My studio guest today is a Druid and a Buddhist ... listen in to how James Nicol’s spiritual path led him to this seemingly unlikely combination ... and hear how his original Anglicanism came about largely out of respect for his mother's hat -- it's a great story!

James, who is now a tutor for OBOD -- that's the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids -- talks about his human rights work, his time in New Zealand, and much more ... this is a must-listen to anyone on a spiritual journey -- and who isn't?

Listen in today, December 14, at four ... or the repeat on Sunday, December 19 at three ... you will not be disappointed!

I should mention ... his choice of music is not necessarily what one might expect from such a spiritual person!

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

Art Lot guest Annabel Hollis sends in this note:

"Annabel Hollis is a skilled facilitator, with a background in the creative and healing arts, and is a founding member of the Spiritual Crisis Network.

“She is  running "Creativity as Gateway to Healing", a series of seven one-day workshops in 2011 celebrating the cycle of the year, at Hawkwood College, Stroud. First is on Jan 29th ‘The divine spark of inspiration.

She is also doing a series of three evenings, working  with art and dreams at the Isbourne Holistic Centre, Cheltenham, in early 2011. First is on the 10th Feb, with taster session on the 13th Jan.

Please see www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk; www.isbourne.org for more details.”

Sounds great, Annabel!

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

My friends, London artists Wyllie O Hagan, have emailed me to say their art film  "First Darkness" picked up two prizes at its World premiere at the Angel Film Awards in Monaco. 

Here’s the Press release:

Artist film-makers Denise Wyllie and Clare O Hagan won Best Art Film and Best Original Music in the Short Film Category, in a competition that promotes non-violent films.

Wyllie O Hagan’s film First Darkness, shows an artist reconnecting with life through her art, after her friend dies. We see the artist emerge from a place of darkness to one of hope, creating extraordinarily beautiful artwork.

“First Darkness is completely stunning. Utterly beautiful, completely absorbing, technically and lyrically brilliant. Bravo”

Jane Ray, Producer BBC Radio 4

The story was written, produced and directed by Wyllie O Hagan and the music that accompanies  the film is an original composition by Simon Wilkinson.

About the artist filmmakers:  

Wyllie O Hagan’s award winning image artworks have appeared both in gallery exhibition and screened at film festivals internationally including: The London Short Film Festival; The Karelian State Museum, Russia; Anthology Film Archives, New York; NICOGRAPH International, Japan  & Seoul, Korea; Leonardo II, ACE, Hollywood, Los Angeles; The Australian Centre for Moving Image, Melbourne. Winner Michael Nyman / Shooting People Award for Creative Video Award

http://www.wyllieohagan.com

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

I’ve pledged to raise £200 for Buddhafield...can you help me?

Take a look: 

http://www.justgiving.com/SwithinFry

There’s some photos on-line at www.flickr.com/photos/fwbo/sets/72157594390868206/

www.justgiving.com/SwithinFry

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

StopPress:

Introduction to Birth Process Work

An exploration of psychological & somatic patterning with Mary Gellhorn & Hannya Melrose

Saturday Jan 29th,  9:30 – 4:30pm 

Sitaram Yoga Studio, Thrupp, Stroud.  

Cost: £70

For further information:  

Mary: 01453-767274  

Hannya: 01453-751816

Your event: if you would like your event posted on the Art Lot Blog ... and all for FREE, all you have to do is enter it as a comment (at the bottom of each entry is the Comment icon) and I will upload it ASAP as a proper event in the listings.

The blog is e-mailed as a newsletter every two weeks just before the show to an ‘audience’ of more than 300 ... and growing! ... so it's a great way of letting people know what you’re up to ...

Just click here ... http://artlotfm.blogspot.com/

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

Also, don't forget, you can always get a 10-min or so interview on Breakfast Time [7-9am] ... and Drivetime [5-7pm] ... just phone the studio 01453. 757492

That's free, too ...

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

ALSO…it really doesn't cost much to have your advertise read out on StroudFM... it's a great way to reach local people and to support Stroud FM, a really fabulous local enterprise, at the same time.

For details, give Clare Jackson a ring on the above number or email her on clare_rosemary_jackson@yahoo.co.uk ... you'll wish you did it before.

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

 http://artlotfm.blogspot.com/

Tailor-extraordinaire Rowland Oxland [in the studio, right] made a welcome return to The Art Lot this week…Rowland’s career jumped from bass player in a band heading for the heights to the art of stitching...you can catch the repeat next  Sunday December 5 at 3 PM.... hear him explain the quirky event which lead to this unlikely career switch, you can also enjoy his eclectic choice of music.

