News
Nov 2010 - Unprotected by Bethan Marlow.
Director Sarah Bickerton and Actors Rhian Blythe and Gareth Milton are in rehearsal for our first production. Unprotected follows Violet, who, having left home embarks on a life with no boundaries, she can now do anything and be anyone - it's like playing a game! But, as soon as she starts playing with that mysterious thing called love she discovers that the lines are blurred, the rules uncertain and a question rises- who's in control?
The show plays 8th and 9th December 2010 at 8pm. Weston Studio, Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Street. Cardiff. Tickets are available from www.wmc.org.uk or by calling 029 2063 6464.
Oct 2010 - Classical Women:Reworked Fundraisers in London and Cardiff
5 playwrights have taken 5 classical pieces as inspiration and have created 5 new speeches. Please come along to London and/or Cardiff to meet, drink and hear these wonderful new creations. All proceeds go towards our first full production "Dare for Truth' by Bethan Marlow.
June 2010 - We are looking for 3 people to perform the roles of Trustee, attend Quarterly Board Meetings, be a member of a sub-committee, to be committed to proactively supporting the Company, its work and the Theatre sector
We are a small theatre company with a clear vision – to develop and produce thought provoking, accessible theatre with the focus on telling women’s stories. Our structure allows us to work and collaborate with a number of theatrical practitioners, in a number of different styles and genres. We are currently working with 2 exciting playwrights: Bethan Marlow and Melissa Manteghi. We are seeking funds for our first production as we have secured co-production from Wales Millennium Centre. This piece was developed as part of WMC’s Incubator Project, is written by Bethan Marlow and will open in December 2010. Our work in schools, colleges, youth projects and youth theatres is intrinsic to us as it not only informs our work but allows us to meet, work and share experiences and skills with young people. We seek to challenge modern theatre audiences as well as nurturing a new generation of artists and art lovers.
We are looking for individuals from the Business and Commercial sectors eg Business Development, Publicity/PR, IT, Sales and Audience Development etc who can support us in this quest. We are also looking for someone wishing to take on the role of Secretary for the Board. If you are interested, please email v@velvetensemble.co.uk
April 2010 - WMC's Incubator 2. We are thrilled to announce that WMC have chosen us to be part of Incubator 2. This will see our NEVER,
FEAR, LOVE? piece, written by Bethan Marlow, further developed and mounted into OUR FIRST FULL PRODUCTION!!!! WMC will be mentoring us through this process and acting as Co-Producer. We will be offering some intern opportunities to 1 young writer and 1 young director; giving them the opportunity to shadow and work alongside Bethan Marlow and Sarah Bickerton. If you or someone you know might be interested, please email a letter and CV to v@velvetensemble.co.uk
February 2010 - 4Talent. We have been working with 4Talent and delivering Theatre taster sessions and Acting Masterclasses for the young people lucky enough to gain spaces on their London based Open Days and Inspiration Week. 4Talent's Inspiration Week is a unique opportunity for young people to practically investigate what opportunities their are in the Media and Entertainment Industries. We are thrilled to be a part of such a special programme. We will be going up to Sheffield in September 2010 to be part of their Inspiration Week.
February 2010 - Mellissa Manteghi. We are really excited to announce that the hugely talented playwright, Mellissa Manteghi, has agreed to write a piece for us. This is incredibly exciting for us! Watch this space..........
December 2009 - HAPPY CHRISTMAS! Trust that you are all getting into the Festive Season! We have had a fantastic first year - meeting and working with new people, forging some new alliances and getting our name out there.
Our experience at WMC’s Incubator Project went incredibly well. Having received some amazing feedback, we have been encouraged to develop our piece “Never, Fear, Love?” Please take a look at photos and information on our In Development page.
I am thrilled to tell you that we have a new addition to the team in the perfectly formed figure of Production Manager extraordinaire Ryan Evans – check him out on Meet the Team page, as well as some new Creative Associates – Sarah Bickerton, Rhian Blythe and Bethan Marlow welcome, welcome, welcome!
Please also have a look at our Events and Support Us page!
Have an amazing Christmas and New Year! Roll on 2010!!!! V and Velvet Ensemble Team! X
October 2009 - WMC Incubator Project. We are thrilled to announce that we have been selected as one of three companies to participate in this years Incubator Project. We are undertaking a New Writing Process which we've called 'Never, Love, Hate and ?' We are working with writer Bethan Marlow and will be performing at Wales Millenium Centre's Weston Studio on 14th November 2009. More details to follow...
10th June 2009 - Bethan Marlow. We are excited to be in talks with one of Wales' most exciting female playwrights about a new project.
May 2009 - The Gut Girls - Sherman Cymru's New Artist Development.
Following the great week of development on The Gut Girls by Sarah Daniels we are currently seeking a co-producer to lend their name to what we believe is an exciting, engaging project.