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May 2008
CHANGES OF ADDRESS
ARTS SERVICES has moved. The new address is PO Box 10165, Wivenhoe, Colchester. CO7 9WD. Telephone is the same: 01206 825600.
April 2008
STAFF CHANGES AT ARTS SERVICES
Dagmar Kocisova leaves Arts Services as Project Manager on 25th April to take on the role of Eastern Region Co-ordinator for the Big Dance Project. Arts Services would like to say a huge thanks to Dagmar for her contribution to the many projects she has worked on over the past two years and wish her the best of luck with her future career.
February 2008
TILTED PRODUCTIONS IS TO BECOME A REGULARLY FUNDED ORGANISATION
Arts Council England East announced on Friday 1st February that Tilted Productions is to be bought onto the funder's portfolio as the first dance based regularly funded organisation in the eastern region. The funding will enable the company to further build upon the key regional partnerships which it has been developing over the past 2 years, principally with DanceEast in Ipswich and the Mercury Theatre in Colchester. Read the Arts Council England East press release >>>
January 2008
ARTS SERVICES AWARDED ACE FUNDING
Arts Services has been awarded Grants for Arts funding from Arts Council England East to support professional development. Fiona Mason, Arts Services Director, was selected to particpate in ACE East's Escalator Leadership scheme and the funds will support a tailor made mentoring and training programme.
GLACIER TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED
Tilted Productions new dance-theatre production GLACIER Premiere's at the Mercury Theatre Colchester on Saturday 19th January and then tours the UK until April 2008. More Information...
December 2007
SEGUE announces new programm of concerts
SEGUE Productions presents a new series of concerts for 07/08 starting with Adriano Adewale Group at the Lakeside Theatre at the University of Essex in Colchester on Saturday 8th December. The JAZZ at the Lakeside series will see future performances by Gilad Atzmon on 30 January, Basquiat Strings 26 February, Zoe Rahman 7 March, Asaf Sirkis Trio 22 April and Portico Quartet on the 17 May. In addition to the uni gigs, Segue presents Courtney Pine's Tradition in Transition concert at the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich on 15 February. This special concert will be a tribute to sax great Sidney Bechet and will be Courtney's New Wolsey Theatre debut. For more information visit www.segue.org.uk....
HEATHER EDDINGTON'S STATE OF FLUX DANCEFILM COMPANY AWARDED ACE FUNDING
HEATHER EDDINGTON has been awarded a grant from Arts Council England East to support the creation and presentation of A Blank Canvas, a new dancefilm project which will be produced in 2008 and toured in the east of England. MORE ...
November 2007
Staff Changes at Arts Services
Part-time Project Assistant Chloe Waite leaves at the end of November to begin a new role in Events Management.
October 2007
Tilted Productions selected to present Glacier at British Dance Edition 2008
Tilted Productions is currently in rehearsal for the company's new dance-theatre production GLACIER. The show premieres at the Mercury Theatre Colchester before touring nationally until April 2008. The production has been selected for the major platform for UK dance, British Dance Edition 2008, which takes place in Liverpool from the 30th January - 2nd February 2008. For more information visit www.bde2008.co.uk and www.tilted.org.uk
Tom Dale present RISE
Tom Dale presents his new production RISE at three venues this autumn including LABAN in London. More Information...
August 2007
Tilted Productions awarded Arts Council England funding for new production
Tilted Productions the dance-theatre company led by award winning choreographer Maresa von Stockert has been awarded National Touring funds from Arts Council England East to support the creation and development of "Glacier". The new production, which deals with personal reactions to global warming and environmental change, will be rich with von Stockert's trademark styles of dark ironic humour, an unique use of set and props and unusual virtuosity. The production opens at the Mercury Theatre in Colchester in January 2008 before touring the UK until April 2008.
There is some availability during this period so please call for more infomation if you are interested in presenting the work at your venue. More Information...
June 2007
SEGUE - Presenting contemporary jazz, latin and world music
SEGUE is further developing its portfolio and is now representing Israeli Saxophonist Gilad Atzmon and afro-Brazilian percussionist Adriano Adewale. In addition SEGUE is planning a number of promotions for 2007-2008. More Information...