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

Art Lot guest James Showers has sent this exclusive invitation to Art Lot listeners:

“Pamela and I are turning our house in Brownshill into an art gallery for an evening - to show the exciting modern paintings of Tracy Whitbread - who deserves to be (and will be) very well known. She is very accomplished and currently producing beautiful, mature work.

It is a private show, by definition, but anyone who listens to The Art Lot Slot would be very welcome.

December 11th (Saturday) from 6 - 10. 512 Beech Lane, Brownshill, GL6 8AJ.

Call 07974 414 407 if you get lost!"

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

And film-maker Denise Wyllie, an old friend of mione now working in London, has sent this brilliant news:  "Clare O'Hagan and I have had our film First Darkness accepted for The Official Selection of the Angel Film Awards in Monaco International Film Festival.
Our film website is at
http://www.firstdarkness.com
Here's a link to an excerpt on Youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxr1GYujbsQ

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

I’ve pledged to raise £200 for Buddhafield...can you help me?

Take a look: 

http://www.justgiving.com/SwithinFry

There’s some photos on-line at www.flickr.com/photos/fwbo/sets/72157594390868206/

www.justgiving.com/SwithinFry

 

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

Your event: if you would like your event posted on the Art Lot Blog ... and all for FREE, all you have to do is enter it as a comment (at the bottom of each entry is the Comment icon) and I will upload it ASAP as a proper event in the listings.

The blog is e-mailed as a newsletter every two weeks just before the show to an ‘audience’ of more than 300 ... and growing! ... so it's a great way of letting people know what you’re up to ...

Just click here ... http://artlotfm.blogspot.com/

Also, don't forget, you can always get a 10-min or so interview on Breakfast Time [7-9am] ... and Drivetime [5-7pm] ... just phone the studio 01453. 757492

That's free, too ...

ALSO…it really doesn't cost much to have your advertise read out on StroudFM... it's a great way to reach local people and to support Stroud FM, a really fabulous local enterprise, at the same time.

For details, give Clare Jackson a ring on the above number or email her on clare_rosemary_jackson@yahoo.co.uk ... you'll wish you did it before.

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

 http:

Tailor-extraordinaire Rowland Oxland [in the studio, right] is making a welcome return to The Art Lot today Tuesday November 30 at 4…Rowland’s career jumped from bass player in a band heading for the heights to the art of stitching – so not only will you hear him explain the quirky event which lead to this unlikely career switch, you can also enjoy his eclectic choice of music.

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

Listen in today…or if you get stuck in a snow drift, you can catch the repeat next  Sunday December 5 at 3 PM.

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

Art Lot guest James Showers has sent this exclusive invitation to Art Lot listeners:

“Pamela and I are turning our house in Brownshill into an art gallery for an evening - to show the exciting modern paintings of Tracy Whitbread - who deserves to be (and will be) very well known. She is very accomplished and currently producing beautiful, mature work.

It is a private show, by definition, but anyone who listens to The Art Lot Slot would be very welcome.

December 11th (Saturday) from 6 - 10. 512 Beech Lane, Brownshill, GL6 8AJ.

Call 07974 414 407 if you get lost!"

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

And film-maker Denise Wyllie, an old friend of mione now working in London, has sent this brilliant news:  "Clare O'Hagan and I have had our film First Darkness accepted for The Official Selection of the Angel Film Awards in Monaco International Film Festival.
Our film website is at
http://www.firstdarkness.com
Here's a link to an excerpt on Youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxr1GYujbsQ

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

I’ve pledged to raise £200 for Buddhafield...can you help me?

Take a look: 

http://www.justgiving.com/SwithinFry

There’s some photos on-line at www.flickr.com/photos/fwbo/sets/72157594390868206/

www.justgiving.com/SwithinFry

 

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

Your event: if you would like your event posted on the Art Lot Blog ... and all for FREE, all you have to do is enter it as a comment (at the bottom of each entry is the Comment icon) and I will upload it ASAP as a proper event in the listings.

The blog is e-mailed as a newsletter every two weeks just before the show to an ‘audience’ of more than 300 ... and growing! ... so it's a great way of letting people know what you’re up to ...

Just click here ... http://artlotfm.blogspot.com/

Also, don't forget, you can always get a 10-min or so interview on Breakfast Time [7-9am] ... and Drivetime [5-7pm] ... just phone the studio 01453. 757492

That's free, too ...

