SpaceWorks: Archive

Divine Decadence Darling

Tonight’s the night chums … tickets are still available online for the fabulous ‘Bad Luck Cabaret’ tonight at 7:30pm. The box office is open from 7pm for ticket collection, and don’t forget that show ticket-holders get 10% off food at Hubbub. I recommend the Crispolini pancakes (I’m pretty sure that is not the correct spelling). Updated entertainment list: ...

Jan 13th

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Just one week to go until the opening night of ‘The Trial’! See these cast do their ensemble thing. Rehearsal video courtesy of Kerri Chesser Tickets are available from t’website http://space.org.uk/?cat=3 and don’t forget if you live in E14 you, can like, totally get half price tickets. Just a form to fill n’ that’s all there is to it

Jan 12th

...Along With the Ever Talented SYD's!

Yesterday also brought the return of the SYD group back to The Space. Once again, after what seemed like forever, they entered into the theatre in a flurry of gossiping hubbub and chart hits blasting out of their Blackberry’s. The SYD’s were very happy to see their tutor, Sean after a term without him and once the chatting was over, we got down to some drama. Sean explained to the...

Jan 10th

Space Cadets are Back in Business

Yesterday at 4pm, The Space once again became innundated with 7-11 year old children, running around, singing, dancing, playing games and telling stories. After a 4 week break, it was lovely to see the kids once again (with a lot of new faces thrown in for good measure). Sean (who had a term off last season) was back to running the sessions and keeping the Cadets in order. He began by letting...

Jan 9th

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Steven Shawcroft leads rehearsal warm-up exercises and ice-breakers before putting a reading on its feet in just five hours! Steven has been developing ‘Us’, a short play, over the last four months and worked with a cast of professional actors on Saturday to stand it up in front of an audience. The feedback was good and Steven was great. Applause.

Jan 9th

Because it's Monday →

There is absolutely no connection here with Spaceworks. I just thought you all should know about it. Happy Mondays Alex.

Jan 9th

'EXPLODE' Free taster dance workshops at Laban...

To any of our SYD young men interested in dance … this just in: A FREE DAY OF DANCE WORKSHOPS EXPLODE is an opportunity to experience different dance styles; with workshops in Contemporary Dance, Capoeira and Street Dance. You will also watch an exciting performance of male youth dance groups and get the chance to meet with male dance professionals. EXPLODE is for boys aged 11-16...

Jan 6th

'Us' by Steven Shawcroft

This Saturday at 7.30pm, The Space will be privy to a rehearsal reading of Steven Shawcroft’s play ‘Us’. This is an exciting opportunity to listen to an incredible piece of new writing and come and learn about what SpaceWorks and ScriptSpace is all about. So don’t sit at home this Saturday, soaking up your January blues, come and hear Steven’s production…go on!

Jan 3rd

Wackford Squeers

Name: Wackford Squeers. Age: 52 Relatives: I have my daughter, Fanny who is a good girl and works well for me and of course my fantasic son, young Wackford; an incredible talented young man who will go very far. When young Wackford takes over my school, it will be a great day and he will do his father proud. Marital Status: I have a wife; Mrs Squeers. She does her best for the school and treats...

Dec 30th

Kate Nickleby

Name: Kate Nickleby Age: 18 Relatives: My older brother Nicholas, I don’t know what I’d do without him! My mother, Mrs Nickleby and my uncle, Ralph…I don’t think he’s as bad as everyone says he is. Marital Status: The right man just hasn’t come along yet. But I don’t mind, I’m very busy but men often do take a shine to me. Profession: I’ll do...

Dec 28th

Ralph Nickleby

Name: Ralph Nickleby Age: 58 Relatives: That awful Nicholas is my nephew, thinks he can do no wrong. His sister, Kate, my niece; pretty little thing but not got much potential if she continues to associate herself with her brother. Oh and Mrs Nickleby I suppose. That’s all I hope… Marital Status: Why would I want to do that? I couldn’t bring myself to get tied down to some...

Dec 26th

Nicholas Nickleby (Our Hero)

Name: Nicholas Nickleby Age: 19 Place of Birth: Devonshire Relatives: My Father died leaving my mother, sister and I penniless, making my the man of the house. I also have an uncle, Ralph, but we don’t really see eye to eye. Marrital Status: Currently single but I’ve spotted a certain young woman… Profession: Teacher (when I can find work) Hobbies: Spending time with my...

Dec 23rd

Smike

Name: Smike Age: 17 Relatives: Don’t have any I don’t think. Just me. Marital Status: No one wants to marry Smike. Profession: I work for Mr Squeers. Have done for ages. It’s all I know but I don’t really like it. Can’t go anywhere else though. Hobbies: Talking to my best friend Nicholas. We like to go on adventures and get to see loads of England. It’s...

Dec 21st

Get to Know Nicholas Nickleby and Friends...

As some of you may or may not know, The Space will be putting on our very own prouction of the Dickensian classic; Nicholas Nickleby. Over the Christmas period we will be giving you character profiles* to enable you to get to know the weird and wonderful individuals in the play and HOPEFULLY get you just a little bit excited about this upcoming Space Production. So have a look out, get intrigued...

Dec 20th

Dec 19th

If you are ever in Waitrose...

Please ask for a green disc to pop in our Space Works charity slot. It’s for a fantastic cause and means that we are able to carry on doing great stuff for our community. After all we heart E14!

Dec 16th

Awesome SYD Short Film. Watch it. →

Dec 14th

The Big Review: A Winter's Tale

Here is the second installment of reviews by the SpaceWorks Arts Awards contender, Steven Shawcroft. Here are his thoughts on the award-nominated production of A Winter’s Tale… I am not extremely familiar with all Shakespeare’s plays. Some I know by name alone. This is one of them. Without any prior knowledge of the play I was still able to grasp the concept, jealously and...

Dec 13th

Let's Do The SYD Winter Showcase Againnnn...

A massive congrats to the SYD’s for last night’s performance. Both groups performed amazingly and they showed off their incredible acting, singing and even dancing talents! Thank you to everyone who came to support the group; what a fasntastic way to end the winter Space Works term! Well Done!

Dec 13th

SYD Winter Showcase Is Tomorrow!

So expect something like this… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi4K9Cus0_g&feature=related (only better!) and much more exciting drama and acting from both the DNA and the Rocky Horror group. Canne wait!

Dec 11th