State of Flux Dancefilm Company presents Curious
Saturday 2nd June, 5.30-6.30pm, Basement Gallery, 12-14 Princes Street, Ipswich,
Through the unique blending of sculpture and dancefilm a visually absorbing three-dimensional environment is created. Two curious characters tentatively move over and through the curvaceous shapes, spaces and intricacies of this new world they inhabit with a rising sense of confidence, surprise and inventiveness. Tickets: 01473 214300 More information...
May 2007
Gilad Atzmon Quartet presented by SEGUE Productions
New Wolsey Theatre, Sunday 13th May 2006.
Looking for a great way to spend a Sunday evening? Then get down to the New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich on Sunday 13th May to see the Gilad Atzmon Quartet. Featuring master drummer Asaf Sirkis, Frank Harrison on keys, Yaron Stavi on bass and the incendiary Gilad on saxes and clarinet. "Atzmon is an astonishing musician with a seemingly effortless ability to demolish and rebuild any old tune he chooses to play." TIME OUT Find out for yourself. Tickets: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk
Dog Kennel Hill Project: The Odd Honesty Code + Man or Fish
The Place Spring Loaded, Friday 11 & Saturday 12 May, 2007
Dog Kennel Hill Project Ben Ash, Henrietta Hale and Rachel Lopez de la Nieta. An umbrella collective founded with the goal of collaborative creation of dance that suprises and intrigues. See the product of this collaborative process at The Place as part of Spring Loaded on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 May. MORE...
April 2007
ADRIANO ADEWALE: The Roots and Shoots of Candomble
V&A Museum, Friday 27th April
Presented and performed by afro-brazilian percussionist Adriano Adewale and a group of outstanding musicians, a night which celebrates the sacred, ritualistic music of the African Diaspora that developed around the West Africans who were abducted from their homelands and sold into slavery in the Caribbean islands, the Americas and North Africa: Candomble from Brazil, Santeria from Cuba, Voodoo from Haiti and Louisiana, Fife and Drum from Mississippi, Afro Venezuelan and Afro Colombian rhythms and chants, Gnawa Music from Morocco.....all evolving from African religions, older than Christianity or Islam.www.vam.ac.uk More details...
SPOKE 'N' WORD 2007
Supported by INSITE the Essex Cultural Tourism Programme. From Saturday 28th April to Sunday 1st July.
Join poet Martin Newell and visual artist Charlotte Bernays on walks and cycle rides in the beautiful Essex countryside every weekend from Satruday 28th April to Sunday 1st July. This unique even was first staged in 2006 and following its success has been extended for 2007. Each trip starts at Wivenhoe railway station with the "audience" of walkers or cyclists meeting in the carpark. Numbers are limited so please book to avoid disappointment. Tickets are available from Colchester Arts Centre in person or tel: 01206 500900, or www.colchesterartscentre.com More details...
AUDITION NOTICE
Call for Dancers: Tilted Productions - Glacier.
Tilted Productions’ choreographer and artistic director Maresa von Stockert is looking for male and female dancers to join the company for extensive contracts from August 2007 (rehearsals will take place in London from mid August 2007, followed by touring until April 2008). The company is seeking experienced dancers with strong contemporary technique and very good improvisational, partnering & theatrical performance skills.
Audtion dates (please note, you must be available for both dates) : MALE AUDITION: London, Sat. 26th May 2007, 10am – 6pm, Call-back Sun 27th May 2007, 10am – 6pm. FEMALE AUDITION: London, Sat. 2nd June 2007, 10am – 6pm, Call-back Sun 3rd June 2007, 10am – 6pm.
Application deadline for both auditions : 30th April 2007 Audition is by invitation. Please submit CV with picture to: info@tilted.org.uk or post to Tilted Productions, Grosvenor House, 1 Station Road, Wivenhoe, Essex CO7 9DH. For more information about the company and its work please visit www.tilted.org.uk
March 2007
Dog Kennel Hill Project - The Odd Honesty Code
Dog Kennel Hill Project has been awarded funding from Arts Council England East to support the development of a new work The Odd Honesty Code. Commissioned by the Place the new work will be presented in Spring Loaded at The Place on May 11th and 12th. Find out more...
Tilted Productions announces new dance theatre production for 2008.
We are now taking bookings for Tilted Productions new Dance Theatre production Glacier which is set to open at the Mercury Theatre, Colchester in January 2008 before a major UK tour until mid April 08. Find out more...
f.a.b. - The Detonators announce new production for 2008.
