November 9th, 2011
The scent of incense hangs in the air; Turkish delight tickles your taste buds and the jingle of bells around the ankles of our beautiful heroine, Scheherazade, signals the beginning of a magical adventure.
Weaving expressive movement, poetic text and an enchanting score composed by Thomas Johnson, this new adaptation, directed by Greg Banks, is a magic carpet ready to whisk you away from the familiarity of your local village hall to the warmth and magic of ancient Arabia.
The company worked with Gloucester’s Muslim community throughout the production process. This started with a research and development week during Ramadan in which local children worked with the professional team to devise a performance based on one of the stories of the Arabian Nights. Ideas from that week fed into the professional production and we have also collaborated with local Muslim artists and costumiers to give the design its authenticity.
Arabian Nights, touring nationwide from November – Christmas 2011, is the perfect autumn treat, offering something for everyone; a family show that appeals to adults as much as to kids (suitable for 7+).
To book, please check our tour dates in this listing or via the calendar on the home page.
October 11th, 2011
Click HERE to watch the videos.
October 11th, 2011
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Venue |
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Address |
Booking Details |
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TOUR WEEK 1 |
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08 November 2011 |
Tue |
Shireoaks Miners Welfare Sports and Social Club |
Doors open @ 7pm for 7.30pm show |
Shireoaks Miners Welfare Sports and Social Club, Shireoaks Road, Worksop, Notts, S80 8NA |
01909 472817 http://www.villageventures.org.uk/show/arabian_nights |
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09 November 2011 |
Wed |
Pierrepoint Gamston School |
6.30pm |
Pierrepoint Gamston School, Coledale, Gamston, Notts, NG2 6TH |
01159 819292 http://www.villageventures.org.uk/show/arabian_nights |
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10 November 2011 |
Thu |
Chestnut Street CE Primary School |
6.30pm |
Chestnut Street CE Primary School, Ruskington, Chestnut st, Ruskington, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 9DL |
01526 832424 http://www.lincsruraltouring.co.uk/show/arabian_nights |
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11 November 2011 |
Fri |
Westborough Village Hall |
7.30pm |
Westborough Village Hall, Town Street, Westborough, Newark, Lincs, NG23 5HQ |
01400 281206 http://www.lincsruraltouring.co.uk/show/arabian_nights |
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12 November 2011 |
Sat |
Hoton, Cotes & Prestwold Village Hall |
6.30pm |
Hoton, Cotes & Prestwold Village Hall, Loughborough Road, Hoton, LE12 5SF |
01509 880769 http://www.centrestagetouring.org.uk/show/arabian_nights |
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13 November 2011 |
Sun |
Harby Village Hall |
7pm |
Harby Village Hall, School Lane, Harby, Leics, LE14 4BZ |
01949 861422 http://www.centrestagetouring.org.uk/show/arabian_nights |
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TOUR WEEK 2 |
Mon |
No Performance Today |
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15 November 2011 |
Tue |
Closed performance |
N/A |
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16 November 2011 |
Wed |
Closed performance |
N/A |
N/A |
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17 November 2011 |
Thu |
Pamphilon Theatre, Uckfield. |
2pm |
Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3DJ |
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18 November 2011 |
Fri |
St Barnabas School, Tunbridge Wells |
7.30pm |
St Barnabas School, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 2EY |
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19 November 2011 |
Sat |
Four Elms Village Hall, Sevenoaks |
7pm |
Four Elms Village Hall, Hever, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 6NR |
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20 November 2011 |
Sun |
Rolvenden Village Hall, near Tenterden |
3pm |
Rolvenden Village Hall, Cranbrook, Kent TN17 7ND |
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TOUR WEEK 3 |
Mon |
No Performance Today |
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22 November 2011 |
Tue |
Heanor Baptist Church |
7pm |
17 Derby Road, Heanor, Derbyshire DE75 7QL |
01773 718676 http://www.liveandlocal.org.uk/ |
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23 November 2011 |
Wed |
Peace Hall, Sinton Green |
4pm |
Moseley Road, Sinton Green, Nr Hallow, Worcestershire WR2 6NP |
01905 641657 http://www.liveandlocal.org.uk/ |
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24 November 2011 |
Thu |
The Civic Hall, Stourpourt |
7pm |
The Civic Hall, Stourport on Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8UJ |
01299 878087 http://www.liveandlocal.org.uk/ |
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25 November 2011 |
Fri |
Biddulph Moor Village Hall |
7pm |
Hot lane, Biddulph Moor, Stoke on Trent, ST8 7HP |
01782 523573 http://www.liveandlocal.org.uk/ |
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26 November 2011 |
Sat |
Shrawley Village Hall |
7.30pm |
