#theatre festival

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☞ ☛ ⌚︎ Some bits of this past month, while I wrap my non-vacationed brain (i.e. many ☠︎bugs☢︎ left in layouts, will do my best to solve them) around the 100 page catalogue of the Piatra Neamț theatre festival, happening this September, plus upcoming project with friends from Impex band and their ongoing free-spirited project Shamanelism.

While my neural network reassembles in grid formats, here is the call Mălina and myself put together, at the invitation of the House of European Institutes . If you're an illustrator from Banat or know somebody please share a link of their work in the comments.

Finally, a project that's just recently been launched, charting Romania's peculiarities, oddities, fine spots and curiosities is La Noi. Andrea Dimofte's efforts are cumulated in this conglomerate of articles. Illustrated Dragoș Rusu's documentation of the Communist Romanian musical scene right here, might be back with more. Till then, here are a few glimpses from behind the soundscape scenes.

[beenasarwar]

A South Asia theatre festival in Boston

We had not planned to stay on beyond ‘Madho’ but couldn’t bring ourselves to leave - up next was a one-woman show by Pakistan-born York-based Natalya Samee, in which a data analyst uses spreadsheets to combat her romantic idealism.

Off-Kendrik started over 16 years ago, “committed to building a broad platform for South Asian theatre groups and the next generation of South Asian Americans through theatre and storytelling”.  PERSONAL POLITICALBy Beena Sarwar I went to see ‘Madho’ last night with my mother at the Third South Asia Theatre festival, SAATh 2024, in the Boston area. A musical play set in Lahore, it is written…

[puppetdaily]

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come from A Christmas Carol at Chichester Festival Theatre

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Celebrating Cultural Diversity: 'Under the Stars Experience' Theatre Festival in Fair Oaks, CA

Immerse yourself in the annual 'Cultural Under the Stars Experience,' a distinguished theatre festival held in Fair Oaks, California. This event, known for its vibrant tapestry of theatrical performances, brings together theatre aficionados, artists, and local communities in a unique celebration of cultural diversity.

The festival provides a special platform for delving into the world of dramatic arts, fostering a sense of belonging and shared cultural experience. Whether enjoying classic plays or contemporary performances, attendees embark on an insightful journey through diverse theatrical narratives beneath the open night sky.

A harmonious blend of culture, community, and creativity, the 'Cultural Under the Stars Experience' stands as a testament to the thriving theatre scene in Fair Oaks.

Highlights and Experiences at the Festival

Experience a diverse array of enthralling theatrical performances at the festival, immersing yourself in a multitude of cultural stories. From captivating dramas to exhilarating musicals, each act contributes to the rich tapestry of human experiences.

The festival's inclusive atmosphere fosters a sense of belonging, uniting individuals from varying backgrounds in their shared love for performing arts. Engage in interactive workshops that allow you to explore your creative potential under the guidance of seasoned professionals.

Food stalls featuring dishes from around the world enhance the cultural exchange. The festival serves as a platform for artistic expression, cultural learning, and community bonding—an experience that transcends the ordinary, making it a must-attend event for theatre enthusiasts.

Exploring Fair Oaks Theatre Culture

Discover the unique blend of traditional and contemporary performances that characterize Fair Oaks' theatre culture, shaping an integral part of the town's identity. This dynamic theatrical landscape draws in both locals and tourists, offering a vibrant tapestry of cultural experiences.

Traditional Performances: Paying homage to the town's roots and heritage, these acts often showcase local folklore and history.

Contemporary Performances: Providing a platform for new voices and innovative ideas, these acts push the boundaries of conventional theatre.

Theatrical Venues: From intimate community theaters to larger, modern spaces, the venues themselves contribute to the cultural fabric.

Festivals and Events: Regular occurrences like 'Cultural Under the Stars' aim to celebrate and promote the diversity within Fair Oaks' theatre culture.

Each element plays a pivotal role in nurturing a sense of belonging and community.

[kateblankett]

HEY BITCHES HAPPY DESTIEL DAY HOLY SHIT

also if you’re in edinburgh today and tomorrow and you like theatre but are tired to see the same old west end musicals, you should come visit the Gateway New Writing Festival!!!

in its very first run, Gateway Festival will present several short abstracts from new plays that have been developed alongside actors and directors during rehearsals! All writers and most of actors and directors are all new graduates or still students so these are fresh new ideas - and who knows, they might become modern classics in a few years.

here are the links to their instagram:

and their eventbrite page where you can buy a ticket!!!

