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TYA Gathering 2011 at Kilkenny, Ireland

October 26, 2011 at 2pm to October 28, 2011 at 3pm
Gathering 2011 - A three-day event  for practitioners and supporters ofTheatre for Young Audiences in Ireland & Northern Ireland Critical Development of a Sector:Establishing Criteria for Qualitative Assessment and Critical Response Wed 26th to Fri 28th Oct 2011 in Kilkennyhosted by Barnstorm Theatre Company See More
Sep 14, 2011
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Hansel and Gretel at The Junction, Cambridge, CB1 7GX

December 7, 2011 at 11am to January 3, 2012 at 2pm
In the middle of a snow-covered forest sits a tiny cottage unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. Its roof is made of gingerbread, the walls are made of chocolate cake, the door is made of boiled sweets and the windows of clear sugar glaze, but what’s inside? Follow Hansel and Gretel into the frozen forest… and find out. Adapting the classic fairytale with NIE's trademark blend of live music, clowning and storytelling, Hansel & Gretel is a beautiful show for all the family to…See More
Aug 4, 2011
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Philip Hardy commented on David Harradine's blog post The Death of the Author?
"Well said Tony. I find the art of the writer and dramaturgy to be such an exciting element in the process of telling stories. I have been involved in devising work over the years and, even though an exciting process, it has been those which involve…"
Jan 4, 2011
Philip Hardy left a comment for jeremy turner
"Hi Jeremy. Hope all is well with you and Arad Goch. P"
Oct 9, 2010
Sarah Argent left a comment for Philip Hardy
"Good company, interesting shows including a Chinese ballet-dancing pirate, fine wines and spirits - and a wonderful Jamaican restaurant just round the corner from the Arts Centre ... need any more convincing? x"
Jun 23, 2010
Philip Hardy left a comment for Sarah Argent
"Oh, go on convince me!! I will try to be there - at the moment I am not sure what will be happening then! And I am overdue a visit to Take Off. Thanks Px"
Jun 23, 2010
Sarah Argent left a comment for Philip Hardy
"Oh, Philip .... PLEASE come to Take Off ... turn yourself from a 'might attend' into a 'is attending'!"
Jun 22, 2010
Philip Hardy might attend Dorcas Pye's event
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Takeoff 2010, Festival of Theatre for Children & Young People at Darlington Arts Centre

November 11, 2010 to November 12, 2010
TAKEOFF FESTIVAL is the annual sector-development festival for those working in the field of theatre for young audiences. We invite a range of companies from the UK and abroad to present their work and provide a forum for debate and comparison to raise awareness of the achievement and potential of our field amongst funders, producers and promoters.Takeoff is an important part of Theatre Hullabaloo's offer as a member of the European Small Size network. Each year we work with our colleagues from…See More
Jun 22, 2010
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Philip Hardy commented on Tony Reekie's blog post A thank you from Imaginate
"Hi Tony. Thank you for a great event - I thoroughly enjoyed it (although I was one of the unlucky few that was hit with Ash!). And thanks to the whole team for their assistance and fun. Well done all. Philip"
May 20, 2010
Philip Hardy left a comment for Half Moon Young People's Theatre
"Hi all at Half Mooon - Chris good to meet you at last in Edinburgh. Welcome!"
May 20, 2010
Philip Hardy might attend Rebecca Storey's event
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Little Feet: Festival of Children's Theatre at York Theatre Royal

June 15, 2010 to June 19, 2010
York Theatre Royal and tutti frutti are working together to bring some of the best children's theatre currently available in the UK, France and Italy to York with the first Little Feet Festival.Every space at York Theatre Royal will be given over for children and their families to engage with wonderful stories and theatre.Our warm thanks go to York City Council for working in partnership with us and Arts Council England for their support.Suitable for ages 18 months +See More
May 5, 2010
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Philip Hardy replied to Stuart Mullins's discussion Why haven't we got a major festival of children and young peoples theatre in England?
"Interesting discussion. Personnally, I believe that exposure to quality work nutures the same. In Ireland we had a magnificent impressario who, fifty odd years ago, felt that theatre in this country could do with a kick and that exposure to other…"
Mar 30, 2010
Philip Hardy is attending Alice McGrath's event
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Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival at Edinburgh

May 10, 2010 to May 16, 2010
Take your seats for the 21st Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival, the UKs largest performing arts festival for children and young people, presenting fabulous national and international performances in Edinburgh and on tour throughout Scotland.DELEGATE PACKAGES ON SALE FROM 1ST MARCH!>...and will sell out in 24 hours - so be quick!The Festival offers a range of packages especially created for producers, programmers and practitioners. Each package offers a unique route through the Festival…See More
Mar 23, 2010
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Philip Hardy is now a member of The Future Playground
Mar 10, 2010
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About me
Committed to the development and creation of theatre for young audiences.
Artistic Director of Barnstorm Theatre Company
Chairman of TYA Ireland (ASSITEJ Centre)

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At 10:53 on June 23, 2010, Sarah Argent said…
Good company, interesting shows including a Chinese ballet-dancing pirate, fine wines and spirits - and a wonderful Jamaican restaurant just round the corner from the Arts Centre ... need any more convincing? x
At 21:46 on June 22, 2010, Sarah Argent said…
Oh, Philip .... PLEASE come to Take Off ... turn yourself from a 'might attend' into a 'is attending'!
At 21:28 on March 22, 2010, Vicky Ireland said…
What's heatre?
At 21:27 on March 22, 2010, Vicky Ireland said…
Are you one of those strange bods from the islands at the edge of the world? If so, YES, I'd LOVE to be your friend.
xxxxx
At 16:02 on March 10, 2010, Sarah Argent said…
Hi Philip. I certainly am at the Opening Doors Festival with a show for teenagers for Theatr Iolo. A pint or two will definitely be in order - look forward to seeing you there!
 
 
 

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Royal Docks Spring Festival at Britannia Village Hall

June 1, 2012 from 4pm to 8pm
A free family event for the whole community to come together and enjoy a wide range of activities, stalls and entertainment. Find out about local services, London 2012 games and get a free health check.See More
May 21
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May 11
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MANIFESTOS (or, Tell Us What You Really Think)

There's a venerable tradition of artists' manifestos, which always seem to pop up especially at times of great cultural and political change (post WW1 dadaists; them 60s experimenters...) so, given that we are living through times of extraordinary change right now, I thought I'd start a thread for MANIFESTOS RELATING TO MAKING ART FOR CHILDREN.Don't have one?  Nor did I until 24 hours ago, then I decided I'd write one.So get going, and it'd be grand to see them here...See More
May 11
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A blog post by Samantha Butler was featured

On encouraging young audiences (or their parents) to take risks

http://www.itstheforest.comWhy should parents bring their children to see something like my company's dance piece 'The Forest'?When it’s half term and I scan the pages of the ‘what’s on for children’ sections of magazines I want to know that the experiences I choose for my children will be, to be honest, worth the effort, that they will enjoy it, that they will be enriched in some way, in any way, by what they’ve seen.I want to take them…See More
May 11
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Some Thoughts on "Acting Like Children"

This blog is based on the text of a talk I gave today at Rose Bruford college, as part of the Acting Like Children project organised by Polka Theatre, Travelling Light and…See More
May 11
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