ALSO…it really doesn't cost much to have your advertise read out on StroudFM... it's a great way to reach local people and to support Stroud FM, a really fabulous local enterprise, at the same time.

For details, give Clare Jackson a ring on the above number or email her on clare_rosemary_jackson@yahoo.co.uk ... you'll wish you did it before.

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

 http://artlotfm.blogspot.com/

Quick! Tune in and hear about the art of money... yes, the art of money!

Philosopher of money Arthur Edwards was my studio guest this week and the repeat is today Sunday, November 21 at 3!

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

Arthur was fresh back from giving a talk in California ... here is what his website says about that talk, called Colours of Money:

“Understanding money has never been more important than today. Whether it be unfair trade, widespread poverty, burgeoning debt or bank bail-outs, modern life is marked by a ceaseless and unhealthy chase after money, which then acts more as our master than our servant.

“Whether locally or globally, can we understand and use money in ways that enable competition to give way to more cooperative ways of doing business?

“Derived from Rudolf Steiner’s contribution to economic and monetary history, The Colours of Money© seminar looks at the history and purpose of money and how it can be the main instrument for bringing about real and lasting change in our economic circumstances.”

Dry? Believe me, listening to Arthur is far from dry.

You can check him out on www.arthuredwards.net and also at the Centre for Associative Economics on www.cfae.biz

Listen in next Tuesday, or to the repeat the following Sunday, November 21 at 3 PM.

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

I’ve pledged to raise £200 for Buddhafield...can you help me?

Take a look: 

http://www.justgiving.com/SwithinFry

There’s some photos on-line at www.flickr.com/photos/fwbo/sets/72157594390868206/

www.justgiving.com/SwithinFry

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

From Art Lot guest Chris Garner ... the tour is coming to an end so book, book, book!

A Northern Broadsides / Dukes Lancaster Production

in Association with Stroud Theatre Company

presents

GEORGE ORWELL’S

1984

WAR IS PEACE

FREEDOM IS SLAVERY

IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH

Adapted by Nick Lane

Directed by Conrad Nelson

Assistant Director Chris Garner

Design by Sue Condie

Lighting by Brent Lees

Audio/Visual by David Phillips

Animation by Rob Pointon and Karen Sayle

 

TOUR DATES

Buxton Opera House

18 – 20 Nov

www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol

23 – 27 Nov

www.tobaccofactorytheatre.com

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

Your event: if you would like your event posted on the Art Lot Blog ... and all for FREE, all you have to do is enter it as a comment (at the bottom of each entry is the Comment icon) and I will upload it ASAP as a proper event in the listings.

The blog is e-mailed as a newsletter every two weeks just before the show to an ‘audience’ of more than 300 ... and growing! ... so it's a great way of letting people know what you’re up to ...

Just click here ... http://artlotfm.blogspot.com/

Also, don't forget, you can always get a 10-min or so interview on Breakfast Time [7-9am] ... and Drivetime [5-7pm] ... just phone the studio 01453. 757492

That's free, too ...

ALSO…it really doesn't cost much to have your advertise read out on StroudFM... it's a great way to reach local people and to support Stroud FM, a really fabulous local enterprise, at the same time.

For details, give Clare Jackson a ring on the above number or email her on clare_rosemary_jackson@yahoo.co.uk ... you'll wish you did it before.

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

 http://artlotfm.blogspot.com/

The art of what ... yes, the art of money!

And to discuss this, I have philosopher of money Arthur Edwards as my next studio guest tomorrow at 4 PM on Tuesday, November 16.

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

Arthur is fresh back from giving a talk in California ... here is what his website says about that talk, called Colours of Money:

“Understanding money has never been more important than today. Whether it be unfair trade, widespread poverty, burgeoning debt or bank bail-outs, modern life is marked by a ceaseless and unhealthy chase after money, which then acts more as our master than our servant.

“Whether locally or globally, can we understand and use money in ways that enable competition to give way to more cooperative ways of doing business?

“Derived from Rudolf Steiner’s contribution to economic and monetary history, The Colours of Money© seminar looks at the history and purpose of money and how it can be the main instrument for bringing about real and lasting change in our economic circumstances.”

Dry? Believe me, listening to Arthur is far from dry.

You can check him out on www.arthuredwards.net and also at the Centre for Associative Economics on www.cfae.biz

Listen in next Tuesday, or to the repeat the following Sunday, November 21 at 3 PM.

