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Architects Katy Marks & Jack Penford Baker talk about Citizens Design Bureau’s redevelopment of Jacksons Lane

Supporting the Grade II listed theatre venue Jacksons Lane Arts Centre on their vision of becoming ‘welcoming, inspiring, accessible, visible, inviting and reflective of its personality and ambition’, architects Citizens Design Bureau, alongside Jacksons Lane’s Artistic Director and Executive Director Ade Berry and Monique Deletant will ensure the venue fulfils its pledge of achieving environmental sustainability, as well as adapting to a post Covid world. Architects katy Marks Jack Penford Baker tells us more about the redevelopment project.

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26th November 2020by Theatrefullstop
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Artistic Director Ade Berry and Executive Director Monique Deletant of Jacksons Lane talk about the venue’s redevelopment project

Welcoming the next phase of Jacksons Lane’s architectural and artistic journey, Artistic Director Ade Berry and Executive Director Monique Deletant realise the venue’s vision of becoming ‘welcoming, inspiring, accessible, visible, inviting and reflective of its personality and ambition’ – a vision brought to life by architects Citizens Design Bureau. Currently under redevelopment, Ade and Monique tell us more about what to expect from the newly redeveloped venue.

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26th November 2020by Theatrefullstop
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Writer and actor Cliffordkuju Henry talks about his show ‘In Search of a White Identity’ showing on The Actors Centre’s online demand platform

Originally performed as part of The Actors Centre’s ‘Working Class Season’ in 2018 and curated by theatre company Actors Awareness, Cliffordkuju Henry’s ‘In Search of a White Identity’ returns, a topical piece of political theatre exploring the friendship of two protesters who find themselves on opposing sides of a march. A show exploring class, race and masculinity, Cliffordkuju tells us more about what to expect from the show.

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25th November 2020by Theatrefullstop
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Writer Gavin Yule talks about his debut show ‘The Bus Stop’ currently available on the Traverse Theatre website

A topic rarely explored on stage, writer Gavin Yule presents his debut play The Bus Stop, a piece based on his own personal experience of experiencing a disability hate crime. Supported by Lung Ha Theatre Company, champions of accessibility and highlighting voices often unheard, Gavin has created the show under the mentorship of playwright Andrew Edwards and director Nicola Tuxworth. With the hopes of raising awareness on this harsh reality, the show is currently available to stream on the Traverse Theatre’s website until Tuesday 8th December. Gavin tells us more about his pertinent show.

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23rd November 2020by Theatrefullstop
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UK Theatre and Society of London Theatre (SOLT) talk about the ‘Theatre Artists Fund’ and its impact within the industry

Formed in response to the theatre closures caused by the current pandemic, the first round of the Theatre Artists Fund, established by theatre organisations UK Theatre and Society of London Theatre (SOLT) has supported 2,600 theatre workers and freelancers with emergency grants during this challenging time. Supported by various donors, including Netflix and Arts Council England, the second round of the fund is currently open until Friday 20th November. The Theatre Artists Fund team tell us more about the impact of this year’s pandemic on the industry, how to apply for the fund and how it has supported its recipients.

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18th November 2020by Theatrefullstop
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Writer and Director Jahmar Ngozi talks about his show ‘The Lost Generation’ to stream on YouTube and Facebook

Inspired by the life and works of celebrated artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, an artist noted for his social commentary on power structures, race and class – PoetryHouse founder Jahmar Ngozi presents The Lost Generation – an online production delving into Basquiat’s experiences of living in New York and being of the Caribbean diaspora. Ahead of the streaming across YouTube and Facebook Live, Jahmar tells us more about why he identifies with Basquiat, adapting the show for an online audience and how he’s found creating work during this challenging time.

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18th November 2020by Theatrefullstop
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Artist and Filmmaker Eelyn Lee talks about her short film ‘Casting Fu Manchu’ commissioned by Chinese Arts Now

A racialised term coined over a century ago, the impact of the term ‘Yellow Peril’ has been a damaging one; English novelist Sax Rohmer’s creation of villain Dr Fu Manchu in the 20th century further playing into the fear of the supposed existential threat imposed by East Asian nations on the West – this perpetuating harmful stereotypes. Exploring this further within her short film Casting Fu Manchu, a digital commission supported by organisation Chinese Arts Now; artist and filmmaker Eelyn Lee tells us more about deconstructing the fictional character – highlighting the inequalities faced by actors of East and Southeast Asian heritage, working with casting director Nicci Topping to cast the film and the process of socially distanced filming.

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18th November 2020by Theatrefullstop
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Founder of Tongue Fu Chris Redmond talks about their new album ‘Boat Building’ to be released on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon

Fuelled by political and social events that have witnessed noticeable divisions within the past four years, Chris Redmond – co-founder of spoken word collective Tongue Fu has been inspired to curate an album creating a ‘space of hope and solidarity’ during a chaotic time. Ahead of the album’s release later on this month, Chris tells us more about the album’s line up, listening to the final edit and what listeners can expect.

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11th November 2020by Theatrefullstop
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Stage Designer Jon Bausor talks about designing Arcola Theatre’s new performance space Arcola Outside

With current restrictions effecting how theatres will operate, this year’s impact has brought with it many challenges that have brought with it new ways of thinking. Returning to the Arcola Theatre after playing a part in the building’s inception 20 years ago, stage designer Jon Bausor has played a crucial role in designing the venue’s new Covid friendly space ‘Arcola Outside’. Ahead of the venue’s opening in December, Jon tells us more about the designing process.

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Writer and Director Dinos Aristidou talks about his digital show ‘Hear Us Out’

Compiled from a year long period of research conducted by New Writing South, Dinos Aristidou’s digital performance ‘Hear Us Out‘ celebrates the stories of the elder LGBTQ+ community – a keyword from this performance being ‘visibility’; bringing to the fore stories that are often left untold. Dinos tells us more about how he’s feeling ahead of the show, his inspirations for the piece and the importance of verbatim within his work.

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10th November 2020by Theatrefullstop
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