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Kent Film Festival 2017

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Visit the annual Kent Film Festival for their 43rd year!

On Saturday 23rd September 2017

Location: Powell Theatre Christ Church University – North Holmes Road, Canterbury, Kent CT1 1QU.

Times: Doors open at 10:30am – starting at 11am to approx. 7m.

(There will be breaks for coffee and lunch.)

Admissions by ticket  – purchased in advance £6 (student £2) /tickets on door £8 (students £3).

Tickets are available now – contact Ian Menage on 01732 462900 or ian.menage@gmail.com

For more information: http://www.kentfilmfestival.com/index.html

 

The Royal Opera House Student Scheme

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Are you interested in opera and/or ballet? The Royal Opera House has plenty of offers and opportunities for students to make the most of their student status; from early booking, dedicated student events, cinema offers, and reduced ticket prices. 

The arts are diverse and there is something out there for everyone. The Royal Opera House is home to The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet, companies which produce groundbreaking work from the traditional to the contemporary – there really is something for everyone.

Not only are there student offers at the Royal Opera House itself, but also you can get 2 for £10 on tickets at participating cinemas across the country for ROH events. The Curzon cinema in Canterbury have several events over the next month including The Magic Flute, La Boheme, and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. The Royal Opera House also has whole house performances dedicated to students, catch Swan Lake next season on 21st May 2018 – booking opens 3rd April 2018.

To get more information regarding student offers at the Royal Opera House sign up to the mailing list. Here you can make the most of early booking, dedicated student events, and reduced ticket prices.

http://www.roh.org.uk/for/rohstudents/whats-in-it-for-me

#ROHStudents #HouseIsOpen

 

Extras Needed!

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Opportunity for extras in a ‘You and I Protect’ movement video

The video will promote the ‘You and I Protect’ movement that aims to empower students to intervene safely and with confidence and challenge inappropriate behaviour and sexual harassment. The video will be approximately 2 minutes long and will feature three scenarios: one in Venue, one in K-Bar and one on a bus. Extras will just need to be in the background.

Filming will take place on Friday 8 September 10.00am – 5.00pm and we need extras for: 

·         Scene in the Venue – attire club wear

·         Scene in K-Bar – casual wear

·         Scene on the bus – coats/normal wear

All participants will get a £15 Amazon voucher. Students do not need to stay whole day. 

Anyone interested should contact: R.Wilkinson-424@kent.ac.uk

 

Channel 4 Work Experience – Applications now open!

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Channel 4 are now recruiting for their cohort of Work Experience!

The Work Experience will take place from the 23rd– 27th October, and will be available in teams such as Film4, Corporate Relations, Online and more!

Please note this opportunity is only for those who are 18+ and applications close on the 25th September and cannot be accepted after this date.

For more information: http://4talent.channel4.com/get-involved/work-experience

 

Apply now for the V&A Theatre and Performance Volunteer Opportunity now 2017/2018

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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 collections work (based at Blythe House, Olympia) and exhibitions, events and publications (based at V&A South Kensington).

· Exhibitions-based work includes the development of temporary displays in the Theatre and Performance Galleries at the V&A and a broad programme of special exhibitions, both at the V&A and on tour, and running various special performance-related events.

Voluntary Work Experience Placements and Training

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

· Placements are available in the following areas: Research and interpretation, Exhibition development and Performance events and programming.

· 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 start on 2 October 2017 and run for approximately six months.(Please note that different projects require different time commitments).

Applications – If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the application form overleaf and then send this to t.applications@vam.ac.uk. The deadline for applications is 17 September 2017.

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Tunbridge Wells Puppetry Festival Lion King Masterclass

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As part of the Tunbridge Wells Puppetry Festival in October, there will be THE LION KING company masterclass.

Join the festival on Friday 13th October at Trinity Theatre at 12:30pm – 2:30pm for exclusive masterclass which will introduce you to the iconic puppetry from Disney’s acclaimed stage musical THE LION KING.