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

I’ve pledged to raise £200 for Buddhafield...can you help me?

Take a look: 

http://www.justgiving.com/SwithinFry

There’s some photos on-line at www.flickr.com/photos/fwbo/sets/72157594390868206/

www.justgiving.com/SwithinFry

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

From Art Lot guest Chris Garner ... the tour is coming to an end so book, book, book!

A Northern Broadsides / Dukes Lancaster Production

in Association with Stroud Theatre Company

presents

GEORGE ORWELL’S

1984

WAR IS PEACE

FREEDOM IS SLAVERY

IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH

Adapted by Nick Lane

Directed by Conrad Nelson

Assistant Director Chris Garner

Design by Sue Condie

Lighting by Brent Lees

Audio/Visual by David Phillips

Animation by Rob Pointon and Karen Sayle

 

TOUR DATES

Buxton Opera House

18 – 20 Nov

www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol

23 – 27 Nov

www.tobaccofactorytheatre.com

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

Your event: if you would like your event posted on the Art Lot Blog ... and all for FREE, all you have to do is enter it as a comment (at the bottom of each entry is the Comment icon) and I will upload it ASAP as a proper event in the listings.

The blog is e-mailed as a newsletter every two weeks just before the show to an ‘audience’ of more than 300 ... and growing! ... so it's a great way of letting people know what you’re up to ...

Just click here ... http://artlotfm.blogspot.com/

Also, don't forget, you can always get a 10-min or so interview on Breakfast Time [7-9am] ... and Drivetime [5-7pm] ... just phone the studio 01453. 757492

That's free, too ...

ALSO…it really doesn't cost much to have your advertise read out on StroudFM... it's a great way to reach local people and to support Stroud FM, a really fabulous local enterprise, at the same time.

For details, give Clare Jackson a ring on the above number or email her on clare_rosemary_jackson@yahoo.co.uk ... you'll wish you did it before.

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

 http://artlotfm.blogspot.com/

I'm hoping to raise £200 for Buddhafield...can you help me get there?

Take a look: 
http://www.justgiving.com/SwithinFry
Here's some backgraound to Buddhafield - I've been...and greatly respect all they do:



In 2006 Buddhafield bought 17 acres of gorgeous land in Dartmoor National Park called Frog Mill. It cost £85,000 and Buddhafield has done very well to pay off over £50,000 but there is still £35,000 to go. The land is used to hold some of Buddhafield's larger retreats and has a salmon spawning river, the Blackaton Brook flowing through it and is home to kingfishers, dippers and a host of other wildlife. There’s some photos on-line at www.flickr.com/photos/fwbo/sets/72157594390868206/

The Buddhafield collective has a heartfelt desire to contribute to protecting land, and enabling people to build caring relationships with the earth that supports us. The need to preserve healthy soil and habitats where wildlife can thrive grows ever more urgent in our time. Buddhafield is looking for 150 people to raise £200 each, by the end of 2010, in creative and exciting ways - like I am doing- so that Frog Mill will be paid off and we’ll be free to go on to other things. Would you like to be one of those people sharing your skills, passions, creativity and talent to help Buddhafield?  Thank you to everyone who is supporting me. Love Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity. So please dig deep and donate now.

Playwrights Miranda Walker and Richard Robey [pictured here] are my guests in this week's Art Lot -- that's Tuesday, November 2 at four.

It's a great interview with insights on how their interest in playwriting started, the thrill of having work performed…and some great tips for budding playwrights.

Miranda is one of the rare breed of writers who make a living from their writing ... so tune in -- don't miss!

But in case you do miss it, the programme is repeated the following Sunday, November 7 at three.

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

From Art Lot guest Chris Garner:

A Northern Broadsides / Dukes Lancaster Production

in Association with Stroud Theatre Company

presents

GEORGE ORWELL’S

1984

WAR IS PEACE

FREEDOM IS SLAVERY

IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH

Adapted by Nick Lane

Directed by Conrad Nelson

Assistant Director Chris Garner

Design by Sue Condie

Lighting by Brent Lees

Audio/Visual by David Phillips

Animation by Rob Pointon and Karen Sayle

 

TOUR DATES

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds

9 – 13 Nov

www.theatreroyal.org

Buxton Opera House

18 – 20 Nov

www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol

23 – 27 Nov

www.tobaccofactorytheatre.com

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

Your event: if you would like your event posted on the Art Lot Blog ... and all for FREE, all you have to do is enter it as a comment (at the bottom of each entry is the Comment icon) and I will upload it ASAP as a proper event in the listings.

