Arc news: May 2009

Trading Stories

Latest community news and events

From gunpowder traitors to World Cup heroes and seventh century nuns to picketing mums... there's more to Barking and Dagenham than pie, mash and regeneration.
Isn't there?

Based on original stories and produced by the people of Barking and Dagenham, Arc is delighted to announce the Borough's new Community Play project Trading Stories.

Written by Clifford Oliver and directed by Andy Rogers, Arc is looking for local people to get involved in making a brand new play. We need actors, writers, but most importantly, we need the stories of the Borough.

So if you've got a story that you think should be heard, make sure that you are part of the Trading Stories team.

Interested? Then join us for our weekly workshops and rehearsal, which will culminate in performances across the Borough in August as part of the LIFT Molten Festival*.

 

Do you have a story to trade?

Trading Stories rehearsals are held every Monday from 7 to 9pm at Kingsley Hall, Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham RM9 5NB, with a free sandwich supper from 6:30 to 7pm!

To find out more, call Project Manager Josh Cass at Arc on 020 8594 1095 or email josh@arctheatre.com

Download pdf flyer and pass it around!

St George's Day Celebrations in Barking & Dagenham

More than 2100 people attended St George's Day celebrations across the Borough on Thursday 23 April.

Schoolchildren enjoyed building a green dragon, learning to play on hand-made drums and watching 'The Devils Horseman' medieval stunt team perform jousting and riding displays at Barking Abbey Green and Old Dagenham Park.

We were delighted to add to the fun with our own St George performing some modern-day poetry for the crowds.

St George at Barking Abbey Green, separating the history from the myth and finally conquering the dragon!

 

Arc Children's Holiday Workshops 2009

Arc is holding a two-day Drama course for young people aged 8 to 12 at The Malthouse this summer:

Tuesday 4 to Wednesday 5 August from 10am to 4pm

The two-day course is £23 (including VAT) per child. To reserve your place, please contact Theresa on 020 8594 1095 or email theresa@arctheatre.com

For more information and online booking, visit Arc Holiday Workshops.

 

Also coming soon in Community News...

Barking & Dagenham Youth Theatre is currently rehearsing for its latest production - All Tuned In which will be performed at The Malthouse for two nights on 8 and 9 July. Full details to follow shortly!

 

Room hire at The Malthouse Studios, Barking

Don't forget, if you are a community, voluntary or charity group looking for a venue for meetings or one-off events, Arc has the space for you! Perhaps you are looking for a venue for a private celebration or party! Why not contact us for the latest rates and full venue details. Call Arc on 020 8594 1095 or email Nita Bocking, General Manager, at nita@arctheatre.com

Arc diary of events

At primary schools throughout 2010
Primary Tales featuring Dreamspinners, The Boy Who Couldn't Dream & Gabriel's Star! and anti-bullying programmes Sophie's Story & Tumble Village

17 May to 22 July
Essex primary schools for ECC Passenger Transport Centre
B Safe B Cool multi-media transitions programme

2 & 9 July
Secondary Schools for HECRA Extended Services
Protection conflict resolution Forums

5 July
Circle Anglia Housing
Community Cohesion Forums

5 July
Kingston College, Kingston-upon-Thames
Boy X performance programme

6 & 7 July
Marks Gate Infant School, Dagenham
Creative Drama Days for KS1

8 July
Hendon School for Barnet EBP
'Careers 4 U' Workshops

Until 13 July
Warren School, Dagenham
After School Drama Club

14, 18, 21 & 24 July
Well London for Heath Park Fun Day
Changing Spaces rehearsals and performance for ages12+

Until 14 July
Northbury Junior School, Barking
After School Drama Club

Until 15 July
Village Infant School, Dagenham
After School Drama Club

16 July
Barnet Secondary Schools for Barnet EBP
Making the Most of Your Work Experience Forums

17 & 18 July
Dagenham Town Show
The Marvel of Muddy End
& Secondhand Goods performances

19 July
Wood Green Youth Centre
Boy X performance programme

6 August
Barking & Dagenham Youth Theatre
First Aid Training at The Malthouse

9 to 13 August
Barking & Dagenham Summer University at The Malthouse
Make a Play in a Week drama course for 12+

18 August
Barking & Dagenham Youth Theatre
Mask Workshop at The Malthouse

25 & 26 August
Barking & Dagenham Youth Theatre
Moving Places workshops at The Malthouse

Every Monday 6.30-9pm
Barking & Dagenham Community Players rehearsals for over 16's at The Malthouse Studios

Every Tuesday 7-9pm in term time
Barking & Dagenham Youth Theatre rehearsals for over 12's at The Malthouse Studios

Every Tuesday 5-6pm in term time
Barking & Dagenham Drama Club for 8 to 12-year olds at The Malthouse Studios