https://www.creativehertfordshire.com/listings/news/?archive=1&disc%5B0%5D=14&view=rss Tue, 19 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/hertfordshire-music-service/bbc-ten-pieces-iii-new-resources-now-available/ It’s official – all our resources for Ten Pieces III are now available! Take a look at the brand new set of free BBC Ten Pieces music resources out now for 7-14 year-olds to explore and get creative with over the 2017/18... Fri, 06 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/trestletheatre/big-give-christmas-challenge/ The Big Give Christmas Challenge: Save the Date and Donate! We would like to offer a huge thank you to all those that supported us in raising pledges for The Big Give Christmas Challenge. Every gift we receive onli... Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/trestletheatre/the-yarico-education-programme/ ‘…The slave trade is probably one of the biggest blights in the history of this sceptered isle and is something that is very rarely mentioned. That has all changed now with…“Yarico” a powerfully emotional story of love a... Mon, 03 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/trestletheatre/trestle-school-of-drama-opens-its-doors-this-september/ We are delighted to announce that following on from the launch of our Trestle SUMMER Schools, Trestle School of Drama will kick off this Autumn with weekly classes for all young people aged 4 – 21. Spearheaded by Tres... Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/trestletheatre/trestle-resident-artist-company-call-out/ Following a successful first Artist in Residence scheme working with Divya Kasturi Dance, Trestle Theatre are pleased to announce that they are now receiving applications for their Artist / Company in residence for 2023.... Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/suzanne-rider/guidelines-for-children-taking-part-in-performances/ Carrie Washington, Dance Digital sent through a link to the lates best practice guidelines. We thought some might find it useful http://www.nncee.org.uk/attachments/article/198/PDF%20Examples%20of%20best%20practice%... Wed, 02 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/peppermint-muse/octobernews1/ Peppermint Muse Theatre company premieres a new play on Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st October at the Maltings Arts Theatre, St Albans. Altamont was inspired by the chaotic events at a free music festival in America. B... Tue, 21 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/peppermint-muse/hamlet-adaptation-perfect-for-schools/ Peppermint Muse Theatre Company is gearing up for its forthcoming production of Shakespeare's Hamlet. In a bold new interpretation of the text there are two Hamlets and a new title: Hold Off The Earth. This haunting r... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/grants-arts-arts-council-england/ (From ACE update 17 June) From 1 July 2013, the application and assessment process for Grants for the arts will be changing in order to help us streamline our investment process. The changes include: • the thres... Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/inquiry-into-the-civic-role-of-arts-organisations/ Rethinking Relationships: Inquiry into the Civic Role of Arts Organisations: Phase One Rethinking Relationships maps how arts organisations in England are currently playing a civic role. It examines exciting and innov... Tue, 19 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/do-you-work-with-herts-young-people-cultural-education-survey/ If you provide cultural opportunities for children and young people in Hertfordshire, we hope you will share your views with us and join a collective effort to expand the culture and creative offer for young people in He... Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/cream-room/cream-room-launches-record-label/ The Cream Room is launching a new record label with the aim of offering support and distribution to artists and musicians that have recorded at the studio. The first release from the newly formed Cream Room Productions ... Mon, 24 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/cream-room/the-cream-room/ Take advantage of a rare opportunity to attend a series of masterclasses in making music with Wes Maebe, one of the UK’ most sought after music engineers; known for his work with artists like Ellie Goulding, New Model Ar... Mon, 24 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/cream-room/recorded-rehearsal/ The Rehearsal Recording facility is a supervised, close mic recording session during a rehearsal. Recording your rehearsal is a great way to capture your performance; either as a work in progress or to check back on... Thu, 31 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/cream-room/recording-workshops/ From the summer 2014 we are introducing regular workshops aimed at introducing you to studio recording and how to make the most from the environment. Each 2.5 hour workshop is focused, interactive and aimed at ensuring t... Thu, 31 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/cream-room/artist-coaching/ From The Cream Team for you; the Artist Development of creative and practical skills for your career / your sound. Success takes many forms, and making sure that you get the result you want is not just down to how h... Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/grae-saasharts/st-albans-arts-culture-network/ St Albans Arts & Culture Network is a group of voluntary and professional arts organisations, educational providers and individual artists with a shared interest in promoting and developing the cultural landscape in St A... Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/grae-saasharts/heritage-lottery-fund-awards-50-000-for-squatlife-project/ St Albans Arts Team has received £50,600 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for an exciting project. Made possible by money raised by National Lottery players, the Squatlife project will highlight historical and contem... Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/herts-inclusive-theatre/new-borehamwood-youth-theatre-group/ Herts Inclusive Theatre are excited to announce that we will be launching a brand new theatre group in Borehamwood. A place to make new friends, build confidence and well-being in a fun and creative space. Explore:... Tue, 15 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/actone-artsbase/summer-programme-of-inclusive-activities-at-actone-artsbase/ Places still available!! This Summer is packed full of amazing activities and training opportunities for disabled dancers and young people interested in the arts. We have a week long Summer project in Dance, Theatre, ... Wed, 21 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/dancepro-academy/dancepro-summer-academy/ Our Summer Academy's have been and gone and we had a great time! Over 50 children and teenagers attended the course creating 3 different shows which were a huge success! I was very proud of all that was acheived. Fr... Thu, 24 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-sandpit-theatre/les-miserables-coming-hertfordshire/ Sandringham School have just started rehearsals this week for their annual whole school show; Les Miserables: Schools Edition. This legendary musical has been specially adapted to meet the needs of young performers. T... Mon, 14 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/performing-arts-1/teapartyreport/ Play reading groups of Hertfordshire enjoyed an afternoon of browsing plays, entertainment and refreshments at Performing Arts, Hertfordshire Libraries on Tuesday to celebrate the first anniversary of the library’s reloc... Sun, 17 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-music-workshop-company/the-music-workshop-company-covid-19-update/ Due to Covid-19, The Music Workshop Company will only be offering a limited number of workshops on site. A range of workshops are also available virtually. Visit out workshop pages to find out more: https://www.music-wor... Sun, 06 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/theatretrain-welwyn-garden-city/20th-anniversary-show-o2/ Theatretrain is 20 years old and to celebrate, our annual show this year was at the O2!! Centres from all over the UK came together in our biggest show yet. EVERYONE was involved and had an absolute blast! Wed, 05 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/david-boarder/broxbourne-chorus/ BROXBOURNE CHORUS began in January 2012 as a new community SATB choir for adults and students age 12+ rehearsing at The Broxbourne School, High Road, Broxbourne EN10 7DD on Monday evenings 7.30-9.30. The choir’s progr... Mon, 15 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/knebworth-house-1/stevenage-students-to-experience-wwi-at-knebworth-house/ More than 1200 students from secondary schools in Stevenage will visit Knebworth House on 15/16/17th September. Students from Barnwell School, The Barclay School, The John Henry Newman School, Marriotts School, The Nobel... Mon, 30 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/liz-harley-harley-voice-studio/34-great-north-road/ The reality about online singing lessons . . . means singing unaccompanied more than is usual during “in-person” lessons and is proving very positive from the viewpoint of making real technical progress and improving one... Thu, 23 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/michael-joseph/dance-tek-warriors-workshop-in-hertfordshire/ Dance Tek Warriors is on the GCSE Dance syllabus and I am the original choreographer of Mass Equilibria in the Sea of Tranquillity. I am offering Dance Tek Warriors workshops, full day, half day or 2 hour sessions. Plea... Tue, 03 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/simon-from-ver-poets/the-mariner-comes-to-st-michael-s/ Ver Poets are holding a Sea Poetry and Music evening on Friday March 20th at 7.45 for 8 pm. The event will feature foot-tapping nautical tunes, a performance of classic poems including the Ancient Mariner and Dover Beach... Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/simon-from-ver-poets/24-hadleigh-court/ Poets from across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire will gather in St Albans on Monday April 27 for a reading by Kit Wright. He is the author of more than 25 books for adults and children and the winner of numerous literary... Wed, 11 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/simon-from-ver-poets/hindu-epic-comes-to-st-albans/ The Mahabharata offers a gateway to the rich culture and history of India. It is the world’s longest epic poem. For many scholars it is as important as the Bible, Shakespeare or Homer in the development of civilisation.... Mon, 11 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/simon-from-ver-poets/shakespeare-s-mysterious-muse/ Shakespeare is the world’s most famous playwright. But in his own time he was better known as the author of best-selling poems. A rich selection of these can be heard in St on Friday April 15th in a joint production by V... Mon, 11 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/simon-from-ver-poets/lessons-of-chernobyl-30-years-on/ Thirty years ago the world’s worst nuclear accident happened in Ukraine. A radioactive cloud rose three miles in the air and was blown around the world. Thousands of people died as a result and a large area of la... Fri, 07 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/simon-from-ver-poets/healing-poetry/ CAN WORDS HEAL? Can poetry help you cope with pain and illness? To find out, you should come along to St Albans Central Library on Wednesday October 19th for an evening of Healing Poetry. The event which... Tue, 08 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/simon-from-ver-poets/what-have-the-americans-done-for-us/ As Monty Python might have put it - What have the Americans done for us? Well – there’s Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost. Then you might mention Wallace Stevens, ee cummings, Sylvia Plath, Mark Doty, Sharon Ol... Mon, 21 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/simon-from-ver-poets/poetry-and-religion/ Is religious poetry dead? To find out come to the launch of The Poet’s Quest for God – 21st Century Poems of Faith, Doubt and Wonder in St Albans on Saturday December 3. The anthology contains 300 poems from al... Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/dougie-brimson/redbusmovies-mar01/ Multi best-selling author Dougie Brimson, perhaps best-known for penning the Elijah Wood and Charlie Hunnam cult classic, GREEN STREET, has finally taken the plunge and formed his own film and TV production company, RED ... Thu, 15 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-art-of-wellbeing/dancebase-actone-artsbase-project-snapshot/ Project title: DanceBase Where and when the project happened DanceBase takes place throughout the year at venues in Ware and Watford. Describe your project briefly DanceBase supports disabled people to explore d... Tue, 09 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/quill-and-inkling/glamour-girl-tickets/ Tickets available now for this show. 'Glamour Girl' based on the autobiography of Cora Pearl, a scandalous and provocative character, the epitome of glamour, and responsible for quite a few things we take for granted tod... Mon, 23 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/farm-factory-studios/mark-heaney-drum-masterclass/ Mark Heaney Drum Masterclass - Sunday 12th March 2017 - 2pm to 4pm Tickets: £10 Musiclab Students / £12.50 non-students THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE. To book tickets visit us at the studios, call 01707 392... Wed, 10 May 2017 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/st-albans-organ-festival-1/organ-festival-announces-july-events/ The St Albans International Organ Festival has announced its 29th programme. As you would expect from this prestigious event, many internationally recognised stars will be performing. Talented local artists also feat... Mon, 24 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/simon-cockle/poetry-reading-arts-takeover-letchworth-22-7-17-2/ Here's me, reading to the rain, at the Arts takeover in Letchworth on Saturday. Poetry ID, who are based at The Settlement, read on The Wynd stage in the morning (when it was sunny!). Despite the weather, a successful ... Sat, 23 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/simon-cockle/poetry-at-the-pudding-stop-6-3-19/ I'll be reading (along with several other Ver poets) at the Pudding Stop in St. Albans on Wednesday 6th March. Come along and eat pudding/listen to poetry! Tue, 07 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/stevenage-arts-guild/talented-young-people-awards-applications-open-for-2020/ Are you aged between 12 and 24 and have the passion, ambition and outstanding talent to pursue a future career in the arts? The Arts Guild Talented Young People award aims to recognize and celebrate achievement as wel... Tue, 07 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/stevenage-arts-guild/stevenage-arts-guild-newsletter-december-2019/ Check out the first edition of our newsletter which is available on our website. The March issue will be sent out at the end of February. If you are a member group and would like to be featured in the next issue pl... Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativesacrosssussex.com/teatro-adult-theatre-classes/www-teatrotheatreschool-com/ Teatro is a fun, rewarding and exhilarating way to build confidence, explore new and interesting ideas and make friends using the fascinating medium of theatre. The classes, run by RSC actor and director Alan Gill, are ... Thu, 03 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativesacrosssussex.com/chichestercopywriter/big-ideas-make-brilliant-stories/ Having launched in 2014, the brainchild of local writers Katy Lassetter and Vicky Edwards, the fourth ‘Story Factory, Chichester’ workshop will take place on Friday 8 April, with an umbrella theme of ‘What happens next?’... Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativesacrosssussex.com/aheadofthegame/100-days/ Today marks a landmark moment as we build up towards London 2012 - there's just 100 days to go until the start of the Games! West Sussex will be celebrating along with millions of people all around the UK who are get... Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativesacrosssussex.com/creativesacrosssussex/bbc-performing-arts-fund-music/ Musicians, choirs and orchestras from across the UK will be eligible for grants totalling £450,000 from the BBC Performing Arts Fund this year, as the charity focuses its activities solely on music. The PAF changed its s...