The blog is e-mailed as a newsletter every two weeks just before the show to ‘audience’ of more than 300 ... and growing! ... so it's a great way of letting people know what's on ...

Just click here ... http://artlotfm.blogspot.com/

Also, don't forget, you can always get a 10-min or so interview on Breakfast Time [7-9am] ... and Drivetime [5-7pm] ... just phone the studio 01453. 757492

That's free, too ...

But, don't forget, that it really doesn't cost much to have your advertise read out on StroudFM... it's a great way to reach local people, and support Stroud FM, a really fabulous local enterprise at the same time.

For details, just give Clare Jackson a ring on the above number or email her on clare_rosemary_jackson@yahoo.co.uk ... you'll wish you did it before.

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

 http://artlotfm.blogspot.com/

Please! Really important ...

Please, please, please ... read this, it's really important.

Straight to the point -- Stroud FM needs to know how many people are tuning in and listening ... I'm sure you realise how important this is to a local community radio station like ours which relies so totally on a mix of income.

And all we are asking is that you spend a few moments on a short online questionnaire.

It's on our web page at stroudfm.co.uk and at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2C2ZBY5.   

There is even -- though, heaven forbid, I'm sure you Art Lot listeners don't need a carrot -- a prize draw incentive: shopping vouchers worth £25; free tickets for a Forest Green Rovers match; or a bottle of best Stroud FM wine. 

What we want to know is who listens in to what …

What do you like to listen to? Don’t like? And, what you would like to hear on your local airwaves that isn't there already.

Like I said, it's on our web page at stroudfm.co.uk and at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2C2ZBY5.   

Did you know that all of Stroud FM’s presenters are volunteers…members of Joe and Josephine Public just like you? The brilliant yet small Stroud FM team trained us up and keeps a weather eye on our programmes .

The team also goes into schools and community venues delivering tailor-made radio-skills courses. And the station also offers work experience to school-pupils as well as work placements to people who are long-term unemployed.

Haven't you clicked on yet? It's on our web page at stroudfm.co.uk and at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2C2ZBY5.   

All this and with no fixed funding. How do we do it? Well, we rely on a mixture of grants, advertisements from local business and income from the courses we run.

Which is why it's so important to know who our listeners are.

Come on! Do it! Please! It's on our web page at stroudfm.co.uk and at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2C2ZBY5.   

By the way, while you are at it, take a look at the courses which Stroud FM offers ... you might fancy one yourself, or you might know someone who would really enjoy learning about how to present a radio programme.

For info on how to join a course, e-mail radio@stroudfm.co.uk .

Thank you to reading this ... and thank you, in anticipation, for doing the survey -- oh, and while I'm asking, can you think of three friends you could e-mail this on to? Please!

Art Lot went aroaming a day late [technical probs - my fault!] today Wed October 20...so if you missed these great on-site interviews, fear not…it is repeated this Sunday Oct 24 at 3pm.

I went to Stroud’s Museum in the Park to see a stunning exhibition of abstract art.

Six artists in all are showing together there in an exhibition called Crossings; they are Noela Bewry, Terry Cripps, Marianne Hellwig John, Penny Prince, Sue Rae and Maggie Shaw.

Four of the six artists walk and talked me through their work, giving insights into their work, and their passion for what they do…you must must must listen in:

Tune in again! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

The exhibition closes on October 31…so get down there asap…as a representation of all things currently contemporary, it’s got everything…go, go, go!

AND...

My play, Sunset Stripped, played, as they say, to a packed house at the Everyman Studio Theatre, Cheltenham, last Friday.

What a fantastic experience – to work with the director and actors all day and then to see my characters, who up ‘til then had only been in my head, to see them come alive…fantastic! Many thanks to The Everyman, and to Paul Milton, the Director of Outreach there for a great opportunity.

After the show there was a feedback session…and what great feedback I had.

Thanks to all involved! Brilliant!

The director was the inimitable Bill Cronshaw (of Dreamshed Theatre fame), and the superb actors were Jilly Breeze as Ann (on the frying pan); the butter-wouldn't-melt  Nicola Daniels as Eida; that brute Jonathan Legg as Pieter; and the irrepressible Chris Ilston as Edward...

Costumes and set were by the stylish Hayley Spicer; with lighting-genius Craig Rogers in the crow's nest.

A very big thank-you to you all!