We are now taking bookings for f.a.b. - The Detonators new physical theatre production Extraordinary which will tour throughout 2008. Find out more...
Jean Abreu - Woking Dance Festival
Jean Abreu Dance Company present Aequus and Dialogo at the Rhoda McGraw Theatre, as part of the Woking International Festival, on Friday March 30th.
February 2007
Arts Services announces a wide ranging programme for 07-08....
Arts Services today announced the touring roster for current clients for 07-08 and it looks set to be a busy and varied year with new work available for touring from Tilted Productions; f.a.b. - The Detonators; Tom Dale and Adriano Adewale. We will soon be sending details to our regular promoters but if you would like to find out more email us or visit our website reguarly for updates.
On Tour!
Two of Arts Services' clients have high profile events coming up in February.
Jean Abreu Dance Company premiere's their new double bill Aequus + Dialogo on Feb 2 & 3 at the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich. Tickets are available from the box offic on 01473 295 900. Meanwhile Tilted Productions presents Marjorie's World Unhinged at the Queen Elizabeth Hall at the Southbank Centre on Feb 6 & 7. If you miss this London date you can also catch the show the Merlin Theatre, The Point, Wycombe Swan, University of Chichester, Worcester Swan and Theatr Brycheiniog. For more information visit www.tilted.org.uk.
January 2007
Tilted Productions Spring tour coming up...
Tilted Productions kick off the new year at the Lowry in Salford on January 23rd with the spring leg of their touring productions Marjorie's World Unhinged. The show then tours to Dundee Rep, The Traverse, Merlin Theatre, Queen Elizabeth Hall at the South Bank Centre, The Point, Wycombe Swan, University of Chichester, Worcester Swan and Theatr Brycheiniog. For more information visit www.tilted.org.uk.
November 2006
Cie 13 / Rosa Mei - UK project
Belgium based Company 13 (Cie 13) will be coming to the UK in 2007 to present Bel Canto. We are currently researching potential project partners who would be interested in presenting the company and in developing education / residency projects around the company's visit to the UK. For more information please contact Project Manager Dagmar Kocisova on 01206 825600. Find out more...
Jean Abreu - new programme announced
Jean Abreu Dance Company will premiere a new programme, Aequus + Dialogo at the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich on 2 & 3 February 2007. The new work has been commissioned by DanceEast and the New Wolsey Theatre. The premiere will be the culmination of a residency hosted by the two organisations. Featuring 5 dancers and live music from 2 musicians it promises to be a vibrant visual and aural feast. The work will also be presented in the Woking Festival on 30 March.
Segue Productions
A date for your diary for serious jazz fans and forward planners! Gilad Atzmon Quartet, Sunday May 13th, New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich.
Spoke n Word is back!
Following the success of Spoke n Word in April and May 2006, poet Marting Newell and artist Charlotte Bernays will be back in 2007 with Spoke n Word II. Supported by INSITE the project will take place over a number of weekends in the late spring and early summer and take in some of the most beautiful landscapes Essex has to offer. Walks, cycle rides, fresh air, picnics, wonderful scenery and poetry en route! Further details to be announced.
Place Prize Winner Nina Rajarani touring her new show Quiet Please!
Winner of the 2006 Place Prize Nina Rajarani is touring a new work Quiet Please! which incorporates the award winning Place Prize entry QUICK! Find out more...
Retina Dance Company touring the new work This is Not a Body
This is not a body is the second part in the triptych that Eleven Stories for the body, distance to the soul initiated last year. It is available for touring in 2007. Find out more...
October 2006
f.a.b. - The Detonators - Made in Brasil
Made in Brasil created by f.a.b. - The Detonators and directed by Nigel Charnock is available for touring from autumn 2006 - spring 2007 Find out more...
September 2006
Tilted Productions - Marjorie's World Unhinged Premieres at the Mercury Theatre Colchester
Award winning choreographer Maresa von Stockert has created a new work for her company Tilted Productions. The show had its premiere on Sepember 23rd at the Mercury Theatre in Colchester before embarking on a national tour with dates including Gardner Arts Centre and Lakeside Theatre with London dates at LABAN and at the Queen Elizabeth Hall at the South Bank Centre.
