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The New Theatre New Writing week SOLD OUT!
The New Theatre’s New Writing Week (Aug 24th - 29th) was a sellout!
Shafted by Arnold Thomas Fanning and Epilogue by our very own Jane McCarthy were very well received.
To hear Anthony Fox being interviewed about the event (broadcast Aug 26th), go to Lyric FM CultureFile Website
To read Sara Keating’s Irish Times feature about New Writing, go to Sara Keating’s feature
To read our press release, click here.
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Method Acting Workshop with Robert Castle
This was a unique opportunity to take a masterclass in Method Acting.
The workshop ran from 3rd to 14th August 2009
Robert studied with Lee Strasberg and Peggy Feury. He has guest starred on dozens of feature films, TV shows and scores of professional plays in New York and Los Angeles working with such luminaries as two time Oscar winner Sean Penn, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Pfeiffer, two time Oscar winner Jane Fonda and George Segal. For the past ten years, Robert has been the most sought after instructor at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, New York. He has taught acting, screen-writing and video production at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) and New York University (NYU).
Throughout the two-week training, Robert delves into the various myths about the Method and he uses his meticulous training style to layer each actor’s prior training onto the Method technique. The process leads to the actor making a total connection to the character, the circumstances and the dilemma to the point where ego and self-consciousness evaporate.
During the workshop, the actor is engrossed in an intense training environment for seven hours a day, over the course of two consecutive weeks (Monday through Friday). Robert will also engage the actors in a very detailed relaxation technique. This technique strengthens the actor’s ability to achieve creative states of being: mentally, physically and emotionally that can be applied in different ways to both film and stage acting.
Vanessa M Fahy and Jane E Walsh are former full time students of Robert Castle and professional actors, having studied under his tutorship at both Lee Strasberg, NY and ITNY. Both Vanessa and Jane are co-ordinating the Dublin workshop and they would encourage any questions that potential participants may have regarding any aspect of the workshop. Please visit www.itnewyork.org for more information about IT New York.
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The Tailor and Ansty
The New Theatre’s highly acclaimed production of Eric Cross’s The Tailor and Ansty will be staged in The New Theatre from July 13th, and then taken on tour to Fota House, Cork for an open air run from July 21st - August 22nd. See our On Tour page for more details
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January 2009 - Stags & Hens
Ronan Wilmot directed the very well received production of Willy Russell's Stags and Hens. The young cast showed electrifying energy and enthusiasm.
Photos by Des McMahon
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Tony Gregory RIP
The
New Theatre would like to express their sadness on Tony Gregory's
passing. He was a great supporter of The New Theatre and our first
patron. Director Anthony Fox approached him just after he set up
the theatre in 1997 and asked him to support an application for
funding to The Arts Council. Thanks to Tony's support the bid was
successful.
To view a video obituary from political reporter Micheal Lehane
click here.
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October
2008
The New Theatre will be hosting a fundraiser in aid of The New Theatre and
Bernie Dwyer's Cuban film, on Wednesday 29th October at The Turk's Head on
Parliament street at 9pm.
The evening will include live music from 1950s Rock'n'Rollers, Hurricane
Johnny and The Jets.
Tickets are €10 and are available by calling (01) 6703361 or email
info@thenewtheatre.com
Hasta la Victoria Siempre!
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July 2008
The New Theatre: Dublin, presented the UK Premiere of The Tailor and Ansty at the beautiful Old Red Lion Theatre: Islington for 4 weeks during July 2008.
The production was very well recieved by everyone who attended, and of course, in particular by the Irish ex-pat community.
The English critics were mistified as the to the furore caused by
the baning of Eric Cross's book in 1943, and how anyone should take
objection to its publication or its contents, when all one has to do is transfer one's mind and think back
to those years.
Culture Ireland were a most generous sponsor of our visit, which
resulted in a stress free financial climate. The work Culture Ireland
carry out is vital to the Irish Arts being recognised abroad.
The acting and direction of Nuala Hayes as Ansty and the performances of Ronan Wilmot as The Tailor were highly praised.
Our full team consisted of Mannix McPhillips - Lighting Designer, Fiona Hurley - Stage Director and Lisa Krugel - Stage Manager.
Helen Devine, Artistic Director of The Old Red Lion, was a hugely supportive spirit throughout our four-week visit.
Veni Vidi Vici.
"A star danced, and under that was I born"
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February
2008
Lisa Krugel was appointed as Theatre Manager of The New
Theatre. Lisa who hails from West Cork, has been
associated with The New Theatre in various capacities
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January 2008
Directors of The New Theatre met for a Policy and Planning
Meeting facilitated by Ruth Handy at The Irish Museum of
Modern Art on the 23rd January 2008. This covered the
aspirations of The New Theatre for the next five years of its
existence.
Use of theatre space, ethos, types of production, finances,
staffing and public awareness were among the many items
discussed during the day.
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L to R: David McConnell, Ruth Handy,
Eddie Lennon, Anthony Fox,
Leanne Willars, Lisa Krugel, Fiona Hurley, Phelim Donlon.
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December 2007
To our great delight, The New Theatre was nominated for an
award in The Irish Times Living Dublin Awards 2007. The awards
celebrate the commitments and achievements made by groups and
individuals to enhance the well being of communities in
Dublin. Prizes at the December 2007 ceremony were awarded in
categories such as Community Development, Business in the
Community, Culture and Tourism and Dublin City Neighbourhoods.
Our award, in the Culture and Tourism section, was jointly
presented by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Paddy Bourke, Maeve
Donovan (Managing Director, Irish Times) and Dublin Chamber of
Commerce.
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Attending a luncheon to accept the award
were Anthony Fox, Nicholas Cummins, Leanne Willars and Fiona Hurley.
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December 2007
The great news of our increased grant from the Arts Council
came to us this month. It boosted our prospects for 2008 and
we were extremely grateful for this recognition of our efforts
and the quality of our venue.
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February 2007
The New Theatre’s rebuilt premises was opened with Sean
O’Casey’s “The Shadow of a Gunman”, directed by Ronan Wilmot.
This proved to be a critical and popular success and ran for
eight weeks.
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Maedhbh McCullough, Aideen Roche, Fiona Hurley and
Lisa Krugel.
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Directors: Nicholas Cummins, Phelim Donlon, Fiona Hurley, Kevin Cronin, Meadhbh Mc Cullagh, Leanne Willars
Artistic Directors: Anthony Fox, Ronan Wilmot
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