LATEST NEWS

20/12/2011

HIS NAME WAS BEN update: this project took an unexpected turn and is having a makeover. With a new artistic team behind it, it is being rebranded:


"How Not To Work & Claim Benefits... and other useful information for wasters"

Get in touch with the team if you want to be involved in the development of this exciting feature film, based on Patrick McConnell's award-winning stage play "A Story for when we're Grandads"

22/04/2011

We were recently commissioned by artist John Wonnacott, CBE (www.johnwonnacottgallery.com) to produce a short film based on his recent art exhibition and featuring dance. Currently in post-production, THE COMMISSION is due to be completed in May 2011. Development has begun on JIM, Patrick McConnell's new short film, due to be completed this summer.

14/03/2010

Post-production has begun on 'His Name Was Ben'. A first cut will be ready very shortly, followed by a period of consultation and colour grading.

01/08/2009

Production for His Name was Ben is underway. Filmed in and around Stoke-on-Trent, directed by Chris Stone and starring Jezz Grainger and Patrick McConnell. Check back soon for details...

12/06/2009

The Steve Guttenberg Song music video has been filmed, check the media page to see it !

15/05/2009

His Name Was Ben intro has been filmed, check the media page to see it !

26/06/2008

“Our education department is extremely busy at the moment, and current projects for the company include:

 

Letting in the Light – ‘Get In’

In June / July Rotten Park Road are teaming up with Letting in the Light, Junction 15 and other freelance artists for a project entitled Get In – we will be working in high schools in Stoke on Trent and the surrounding areas, to develop skills in research, communication, documenting, decision-making and evaluation, using various art forms including theatre, film and visual art.

 

‘Game of 2 Arfs - Drama Residency for 13-21 year olds

Rotten Park Road have teamed up with FRONTLINEdance and are running drama workshops on Monday 4th August to Thursday 7th August from 10am-4pm each day, to create a brand new piece of theatre. This culminates in a live performance on 9th August in Hanley City Centre. For more information, or to get involved, please call FRONTLINEdance on 01782 285754 or email admin@frontlinedance.org.uk

10/05/2008

Following the success of the new multimedia version of our award-winning play ‘A Story for when we’re Grandads’, we’re currently fundraising to plan another UK tour. Watch this space for more updates.

01/05/2008

Following a successful funding bid to Stoke on Trent City Council, we’re currently planning further development of ‘Don’t Blink, Don’t Breathe’. For more information please see our Dont Blink page.

13/04/2008

Were currently casting for our workshops of Dont Blink - Dont Breathe which will be taking place in Stoke from the start of May. For more information please see our Dont Blink page.

11/04/2008

First day of rehearsals for our award winning play A Story for When Were Granddads - its a great new multimedia version - so theres plenty of work to do ! If youre interested in finding out more visit our Granddads page