Rehearsal Day One

Day One: The beginning of something exciting!

Hello All, this is Andrew, the assistant director of Orestes Re-Examined. Over the coming weeks I'll be keeping a blog of the process of the project, from within the rehearsal room. Hopefully just as exciting for the reader as it i for the company.

Rehearsals got off to a great start today, the company met, shared, and learnt everyone's names. After a little encouragement, the company accepted that Philips name was not Steve and adjusted to it accordingly. We've explored the Southwark Playhouse with an attention to space, detail, and feeling. From the smoggy surrounding areas to the darkest vaults of underground London. Not to be confused with the London Underground. A promising start to a voyage of discovery.

Blog One, much more to come...

Show Announced - Southwark Playhouse Website

Click here for link to Southwark Playhouse Website, for details of the show...

Euripides - Orestes

For a useful background read, click here for a good translation of Euripides Electra.

Thanks,

Emma

The Remorse of Orestes by William-Adolphe Bouguereau

Very striking image...

Emma x

Panarama - link

Thanks Kitty for your recommendation:

If you have time before rehearsals start - please watch:

Panarama: What are we fighting for?

Thanks,

Emma x

Post Show Events

Hello!

Just getting set to start rehearsals on Monday - and raring to go! Just to let everyone know, we (the production team) are putting our heads together to plan various post-show events to compliment the show, and to create the buzz and stir for the run!

We are talking about a first night party/gala night for an invited audience, with a late night bar, and possibly Greek food!

We have also confirmed a post show Q&A on Wednesday September 23rd, after the evening performance. This will be led by myself, along with some cast members.

If you are not already aware, we are very lucky to have PR consultant, Rosalind Freeborn on board to support the show, who is doing stirling work with press releases, and ensuring we create as much noise with the show as possible!

That's all for now, but as of Monday 24th - this blog will be bursting at the seams with rehearsal news, images, thoughts, developments.....

Best,

Emma x

Rebel Research

Dear all,

Starting the research for Orestes has opened my eyes, mind and heart so wide. Here are some sites and other things I have found so useful:

www.burmacampaign.org.uk

www.burmavjmovie.com

www.Amnesty.org.uk

Panaroma: What Are We Fighting For? broadcast Monday 17th August, I think it is on BBC I-player. The episode reported on the women of Afghanistan now. 

This months edition of the 'New Statesman'.

Already I cant believe what is being stirred inside me through what I am reading, hearing and seeing. I really can not wait to meet you all again and begin this journey.

Kitty