Artworks News
Here's the ten most recent stories from Artworks.
I Wish Trailer
Monday 12 July 2010
There's a place where your imagination becomes reality.
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Coming soon to ValleysKids.org and ArtWorks is the I Wish trailer, meant to set your tastebuds on fire!
Penygraig Youth Theatre will be performing I wish on Friday 23rd of July in Soar Centre Penygraig.
Be prepared to be entertained, a performance not to be missed "where nothing is off limits."
Pharaoh's Playground
Wednesday 07 July 2010
On the 4th June 2010 Penygraig Drama Workshop performed ‘Pharaoh’s Playground’ in the Soar Centre in Penygraig.
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The ten young people aged 8 to 13 participated in a week’s residency from Saturday 29th May through to the performance on Friday 4th June. This was the second performance of the day for the ArtWorks team as Rhydyfelin Drama Workshop had performed ‘Escape from Wonderland’ at the Ilan Centre in Rhydyfelin in the afternoon.
A big thank you to the many volunteers who helped out in the show, from set painting to preparing the teas and coffees – we couldn’t have done it without you! There was a good turn out of audience numbers who came to support the show, including young people from Rhydyfelin and Dinas Valleys Kids projects.
Penygraig Drama Workshop devised the piece and also helped to create a movement piece and song that were in the show. In the show, a group of young people from Penygraig are whisked away to Egypt by a young Pharaoh who wants to make them his slaves. They discover through play that although the body may be owned it takes a lot to enslave the mind. They worked so hard and performed well. We are very proud of what Penygraig Drama Workshop has achieved!
Creative Writing
Wednesday 07 July 2010
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Everything is blending in the autumn foggy night. Crunching footsteps while walking home. Standing still, the quiet shadows creep into the coldness.
I find my solace.
Scared by the silhouettes of the lurking tall trees. Scared by the gun-shot barking whilst searching for home in this autumn foggy night.
In a mysterious lane, a shadow leads to a house. Gothic fire, quietly, menacingly purging in the autumn foggy night.
Flight Wings Creative Workshop June 2010
We are bringing new things to ArtWorks all the time. Our young people have used drama, dance, music, visual arts, multimedia work and are now exploring creative writing as well.
Creating through writing has been explored in Penygraig and Rhydfelin ArtWorks drama sessions. The Flight Wings group wrote excellent pieces in their weekend workshop on the 19th and 20th June, which they transformed into haunting drama scenes.
If you fancy yourself as the next Philip Pullman or just enjoy creating worlds with words, watch out for upcoming creative writing events!
Escape from Wonderland
Tuesday 22 June 2010
Rhydyfelin Drama Worksho
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The Rhydyfelin drama workshop had a magical week during the whitsun holidays rehearsing for their production of ‘Escape from Wonderland’.
The group devised an amazing piece of theatre, which they worked on in a short space of time during their evening sessions. They did an outstanding performance bringing wonderland to Rhydyfelin and using the outdoor space for the first time.
The performance was part of the family day ‘Mad Hatters Tea Party’ which was held at the Ilan centre. Everybody had a fantastic day eating their picnics, watching the performance and soaking up the sun!
Reclaiming the Shrew
Tuesday 01 June 2010
Flight wings debut performance
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Flight Wings had their debut performance on Friday 19th February, in our very own Soar centre. After working in collaboration with Dr. Rea Dennis, for the past few months, the group performed to a full audience, with an outstanding response.
This was an incredible adaptation of Shakespeare’s ‘Taming of the Shrew’, exploring the themes present in the play through physical theatre.
The Flight Wings group, have had an amazing journey working on this project, and we are looking forward to devising our next production for the summer.
Dance and Singing Competion
Monday 10 May 2010
R.C.T. Youth Service Event
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Soar Centre - 24th April 2010
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Penygraig Youth dance troupe entered the Youth Dance category and danced their socks off to gain first prize! They will now represent Penygraig Community Project and Rhondda Cynon Taff in the Welsh National Competition. We wish them every success in the Nationals!