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

Art Lot guest Chris Garner has sent me this:

A Northern Broadsides / Dukes Lancaster Production
in Association with Stroud Theatre Company
presents
GEORGE ORWELL’S
1984

WAR IS PEACE
FREEDOM IS SLAVERY

IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH

Adapted by Nick Lane

Directed by Conrad Nelson

Assistant Director Chris Garner

Design by Sue Condie
Lighting by Brent Lees
Audio/Visual by David Phillips
Animation by Rob Pointon and Karen Sayle

 

TOUR DATES

Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond
19 – 23 Oct
www.georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk

The Rose, Kingston upon Thames
26 – 30 Oct
www.rosetheatrekingston.org

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
9 – 13 Nov
www.theatreroyal.org

Buxton Opera House
18 – 20 Nov
www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol
23 – 27 Nov
www.tobaccofactorytheatre.com

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world! There are

Don't forget: if you have an event you'd like posted on The Art Lot Blog, then just add a 'Comment' and I'll post it asap!

If you would like your event posted on the Art Lot Blog, all you have to do is enter it as a comment (at the bottom of each entry is the Comment icon) and I will upload it ASAP as a proper event in the listings.

The blog is e-mailed as a newsletter every two weeks just before the show to ‘audience’ of more than 300 ... and growing!

 http://artlotfm.blogspot.com/

Art Lot goes aroaming tomorrow Tuesday October 18…roaming to Stroud’s Museum in the Park to see a stunning exhibition of abstract art.

Six artists in all are showing together there in an exhibition called Crossings; they are Noela Bewry, Terry Cripps, Marianne Hellwig John, Penny Prince, Sue Rae and Maggie Shaw.

Four of the six artists walk and talk me through their work, giving insights into their work, and their passion for what they do…you must must must listen in:

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The exhibition closes on October 31…so get down there asap…as a representation of all things currently contemporary, it’s got everything…go, go, go!

AND...

My play, Sunset Stripped, played, as they say, to a packed house at the Everyman Studio Theatre, Cheltenham, last Friday.

What a fantastic experience – to work with the director and actors all day and then to see my characters, who up ‘til then had only been in my head, to see them come alive…fantastic! Many thanks to The Everyman, and to Paul Milton, the Director of Outreach there for a great opportunity.

After the show there was a feedback session…and what great feedback I had.

Thanks to all involved! Brilliant!

The director was the inimitable Bill Cronshaw (of Dreamshed Theatre fame), and the superb actors were Jilly Breeze as Ann (on the frying pan); the butter-wouldn't-melt  Nicola Daniels as Eida; that brute Jonathan Legg as Pieter; and the irrepressible Chris Ilston as Edward...

Costumes and set were by the stylish Hayley Spicer; with lighting-genius Craig Rogers in the crow's nest.

A very big thank-you to you all!

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Art Lot guest Chris Garner has sent me this:

A Northern Broadsides / Dukes Lancaster Production
in Association with Stroud Theatre Company
presents
GEORGE ORWELL’S
1984

WAR IS PEACE
FREEDOM IS SLAVERY

IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH

Adapted by Nick Lane

Directed by Conrad Nelson

Assistant Director Chris Garner

Design by Sue Condie
Lighting by Brent Lees
Audio/Visual by David Phillips
Animation by Rob Pointon and Karen Sayle

 

TOUR DATES

Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond
19 – 23 Oct
www.georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk

The Rose, Kingston upon Thames
26 – 30 Oct
www.rosetheatrekingston.org

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
9 – 13 Nov
www.theatreroyal.org

Buxton Opera House
18 – 20 Nov
www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol
23 – 27 Nov
www.tobaccofactorytheatre.com

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Those Gremlins have been at it again ... and while I was away sunning myself in Italy and hearing that my play has been selected for the Everyman Autumn series, the Stroud FM play-out was playing-up ...

And so the last two programmes didn't get broadcast ... so many apologies to all my listeners ... and apologies to to the guests on those programmes ... that's playwrights Richard Roby and Miranda Walker; and actor Gregor Hunt and playwright Martin Lytton.

Gregor and Martin can be heard again on Tuesday October 5 at 4 PM, repeated the following Sunday, October 10 at 3 PM.

It's really great interview that I had with them both -- and chatted about Lazarus, Martin's play from last year's Autumn series ... Gregor was the actor who played Lazarus.

Listen in, you won't be disappointed.

If you follow my blog, you know that my play, Sunset Stripped, was accepted for this year's Autumn Play series at the Everyman Studio Theatre, Cheltenham.

