East 15 Acting School Alumni

Can you help?

We are looking for two Manchester based alumni to help at the UCAS Create Your Future fair in MCR next week, on Tues 23 and Wed 24 November. This is a paid opportunity, we will cover travel within the Greater Manchester region.

Please get in touch if you are local and available, ideally we are looking for graduates from any course in the last 10 years who can be available both days 9am-4pm. Drop us a DM asap!

UPDATE: LAST CHANCE FOR LONDON!

WE NEED ONE MALE OR NB GRAD FROM ANY BA COURSE

ALSO ANY MANCHESTER GRADS PLEASE DO GET IN TOUCH!

PAID TWO DAY ROLE FOR EAST 15 GRADUATES AT UCAS FAIRS IN LONDON AND MANCHESTER

We are looking for some of our brilliant alumni from the last five years to join us at the upcoming UCAS Create Your Future fairs in London and Manchester to talk to potential applicants and speak about your East 15 experiences.

London: Excel Centre, 5 & 6 October
Manchester: Central Convention Complex, 23 & 24 November
Two roles available at each fair, must be available both days 9am-4pm including an hour lunch break.

We want to hear from graduates local to each city who can make both days of the respective fairs and can engage enthusiastically and helpfully with applicants and interested young people. We will be able to pay Living Wage fees to participating alumni, payable after the event via invoice, plus local travel costs.

If you would like to be involved, please send us a DM via Facebook or Instagram by 5pm Thursday 30th September with the following info:
Name / Graduating Year (2016-2021) / Course / Location (LDN/MCR) / one paragraph detailing why you would be suitable for this role.

Don't miss BA (Hons) Acting & Contemporary Theatre alumna, Lily Newmark in the new Netflix series, 'Cursed' which launches on the streaming platform next Friday 17 July! 🍿
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Speaking in Parliament was a huge moment for me We caught up with Laura Thompson (MA Acting, 2017) to find out about her career in the arts and what she’s been up to since graduating.

East 15 Acting School Alumni updated their business hours.

Today at 2:30pm our MA Acting students launch their online rendering of 'The Dog Beneath the Skin'!

More info in the post below 👇

Don't miss our MA Acting students in their online rendering of scenes from "The Dog Beneath the Skin" by W. H. Auden & Christopher Isherwood - launching at 2:30pm today! ⁣
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The play will be presented in chapters, so you can take your 'intervals' whenever you wish!⁣
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The viewing link will be added here just before the project launches and will remain live for the next few weeks ⬇️⁣
https://bit.ly/2VndQjD ⁣
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The project also includes 'Wild Visions' - short pieces of original work created, written and performed by our MA actors, inspired by a moment in "The Dog Beneath The Skin". From puppetry to poetry and short plays to films, this work spans many genres and styles across contemporary life and moments from the past. Take delight in characters, convictions, credos and comic interludes.⁣
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We hope you can join us! ⁣
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Good luck to all casts and crews involved in the MA Acting Repertory Season, opening tonight at The Corbett Theatre. W.H Auden and Christopher Isherwood’s The Dog Beneath the Skin opens the Season and is followed by Andorra by Max Frisch and Auden and Isherwood’s On the Frontier.
Full booking details and performance times at;

Productions - East 15 Acting School

Here's an East 15 Alumni exclusive worth thinking about.
As an East 15 Alumnus you can enjoy a 25% discount on all Summer Courses! Book Now by e-mail; [email protected] or call +44(0)20 8418 7345

Summer courses - East 15 Acting School Our six-day week summer courses offer an ideal opportunity, if you’re a student actor (aged 17 plus), teacher or experienced performer, to extend your talents and explore the methodologies of the School’s full-time programmes

Having just completed filming James Bort’s ” Naissance d’une étoile” with Catherine Deneuve in Paris, BA Acting & Contemporary Theatre graduate Antonia Desplat is currently shooting Series Two of the smash ITV Drama, Victoria. Busy..busy…

Good luck to East 15 grad Diane Morgan ( aka Philomena Cunk) with two nods at the BAFTA TV Awards tonight for "Cunk on Shakespeare." If you want a fresh perspective on The Bard, you can still catch the programme

Cunk on Shakespeare Philomena knows absolutely nothing about Shakespeare but that won't stop her presenting a groundbreaking documentary about him. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv...

Out today. MA Theatre Directing grad Jason Warren's first book Creating Worlds - How to Make Immersive Theatre from Nick Her Books. To take advantage of the on-line discount price, viist their site here

www.nickhernbooks.co.uk

If you've missed it so far, here's another chance to see Fat Rascal Theatre's 5 star award-winning BUZZ: A NEW MUSICAL by Robyn Grant with East 15 grads Allie Munro, Rosie Raven and Katie Wells Opening tomorrow at the Brighton Fringe and running until 16 May.

