - a stunning cake and chocolate shop and cafe, this is a relatively new addition to Manchester's landmark attraction, Afflecks palace. They sell the most exquisite vegan cupcakes - the kind that you are too scared to eat for fear of ruining them. But my god do they taste good!
The Northern Quarter seems such an appropriate location to showcase Manchester's eclectic notions of culture. It's vibrant scene is inspired by the new generations in Manchester, and it's long been the home of burgeoning arts companies. In fact, I know that my former employers at the 24:7 Theatre Festival are looking into finding a base in that area, because it is so perfect for such revolutionary activity.
Much love.
CC.
Holier than Thou - www.thirteentwelve.com/holier/
Cocoa Emporium - www.cocoaemporium.co.uk
24:7 Theatre Festival - www.247theatrefestival.co.uk
My cousin was with me, getting a microdermal implant, which looked like a rather painful procedure, but at the same time fascinating watching how they attach the jewellery to the skin.
After the pain, I took my cousin to the Cocoa Emporium in Afflecks palace - a stunning cake and chocolate shop and cafe, this is a relatively new addition to Manchester's landmark attraction, Afflecks palace. They sell the most exquisite vegan cupcakes - the kind that you are too scared to eat for fear of ruining them. But my god do they taste good!
The Northern Quarter seems such an appropriate location to showcase Manchester's eclectic notions of culture. It's vibrant scene is inspired by the new generations in Manchester, and it's long been the home of burgeoning arts companies. In fact, I know that my former employers at the 24:7 Theatre Festival are looking into finding a base in that area, because it is so perfect for such revolutionary activity.
Much love.
CC.
Holier than Thou - www.thirteentwelve.com/holier/
Cocoa Emporium - www.cocoaemporium.co.uk
24:7 Theatre Festival - www.247theatrefestival.co.uk
Thursday, 16 September 2010
Artistic Promiscuity
That's what my new boss called it. Mixing different styles and elements of otherwise unrelated performance arts. Something I've done before, and will continue to do in the future and something which Manchester International Festival are involved in. Fantastic. In my opinion there's not enough of this kind of thing in the world.
One of the best examples I have seen of this Artistic Promiscuity was in Tanja Liedtke's Twelfth Floor, which I saw at the Warwick Arts Centre in February 2009. Liedtke's mix of fluid the contemporary dance, which was performed by the majority of the cast, with the rigid balletic movements of the repressive dictator character created a show like nothing I've ever seen before. To top it off, the story that was told was extremely touching, visually arresting and rather thought provoking. A true performance with such unique artistic flair.
Artistic Promiscuity...
Ima keep using that :P
Much love.
CC.
One of the best examples I have seen of this Artistic Promiscuity was in Tanja Liedtke's Twelfth Floor, which I saw at the Warwick Arts Centre in February 2009. Liedtke's mix of fluid the contemporary dance, which was performed by the majority of the cast, with the rigid balletic movements of the repressive dictator character created a show like nothing I've ever seen before. To top it off, the story that was told was extremely touching, visually arresting and rather thought provoking. A true performance with such unique artistic flair.
Artistic Promiscuity...
Ima keep using that :P
Much love.
CC.
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
Naturally.
This month's isseue of National Geographic contains a Green suppliment which asks the question: "What's Nature Worth?"
The article which claims to answer this speaks of how, if people focus on the economic value of nature, we might have a better chance at saving it. Now, while I appreciate the attempt to instigate a change of heart in individuals who currently don't seem to care about the environment, I feel that the issue of the survival of the planet should be pushed more forcefully.
I don't understand why certain people have to be convinced by the amount of money they would conserve by being environmentally friendly. Shouldn't the survival of the planet which is there home and its preservation for future generations take precendence over this? I guess I will never understand such people.
However, reading such things has put this book on my wishlist:
"How Bad are Bananas?" by Mike Berners-Lee
I add this to my already rather pricey list of:
Second and third book of Steig Larsson's Millenium trilogy - I read "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" as part of a book club recently, and I was completely enthralled by it. It's a pity that I've got such a huge pile of books to get through first, before I'll have the chance to read the other two of Larsson's books.
"Bones" seasons 3-5 - I had forgotten how much I loved this programme. I watched it religiously from it piolot until about halfway through season 2, at which point Virgin Media had an argument with Sky and the channels Sky 1 and 2 were cut from my television package. Right on a cliff hanger. I bought the second series box set when it came out and I've only just gotten around to watching it. A fascinating and touching look into the life of a forensic anthropologist - I would reccomend it to anyone.
In other news, I've got to figure out 2 lines of banter for the "Cobwebs" play and then I'll be away on my second draft! Long story...
Much love.
CC.
