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Garreth · 8 December 2010
Upstart Theatre Company Proudly Presents Shakespeare on the Lake: The Tempest By William Shakespeare Directed by Michael Lamont If you have nothing to do this Friday and Saturday night, why not pack a…
Read more →Garreth · 9 June 2010
Hi Everyone, All this info can be found on the audition page but I thought I should highlight that this notice is now up and booking lines are now open. Cheers, Garreth Notice: Upstart Theatre Company…
Read more →Garreth · 3 May 2010
I know, I know, it has been such a long time in between drinks. This is due to the fact that we are understaffed! If you can or would like to help out with the running of Upstart in any facet, please…
Read more →Garreth · 12 February 2010
For all those wondering what they can expect if they come to see the GRADS' production, this is the media statement that has gone out: GRADS OFFER A SCREAMINGLY GOOD NIGHT OUT Shakespeare’s Macbeth…
Read more →Garreth · 12 February 2010
So, about this curse then? The curse of Macbeth is so potent that I personally have seen many people, mostly thespians, get extremely offended if you dare mention the play regardless of whether you ar…
Read more →Garreth · 26 January 2010
Why are we here? Why is it that we are paricipating in the so called "community theatre"? Many say that it is for the love of it, the love of stepping out onto the stage and using amazing words to lif…
Read more →Garreth · 23 November 2009
You can't help but feeling an amazing power high when you step out in front of a crowd at the Woodlake amphitheatre. At least 100 pairs of eyes all on you, watching every movement, every gesture, ever…
Read more →Garreth · 12 November 2009
Why does he do what he does? Is it jealousy? Lust? Anger? Revenge? Because he can? Love of the moor? Love of money? Is it a class based struggle? Is he what he is or is he what he is not? Iago is 28,…
Read more →Garreth · 25 October 2009
Once again Upstart theatre company is pleased to bring you another fine FREE production to Woodlake amphitheatre, Ellenbrook. To catch up on all the latest news and info make sure to check out our pro…
Read more →Garreth · 10 September 2009
I was just sitting here and wondering to myself, how many of us operate by square conduct? Surely, I can't be the only masonic actor out there. I would also like this opportunity to open a dialogue ab…
Read more →Garreth · 26 August 2009
So here I am... First read through of "Othello" is on Sunday and I make my return to the stage after some time spent in the Director's seat. I do love directing but by the Gods it'll be nice to focus…
Read more →Garreth · 13 August 2009
Hello again theatre denziens. I just thought I'd write a short piece while I wait for my newly learnt monologue to cement itself into my brain. The reason why I am learning this monologue? "Othello",…
Read more →Garreth · 3 July 2009
SO! Upstart is back for another year of delightful measures! We have big plans indeed. Without giving away too many of our secrets, I can say that you might see Michael Lamont and Myself entered in th…
Read more →Garreth · 14 April 2009
Dear readers, Yes I know its been some time between posts. I thought I should take this opportunity to point out that my new production of Bertolt Brecht's Life of Galileo opens in a couple of weeks.…
Read more →Garreth · 3 February 2009
And Barack Obama is now the leader of the free world... Kind of an ironic statement considering that I don't remember participating in a democratic election where I was FREE to choose who the leader o…
Read more →Garreth · 15 January 2009
So, it has come to that wonderful time of the year when funding applications are looming and I was silly enough to put my hand up at the Upstart board meeting and along with a colleague say in our mos…
Read more →Garreth · 6 January 2009
Well... I've been thinking and the answer is yes it did hurt. Why is it that no matter where you go if you say the phrase "i've been thinking" there will always be some smug arse waiting to jump in wi…
Read more →Garreth · 27 December 2008
The light switches on. Silence. He checks the time. Pause. He waits. Silence. Pause. He steps. Pause. He checks the time. Silence. He speaks. Gone. It all ends with A full stop. The light switches off…
Read more →Garreth · 15 December 2008
So i've hit the post show blues. The lack of a way to pass the weeks... No rehearsals, no talk of the up and coming performance dates. No pressures. Nothing. Just emptiness and me. Still I suppose we…
Read more →Garreth · 11 December 2008
So like my colleague Freddie Badgery the glorious bots of the website have deemed me worthy of having my own blog. So in short I have decided to post my blogs from the rehearsal process that have appe…
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