Buzz: A New Musical Winner of the 2016 Stella Wilkie Award and the 2016 Eddies Award, BUZZ is a hilarious musical journey through the history of the vi****or and a brutally honest story of a singleton’s quest to fall back in love with herself. Join us as we finally uncover the untold struggle for women’s sexual indepen...

Have you booked yet for these East 15 Alumni events next week? To help celebrate the two newly-commissioned plays being staged by the BA Acting graduate year at the Queens’ Theatre in Hornchurch this month we shall be hosting two East 15 Alumni get-togethers at the theatre before curtain-up. So, a chance to meet up with friends old and new, grab a free drink AND get FREE tickets to see a great new play (or two plays if you’re keen!). There will also be an opportunity to meet up with Queen’s Theatre Artistic Director Douglas Rintoul and find out what plans he has for this excellent Essex theatre.

Join us from 6.30pm on Wednesday 17 before the opening performance of Ann Bonny and Mary Read and on Friday 19 before the second performance of The Only Jew in England.

To book for yourself (and a guest) just log on to the University Alumni booking page and reserve your ticket(s)
Hope you can make it!

East 15 newly-commissioned plays for 2017 - University of Essex We are delighted to invite you to attend two newly-commissioned plays by East 15 from two of the UK's most exciting young writers. Join the Artistic Director Douglas Rintoul and your fellow East 15 alumni for a networking reception before enjoying a performance from our final year BA Acting students...

Here's an East 15 Alumni exclusive worth shouting about.
As an East 15 Alumnus you can enjoy a 25% discount on all Summer Courses! Book Now by e-mail; [email protected] or call +44(0)20 8418 7345

Summer courses - East 15 Acting School Our six-day week summer courses offer an ideal opportunity, if you’re a student actor (aged 17 plus), teacher or experienced performer, to extend your talents and explore the methodologies of the School’s full-time programmes

Huge congratulations to all of the East 15 New Production Company Award winners who have got their shows to this year's Edniburgh Festival Fringe. If you are there, be sure to support them!

Buzz: A New Musical
Fat Rascal Theatre
Winner of the 2016 Stella Wilkie Award, Buzz is a musical journey through the history of the vi****or and a single woman’s quest for sexual independence. Bridget Jones meets the Book of Mormon.
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016BUZZANE_AVC
Greenside @ Infirmary Street • 6 Infirmary Street, EH1 1LT
(Olive Studio) B0131 618 0758 V236 GE6
Preview Aug 5 20:45(1h) £8.00 (£6.00) Aug 6-13,15-20,22-27 at 20:45(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)

I Keep a Woman in My Flat Chained to a Radiator
Theatre, Apparently
Stephen is preparing for a hot date organised by the woman shackled to his plumbing. A hilarious, fast-paced, black comedy about a kidnapper and his victim.
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016IKEEPAW_O7
ZOO • 140 The Pleasance, EH8 9RR (The Monkey House)
Previews Aug 5-6 16:00(45m) £5.00 Aug 7-16,18-29 16:00(45m) £9.00 (£7.00)

Juice Straws Are Bleak
Superglue Assembly Line
A little girl wants a friend. A plastic bag wants to mind its own business. In Picklesworth Primary, we don't always get what we want. A delirious punk-fuelled comedy dripping with disappointment. Spike your juice boxes.
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016JUICEST_AVC
Greenside @ Infirmary Street • 6 Infirmary Street, EH1 1LT (Olive Studio)
Previews Aug 5-6 23:10(50m) £6.00 (£5.00) Aug 8-13,15-20,22-27 23:10(50m) £9.00 (£7.00)

The Mission
The Outbound Project
It's 2057. Earth is on the brink of disaster. We need to relocate. Follow Jenny on her journey from pint puller to interplanetary hero. Using movement, puppetry and original music, The Mission explores
mankind's curiosity with outer space.
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016MISSIOO_PC
Pleasance Courtyard • 60 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ (Pleasance Above)
Previews Aug 3-5 14:20(1h) £6.00 Aug 6-9,12-14,19-21,26-28 14:20(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 10-11,18,24-25 14:20(1h) £9.50 (£8.50) Aug 15-16,22-23,29 14:20(1h) £8.00 (£7.00)

The Starship Osiris
Willis & Vere
Armed with a cast that despise him and a slim budget, visionary George Vere endeavours to bring you his sci-fi masterpiece. Intergalactic comedy farce. 'Fearless' *****
(TheNewCurrent.co.uk). 'Hilarious' **** (BroadwayBaby.com).'Truly clever' *** (TVBomb.co.uk).
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016STARSHJ_APL
Underbelly Med Quad • Teviot Place, EH8 9AG (Clover)
Previews Aug 3-5 13:30(1h) £6.00 Aug 6-7,10-11,15-16,18,22-25,29 13:30(1h) £8.00 (£7.00)
Aug 8-9,12-14,19-21,26-28 13:30(1h) £9.50 (£8.50)

