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A cancelled performance…

A cancelled performance…

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August 25th, 2015
News
Just a quick one, live from Edinburgh Royal Infirmary’s A&E… We’ve had to cancel today’s performance of Othello due to a particularly nasty injury sustained by one of our cast (outside of the shows). We haven’t confirmed whether or not Titus Andronicus is going ahead this evening, but we expect it won’t. [...]
Edinburgh Fringe Update (and recommended shows)

Edinburgh Fringe Update (and recommended shows)

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August 24th, 2015
News, Rehearsal Blog
We’re here, up in Edinburgh, and having a whale of a time! Reviews are flying in, audiences are flocking to the two shows, and we’ve seen some great theatre! We’ve been on the BBC, on the front cover of The List, spent a night in A&E, had at least two mad dash taxi rides for […]
SFG on the BBC

SFG on the BBC

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August 22nd, 2015
News
Quick one – last night we were on the BBC! Check out BBC2’s Edinburgh Nights on iPlayer. We crop up as part of a feature by Kirsty Wark on lack of female roles on stage, alongside Juliette Binoche’s Anitgone. There’s a short clip of the show too! They came in to film the show a […]
Othello 2015 – Press Roundup

Othello 2015 – Press Roundup

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August 21st, 2015
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Our first reviews for our brand new show Othello have arrived! Here’s an overview of the way it’s been received. We’re very pleased that it looks like people are taking to it at least as much as Titus Andronicus. We’ll publish a round up of Titus’ reviews shortly, and keep this post updated as more press comes [...]

Press Roundup – Titus, Summer 2015

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August 8th, 2015
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Well, we’re here at the fringe, and the reviews for Titus are rolling in! Here’s a round up of the lovely things people have been saying about the show so far. We’ll keep this updated as the fringe progresses. If you’re interested in reviews for Othello, click here. Press The Shakespeare Standard (Louie Woodall) A [...]
Announcing our new cast!

Announcing our new cast!

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June 16th, 2015
News
It’s time to announce the spectacular cast of our summer tour! In line with our target of roughly 50/50 on new shows, we’ve got four familiar faces and four fantastic fresh additions to the team. Will these guys, this season will bring the total number of actresses to have appeared in our Titus up to 20! […]
Five Links #7

Five Links #7

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June 8th, 2015
Five Links
This time - three show recommendations, an opportunity, and some pre-Fringe excitement...
Directing Opportunity

Directing Opportunity

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June 8th, 2015
Opportunities
Calling all directors! We’re looking for no less than two Assistant Directors to join us for the final stage of our rehearsals for Titus Andronicus and Othello this year. You’ll be working with Yaz Al-Shaater, director of both shows, and Hannah Hauer-King, associate director for Titus (who also started as an assistant with us [...]
It’s Work Bard Play Bard… number three!

It’s Work Bard Play Bard… number three!

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May 22nd, 2015
Opportunities
It’s time to Work Bard, Play Bard once again! We’re very chuffed to confirm that our smash-hit Shakespeare scratch night is returning to the Pleasance, on 7th June 2015 – and applications are now open! After the huge sell-out-successes of our two previous nights of gender bending variety Shakespeare, we’re back for a [...]
Press Roundup – Titus April 2015

Press Roundup – Titus April 2015

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May 12th, 2015
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Here’s a quick round-up of the press we received for Titus Andronicus at Greenwich this spring. It’s so lovely that the show worked for people in the way we wanted it to! Press The Shakespeare Standard (Louie Woodall) A bloodstained burlesque overflowing with horror and humour… This marriage of the ridiculous and the [...]
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