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MA Taster Sessions

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Are you interested in staying on for Postgraduate study with us?

Make sure you come along to our taster sessions over the next few weeks…

Film with Practice MA

  • Independent Project Development
    Thursday 9th February 2017, 3pm-5pm
  • Jarman Studio 5

Curating MA

  • Curatorial Internship
    Thursday 9th February 2017, 10am-12pm
  • Jarman Studio 5

Physical Acting MA

  • Ensemble Devising and Performance
    Monday 13th February 2017, 9am-12pm
  • Jarman Studio 1

Theatre Making MA*

  • (Currently Contemporary Performance Practice)
    Tuesday 14th February 2017, 1pm-2pm
  • Lumley

Film MA

  • Film and Modernity
    Tuesday 7th March 2017, 3pm-6pm
  • Keynes Seminar Room 13

History and Philosophy of Art MA

  • The Art of Portraiture
    Monday 20th March 2017, 2pm-4pm
  • Keynes Seminar Room 13

 

Silent Shakespeare Teaser

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An excerpt from Silent Shakespeare, performed at Canterbury Christ Church University`s Anselm Studio on the 13th January 2017. The show was directed by Kyle Harrington and Jamie Sims and features Jason Hodgson as musical director, with his live accompaniment. Molly Cast and Kyle Harrington play the roles of Katharine and Petrucio respectively. Silent Shakespeare is a highly energetic and hilarious show that draws on silent movies for inspiration as well as having a contemporary self awareness and a D.I.Y. aesthetic. The full show is approximately 90 minutes long and tells the story of the Taming of the Shrew, Romeo and Juliet, and a Midsummer Night’s Dream.

The scene is from Taming of the Shrew and explores the couple’s meeting and highlights his attempts at wooing her as well as making her submissive to his will. Katharine is a strong willed character and resists him at every turn, which is something that you will notice.

The scene is highly inspired by the work of Buster Keaton, especially looking at the period where his career concentrated on twenty minute stories with what he dubbed “cartoon gags.” His work is exceptionally physical while maintaining a dead pan air.

Voices of the Great War, Theatre Royal Brighton

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100 years ago a war was being fought across the sea; at home a visit to the Music Hall helped raise the spirits of those missing their loved ones.
Written during one of the most troubling times our country has seen, the music and the plays of the time give us a fascinating insight into the experience of WW1 for both the men at the front and the men and women left at home. This special performance features two short plays from iconic writers of the era, A.A.Milne (Winnie-the-Pooh) and J.M.Barrie (Peter Pan), with a live string ensemble from Brighton Youth Music playing classic songs including It’s A Long Way To Tipperary and Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty.
This exciting event, presented by Gateways To The First World War in association with Threadbare Theatre Company, sees both performers and audience on the stage of Theatre Royal Brighton, with a themed refreshments bar in the wings and an opportunity to view some of Theatre Royal Brighton’s archive material in the dressing rooms.

‘Weekend’ – Open Audition

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Written and Directed by Bence Bárdos
Produced by Daniella Verektenidi
‘Weekend’, an MA short film, is a drama filmed on DV tape and using improvised performances. This is to be rehearsed, character developed through improvisation, and shot
during the Spring and Summer as well as during some of the Easter break in Canterbury. Please note that the audition will consist of a conversation, some improvisation work, and
that no addition preparation will be needed.
DESCRIPTION
50-year-old Mike visits his daughter Sophie at a university campus to spend the weekend with her. Unfortunately, she has little time for him. Surrounded by young people at an alien
place, Mike wonders around campus and town, attempting to connect with anyone he can – including Sophie’s housemate Mollie, who might be able to make Mike forget about his
loneliness.
ROLES AVAILABLE

FEMALES:
Mollie
Sophie’s housemate and friend, drama student at university, mostly keeps to herself. She meets Sophie’s father Mike and has great conversations with him – they develop a platonic
but intimate relationship.
Anna
Sophie’s other housemate, often around the house.
Jessica
Sophie’s workplace colleague at a restaurant, out-going, friendly.
MALES:
George + Harry
Two friends offering to accommodate Mike for the weekend at their place. Fun and extroverted, they end up inviting Mike to have a few drinks with them and having a great
time.

More info.

CV Competition 2017

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Win some work experience!  This is a great chance to develop your CV and build professional contacts. The Careers and Employability Service CV Competition is now open for 2017.

The CV Competition offers students the chance to win one of a number of 2 week work experience placements on offer during the summer vacation. The good news is that the majority of the experiences are funded at £300 per week!

Students can find out more about how to take part and the opportunities on offer via https://www.kent.ac.uk/ces/cv-competition.html  Interested applicants need to submit a CV and covering letter for each position that they are interested in. Closing date 28th Feb.

The exact timing of these roles will be decided between the winning student and the employer.

Earl Okin

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Thursday 2 February, 7.30pm

Earl Okin is a triple threat. One of the finest of Jazz/Bossa Nova singers around anywhere (not forgetting the legendary ‘vocal trumpet’ solos). A world-class songwriter and, last but not least, one of the top music-comedy comedians on the circuit.

He’s recorded at Abbey Road, toured with Paul McCartney and performed just about everywhere. Next week he will back at the Royal Albert Hall.

Most importantly, however, Earl is one of the ‘First 500’. He took his degree in Philosophy at UKC 1965-68.

So, whether you’re a student or am ordinary member of the public, don’t miss this one!

School of Arts ticket offer
Tickets £6.50. Use code: SOA1
When purchasing online please select book type Student and enter code in discount box.

Apply now for V&A Theatre and Performance Work Experience Placements 2016/17

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The V&A Department of Theatre and Performance contains the UK’s National Collection of Performing Arts. The collections are vast, covering all areas of live performance from theatre, opera and ballet, to music hall and musical theatre, circus, puppetry, and rock and pop.

  • Departmental activity is divided into curatorial work (based at Blythe House, Olympia) and exhibitions, publications and potential web-content (based at V&A South Kensington).
  • Exhibitions-based work includes the development of the permanent Theatre and Performance
  • Galleries at the V&A and a broad programme of special exhibitions, both at the V&A and on tour.

Voluntary Work Experience Placements and Training: Exhibitions

The Exhibitions side of the Department offers a small number of volunteer and graduate placements, for career development, training and research.

  • Volunteers assist with research and interpretation, exhibition development, publications, potential web content and other outputs.
  • Volunteers have access to professional development training and experience, both at the V&A and at other relevant institutions and organisations in London, such as theatres, museums and other arts institutions.
  • Work is varied and rewarding, and allows volunteers to contribute to the work of one of the UK’s flagship cultural institutions.

The next placements will be within the period from March – October 2017.

Applications

If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the application form in the link below and then send this to t.applications@vam.ac.uk  The deadline for applications is 12 February 2017.

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CCCU POSTGRADUATE ROUTES INTO TEACHING OPEN DAY

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Saturday 4 February 2017, 10am–2pm
Augustine House, Canterbury Campus

Come to Canterbury Christ Church’s Open Day and explore the different routes you can take to become a teacher.

During the event you can:

  • Speak to our expert tutors and find out which route is best for you
  • Gain information on our PGCE courses as well as School Direct options
  • Hear about fees and finance and student life
  • Hear talks on a range of subjects, including fees and bursaries.

More info