I’m promoting them to my 12 followers (love yous xx) bc 1 i’m directing one of the pieces 2 I believe it is so so important to support artists who are just starting out as should all of u lol 3 i have had so much fun working with these people and i’m so proud of the work we’ve done.

If you’re in the area please consider coming!!!! love yous x

[if-you-fan-a-fire]

"The Masquers' Club players, Winnipeg, who won the first place in the Dominion drama festival held at Ottawa, with their play, "Born to Be Hanged," were welcomed to Toronto by John David Eaton when they arrived homeward bound. The club, composed of employees of the T. Eaton Co. Ltd., Winnipeg, made its director, Winston McQuillan, lose a $40 bet but won for him the festival triumph. He bet on the Vancouver team to win. Leading players are shown above: (1) Moray Sinclair and Mary Munro, and (2) Winston McQuillan, the director." - from the Kingston Whig-Standard. May 12, 1933. Page 16.

[dance-world]

Aydin Eyikan - Fire Island Dance Festival 2024

[autismdurst]

Everybody stop what ur doing and look at this

[lysanderthenerd]

Just had a fantastic tech run for My Grandmother Taught Me To Knit at the Edinburgh Horror Festival, I'm so excited for our first night tomorrow!

Being directed by the wonderful Emily Ingram has been a joy and a privilege, and @neitherabaron's sound design is gorgeous and haunting. It's shaping up to be something really special!

Check out my pinned post for more information and tickets!

[brian-in-finance]

Video 📹 from Instagram

Remember… modelling teaches you to be completely conscious of the camera. Acting is being totally unconscious of it. — Phoebe Cates

[lesbianrecorderplayer]

Annie Twilloil was SO lesbian for directing a play in which the two main Cornley actresses were Both in love with her.

[thecabinsixwitch]

chb cabin aesthetics: 10/?

🍇🐅 Dionysus - Cabin 12🍷🎭

Lemme tell ya somethin' / If you didn't come to party / Don't bother knockin' on my door / I got a lion in my pocket / And baby he's ready to roar, yeah yeah / Everybody's got a bomb / We could all die here today / But before I'll let that happen / I'll dance my life away

“1999” - Prince

• requested by anonymous

(feel free to send me moodboard requests!)

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Riverside Code at Qingming Festival (清明上河图密码) : Nightlife at Bianjing City

Fireworks

Firework-driven Puppetry

Once thought to be a lost art and rediscovered in the 1990s, this is a special form of puppetry that has a 13-15 meters tall bamboo "tree" with tiers to which wheels of gunpowder and puppets are attached, so when the fuse is lit, the puppets start moving around along with the spiralling fireworks.

Molten Iron Flowers

Originating in the Northern Song Dynasty, Henan province, datiehua the craft of striking liquid iron with sticks to create showers of sparks.

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Peddlers

The character design was designed based on "Picture of a Peddler" by Li Song, a painter from the Song Dynasty.

This is a round fan painting on silk with light ink and color, now in the collection of the Palace Museum in Beijing. The whole picture depicts an old peddler carrying a load of goods on his shoulders approaching the village, with many women and children competing to by the goods.. Depicting the life of the working people as an aesthetic object is a common practice in ancient Chinese art.

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Roadside Stalls and Lanterns

Small taverns that have official alcohol selling license and retail to diners and wholesale to major restaurants or simply earn money as foot shops.

Rolling lantern dance

Folk dance that originated from Zhejiang Province, it has been passed down from generation to generation and is a competitive dance performed every year.

Flying Star Lantern

Due to its elaborate design, it's used especially in the palace banquets and temple fairs during the Lantern Festival.

Horse Riding Street Lanterns

Social public welfare lighting kicked off the most in Song dynasty. There were street lights installed by temple gates, by bridges and by waterbodies.

Seven-Star Lotus Lantern

Used by nobility, representing hopes for longevity.

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Gōulán wǎ shě - Fixed Entertainment Venues

Equivalent to modern day amusement parks, there were many of these situated at the corners of Song Dynasty capitals, open all around the year and especially bustling with people during the holidays. These places had all sorts of entertainment in one place, and the show featured some as below:

Skeleton Fantasy Show

A nursing mother sitting next to a skeleton puppeteer with a skeleton puppet, again based on a famous painting by Li Song, it's been lost to time what exactly does this macabre but wholesome picture depicts, the drama interprets it as some kind of Song Dynasty folktale stage performance.

