tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-162605162009-04-05T10:57:00.579Zamdram.co.uk is the free website for the amateur theatre community. It includes free resources for groups and individuals interested in amateur theatre. <br><br> "We won't make a crisis out of a drama" <br><br> Now attracting over 18,000 unique visitors a month! Established 1997, the original and still the best, accept no imitations.<br><br> <a href="http://www.amdram.co.uk">Return to amdram.co.uk</a>Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373905492548603194noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16260516.post-4148938596038063512008-11-18T14:38:00.002Z2008-11-18T17:34:56.185Z

Over 30,000 items of vintage clothing, accessories and jewellery will be available at bargain-basement prices on Saturday 6th December when Europe’s largest film and theatrical costumier, Angels, opens the doors on its first ever Big Vintage Clothing Sale. All the clothes are either from European and British high street and couture labels of the past 70 years or have been made by Angels, and have

Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373905492548603194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16260516.post-27610155187936902142008-11-07T11:52:00.002Z2008-11-07T11:59:36.923Z

A Theatre Matters production supporting the Imperial War Museum Duxford and BBC Remembrance Event on Sunday 9th November 2008Free Entry Performances at 11.15am, 1.30pm and 2.45 pm in The Marshall Auditorium, The Imperial War Museum, Duxford (free access all day)To mark the 90th anniversay of the Great War this production of WW1 poetry, music and song tells the story from call-up, thoughts on

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The Company are looking for 4 – 6 unperformed shortish plays (maximum length 1 hour), from writers local to Sussex, Hampshire, Kent and Surrey. They will be performed as rehearsed readings, with professional actors, at different venues in Steyning, as part of the Steyning Festival 2009. This is the third year of the Theatre Trails, and last years Trails were so popular that they were completely

Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373905492548603194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16260516.post-88695752073268951662008-10-29T08:52:00.003Z2008-10-30T11:06:19.863Z

You could be our supporting act!The world of theatre is getting behind Great Ormond Street Hospital to help fund two new operating theatres for children suffering from neurological and craniofacial conditions.Some of the children at Great Ormond Street Hospital experience a very different type of theatre. An operating theatre has lights, and there is often drama but our doctors and surgeons

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W.A.M.A.D.S present Mamma Mia! The Workshop run by a member of the West End cast. On the 26th of October at the Ploughman Hall, Willingham.10.30 - 11.30 Street Jazz - for Experienced Dancers11.45 -14.00 Mamma Mia Workshop – Intermediate level14.45 - 17.00 Mamma Mia Workshop - Beginners level£5.00 Street Jazz£8.00 Mamma Mia Workshop£10.00 BothFor all ages from 10 yearsPlaces are limited so please

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As we approach our 90th Anniversary (first rehearsals started in 1929 with the first production - Gondoliers - in 1930) WLOS has hurtled into the 21st century with a blast - and a backward glance too. We are very fortunate to have amongst our members a young designer, Alison King, who - as well as producing some mouth watering posters for us over the last few years - has now designed a wonderful

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A new course, that offers a chance to develop skills and gain knowledge of best practice within Production and technical theatre. Every person on the course will not only build their understanding, but will also be given the resources and support to help them use what they’ve learnt to create theatrical productions of professional calibre. Written into the schedule are the OCN Level 2

Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373905492548603194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16260516.post-67944374828263478502008-08-22T17:29:00.002Z2008-08-22T17:31:32.989Z

Think you are the next Nöel Coward? Then why not enter our bi-annual one-act playwriting competition. This is open to all and has a strong tradition behind it of nurturing, showcasing and promoting new writing talent. Several authors have gone onto bigger things. Entries arrive from overseas and across the UK in increasing numbers. The next One Act Play Competition and Festival is scheduled to

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TEATRUpePAINEaMOUTHFULofTHEATREteatrupepaine.thespis.roA Mouthful of Theatre3-9 August 2008Timisoara, RomaniaCall for applicationsHungry for theatre?With us, you get “A Mouth Full of Theatre”!GLAS and CCS Timisoara are delighted to announce the second edition of “A Mouthful of Theatre” Festival – workshops and improvisation. “A Mouthful of Theatre” is an excellent opportunity for participants to

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Amateur drama groups have until the end of July to register their entry for the 50th Woking Drama Festival.This festival of one-act plays, one of the country's largest and most successful, is taking place from 30th Sept to 11th October, 2008, at the Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking. Entry forms need to be returned by the end of the month to guarantee a place in this exciting event which will be

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At the Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea on Saturday 05 July, Stewarton Drama Group from Ayrshire were crowned British Drama Champions 2008. The Group are the overall winners of the 2008 British Final Festival of One Act Plays - from a total of over 800 productions which were entered in the competition across the United Kingdom this year. The British Final Festival is the annual national amateur

Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373905492548603194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16260516.post-68069581192848597432008-06-19T07:42:00.000Z2008-06-19T07:43:01.220Z

How much drama or comedy can you pack into a five or ten minute play? Pint-sized Plays is your opportunity to show just how imaginative and original you can be. It can be funny, it can be sad... if it can be performed in a pub, with two or three characters, you could be a winner of Pint-sized Plays. The winning six plays will all be performed in pubs in Pembrokeshire starting this Autumn,

