#mask theatre

[simsalabimproductions]

Bravo to the Simsalabim Ensemble: Corinne Faucon, Elodie Mourot, Freya Stang, and Miranda Hopwood for playing 'Napoléon' at the stripping down of the 'Freak Show' at the Galerie Vidourle Prix! Many thanks to the Vidourle Prix Gallery in Sauve, Sophie Crumb, Solenne Capmas, and Julie Katan for welcoming us with plenty of heart and humour. Directed by: Freya Stang Photos: Chandan Fraser - with big thanks - Merci

[simsalabimsworkshopupdate]

We're so excited! Our workshops for 2025 will be launched soon!

Anything can happen

[cry-ptidd]

” Am I not right to weep? O my children, cursed children of a hateful mother - ”

[toofypigeon]

the bunnies r the best part of this game :3

[junopede]

Kayne is a 13 year old girl writing fanfic on his school Chromebook at two in the morning

[shesnake]

Zahra Newman performing every role in Kip William's Dracula, Sydney Theatre Company 2024.

[asparklethatisblue]

Fear and Darkness personified

I just really liked how Terror and Erebus were named, I love thinking of the names influencing the ships and in turn their Captains

[marlocandeea]

Namanari, Hannya and Ja, three stages of spirit possession, usually because of grief or jealousy, as depicted in Noh theatre.

[jophielll]

Melody + Momma

[png-magician]

[covid-safer-hotties]

Also preserved in our archive

Y'all know I'm not one to save celebrity news without reason: There's some excellent analysis done in this article about air quality and airborne disease.

Macbeth: cancelled due to “illness�� The eagerly anticipated production of Macbeth, starring David Tennant in the title role at the Harold Pinter Theatre, has cancelled four consecutive performances this week due to “illness within the company.” The latest cancellation, announced just two hours before curtain, left audience members disappointed, including those who had traveled internationally and rearranged work schedules.

Among affected ticket holders, some expressed frustration on social media about the late notice and lack of clarity. Twitter user @clairebobcat voiced a common sentiment:

"Ticket holders were notified at 5:45 this eve. Really short notice considering illness has been ongoing since Friday. All best wishes to the cast—illness can’t be helped, but very shoddy treatment of ticket holders. Travel money & Annual leave wasted."

The ongoing cancellations reflect broader challenges facing the theatre industry in the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

The arts still in crisis due to Covid A survey by Theatre Washington reported that while 58% of Washington, D.C. theatre patrons once attended performances six or more times per year, only 31% have done so since reopening. Almost half of patrons surveyed now attend just three times or fewer, and nearly 68% cited fear of Covid-19 exposure as a primary reason for staying away.

The UK is facing unprecedented rates of long-term illness due to long Covid, a condition marked by symptoms including post-exertional malaise, cognitive impairment, and cardiopulmonary dysfunction.

Public health data shows that over two million people in the UK are affected by long COVID, with more than 10% of Covid cases resulting in prolonged symptoms.

High-profile performers, including Alyssa Milano and Matt McGorry, have spoken publicly about their struggles with long Covid, shedding light on the profound and lasting impact of the illness.

Protect the Heart of the Arts In response to these issues, Protect the Heart of the Arts, an advocacy organisation for members of the performance community with long COVID or who are clinically vulnerable, has offered to donate a HEPA air purification system to the Harold Pinter Theatre, which is staging Macbeth.

Glenda from the group told the Canary:

"It’s unsustainable, unethical, and we can’t afford to accept it as occupational: our employers, unions, regulatory bodies and politicians have to address the ongoing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic head-on.

Beyond key vectors (hospitals, schools, prisons), creatives are uniquely vulnerable, especially within live formats, alongside venue staff and audiences; not to mention all within said categories who’ve been marginalised, nor the walk-back of digital programming."

The organisation argues that improved air quality could help reduce health risks for cast, crew, and audiences, potentially preventing further cancellations.

Covid isn’t over – as Macbeth inadvertently shows “We may not know the exact illness affecting the Macbeth cast, but we do know that Covid is a serious vascular disease requiring extended recovery times,” noted Charles Waltz, founder of Protect the Heart of the Arts:

"Reinfections weaken immunity to other pathogens, so without measures like air purification and adequate recovery time, we risk ongoing illness cycles that could impact health and stability across the industry. Clean air and flexible recovery policies are essential to protect the performance community’s long-term health."

[simsalabimproductions]

Simsalabim Ensemble play 'Larval Love' at the Galerie Vidourle Prix, in Sauve, Gard 30610, France. A great, big thanks for inviting us to play for the end of the exhibition 'Freak Show'!

[thesilicontribesman]

Roman Mask Of A High Class Mistress, Lipari, Italy, 325 to 300 BCE, Kelvingrove Museum and Galleries, Glasgow

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[theblorboscalledtheturtles]

THEATRE KID

[allthebooksandcrannies]

Really loved this video essay, so I thought I'd share!