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James Kelman is a master craftsman. But the craft he has chosen seems unwilling to accept a member of the working class writing in Glasgow dialect from the perspective of other working class characters.
Frakture.org presents Centrifuge nos 5 Manchester Thursday 1st July
Written by Defnet MediaCentrifuge brings an exciting collection improvising musicians from across the
North, together in Manchester. The musicians, with a range of different musical practices, will combine in various small groupings to deliver a program of free improvisations in music. Centrifuge where creative forces meet. Un-expect the expected.
The next session is July 1st @ the Kro Bar 325 oxford Road manchester.
Centrifuge nos 5
Thursday 1st July 2010
8.00pm £3.00
Kro Bar Manchester M13 9PG
Excellent line-out for centrifuge #5 as follows
Charlie Collins, Drumset
Ian Simpson, Lapsteel Guitar, radio
John Jasnoch, Electric Guitar
Phil Lucking, Trumpets
Phil Morton, Accidents & Treatments
Simon Jones, Violin, electronics
Steve Lewis, Voice
Beatrix Ward-Fernandez, Theremin, Vioin
Shaun blezard, laptop
Dave Tomkins, Double Bass
Richard Knight, Laptop, mixer
Venue : The Kro Bar
325 Oxford Road
Chorlton on Medlock
Manchester, M13 9PG,
United Kingdom
Venue : 0161 274 3100
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http://www.kro.co.uk
centrifuge homepage, FAQ’s and audio.
http://www.frakture.org/
tel Phil Morton 07999518582
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The Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse, announce the final part of their 2010 season, to complete a year that has produced four world premières, two West End transfers and two UK touring productions. Part Three 2010 sees Kim Cattrall returning to her birth city to play Cleopatra; a new adventure entitled EVERYMAN UNBOUND; and a world première at the Playhouse for Christmas, not to mention the last rock and roll panto to be staged at the Everyman (for a while) before it closes for redevelopment.
Review: Ragged Trousered Philanthropists at the Everyman
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Review of the Ragged Trousered Philanthropists at the Liverpool Everyman
I was really looking forward to seeing the Ragged Trousered Philanthropists at the Everyman. For one thing I'm a fan of Robert Tressel (or Noonan as he was also called - see, I know stuff), and for another I saw a fab production at the Liverpool Playhouse around 20 years ago. And when I got to the Everyman there was an additional surprise. This was a new adaptation by Howard Brenton. Now I do like Howard Brenton. Some many years ago I co-directed a small production of Christie in Love. Which in no way makes me an expert, but the play did make me a fan. But I digress.
New Science Fiction Theatre Company opens it's doors
Written by Defnet MediaBonk St Theatre opened it's doors tonight to writers and will only be open for six weeks. Changing from ideas factory and meeting place, becoming an actors studio and rehearsal space, and culminating in three exciting evenings of science fiction performance on July 29th, 30th, 31st.
Here's a qik video of Plectrum the Band performance last night as part of Frakass. It was rumoured, the band who performed their first gig in the 70's flew in from New York yesterday just for this gig - it was also rumoured that they were particularly difficult, making extreme demands of the organisers and generally being obnoxious.
Performing in cardboard costumes Plectrum continued to keep their identity and only increase the mystery surronding them. That all said though, they did provide a bit of light hearted entertainment at the end of a Mega noise filled night. From the Cardboard coffin to the plectrum shaped plectrum user they rolled the tunes out and were much welcomed by the audience who witnessed a truly exclusive performanc. The 3 tracks they played were well worth it waiting till the end of the night.
If you have ever heard them before or have any photos that would reveal their identities then please do let us know. This may be the last time we hear from them but if we are lucky we will see them emerge in other forms.
Video - Preview for Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
Written by Defnet MediaThe Ragged Trousered Philanthropists is in it's final dress rehearsal and they have released this video of Director, Christopher Morahan discussing the production.
FRAKASS is back. ... and this time it's personal! Yes the more jovial side of Frakture, liverpool based experimental music organsation is back and it's let it's hair down again and opened up the sweet shop of electronica to the youth.... well younger members anyway. That's right, they're back with more weird and wonderful music for all you loverly weird and wonderful music fans out there! Frakass = "A quarrel, fight, or disturbance marked by very noisy, disorderly, and often violent behavior: affray, brawl, broil2, donnybrook, fray, free-for-all, melee, riot, row2, ruction, tumult. Slang rumble. "
They've got an extra special line up for our return show, with the LAST EVER performance by Plectrum the band, preposterous noise from Crucifix, and musical terrorism from Kinsheeva. Plus there's visuals courtesy of Noise Club, and DJ Tim Downey will be spinning the discs for us. http://nems-store.co.uk/plectrum
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White Hinterland (USA)
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As I entered the lions den A.K.A. The Hilton Hotel A.K.A. this year’s host to the Sound City ‘front of shop’ proceedings, I was met with the overwhelming presence of main cheese Dave Pitchilingi on my left, TV pundit Rob Goldblade on my right and a whole host of assorted groupings of nice men with hair cuts spattered throughout. I broke into an uncomfortable sweat and claimed my press pass. A lady was repeatedly saying someone else’s name at me and, being that it was other than my own name, I was confused by this, to the point where I then agreed that it was indeed my name and took the pass hastily. I left to see the posh Sound City hire car creating a hullaballoo with yet more men with nice hair getting out.
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The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists opens at the Everyman
Written by Defnet MediaHoward Brenton’s glorious new stage adaptation of Robert Tressell’s The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists takes to the stage at the Liverpool Everyman on 17 June
Celebrated playwright Howard Brenton has created a major new adaptation of Robert Tressell’s famous novel, The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists - a story that has changed countless lives and remains as vivid and as relevant as when it was written almost a century ago. This co-production between Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse and Chichester Festival Theatre will be directed by Christopher Morahan. The production premiéres at the Liverpool Everyman from Thursday 17 June to Saturday 10 July before moving to Chichester.
ENABLERS - KOGUMAZA - WHITE FOAL play Leaf Cafe 13th May
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Thursday night sees California based band the ENABLERS hitting our Liverpool shores.
With blistering interlocked guitar joy around brooding spoken word narratives, with added drum magician doug scharin (june of 44 -codeine-him) on drums - a new sound is emerging
Tate Liverpool are currently recruitingVolunteer Visitor Hosts during the fabulous Picasso: Peace and Freedom exhibition to:
• To enhance visitors’ experience of Tate Liverpool by helping with directions and providing visitors with useful information at key locations in the gallery.
• To promote the activities of the gallery.
• To get feedback from visitors about their visit.
• To offer increased opportunities for a diverse range of people to participate in
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals to:
• Learn more about Tate Liverpool.
• Gain visitor care experience
• Meet new people and being part of a friendly team.
• Train in customer care, health and safety, Tate information and exhibition briefings.
• Experience gallery tours and events.
Expenses Guidance: we will reimburse travel costs up to £4 per day, based on the cost of day bus and train tickets on local Liverpool transport. Volunteers will work 3 hour shifts up to 3 times a month. Training will be given.
Further information can be found at: http://www.tate.org.uk/about/
Jeanette Timmons is the coordinator for the scheme: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 0151 702 7400. Please do not hesitate to contact her if you have any queries. She would be happy to come out and meet anyone who may be interested and and bring the opportunity to life.
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