The article which claims to answer this speaks of how, if people focus on the economic value of nature, we might have a better chance at saving it. Now, while I appreciate the attempt to instigate a change of heart in individuals who currently don't seem to care about the environment, I feel that the issue of the survival of the planet should be pushed more forcefully.
I don't understand why certain people have to be convinced by the amount of money they would conserve by being environmentally friendly. Shouldn't the survival of the planet which is there home and its preservation for future generations take precendence over this? I guess I will never understand such people.
However, reading such things has put this book on my wishlist:
"How Bad are Bananas?" by Mike Berners-Lee
I add this to my already rather pricey list of:
Second and third book of Steig Larsson's Millenium trilogy - I read "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" as part of a book club recently, and I was completely enthralled by it. It's a pity that I've got such a huge pile of books to get through first, before I'll have the chance to read the other two of Larsson's books.
"Bones" seasons 3-5 - I had forgotten how much I loved this programme. I watched it religiously from it piolot until about halfway through season 2, at which point Virgin Media had an argument with Sky and the channels Sky 1 and 2 were cut from my television package. Right on a cliff hanger. I bought the second series box set when it came out and I've only just gotten around to watching it. A fascinating and touching look into the life of a forensic anthropologist - I would reccomend it to anyone.
In other news, I've got to figure out 2 lines of banter for the "Cobwebs" play and then I'll be away on my second draft! Long story...
Much love.
CC.
Tuesday, 7 September 2010
A short time for Burning...
I didn't realise I was going to hate this quite as much as I do now. I decided that it would be best to live with my parents before moving to California - the rent was MUCH cheaper than anywhere else in Manchester, by far, meaning I'd save the money to cross the pond much quicker. However, once you've lived on your own for 3 years, it's remarkably difficult to adjust to the house rules I now have imposed on me. Old fashion parents just can't seem to grasp the fact that a house is for living in - it's not a show home. But what I would do to cross the atlantic quicker...? It must be endured.
Speaking of the US, it has just been suggested to me on YouTube that I should get some Broken Rose stuff on at the Burning Man festival once I get over there. Now that sounds like a fantastic idea. I'd heard about the festival before, but for some reason I'd never considered it in the context of Broken Rose. It's deffinitely on the "To Do" list.
With my feet firmly on UK soil at the mo, I've started writing another play before I've even finished "Cobwebs". "Cobwebs" is looking good though - taking the time to make it a full length play now, whereas I think this new one will be a one act show. It's called "Bitten", and yes, the previous post about vampire research was referring to this particular baby. It's really quite interesting to write.
More info on both plays as and when :)
CC.
Speaking of the US, it has just been suggested to me on YouTube that I should get some Broken Rose stuff on at the Burning Man festival once I get over there. Now that sounds like a fantastic idea. I'd heard about the festival before, but for some reason I'd never considered it in the context of Broken Rose. It's deffinitely on the "To Do" list.
With my feet firmly on UK soil at the mo, I've started writing another play before I've even finished "Cobwebs". "Cobwebs" is looking good though - taking the time to make it a full length play now, whereas I think this new one will be a one act show. It's called "Bitten", and yes, the previous post about vampire research was referring to this particular baby. It's really quite interesting to write.
More info on both plays as and when :)
CC.
Monday, 6 September 2010
It's a strange world out there...
Just been watching the video of the dance parade I organised and choreographed in uni (video at the bottom of this post). I have such a hankering to do something like that again, RIGHT NOW.
It always seemed so easy in uni - loads of students, all trying to get some experience, lining up to help. But now, no one seems to want to do anything unless they're getting paid for it.
Well, I think I'm gonna add that to my list of things to do before I leave England for California - get a dance parade, even better than its predecesor, going through the streets of Manchester. We'll see how that goes.
In other news, did anyone hear about that goat who had its horns ripped out? Some seriously effed up people in this world...
Get listening to new Blaqk Audio tracks guys - I believe "Ill Lit Ships" and "Bon Voyeurs" (my personal favourite) are available on YouTube somewhere. I seriously reccomend them.
Much Love.
CC.
It always seemed so easy in uni - loads of students, all trying to get some experience, lining up to help. But now, no one seems to want to do anything unless they're getting paid for it.
Well, I think I'm gonna add that to my list of things to do before I leave England for California - get a dance parade, even better than its predecesor, going through the streets of Manchester. We'll see how that goes.
In other news, did anyone hear about that goat who had its horns ripped out? Some seriously effed up people in this world...
Get listening to new Blaqk Audio tracks guys - I believe "Ill Lit Ships" and "Bon Voyeurs" (my personal favourite) are available on YouTube somewhere. I seriously reccomend them.
Much Love.
CC.
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