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
Monday, 5 March 2012
Friday, 2 March 2012
My Artistic Process - Writing a Poetry Set
I recently had to write a whole new set of poetry for a gig at Sandbar, Manchester, as part of Light In The Dark Entertainment's "Into The Light" Showcase.
In this video, I share the process of creating that set, as well as snippets of the final product.
If you'd like to see the full set, please go to www.youtube.com/brokenrosearts
An accompanying blog will follow soon at www.fieryrockets.blogspot.com
In this video, I share the process of creating that set, as well as snippets of the final product.
If you'd like to see the full set, please go to www.youtube.com/brokenrosearts
An accompanying blog will follow soon at www.fieryrockets.blogspot.com
Saturday, 25 February 2012
Poetry Set at Into The Light - Gemma Connell of Broken Rose Performing Arts
Broken Rose Artistic Director, Gemma Connell, performs a short poetry set as part of Into The Light, (22/02/2012) an event hosted by Light In the Dark Entertainment at Sandbar, Manchester.
Performing a set of brand new poems, Gemma provides her audience with an insight into different areas of the human psyche.
www.brokenrose.eu
Performing a set of brand new poems, Gemma provides her audience with an insight into different areas of the human psyche.
www.brokenrose.eu
Monday, 20 February 2012
#BraveNewWorldIn2012
Lady Gaga's soon to be launching her brand new venture, the Born This Way Foundation, which aims to empower youth and inspire bravery in all her little monsters across the world.
Mother Monster is an inspiration to many people, and the foundation's new Twitter account has been asking people what they will be doing to help create a #BraveNewWorldIn2012.
Find out how I'm pledging to use the arts as a tool for social change in this brand new year, and discover why the Ancient Mayan's would agree that 2012 is the best year to make some serious changes to our planet.How are you going to help create a #BraveNewWorldIn2012?
Post a video response with your pledge.Together we can change the world for the better.
An accompanying blog will follow soon at www.fieryrockets.blogspot.com
Mother Monster is an inspiration to many people, and the foundation's new Twitter account has been asking people what they will be doing to help create a #BraveNewWorldIn2012.
Find out how I'm pledging to use the arts as a tool for social change in this brand new year, and discover why the Ancient Mayan's would agree that 2012 is the best year to make some serious changes to our planet.How are you going to help create a #BraveNewWorldIn2012?
Post a video response with your pledge.Together we can change the world for the better.
An accompanying blog will follow soon at www.fieryrockets.blogspot.com
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Tour Diaries #1 - Manchester to Crewe
I've recently moved from my home in Manchester to Crewe, for career reasons. Follow my journey and explore my new house, which, as always, tells the story of my entirely crazy life!
Blog coming soon at http://www.fieryrockets.blogspot.com/
Blog coming soon at http://www.fieryrockets.blogspot.com/
Friday, 27 January 2012
Photography Expedition - Mow Cop Castle and Jodrell Bank
My photographer friend, Francesca Hughes, (YouTube username: designingabetterlife) and I took a photography expedition through windy Cheshire. Accompanying blog now live at www.fieryrockets.blogspot.com
Monday, 9 January 2012
Four NEW Fiery Rockets Videos now live!
Four NEW Fiery Rockets Videos now live!
"Breaking A Rose" - The Career of a Professional Artist/Producer
A look into the career of an Artist/Producer.
Dancer, Choreographer, Writer, Director, Producer and Project Manager Gemma Connell of Broken Rose Performing Arts - http://www.brokenrose.eu/
In this video, I'll take you through my career to date and offer advice for any budding artist or producers who'd like to make it in the industry.
The Making of "Flow!" - Broken Rose Performing Arts and Contact Theatre
Producer and Dancer Gemma Connell discusses the making of Open Stage Spoken Word and Dance event "Flow!", produced by Broken Rose Performing Arts and Contact Theatre, Manchester. Part of the Manchester Literature Festival 2011.
http://www.brokenrose.eu/
http://www.contactmcr.com/
http://www.manchesterliteraturefestival.com/
The Making of "Bitten" - Broken Rose Performing Arts
Writer/Director Gemma Connell talks through the process of making the play "Bitten" by Broken Rose Performing Arts.
Play Syopsis: Raven's always felt drawn to people. But not necessarily for their personal qualities. Strangely, she still agrees that "it's what's inside that counts." Join Broken Rose Performing Arts in this short piece of theatre which explores the story of a young girl who finds herself with a rather unorthodox craving... and then dedicates her life to finding out why."
Starring Francesca Smith.
Written and Directed by Gemma Connell.
"Bitten" has toured to:
26th October 2011, 9:25pm, TV21, Thomas Street, Manchester
22nd November 2011, 9:25pm, Sandbar, Manchester
#INKED - Episode 1
First in the series. I take you through my fabulous collection of tattoos, most of which were done by artists at Spear Studio in Birmingham.
"Breaking A Rose" - The Career of a Professional Artist/Producer
A look into the career of an Artist/Producer.
Dancer, Choreographer, Writer, Director, Producer and Project Manager Gemma Connell of Broken Rose Performing Arts - http://www.brokenrose.eu/
In this video, I'll take you through my career to date and offer advice for any budding artist or producers who'd like to make it in the industry.
The Making of "Flow!" - Broken Rose Performing Arts and Contact Theatre
Producer and Dancer Gemma Connell discusses the making of Open Stage Spoken Word and Dance event "Flow!", produced by Broken Rose Performing Arts and Contact Theatre, Manchester. Part of the Manchester Literature Festival 2011.
http://www.brokenrose.eu/
http://www.contactmcr.com/
http://www.manchesterliteraturefestival.com/
The Making of "Bitten" - Broken Rose Performing Arts
Writer/Director Gemma Connell talks through the process of making the play "Bitten" by Broken Rose Performing Arts.
Play Syopsis: Raven's always felt drawn to people. But not necessarily for their personal qualities. Strangely, she still agrees that "it's what's inside that counts." Join Broken Rose Performing Arts in this short piece of theatre which explores the story of a young girl who finds herself with a rather unorthodox craving... and then dedicates her life to finding out why."
Starring Francesca Smith.
Written and Directed by Gemma Connell.
"Bitten" has toured to:
26th October 2011, 9:25pm, TV21, Thomas Street, Manchester
22nd November 2011, 9:25pm, Sandbar, Manchester
#INKED - Episode 1
First in the series. I take you through my fabulous collection of tattoos, most of which were done by artists at Spear Studio in Birmingham.
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