Shrawley Village Hall, Shrawley, Worcestershire WR6 6TT |
01905 621537 http://www.liveandlocal.org.uk/ |
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27 November 2011 |
Sun |
South Leverton Memorial Institute |
3pm |
South Leverton Memorial Institute, Town Street, South Leverton, Nottinghamshire DN22 0BT |
01427 880306 / 880980/ 880598 http://www.villageventures.org.uk/show/arabian_nights |
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TOUR WEEK 4 |
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28 November 2011 |
Mon |
No Performance Today |
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29 November 2011 |
Tue |
Portesham Village Hall |
7.30pm |
Portesham Village Hall, DT3 4NS |
01305 871780 http://www.artsreach.co.uk/programme/show_details.php?showid=290 |
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30 November 2011 |
Wed |
Durweston Village Hall |
7.30pm |
Durweston Village Hall, DT11 0QA |
01258 488883 http://www.artsreach.co.uk/programme/show_details.php?showid=290 |
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01 December 2011 |
Thu |
Buckland Newton Village Hall |
7.00pm |
Buckland Newton Village Hall DT2 7BZ |
01300 345543 http://www.artsreach.co.uk/programme/show_details.php?showid=290 |
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02 December 2011 |
Fri |
the Hub – Centre for the Arts, Rhyn Park School |
7.00pm |
Rhyn Park School, St Martins, Nr Oswestry Shropshire SY10 7BD |
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03 December 2011 |
Sat |
Yarpole Village Hall |
7.00pm |
Green Lane, Yarpole, Herfordshire HR6 0BE |
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04 December 2011 |
Sun |
Priest Weston Village Hall |
3.00pm |
Priest Weston, Shropshire SY15 6DE |
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TOUR WEEK 5 |
Mon |
No Performance Today |
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06 December 2011 |
Tue |
Ysgol Bryn Garth |
6pm |
Ysgol Bryn, Garth, Pennyffordd, Holywell, Flintshire, CH8 9HG |
01745 560435 http://www.nightout.org.uk/viewevent.asp?REQUEST_ID=5206 |
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07 December 2011 |
Wed |
Closed performance |
N/A |
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08 December 2011 |
Thu |
Ysgol Glan |
4pm |
Ysgol Glan Aber Holywell Flintshire CH6 6LW |
01352 711995 http://www.nightout.org.uk/viewevent.asp?REQUEST_ID=5206 |
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09 December 2011 |
Fri |
The Club House |
7pm |
The Club House Bryn Gwalia Park Ave Mold Flintshire CH7 1RY |
01352 753850 http://www.nightout.org.uk/viewevent.asp?REQUEST_ID=5206 |
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10 December 2011 |
Sat |
Mostyn Community Centre |
6pm |
Mostyn Community Centre Mostyn Flintshire CH8 9PY |
01745 561109 http://www.nightout.org.uk/viewevent.asp?REQUEST_ID=5206 |
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11 December 2011 |
Sun |
No Performance Today |
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TOUR WEEK 6 |
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12 December 2011 |
Mon |
Edge Village Hall |
7.30pm |
The Green, Edge, Gloucestershire |
01452 814139 http://airing.co.uk/rural-touring |
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13 December 2011 |
Tue |
Farmor’s School |
7.30pm |
The Park, Leafield Road, Fairford GL7 4JQ |
01285 712302 |
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14 December 2011 |
Wed |
No Performance Today |
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15 December 2011 |
Thu |
No Performance Today |
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16 December 2011 |
Fri |
Soudley Village Hall |
7.30pm |
Soudley Village Hall GL14 2TZ |
01594 822289 / 01594 822639 http://airing.co.uk/rural-touring |
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17 December 2011 |
Sat |
Dumbleton Village Hall |
7.30pm |
Dumbleton Village Hall WR11 7TP |
01386 881153 http://airing.co.uk/rural-touring |
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18 December 2011 |
Sun |
Huntley Village Hall |
4pm |
Huntley Village Hall GL19 3DX Apologies time was incorrectly stated as 7.30pm |
01452 830752 http://airing.co.uk/rural-touring |
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TOUR WEEK 7 |
Mon |
No Performance Today |
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20 December 2011 |
Tue |
The Grange |
7.30pm |
Littledean Road Newnham on Severn, GL14 1HJ |
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21 December 2011 |
Wed |
Subscription Rooms, Stroud |
2.30pm |
George Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 1AE |
Box Office 01453 760900 or www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk |
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22 December 2011 |
Thu |
Subscription Rooms, Stroud |
2.30pm |
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23 December 2011 |
Fri |
Subscription Rooms, Stroud |
2.30pm |
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24 December 2011 |
Sat |
Subscription Rooms, Stroud |
11am |
July 13th, 2011
ARABIAN NIGHTS SUMMER SCHOOL – A Brilliant Week of FREE Workshops
We have an exciting programme of workshops planned for one fun-packed week in August. There will be a choice of daily drop-in Arabic art workshops or an action-packed ‘play in a week’.
