Yard Theatre 2013

This year YARD Theatre welcomes Sooree Pillay! We have a new exhibition in the Mezz at the NAE ‘In Conflict: Reflections On The Constant War In Iraq’. by Artist Satta Hashem. This work is all about the human experience of living through conflict. What kind of conflict do you have to deal with? Could you live through brutal times? How would you cope?

Our main exhibition at the NAE is ‘Realism In Rawiya’ starting on the 25th January in the main gallery space. This is a collective body of photographs from artists in Rawiya. This exploring different stories and political issues in the middle east.

YARD will be working around these themes and devising a project/performance based on them in April.

The YARD Theatre sessions are at the regular times of:

Every Wednesday,  5pm – 7pm

Age Range: 11 -25

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Still – An Exhibition curated by young people for young people

New Art Exchange Young People’s Panel are group of young creatives passionate about contemporary arts practices. This season in partnership with Nottingham Trent University they will present their first exhibition showcasing some of the best photographic work from Nottingham’s young communities.

Based upon the theme of documentary photography, the exhibition Still gives young photographers the chance to explore the world around them and reflect on significant issues to curate a unique collection of still images that depict the world as they see it.

8 MARCH – 20 APRIL 2013

CENTRAL GALLERY

Dee Bonsior on playing ‘Banquo’ in Macbeth @ New Art Exchange

My names Dee Bonsior and i am playing ‘Banquo’ in the ‘Macbeth’ play taking place on the 8th Dec ’12′ at ‘New Art Exchange’ directed by Rachael Young

Banquo is a Scottish general in the king’s army and Macbeth’s friend (but is later is seen as a threat to Macbeth so Macbeth has him killed).

The things i enjoy about Playing Banquo is that he is generally quiet a loyal friend to Macbeth, and he also has a heart unlike Macbeth and seems to see the positive side of situations instead of the negative.

The things i dont like about Banquo are that i think he deserves alot more than he has, because he  generally has got a good head on his shoulders, he appears to be quiet a deep thinker and likes to try and take on the roll of keeping the peace.

In rehearsals  iv really enjoyed learning more about Shakespeares way of interpreting things and have also enjoyed working with all the other cast as they are all good at what they do and show dedication to their work, which keeps me going also.

When i first read the ‘Macbeth’ Script, to be honest i didnt know how we was all going to pull it off, what with all the strange Shakespeare words  and the length of the script to along side this BUT with the spectacular  tutoring from Rachael and Alison, we now know what all the script means (every word) and i really enjoy and appreciate the ‘Macbeth’ play now i fully understand it and also am glad to be a part of it.

Audition for YARD Young Actors Company!

Are you creative, interested in Theatre & Performance and aged between 15 to 25 yrs… then why not come and audition for Yard Young Actors Company (YYAC)!

YYAC are currently looking for young people with a passion for theatre. If you are creative, assertive and interested in a future career within the arts, then Yard Young Actors Company is for you!

Yard Young Actors was founded in August 2008 and since then the company have gone from strength to strength, performing in venues around the country. Last year YYAC collaborated with Nottingham Playhouse and performed the Gaza Monologues as part of NEAT 2012. This year the company beat off fierce competition and reached international success by securing one of three UK places in the International young people’s theatre festival, Contacting the World devised and managed by Contact, Manchester. Six companies, including YYAC, will take part in Contacting the World festival, 9 – 15 July 2012.

We are currently looking for new members to be part of the next phase of the companies journey, if you think you have what it takes come along to our audition day on Wednesday 29 August, 11am – 1pm.

The day will consist of workshop style audition exploring YYAC’s unique style of theatre making, each auditionee will be asked to prepare a short contemporary speech no longer than two minutes long. Please come wearing comfortable clothing and bring a bottle of water.

Please contact Rachael@nae.org.uk or call 0115 924 8630 for further information and to book.

For further information on YARD visit:
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For further information on Contacting the World visit:
www.contactmcr.com/

For further information on First Floor visit:
www.first-floor.info/theatre-makers/
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YARD return from CTW 2012 Manchester to perform in Corby

Yard have returned from a successful performance of #Faceme at Contacting The World 2012 at Contact Theatre Manchester. They had a great time meeting lots of new people and joining in with exciting workshops.  Every night they watched a different performance from a youth performance group.

Next they will be performing #Face On Friday 20 July at 7.30pm at The Corby Cube for Contacting the World Click here for details

Check trailer for Contacting The World 2012!

Super Hero Saturday

Check out some great reporting of Superhero Saturday at the New Art Exchange by Mighty Creatives

http://www.youngpeopleconnected.com/

Help YARD get to Contacting The World

Visit our fundraising page to help get us to Manchester this July – every little helps and we are truly grateful!