DMU Drama

🎬 Special Film Screening & Q&A at Phoenix Leicester 🎥

On Thursday, 20th February, I'm Not the River Jhelum (2022) will be screened at Phoenix Leicester. Directed by Prabhash Chandra, this hypnotic and elegiac film follows Afeefa, a young woman in Kashmir, navigating personal trauma alongside the perpetual uncertainty and violence of her surroundings.

📅 Date: Thursday, 20 February
📍 Venue: phoenixleicester
⏳ Duration: 95 mins | Certificate: 18
🎤 Q&A with Director Prabhash Chandra
🗣️ Hosted by: Professor Pippa Virdee (DMU)
🌍 Language: Hindi with English subtitles

A thought-provoking cinematic experience exploring identity, conflict, and resilience.

🎞️ More details & trailer: 🔗 https://www.phoenix.org.uk/whats-on/programme/im-not-the-river-jhelum-qa/

📢 Special night at 「Survival for Creatives: How to Hustle for a Creative Career」 🚀
A huge shoutout to everyone who joined us for an evening of insightful discussions, inspiring stories, and invaluable advice on building a sustainable creative career! 🎭🎨✍️
The energy in the room was incredible as students and alumni shared experiences, exchanged ideas, and tackled the realities of the creative industry.
💡 From our engaging Q&A panel to dynamic networking sessions, it was truly a night of learning and connection.
Special thanks to our fantastic alumni speakers and hosts Jo Dixon, Mary O’Neill, Elinor Parsons, and Simon Perril.

As part of DaDaFest International 40, we are delighted to present the next instalment of Ignite, DaDa's artist development programme to help you re-engage with your inner creative. 💡

Creating a Solo Show with Laurie Owen | 27th Jan | Online | FREE 🥳

Ever wanted to take up space and share something meaningful with an audience? This workshop is all about organising your ideas into something that roughly resembles a solo show. Laurie will help you figure out what you really want to write about, how to get that down in a form that makes sense to you, and how to start putting that stuff on stage.💥

Ignite is a series of FREE digital workshops here to ignite your creative spark. 🎨

Book your free place now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ignite-creating-a-solo-show-tickets-1079155235359?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1

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🎄✨ Leicester Sparkles This Christmas! ✨🎄

The Christmas Lights are officially on, and Leicester is glowing with festive magic! 🌟

The city is now shining brighter than ever, and the Christmas Market is in full swing, bringing holiday cheer to every corner. 🎁🎶

Swipe through to see the highlights of this magical evening – from the dazzling lights to the joyful crowd and festive treats. 🎅🎄

📍 Don’t miss the chance to visit the market and soak up the holiday spirit!

📷 photo by Caroline

✨ Discover Leicester! 🏙️

A fantastic session with Visit Leicester, featuring insights about the city‘s culture, history, and must-visit spots for international students. 🌟

💬 Special thanks to Gitte Magielse for an engaging and informative presentation!

🌐 Highlights include a short talk and a lively Q&A session, perfect for learning more about life in Leicester. 🎉

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The wonderful musical👇

Beautiful:
The Carole King Musical

by Douglas McGrath, Gerry Goffin & Carole King, and Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil
KPAOS, November 19-23
Dir. Joshua Taylor-Williams

📷 the Little Theatre

A FREE online workshop: CREATING A SOLO SHOW. Sign up!

Ignite: Creating a Solo Show Stepping through tips and tricks for developing a successful solo show

Calling all recent DMUDrama graduates and final year students who are neurodivergent or have a disability. This is a fabulous opportunity to work with Graeae Theatre Company. Deadline is 27 June.

Bespoke Artist Development Programme - Graeae Artists Project Bespoke Artist Development Programme Ongoing Apply Back When: September 2024 – March 2026 Deadline: Midnight 27 June 2024 Apply by: Fill out an Expression of Interest Form Beyond has supported 60 Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists in developing their careers, taking on new c...

🎂Today, we celebrate the anniversary of the birth of the legendary theatre director Peter Brook. 🎭🎉

His name is synonymous with revolutionary changes in the landscape of modern theatre. Born on March 21, 1925, Brook's journey through Shakespearean drama, avant-garde explorations, and cross-cultural theatre has left an indelible mark on the world.

From his groundbreaking production of "Marat/Sade" to his epic adaptation of the "Mahabharata," Brook's work has been characterized by a fearless commitment to exploring the depths of human emotion, the complexity of social issues, and the boundless possibilities of the stage. His innovative use of space and emphasis on the actor's craft have influenced generations of theatre practitioners.🌟
He passed away in 2022.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5zqcFFwj2KKMHspNrV1jSvd/welcome-to-the-bring-the-drama-festival

BBC Arts - BBC Arts - Welcome to the Bring the Drama Festival Hundreds of taster events showcasing careers in the UK's film, stage and TV industries.

🌟 Happy International Women's Day! 🌟

Today, we celebrate women's incredible strength, resilience, and creativity everywhere.

🎭The photos are coming from Prof. Lala Meredith-Vula's performance.
Today, she presented her photographic work "Persona: Women and Water." This is an extraordinary connection because water symbolizes various aspects of femininity and may be interpreted in several ways, such as emotions, intuition, nurturing, healing, adaptability, resilience, life, fertility, mystery, and depth.
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Happy International Women's Day to all the phenomenal women out there! 💐

🌊 Join us on March 8th, International Women's Day, for a special online event celebrating women and their water connection! 🚺💧

Professor Lala Meredith-Vula will share insights from her research, 'Persona: Women and Water,' which is currently featured in the 'Atmospheres' exhibition at Vanner Gallery. 🎨

Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore Lala's thought-provoking work and engage in meaningful conversations about women's roles and identities. 🌟

To attend, email [email protected] with the event name, sign up and receive instructions for joining. 📩

All are welcome! Let's celebrate the resilience and creativity of women worldwide. 💪
More:
🕸https://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/events/events-calendar/2024/march/iwd-women-and-water.aspx
📸©Lala Meredith-Vula