Teen Scream
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Graffiti & Art Workshops, Creative Writing, Digital Layout Workshop, Photography, Trips, Interviewing Skills
Every Thursday from 26 February, 3.15pm – 4.45pm at Muirhouse Library
10-18 years
FREE with snack
For more information call: 0131 529 5528
Muirhouse Library: 15a Pennywell Road, EH4 4TZ
All three performances of North Edinburgh Theatre project’s ‘1d tenement opera‘ production have sold out.
Yes, tickets were free so technically the tickets haven’t exactly ‘sold out’ but you know what I mean – there are no tickets left!
If you do have a ticket for any of the performances, lucky you – I believe you’re in for a real treat. If you don’t have a ticket it’s worth checking with the Box Office just in case there are any returns – good luck! And finally, if you do have tickets but find yourself unable to attend – hand your tickets back in as someone will snap them up!
The show premieres tonight in North Edinburgh Arts and runs until Saturday. Best wishes to the cast and crew – break a leg, as they say in this wonderful business called show!
If you are interested in joining North Edinburgh Theatre project, they will resume during February. Contact admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk for more details.
Don’t miss out – FREE tickets available NOW!!!
The 1d Tenement Opera is a story based on the lives of people who have lived in a tenement in Edinburgh over two centuries. The tenement eventually became part of Edinburgh Corporation’s Slum Clearance Programme, some of the tenements were sold for just 1d (an old penny), and in 1959 one of the last tenements collapsed and a little boy was killed. Local people told stories of being in the bath and the end of the room falling away, others spoke of desperately trying to save their babies and children as the floor boards started to slope away from under them. This was known as the Penny Tenement collapse.
The 1d Tenement Opera is devised with the local people of North Edinburgh, some of whose families had been living in the city centre before the Slum Clearance Programme.
North Edinburgh Theatre project is delighted to be working with the following artists for this project: designer Ali Maclaurin, musical director Lynda Peachey, dancer and choreographer Monica de Ioanni, and dramaturg Lynne Clark. Stephanie Knight is the project director.
Dates/Times: 15th /16th /17th January at 7pm
Tickets: Free (donations very welcome)
Contact Box Office to reserve tickets: Call 0131 315 2151 or email admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk
And it’s not even a penny, it’s free!
What is the 1d Tenement Opera?
The 1d Tenement Opera is a story based on the lives of people who have lived in a tenement in Edinburgh over two centuries. The tenement eventually became part of Edinburgh Corporation’s Slum Clearance Programme, some of the tenements were sold for just 1d (a penny), and in 1959 one of the last tenements collapsed and a little boy was killed.
Local people told stories of being in the bath and the end of the room falling away, others spoke of desperately trying to save their babies and children as the floor boards started to slope away from under them. This was known as the Penny Tenement collapse.
The 1d Tenement Opera is devised with the local people of North Edinburgh, some of whose families had been living in the city centre before the Slum Clearance Programme.
North Edinburgh Theatre project is delighted to be working with the following artists for this project: designer Ali Maclaurin, musical director Lynda Peachey, dancer and choreographer Monica de Ioanni, and dramaturg Lynne Clark. Stephanie Knight is the project director.
North Edinburgh Theatre Project history:
The North Edinburgh Theatre project was developed in 2011 after research into the requirements of local people. The main finding of this research was that local people wanted to make theatre again, after a history of using theatre and other art forms to create work which highlights their community and its needs and aspirations. In November 2011 North Edinburgh Theatre project developed Yes We CanCan – a Cabaret of Resistance which was the cementing of the project.
Since then, North Edinburgh Theatre project has participated in a number of performances including Theatre Uncut in 2012 & 2013 and the project regularly offers Sharing-of-Work and Work-in-Progress events. The opportunity to develop 1d Tenement Opera through the support of the People’s Health Trust is an exciting and important development for North Edinburgh. It supports the participants’ aspirations and hard work for well-being and full creative lives, making strong contributions to their own communities as well as participating in the North Edinburgh Theatre project.
Performance Information:
15 16 17 January at 7pm
Tickets: FREE (donations very welcome)
Contact Box Office to reserve tickets:
0131 315 2151 admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk
Eco Kidz Workshop
Learn a few skills of your own during the first Pop-Up stall where you’ll make your very own Christmas cards and gift tags from recycled materials. The workshop is for kids aged 8-12 years and it’s free to join in.
Find the team at Muirhouse Community Shop between 2 – 4pm tomorrow (Friday 28 November).
Eco Kidz Pop-Up Christmas Stalls
After a busy few months of designing and creating an inspired range of upcylced products, the Eco Kidz team are ready to take to the marketplace! Fill your Christmas stockings at one of three Pop-Up stalls this festive season. Impress your secret santa with a perfectly hand made, upcyled product! (Muirhouse Community Shop tomorrow (as above), more details to follow).
Tenants and Residents In Muirhouse (TRIM) is absolutely delighted to once again work in partnership with Energy Scotland
Many residents will recall Dagmara from Energy Scotland in the community shop a few months back, giving out free advice and arranging home visits etc. For the past few months we have been in talks about bringing the advice sessions back and we want them BIGGER!
So why not pop in to North Edinburgh Arts for free advice on all things home related: how to keep your home warm the cheapest way, what are the best deals out there, can you get support for your fuel, is out of date food really that bad for you? And it is hoped that Fire Scotland will also be in attendance!
Wednesday 10 December
10am – 2pm
FREE Refreshments provided
Robert Pearson, TRIM
Share some seasonal spirit – here’s an idea for a Christmas gift with a difference …
Dear Friends,
Share some seasonal spirit – here’s an idea for a Christmas gift with a difference …
Dear Friends,
Tuesday 11 November at North Edinburgh Arts
10am-12.00 noon . Or 6 – 8pm.
Find out about timebanking, see how you can get involved. Relaxed, chatty – we’re interested in your ideas!
The children will be required for the following rehearsals:
Saturday 8th November 12 noon – 2pm at North Edinburgh Arts
Saturday 15th November 12 noon – 2pm at North Edinburgh Arts
Saturday 29th November 12 noon – 2pm at North Edinburgh Arts
Saturday 6th December 12 noon – 2pm at North Edinburgh Arts.
The children will also be required for rehearsals from 2nd January – 17th January. Performances are on 15th, 16th & 17th January.
Please get in contact with me or Kate Wimpress, if you would like to discuss this further. People who have already expressed an interest – again, please confirm this to me by 7th November.
Visit to National Library of Scotland Monday 8 December
I have heard back from some of you, but if there is anyone else who should like to come, please let me know by 7th November.
Stephanie Knight, North Edinburgh Theatre Project