Set in Cape Town in 1948, the year in which apartheid is declared, it tells how young Edward, returning from a childhood in England, finds life in both the country and his home very different to his expectations.

Here are all the plays being showcased and the dates :

THE LAST SUPPER OF PAOLO VERONESE – Martin Lytton (Weds 13th Oct)

MABON ROSE – Glenn Andrews (Thurs 14th Oct)

SUNSET STRIPPED – Swithin Fry (Fri 15th Oct)

THE QUESTION OF DOG – Alice Jolly (Sat 16th Oct)

Wednesday to Thursday at 745; Saturday at 8 ...

Tickets are selling well though there are still plenty of empty seats ... so please show your support for all as local writers ... the tickets are only £5, and if you buy a ticket for all four shows it will cost £15 -- four for the price of three -- a bargain you can't refuse!

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If you want to know more about these plays, you can phone the Everyman box office on (01242) 572573  ... and if you would like to contact any of the people interviewed In the Art Lot Everyman series, then telephone the same number and ask to speak to Everyman’s Director of Outreach Paul Milton.

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

If you missed the Art Lot featuring musicians Johnny Barlow and Anna Jenkins, then I suggest you click here and listen to some their fabulous musi ...www.johnnybarlow.com 

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

Art Lot guest Chris Garner has sent me this:

A Northern Broadsides / Dukes Lancaster Production
in Association with Stroud Theatre Company
presents
GEORGE ORWELL’S
1984

WAR IS PEACE
FREEDOM IS SLAVERY

IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH

Adapted by Nick Lane

Directed by Conrad Nelson

Assistant Director Chris Garner

Design by Sue Condie
Lighting by Brent Lees
Audio/Visual by David Phillips
Animation by Rob Pointon and Karen Sayle

 

TOUR DATES

Dukes Theatre, Lancaster
16 Sep – 9 Oct
www.dukes-lancaster.org

The Viaduct, Halifax
12 – 16 Oct
www.deanclough.com

Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond
19 – 23 Oct
www.georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk

The Rose, Kingston upon Thames
26 – 30 Oct
www.rosetheatrekingston.org

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
9 – 13 Nov
www.theatreroyal.org

Buxton Opera House
18 – 20 Nov
www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol
23 – 27 Nov
www.tobaccofactorytheatre.com

ALSO!

And another thing!

Playback Theatre in Stroud

Open Workshop

Starting Thursday October 7th and then every other week,

at the Red Dog Studio

(in the courtyard behind the Star Anise cafe)

8 - 10pm.

£5 and free on your first visit!

Please let us know that you are coming - thanks

Led by Brian Tasker

 Makeshift Theatre - Creating a theatre of neighbours!

Playback Theatre is a uniqiue form of improvised theatre that invites a true story from an audience member which is then re-enacted on the spot. Founded in upstate New York in 1975 by pschyodramatist Jonathon Fox and Jo Salas, Playback Theatre is now practiced worldwide as community theatre drawing people together through the bonding experience of shared stories.  Both playful and deep, Playback Theatre isn't therapy but can be therapeutic, empathic, inspiring and also entertaining and encompasses the full range of human experience.

Develop your capacity to listen with immediacy with an ethical dimension and act from spontaneity. Learn phyiscally expressive skills, and the methods of Playback Theatre. Share what you wish to share and see your story re-enacted.

Hear the stories of others and learn how to re-enact their story with artistry and skill in a safe environment. 

No previous theatre or drama skills required just come and try it out. Meet people and make connections with yourself and others. 

See www.playbacktheatre.co.uk

Brian Tasker is a graduate of the School of Playback Theatre in New York,

a Practitioner registered with the International Playback Theatre Network and a BACP accredited Counsellor living in Stroud.

He has taught Playback Theatre groups in the UK, Lithuania, Hong Kong, Ukraine and Sri Lanka.

Send an email to briantasker@hotmail.com or call 07867848365. 

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Totally amazing news....read! read!

Here's some totally amazing news ... my play, Sunset Stripped, has been accepted!

I submitted a script to the Autumn Plays coming up at Cheltenham's Everyman Studio Theatre early next month, and while I was away soaking up the sun in Italy, I had an e-mail saying mine was one of the four accepted.

This is ground-shaking news for me -- I've been honing my playwriting skills for some three years now, and this is the first time work of mine has actually been performed.

The Autumn Plays link in to The Everyman’s Writers Lab which has some 20 playwrights; every year, the Studio Theatre is given over to putting on plays written by us.