“This is something my children will never forget.” Parent quote from a previous summer school
Mon 8th – Fri 12th August 2011
Friendship Café, Barton Street, Gloucester
ALL WORKSHOPS ARE FREE OF CHARGE
Play in a Week:
Drama, music and storytelling workshops taught by theatre professionals will lead to a fantastic show based on the tales of Arabian Nights. This will be performed by the participants at the end of the day on the Friday.
“I was in the show and it’s great! The adults support you all the time.” Participant quote from a previous Summer School
For young people aged 11-18.
Mon- Fri: 10am-4pm at Friendship Cafe
PLEASE NOTE you will need to be able to attend every day. Places are limited to 30, so please book early to be sure of a place via the contact details below.
Arabic Art Workshops:
Skills taught by local artist, Halima Malek, will include henna tattoos, mosaics and Turkish carpet design.
Suitable for all, including people who are fasting for Ramadan.
Mon-Fri: 12pm-3pm at Friendship Café
Fine to drop in.
Contact Details:
Fairgame Theatre, c/o Maidenhill School, King’s Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire GL10 2HA
www.fairgametheatre.com enquiries
fairgametheatre
com (enquiriesfairgametheatrecom)
01453 826075
July 13th, 2011
Are you a young Asian/Indian or Middle Eastern with acting ambitions looking for your lucky break? If the answer is yes, you could be the star of a national touring show.
Fairgame Theatre is searching for actors to play the starring roles of Sinbad and Scheherazade in their new production of Arabian Nights. Rather than going down the usual route of casting calls and agencies, Fairgame has opted to seek out new talent in the community where they work.
Training and professional acting experience is not necessary, but applicants will be required to display ability in acting and preferably singing, as well as commitment and availability for the rehearsal and tour dates (shown below).
The successful pair will receive full mentoring support and training from the professional members of the company: Director, Greg Banks; Musical Director, Thomas Johnson; Artistic Director of Fairgame, Sarah Blowers and Actor/Consultant, Adil Javed (star of ‘Four Lions’ and Channel 4’s ‘Brits’).
Fairgame is completely committed to providing employment in their local area and both of these roles will be paid positions.
To apply for this unique opportunity, please send us an email stating why you are interested. Please include your details (name, age, address, email and phone) and a recent photo of yourself, if you have one. Please note that you will need to be available for the following dates:
- Rehearsals: Mon 3rd Oct – Fri 28th Oct 2011
- National Tour: Sun 30th Oct – Sat 24th Dec 2011
Applicants also need to meet the following requirements:
- Age: 17-25
- Ethnicity: Asian/Indian or Middle Eastern
- Address: Glos
All suitable applicants will be considered and invited to audition (date to be confirmed).
May 25th, 2011
‘Friday Night’ Alcohol Awareness Project was funded by The Midcounties Co-operative. It takes an honest, open look at underage drinking and youth binge drinking.
A group of young people from CCP (a Foyer project for homeless young people in Cheltenham) and Balcarras School worked together over the course of one week. They talked about their own experiences of alcohol, made a music video of up and coming Hip Hop artist A Dott’s single, ‘Friday Night’ and a series of documantaries based on various interviews with a range of people from health professionals and the police to members of the public about their experiences and opinions about alcohol.
The DVD is now being used as part of an education pack going out with workshops to schools. Please see ‘Friday Night’ Alcohol Awareness Project – Workshops for details
To see the music video, click the link below:
May 25th, 2011
The ‘Friday Night’ Alcohol Awareness Project is funded by The Midcounties Co-operative. It takes an honest, open look at underage drinking and youth binge drinking.
In 2010 a group of young people completed a music video and documentary (see ‘Friday Night’ Alcohol Awareness Project – DVD for more details). This now forms part of an education pack to accompany an effective workshop led by Fairgame’s Sarah Blowers and rapper, Adott, who performs his single, ‘Friday Night’ as part of the day and helps the young people write their own raps about alcohol.
“It was a completely different approach to alcohol awareness and very succesful. The students really linked with Adott and it created a real buzz.” Adrian Parker, PSHE at Sutherland Business and Enterprise College