Quack Eyedrop Seller

In the Northern Song Dynasty, goods were prosperous and there were many profiteers, which lead to street-skits being made to parody/mock the rampant fake merchants and warn the people of counterfeit goods. These skits were very popular and became the subject of paintings. There are two paintings by unnamed Song Dynasty artists in Beijing Palace Museum, showcasing a skit about a quack eyedrop seller. The guy wearing red is the "doctor", with numerous little bottles with eyes painted on them.

Women's Wrestling

OK now this is the COOLEST discovery in this entire post, and one thing that the show failed to properly represent, for reasons you'll understand in a second. Did you know that in Song dynasty women were allowed to do sumo half naked in public??? Because the shirtlessness and skin-to-skin contact is an important feature in sumo, it's said that the emperor allowed women to do the same and that he himself enjoyed women's sumo performances too! And in the Royal Palace, even concubines particioated in sumo competitions with each other! And obviously in modern day women are back to covering up which is such a shame. The dramas only shows two little girls wrestling and they are all covered up too which is understandable, I'm thankful that they included this feature so I could at least look it up and find all this delightful information.

Chinese Circus

Aerial acrobatics at the Entrance, Using feet to manipulate objects, Stilt-Walking

Intangible cultural heritages, click the link to read in depth.

[In stilt performances, Usually there are two forms: "Wen Xiao" and "Wu Xiao". Wu Xiao emphasizes tricks, Wen Xiao focuses on theatrics and making jokes]

Puyang Daxian "Shirtless" Opera, Mulian "Ghost" Opera

Shadow Puppetry, Bloody Shehuo

[Bloody Shehuo is the most gruesome among Shehuo performances, which are supposed to represent punishing evil and bringing good fortune to the new year.]

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Riverside Code at Qingming Festival ( 清明上河图密码 ) : Qīngmíng shànghé tú mìmǎ Cultural Meta Masterpost

[amagnificentobsession]

Dearest Gentle Reader,

I’m about to step on some toes in regard to the Opening Ceremony at the Paris Olympics.

The headless woman was Marie Antoinette. She ruled over France and was found guilty of treason, conspiracy, and stealing from the country.

Sound familiar?

Also, it was not the Last Supper. It was a depiction of an ancient Greek Bacchanal… because, you know, the Olympics are ancient and Greek. Surprise!

And if you didn’t know, a Bacchanalia is an uncontrollably promiscuous, extravagant, and loud party. The parties often spanned several days which honored the god of wine, Bacchus (the blue guy covered in grape vine). He is also known as Dionysus, the Greek god of fertility, later known as the god of wine and pleasure.

And finally, it was not Death on a pale horse. It was Sequana, Goddess of the Seine, the River in which the boat precession took place. She was meant to be the representation of the Olympic spirit and of Sequana.

Loosen the clutch on your pearls.

Yours truly,

Lady Francis

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@i-dream-of-sheeny anything I’ve forgotten my dear?

“Paris is back on its feet, jubilant, flamboyant, creative and open. Free,” - Thomas Jolly, the artistic director.

[domhnallgleesonhaven]

Medicine rehearsals in Edinburgh, 2021 🧡

📸 Sarah Weal

[elennemigo]

31 (August. I thought this one was on sept 1st by I was wrong so here it is.)

★ Benedict arrived at the Venice Film Festival.

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★ Benedict attended Miu Miu Women’s Tales event in Venice. x x

★ He also assisted to the Aston Martin Vanquish launch event in Venice. Gallery / clips (my post)

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★ Benedict´s toast and speech during a special gala for Sophie´s Salt of the Earth film. (more here)

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★New Benedict pic.

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★ National Theatre Live announced their plays will come to Latin America (and Spain) with Spanish subtitles. Including Hamlet and Frankestein.

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★ Benedict and Sophie attended a dinner event to celebrate Naomi Campbell.

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★ Benedict and Sophie participated in the Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit. (my post)

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★ Benedict and Sophie Hunter attended an event at the British Embassy in NYC, during the United Nations General Assembly Week. (video and pics x, x)

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★ Benedict became ambassador for the KOKO Foundation.

★ And he will be attending a special fundraising edition of Letters Live.

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