Happy New Year… yes you did read that correctly. It may be due to having never been a heat/sun enthusiast; or the fact that autumn’s rich colour palate, misty mornings and leaves underfoot speaks much more to my visual artist side but autumn has always been my favourite time of year. Autumn feels like a…
Creatively Speaking
Thriving, not just surviving
For many artists in the UK, survival is by way of a day job, in addition to the creative one. A financial necessity, but one that can place an incredible burden on an artist trying to do 2 full-time jobs. Increasing levels of automation have led to the loss of many jobs that were once…
Podcasts: Support for artists
I was not intending to add another post on Podcasts, but then I came across this series and given the important subject matter which is finally being taken seriously and even promoted within the industry, I wanted to share it. Industry Minds interviews theatre industry professionals in order to break the stigma of mental health,…
Podcasts: Theatre
Following on from my previous post on Podcasts, theatres have been quick to get on board with producing podcasts, some those that directly link with the theatre’s current production (great way to engage if you are not able to get to see a production) to those on specific areas of the creative process. The Royal…
Analogue Planning (2)
Whist attending an FEU training day recently I was introduced to the Bullet Journal by a fellow attendee. Like the BestSelf journal it is a planning tool but more than that; “It’s best described as a mindfulness practice disguised as a productivity system.” says its founder Ryder Carroll. The Bullet Journal is diary, daily planner,…
Podcasts
I have been a bit late coming to the podcast party; reinforced by changing over to an android phone last year has left me still trying to find the perfect podcast app that does all I want (and still looking – android recommendations very welcome). However now I have started I am becoming hooked on…
Analogue Planning (1)
This year has started off as a challenging one for many in the creative community. The current uncertainties, economic, social and political, are bringing additional challenges to our working lives. I have been fining it harder to get into the swing of things, to make plans, set goals and get proactive. It is not that…
The Art of Self Taping… and something to think about.
For many a new year comes with new year’s resolutions be it home, family, career; and I am one of those. One of my resolutions for 2019 has been to get to grips with the increasingly used tool for television and film castings – and it seems sometimes theatre too: self-taping. Self-taping has always held…
Happy New Year – 2019
So almost the end of 2018 – if it has not been a good year
The Women are..another minute step forward
Minute step forward – I am actually hoping it is a major step forward; after 2 announcements this week of new female artistic directors in London bring the total up to 10 [by my count]. Last week the Bush Theatre appointed Lynette Linton as artistic director, taking over from Madani Younis, who is moving to…