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National Drama Festivals Association & Manx Amateur Drama Federationpresent35th British All Winners FestivalThe Gaiety Theatre, Douglas, Isle of ManSaturday 19th to Friday 25th July 2008Adjudicator: Colin Dolley GODASaturday 19th July – 7:30 pm (Full Length Play) Bejou Productions, Essex “The Caretaker” by Harold PinterSunday 20th July – 7:00pm (Youth One Act Plays)1 Thorpe Hall School,

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On Friday 6th June, the result of the Drama Association of Wales' One Act Playwriting Competition was announced at Blackwood Miners’ Institute, Blackwood, Gwent.This year the Drama Association of Wales received 240 entries, not only from Wales, England, Scotland and Ireland, but also from Malta, France, Spain, Germany, New Zealand, Australia, the USA and Canada. Thanks to everyone at '

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Eco-friendly Vintage Fashion Fair at the Oxford Union, St. Michael's Street (Off Corn Market Street) Oxford, OX1 3JB. Saturday April 19th, 10am to 5pm. The next Oxford Vintage Fashion, Textile and Accessories Fair falls on Saturday April 19th. Vintage fashion is the acceptable face of shopping - each and every item is pre-owned, recycled or constructed from vintage materials. Vintage Fashion's

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Following two successful London runs and a concert in Stockholm, Giles Howe and Katy Lipson’s exciting new musical ‘Turkish Delight the Opera’ returns! Another London run is being staged in August 2008 at the Rosemary Branch Theatre, 2 Shepperton Road, Islington. This production stars Magoria Edler, Anthony Flaum, Silje Lervik Aarflot, and Aaron Bolton (understudies: Ilan Shefer, Lottie

Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373905492548603194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16260516.post-60441983800494802622008-03-13T10:44:00.000Z2008-03-13T10:45:41.554Z

Every year in the villages, towns and cities of the United Kingdom, over 600 amateur theatre companies prepare plays for the local, regional and national festivals that form part of the National UK Festival of Community Theatre. The culmination of this is the British Final Festival of One Act Plays, where the best drama groups of the four nations come together to celebrate their work.Key

Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373905492548603194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16260516.post-58760797591781317022008-02-28T15:37:00.001Z2008-02-28T15:39:18.230Z

WalkForCrohns is holding a singing competition at a top London theatre with a capacity of 400 (Royal College of Musicians) on Sat 1st November. There will be an expert panel of judges including those from record labels.Auditions will be held the weekend of 20th and 21st of September, one in North and one in South London. If you are interested in auditioning please email info@walkforcrohns.org.uk

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The Showcase is a regular event held at The Nicol Edwards' Pub, Niddry Street, Edinburgh. But what is it?Well, It's about performance. Theatre, drama, Stand-up comedy, performance poetry, film, mime... basically anything that could be described as performance. There are several 20 minute slots available at each event (but if your piece is only 5 minutes long - that's fine, and longer pieces

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YOUR CHANCE TO RECORD WITH MAGGIE MOONE Ever fancied singing? An exciting opportunity has arisen for the people of the Midlands to take part in the latest collaboration between singing sensation Maggie Moone and Matthew Jones Music…Young musician and entrepreneur Matthew Jones has recently signed with the 80’s star of light-entertainment (best known as the resident singer on ITV’s ‘Name That Tune

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As you may have already heard Friday 1st February 2008 marked the launch of the Department for Culture Media and Sport's first ever national survey of amateur arts groups in England. Covering music, drama, dance, literature, visual arts and crafts the aim is to get a clearer picture of amateur arts in England. The research has the potential to be very useful as a point of reference when applying

Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373905492548603194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16260516.post-53120581871025499212008-01-10T12:49:00.000Z2008-01-10T12:51:41.479Z

Dear colleagues,We would like to invite you to take part in a meeting (Partnership Building Activity) that will take place next May/June in Birmingham (UK) regarding the possibility to create a partnerships to develop a long term relationship on Theatre projects (Training Courses, Performances and Festivals).This two year project is an initiative that promotes awareness of global sustainable

Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373905492548603194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16260516.post-30526768007899279142008-01-03T11:20:00.001Z2008-01-03T11:20:56.772Z

After last years successful Theatre Trails, the Steyning Festival and The Company are looking for 4 – 6 unperformed short plays (maximum length 1 hour), from writers local to Sussex, Hampshire, Kent and Surrey. They will be performed as rehearsed readings at different venues in Steyning, as part of the Steyning Festival 2008 on 24th May and 8th June. All plays need to be submitted by 20th

Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373905492548603194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16260516.post-33718941209769063732007-11-13T09:59:00.000Z2007-11-13T10:01:14.247Z

A new Arts Council funded website has been launched aimed at 14 to 25 year olds who want to get into theatre. The new website can be found here.Of course, a link to amdram.co.uk would have been nice ;)

Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373905492548603194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16260516.post-24620425831837027472007-11-06T11:01:00.000Z2007-11-06T11:45:18.220Z

If the smell of greasepaint and the roar of the crowds sounds like your idea of heaven then this could be just the job for you… The Society of London Theatre (SOLT) is asking for members of the public to take part in the judging panels for next year’s Laurence Olivier Awards. The positions are open for any member of the public who would like to take part in this year-long opportunity to see the

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