“This production is a great treasure box of delights…Every subtle detail is taken care of in this thoroughly entertaining, thought provoking work. It deserves nomination in the Oliviers and elsewhere."
Mary Redman, The Stage, Marjorie’s World Unhinged
f.a.b. - The Detonators - Made in Brasil
Made in Brasil created by f.a.b. - The Detonators and directed by Nigel Charnock is available for touring from autumn 2006 - spring 2007 Find out more...
August 2006
Jean Abreu - Raizes
Raizes created by Jean Abreu is available for touring from autumn 2006 - spring 2007. Featuring live music and breathtaking latin and contemporary dance Find out more...
James Hewison awarded Arts Council Funding
Choreographer James Hewison has been awarded funding from Arts Council England East under the Artist Time Space Money initiative. The scheme aims to make a lasting difference to professional artists and their working environments by offering specific areas of support. James will use the funding to undertake a series of micro-workshops, research and development which will enable him to re-evaluate his practice in a number of ways.
Tom Dale awarded Arts Council Funding
Tom Dale has been awarded funding from Arts Council England East to support the creation of a new work which will be his entry for the Place Prize. Dale is a Place Prize semi-finalist and the new work will be presented at The Place, London in September as part of the three week long competition. For more information go to www.theplaceprize.com
July 2006
Tour Dates Announced for Tilted Productions' forthcoming production Marjorie's World Unhinged
Tilted Productions has announed the dates for the forthcoming tour of Marjorie's World Unhinged. The show tours the UK from September 2006 to March 2007 visting England, Scotland and Wales... Find out more
June 2006
Tilted Productions awarded Arts Council funding for Marjorie's World Unhinged
Tilted Productions has been awarded funding from Arts Council England to support the forthcoming tour of Marjorie's World Unhinged. With the full tour to be announed in July, the show opens at the Mercury Theatre in Colchester on September 23rd and then tours nationally until March 2007. Dates include Lakeside Arts Centre, Taliesin Arts Centre, Dundee Rep and the Queen Elizabeth Hall at London's South Bank Centre. www.tilted.org.uk
May 2006
Maresa von Stockert to lead dance theatre sessions at Mercury Theatre
For four mondays in May and June 2006, Maresa von Stockert will be joining Act V, the over 50's theatre group at the Mercury Theatre, Colchester. The group meets each monday to explore a range of performance styles. Maresa's work with the group will provide participants with an insight into her unique style of theatre direction, particularly her use of objects in the context of movement. the sessions will take place on May 22nd, June 5th, June 12th and June 19th. Contact the Mercury Theatre Colchester for more details. Tel. 01206 573948 www.mercurytheatre.co.uk
Jean Abreu presents Raizes at the South Bank Centre
Jean Abreu and his company will perform Raizes on July 15th 2006 at the Purcell Room at the South Bank Centre as part of Rythm Sticks 2006... Find out more
Jean Abreu presents Fijis and Raizes in Ipswich
Jean Abreu and his company will perform Fijis and Raizes on June 9th & 10th 2006 at the New Wolsey Studio as part of the New Wolsey Theatre's Pulse Fringe Festival... Find out more
Tom Dale awarded grant from Arts Council England East
Choreographer Tom Dale has been awarded funding from Arts Council England East to support a research and development project which will explore presenting his choreography in non-traditional settings such as clubs and festivals.
Arts Services welcomes new Project Manager
Dagmar Kocisova will join Arts Services as the new Project Manager in May. Currently Programme Coordinator at DanceEast, Dagmar's background in dance, music and education will provide a much needed and valuable addition to the team.
April 2006
Spoke 'n' Word
Book now for this unique event - cycle rides and walks in the beautiful essex countryside punctuated by poetry readings en route with your tour guide, poet Martin Newell... Find out more
Dance sessions for the over 50's
Maresa von Stockert of Tilted Productions is leading a new 5 week course for the over 50's at Dance East in Ipswich, along with a dancer from her company, starting on April 26th. For more information and to book contact DanceEast on 01473 639230 www.danceeast.co.uk or www.tilted.org.uk
February 2006
The Glorious Wrinkle
Now booking The Glorious Wrinkle a new work by 2005 Time Out Live Award winner Maresa von Stockert for her company Tilted Productions. Available Autumn 06 - Spring 07... Find out more
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