A professional director and professional actors get a script in the morning and have all day to rehearse. The plays are then performed script-in-hand in the evening.

Here are the plays and dates:

THE LAST SUPPER OF PAOLO VERONESE – Martin Lytton (Weds 13^th Oct)

MABON ROSE – Glenn Andrews (Thurs 14^th Oct)

SUNSET STRIPPED – Swithin Fry (Fri 15^th Oct)

THE QUESTION OF DOG – Alice Jolly (Sat 16^th Oct)

I haven't had times yet, but I'll blog about ASAP.

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If you missed Tuesday's show with playwright Martin Lytton and actor Gregor Hunt talking about Martin’s thought-provokingly controversial play Lazarus (selected for the Writers Lab plays last year] you can catch it again at 3 PM this Sunday, September 26.

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The final Art Lot Everyman Series on Tuesday, October 5, will hopefully be interviews with the four directors producing this year's Autumn Plays.

I shall be asking them what attracted them to the play; and to say what they feel makes that particular play a ‘don't miss’ event.

This will go out on Tuesday, October 5 at four, all ready for the start of the plays the following week beginning October 11. This is repeated on Sunday, October 10 at three.

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Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

If you missed the Art Lot featuring musicians Johnny Barlow and Anna Jenkins, then I suggest you click here and listen to some their fabulous musi ...www.johnnybarlow.com 

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world!

Art Lot guest Chris Garner has sent me this:

A Northern Broadsides / Dukes Lancaster Production
in Association with Stroud Theatre Company
presents
GEORGE ORWELL’S
1984

WAR IS PEACE
FREEDOM IS SLAVERY
IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH

Adapted by Nick Lane

Directed by Conrad Nelson

Assistant Director Chris Garner

Design by Sue Condie
Lighting by Brent Lees
Audio/Visual by David Phillips
Animation by Rob Pointon and Karen Sayle

 
TOUR DATES

Dukes Theatre, Lancaster
16 Sep – 9 Oct
www.dukes-lancaster.org

The Viaduct, Halifax
12 – 16 Oct
www.deanclough.com

Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond
19 – 23 Oct
www.georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk

The Rose, Kingston upon Thames
26 – 30 Oct
www.rosetheatrekingston.org

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
9 – 13 Nov
www.theatreroyal.org

Buxton Opera House
18 – 20 Nov
www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol
23 – 27 Nov
www.tobaccofactorytheatre.com


ALSO!

and, of course ...

And another thing!

Playback Theatre in Stroud

Open Workshop

Starting Thursday October 7th and then every other week,

at the Red Dog Studio

(in the courtyard behind the Star Anise cafe)

8 - 10pm.

£5 and free on your first visit!

Please let us know that you are coming - thanks

Led by Brian Tasker

 Makeshift Theatre - Creating a theatre of neighbours!

Playback Theatre is a uniqiue form of improvised theatre that invites a true story from an audience member which is then re-enacted on the spot. Founded in upstate New York in 1975 by pschyodramatist Jonathon Fox and Jo Salas, Playback Theatre is now practiced worldwide as community theatre drawing people together through the bonding experience of shared stories.  Both playful and deep, Playback Theatre isn't therapy but can be therapeutic, empathic, inspiring and also entertaining and encompasses the full range of human experience.

Develop your capacity to listen with immediacy with an ethical dimension and act from spontaneity. Learn phyiscally expressive skills, and the methods of Playback Theatre. Share what you wish to share and see your story re-enacted.

Hear the stories of others and learn how to re-enact their story with artistry and skill in a safe environment. 

No previous theatre or drama skills required just come and try it out. Meet people and make connections with yourself and others. 

See www.playbacktheatre.co.uk

Brian Tasker is a graduate of the School of Playback Theatre in New York,

a Practitioner registered with the International Playback Theatre Network and a BACP accredited Counsellor living in Stroud.

He has taught Playback Theatre groups in the UK, Lithuania, Hong Kong, Ukraine and Sri Lanka.

Send an email to briantasker@hotmail.com or call 07867848365. I'm away unti September 25th, email anytime but if you prefer to speak to someone before then, please call Suzan on 01453-756969 for information.

News update!

NEW CHARITY OF THE MONTH??? ...drop a comment into this blog and suggest your charity...

Tune in! 107.9FM locally, or from http://www.stroudfm.co.uk/ anywhere in the world! There are

Don't forget: if you have an event you'd like posted on The Art Lot Blog, then just add a 'Comment' and I'll post it asap!