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"Hi David. Thanks for clarification - that makes perfect sense. Don't worry, it wasn't about feeling excluded, it was about worrying that I'd missed something that had been advertised by not being able to navigate my way around…"
"Hi David
I saw this event mentioned but singularly failed to find any further information about it on the site in advance of March 16th. Am I just being useless at navigating my way around the site or was it a meeting for invited guests only?…"
Carey English commented on Sarah Argent's blog post Martin Amis - If I had a serious brain injury, I might well write a children's book"
Martin Amis - If I had a serious brain injury, I might well write a children's book
Martin Amis says “I would never write about someone that forced me to write at a lower register than what I can write.”
Amis…"
Martin Amis - If I had a serious brain injury, I might well write a children's book
http://nosycrow.com/blog/-if-i-had-a-serious-brain-injury-i-might-well-write-a-children-s-book- Interesting blog and responses, aroused by Martin Amis's comments about why he wouldn't choose to write for children. Many points of commonality with creating theatre for children.See More
"Hi Clare. Thoroughly enjoyed Friday and had a lovely relaxing weekend. Do keep me posted about how the project develops - as I said, it's really wonderful to see artists and educators working together in this way. Best wishes,…"
"That's precisely why I thought I'd let you know that it is being read - or certainly I've read it. Yes, the Imaginate residencies are really exciting. I wish I didn't live so far away - Cardiff - as I'd really liked to have…"
"Just been reading your blog, Greg - absolutely fascinating. Hope to catch "Ditto" next year. Good luck with it!"
"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"
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"
"Oh, Philip .... PLEASE come to Take Off ... turn yourself from a 'might attend' into a 'is attending'!"
"Argent's not exactly a common surname either! I remember Ted being both proud and slightly put out the first time somebody asked him "Are you Sarah Argent's father?" after many years of people asking me if I was Ted Argent's…"
Nerissa Cargill Thompson left a comment for Sarah Argent"Can't hide from his legacy with a name like mine. Someone at Horse & Bamboo asked 'as in John' when I was at their show this weekend. Turned out to be someone he taught at RSAMD. Looks like you have been doing some really…"
"Hi there. I'm assuming you'll realise that I'm Sarah, the daughter of Ted Argent. Our dads have/had so much shared history, so it's great to discover we're both on here!"
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
Exploring Story and Theatre within Early Years (including a performance of ‘Finding Leaves for Soup’) at The Rep
July 3, 2010 all day
An Earlyarts Professional Development Day from Earlyarts West Midlands Pathfinder Partner Birmingham Rep. For artists, early years practitioners, heads of centres, cultural managers, local authority advisors, early years professionals, arts or cultural organisations. Free to Earlyarts Members, £50 for non-members, reimbursed if membership subsequently taken out.…See More
Profile Information
- Location
- Cardiff
- About me
- I'm a freelance director specialising in Theatre for the Under Fives, although I also create work for older children, young people and adults.
Over the past 8 years, I have devised and directed all of the work for the Under Fives for Cardiff-based Theatr Iolo much of which has toured internationally. I have also created work for children for M6, Tam Tam Theatre, Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Welsh National Opera and I will be working for Theatre Hullabaloo in the autumn on an adaptation of the children's book, The Night Pirates.
I also teach and direct at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and the University of Glamorgan.
Sarah Argent's Blog
Martin Amis - If I had a serious brain injury, I might well write a children's book
http://nosycrow.com/blog/-if-i-had-a-serious-brain-injury-i-might-well-write-a-children-s-book-
Interesting blog and responses, aroused by Martin Amis's comments about why he wouldn't choose to write for children. Many points of commonality with creating theatre for children.
Posted on February 14, 2011 at 16:26 — 1 Comment
Some thoughts re creating work for children and creating work for adults sparked off by discussion at the launch
There was much fascinating talk at yesterday's The Future Playground Launch about the way in which people's practice in creating work for adults differs from/or is similar to their practice in creating work for children. I'm in a slightly different position to most of the people who spoke yesterday in that, while I PRIMARILY create work for children, I also direct plays for adults and I teach students who are studying on courses which have nothing specifically to do with theatre for children -… Continue
Posted on February 19, 2010 at 16:59
Congratulations on the launch
Congratulations to everyone involved on yesterday's launch. It was great to see old friends and colleagues and to meet a host of interesting people for the first time.
Looking forward to reading more of the small group discussions here.
Thanks for inviting me!
Looking forward to reading more of the small group discussions here.
Thanks for inviting me!
Posted on February 19, 2010 at 9:17
I am with you in spirit!
I'm so sorry that I haven't yet got round to posting anything more substantial - I've got a show for teenagers opening tomorrow so, as you can imagine, I've been up to my eyes. Once the show opens I will be turning my attention back to an opera for 4-5 year olds that I have written and am directing for Welsh National Opera - and will also have some time to really engage with the fascinating discussions that are already starting to happen here in The Future Playground.
Posted on February 2, 2010 at 8:06 — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 10:49 on June 23, 2010, Philip Hardy said…
- 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
- At 21:38 on June 22, 2010, Nerissa Cargill Thompson said…
- Can't hide from his legacy with a name like mine. Someone at Horse & Bamboo asked 'as in John' when I was at their show this weekend. Turned out to be someone he taught at RSAMD. Looks like you have been doing some really interesting work. Thanks for making contact. Nerissa.
- At 16:00 on March 10, 2010, Philip Hardy said…
- Hi Sarah. Hope you are well. Am in Wales next week - will you be at the Opening Doors Festival? Maybe we can have a pint!? P
- At 19:44 on March 3, 2010, Vicky Ireland said…
- Hi Sarah,
Am seeing the Danes tomorrow - will give them your love.
Vickyxx
- At 10:06 on February 20, 2010,
Tony Graham said… - That's two friends in two days. Things are looking up x Tony
- At 17:34 on February 19, 2010,
Jonathan Lloyd said… - hey, now we're friends!
good luck with opening your opera - may the force be with you...
- At 17:11 on February 19, 2010,
anna Ledgard said… - Hi Sarah
Sorry not to get to chat yesterday. Good to see you again. Anna
- At 9:34 on February 19, 2010, Kevin Lewis said…
- Fancy meeting you here! x
- At 8:03 on January 25, 2010,
David Harradine said… - Hello Sarah
Thanks for joining. Hope you think the site's interesting...
I look forward to reading your posts!
David
x
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