Yokes Night
Stay Up Late Collective in association with Bear Trap Theatre
Dublin, 11th March 2015. All drugs are legal. On this night of rebellion, Harry finds himself under the influence of Saoirse. Bound by the ecstasy of their union, secrets are shared, and the stench of
bloodshed is looming.
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016YOKESNJ_HP
Pleasance Courtyard • 60 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ (Bunker One)
Previews Aug 3-5 14:15(1h) £6.00 Aug 6-9,12-14,19-21,26-28 14:15(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Aug 10-11,17-18,24-25 14:15(1h) £9.00 (£8.00) Aug 15,22-23,29 14:15(1h) £7.50 (£6.50)

Buzz: A New Musical In 50 BC Cleopatra hollowed out a fruit stone and filled it with angry bees providing her with the right kind of buzz. In 2016 Angie finds herself out of her depth with what it means to be a woman taking control of her sexuality. Winner of the 2016 Stella Wilkie Award and shortlisted for the Les Enf...

How did that come around again so quickly?
Huge congratulations & safe journey to all our Undergraduate and Postgraduate students -and their guests - travelling to the Graduation Ceremony in Colchester tomorrow.
No idea why, but East 15 has something of a reputation for enthusiastic audience participation and a lively contribution to proceedings. This year they will be so quiet you’ll hardly know they’re there. Honest!

A safe journey and the warmest of East15 welcomes to everyone travelling to Welcome Day at the Loughton campus tomorrow.

Head of MA Acting, Andrea Brooks, is looking for actors with an interest in Human Rights and time to spare on the afternoon of 20th and during the day on 21st July.

The objective is to take part in a collaborative venture, entitled the 'Performing Dignity Project', with LIFTS and the Human Rights Centre in Colchester. Expenses will be paid and overnight accommodation supplied if needed.

If you are available please e-mail Andrea at; [email protected] Subject: DIGNITY and include your mobile number

A reminder for those who may not yet have heard the news or put the date in their diary; THIS SUNDAY, JULY 28th. East 15 remembers founder Margaret Walker, who passed earlier this year All old Alumni and friends are warmly invited for speeches and reminiscing. There will be a tree planting ceremony during the afternoon. Bar from 2 till 6.

Longstanding East 15 Teaching Fellow and ex-Head of the Cert HE course, DAVID ROBSON, passed away earlier today in a North London Hospice after a lengthy illness.

Following on from the news earlier in the week regarding the passing of East 15 founder Margaret Walker, it has been a bit of an emotional time at the School over the last few days.

There will be more news soon on an event to celebrate David's life and work.

Try BBC Listen Again if you missed David Oyelowo on R4s Front Row talking of Arsher Ali’s acting method on C4’s Complicit. Pure East 15!

Great to see East 15 networking in action - Maria Alexe (2011 MA Acting (International)), Eleanor Dillion-Reams (2012 BA Acting) and Lucy Hagan-Walker (2012 MA Acting) all appear together in Oedipus from Tuesday 26 February - Saturday 23 March at the Blue Elephant. Now booking at; http://www.blueelephanttheatre.co.uk/oedipus

Oedipus | Blue Elephant Theatre Vibrant arts venue nurturing new and emerging artists across the performing arts

Just one week to go before the annual DEBUT Festival. What new gems will BA Acting and Contemporary Theatre reveal this year?
Don't miss it. By Edinburgh you will be boasting to your friends about at least one hit play you saw here first!

Congrats to East 15 Grad Wahab Sheikh. His recent film Zero Dark Thirty appears in both the BAFTA and Oscar nominations lists!

Best wishes to East 15 grad Arron Foy and the cast in rehearsal for PORT at The National Theatre. Previews from next Tuesday

Details of which plays are being performed when at the DEBUT Festival from 20th to 23rd Feb are now on line at http://www.east15.ac.uk/productions.asp

East 15 Acting School at the University of Essex, Productions E15 offers undergraduate and postgraduate training in acting, directing, filmmaking and technical theatre to an international student community.

Just under a week until the BA Acting Showcase at the Duke of York's on the 31st. If you would like an industry ticket(s) contact [email protected]

A huge “Good Luck” message to all of the East 15 students and alumni- actors, filmmakers and techies – who are making their contribution to the Opening Ceremony at the Olympic Park tonight. Word is that they have been working like Trojans through the rehearsals. Quite something to add to the CV. Have a great night!