By the end of the masterclass you will have gained an understanding of:

  • Director Julie Taymor’s vision.
  • The influences that inspired the production.
  • The different types of puppetry in the award-winning musical.
  • What it takes to make and maintain the 232 puppets in the production and have met some of the team that is responsible for this.

Members of the company will share their insights into what it is like to perform with the puppets as well as meeting a number of actual puppets from THE LION KING themselves!

Tickets for the masterclass are priced at £5.

While you are at the Theatre, this is also the perfect opportunity to visit THE LION KING exhibition in Trinity Gallery (free). Featuring some of the complete costumes, full-scale puppets and masks along with costume sketches and behind-the-scenes photographs, this fascinating exhibition will bring to life the journey of how the legendary production made the transition from screen to the Broadway stage.

Passages of Gothic

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Experience an atmospheric multi-screen installation celebrating the Gothic heroine in film. This curated collection of film clips counters her frequent dismissal as a passive observer, instead privileging the Gothic heroine in moments of active investigation and bravery. These often stand directly in opposition to her suffering and persecution. Explore the slippage between women’s private and public behaviours in a setting which underlines the complexity of these under-rated female protagonists and their social significance.

Studio 3 Gallery , Jarman Building

Monday 3 April 2017

Screenings at 11.30, 12.30, 1.30, 2.30.

The Melodrama Research Group and Gothic Feminism are research groups sponsored by the Centre for Film and Media Research within the School of Arts, University of Kent.

https://blogs.kent.ac.uk/melodramaresearchgroup/

https://gothicfeminism.com/

FREE Dance workshop for Drama Students with Candoco

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FREE Dance workshop for Drama Students – Wednesday 29th March 2.30pm-5pm (*please note change of time*)

Book your place here

Free Workshop! Candoco Workshop

Wed 29th March

2.30-5pm

Jarman Studio 2

Company dancers from internationally renowned Candoco dance will provide an introductory workshop to contemporary dance technique and Candoco’s inclusive practice, exploring Candoco’s repertoire and dance phrases in a fun and collaborative workshop. The workshop will include a discussion/ Q&A session, where participants can also reflect and discuss their learning as well as ask the artists questions on their routes into working in dance/theatre professionally.

The workshop will be led by Candoco dancers Adam Gain and Andrew Graham. Adam and Andrew are both former Company Dancers with Candoco, in fact Adam is still currently on tour with the company, so they will have some excellent insights into the professional life of the company for the Q&A session too.

NO PRIOR DANCE EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY TO ENJOY THIS WORKSHOP

Book your place here

Please note that places are limited and that they will be allocated to Drama Students on a first-come-first-served basis.

About Candoco

Candoco Dance Company is an internationally renowned contemporary dance theatre company of disabled and non-disabled dancers.  At the heart of its work are national and international productions, created by world class choreographers.

#KentGrads photobooth in Medway and Canterbury

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The photobooth is open to all students graduating this summer. This is your chance to write a message of thanks to the people who supported you during their studies, and then be photographed holding it by professional photographers. These photos will be displayed to your guests on television screens in the Cathedral before your graduation ceremony and then shared across social media during graduation week.

Medway – Tuesday 28 March

Canterbury –   Wednesday 29 March and Thursday 30 March

Awaken The Giant Within: Crowdfunding

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Kent Film Alumni Mads Beier is crowdfunding for his latest film ‘Awaken the Giant Within.’

Having struggled with anxiety, depression, and an overpowering fear of failure and death, we finally made a conscious decision to take control of our emotions and to begin working on empowering ourselves. We quickly became aware of how many others are struggling with similar and often worse issues. We hope this documentary will bring people together and begin a movement that celebrates your human capacity to overcome fears and achieve your biggest dreams. Join us in Awakening The Giant Within!

More information and how to contribute can be found here.