The Secret Tree
Monday 10 May 2010
Devised by The Penyrenglyn Drama Workshop
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A recent two-day residency at the Penyrenglyn Project saw the Drama Workshop group transported to a secret den hideout where Levi and his friends begin to solve the mystery. They travel from place to place to find the clues and collect coloured crayons along the way, but still they have not come to the end of their quest….
The Penyrenglyn Drama Workshop has been working very hard to continue developing their story of The Secret Tree. They created a huge den made out of old bits and bobs that where lying around, and this formed a solid base for devising and performing the story. They also made a fantastic soundscape, using a collection of unusual instruments that accompanied the scenes to create an exciting yet eerie atmosphere. We worked both in role and with music to develop the story and will continue to devise the story during regular weekly sessions.
The Secret Tree is due to be performed in the summer; we look forward to seeing you there!
Trashion Show
Thursday 29 April 2010
Artworks in Tai Education Centre
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Artworks begun their work with the young people in the Tai Education Centreby being involved in a Communities First led project, The Trashion Show.‘From Junk to Funk’, over several sessions the young people designed andcreated costumes from material that would have otherwise been thrown away.The theme was ‘fire’ and we learned about the environmental damage that firecan cause, whilst creating fantastic fiery costumes. On the last session thechildren strutted their stuff on the catwalk with lights, smoke machine andwind machine. A great time was had by all and even the staff couldn’t keepaway from the catwalk! The teachers were so pleased with how well they allperformed and could not believe how great the costumes were and how muchconfidence the young people had. A short film was made during our timethere, and this was premiered at the Communities First Trashion Show. We arebeginning drama sessions at Tai this term, so what a fantastic start toworking with the young people of the Tai Centre!
Reclaiming the Shrew
Friday 19 February 2010
Flight wings debut performance
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Flight Wings had their debut performance on Friday 19th February, in our very own Soar centre. After working in collaboration with Dr. Rea Dennis, for the past few months, the group performed to a full audience, with an outstanding response.
This was an incredible adaptation of Shakespeare’s ‘Taming of the Shrew’, exploring the themes present in the play through physical theatre.
The Flight Wings group, have had an amazing journey working on this project, and we are looking forward to devising our next production for the summer.
The Secret Tree
Tuesday 02 February 2010
Devised by The Penyrenglyn Drama Workshop
Read more about The Secret Tree Penyrenglyn Drama Workshop have been very busy devising the story of The Secret Tree during our weekly sessions over the last few months, they have created a fantastic secret tree journal and have attended weekend residential’s to further develop their story. The group have also been working in the forest at the Penyrenglyn Project, which became their inspiration to enter this magical world and begin developing the story of The Secret Tree. <
There was an informal sharing of the work on Sunday 6th December in The Penyrenglyn Project, which showed the beginning of the process and the developing story. The group worked over two weekends and during weekly sessions to prepare their excellent magical presentation, which was then performed and well received by a capacity audience. The Penyrenglyn Drama Workshop will be continuing the development of their story this term by using role work and devising techniques during regular weekly sessions and planned residencies, culminating in a full-scale production later on this year. The group hope to discover the meaning behind the riddle and then discover the answers they need to solve the mystery of the secret tree. This is the beginning of our journey, a journey to a magical and wonderful place where riddles and colourful magic really do come alive! Whom ever openeth this ancient golden box, must solve the magical mystery of the secret coloured Knott. Complete this quest by next noon’s eve or else darkness and gloom will in deed succeed. Join us on our magical story of secrets and discovery. As the story unravels we meet Leavi an abandoned young boy who gets lost in the woods and Rowan a strange old lady that lives in the secret tree deep within the forest. Rowan and Leavi search a colourful world for clues to solve the puzzling quest. Will they succeed in releasing the magic of the secret tree held within the ancient golden box, before the end of next noon’s eve? Or will darkness prevail? Join us on this fantastic adventure to help us solve the riddle of the secret box and release Rowan from her families spell. Watch this secret space for more magical information about