Crisis Christmas 2009 - Can you contribute to the 38th year?

Hi all,

Once again this year BrazenBunch is involved in an incredibly worth while project at a very important time of the year. It’s that time again where your valuable creative skill can really help create an amazing vibe at the 8 centres around London that provide food, shelter and accommodation for up to 2,000 people from the homeless community.

The importance of a full schedule of entertainments from Bingo to Singing, Choirs to Karaoke, Magic to Circus and Theatre to Comedy cannot be overstated so please forward on to your contacts even if you cannot contribute.
This is not a fancy fundraiser but an opportunity to perform to the very people the charity work to aid and support.
As Europe’s largest volunteer led project the whole thing is run on generosity and donations.

Get in touch if you any questions or want more information, or look at the applications online here:

http://www.crisis.org.uk/pages/learning-and-skills-volunteer.html

Your time and support is greatly appreciated.

Best,
Paul


Paul Richards
Entertainments and Activities Co-ordinator, Crisis Christmas

T: 020 7426 5656
W: www.crisis.org.uk

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This week Cathy Graham came into Goldsmiths College to speak to the ensemble. Cathy Graham - Head of Music for the British Council, shares with us her excitement for the upcoming show at The Barbican. To mark the British Council's 75th year anniversary, Cathy Graham has organised an eclectic programme that displays some of the world's most diverse artists.
To learn more about what the British Council visit: http://www.britishcouncil.org


Here is some of what Cathy Graham had to say on her visit.

The Times Review on the Goldsmiths Ensemble

Ed Potton (centre)

The Times Journalist - Ed Potton joins the Goldsmiths Ensemble in preparation for the Matthew Herbert Big Band show at The Barbican, Monday 26th October. He has contributed to the hard work and dedication the ensemble has shown. Ed Potton has written an article on his experience with the Matthew Herbert Big Band Project.

To see the full article visit:
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article6885799.ece

Angela Luzi tells us what she's been up to...

Here is a picture of some of the paper flowers Angela was talking about.

Interview With Struan Leslie - Movement Director

Today Angela speaks to Struan Leslie - Movement Director of this project.

Interview With Fintan, Tom And Nino

Today I caught up with three male ensemble members, who are also students of the Goldsmiths College. In this interview I learnt about how they discovered the ensemble and what their experience has done for them. As the students are in different year groups, it was interesting to see and hear their differences in experience and views.

I hope you enjoy the interview.

Van

From left to right: Tom, Fintan and Nino

Interview With Kate Sagovsky - Choreography Assistant

This week I get up close and personal with Kate Sagovsky - Choreography Assistant. Kate has been working closely with the ensemble, ensuring that they learn and deliver the correct movements. I would describe her as a mentor in the making. She has constantly strengthened our mental focus and prepared us for the show ahead.

Interviewing Kate was a so much fun and I had great pleasure in hearing about her passion for choreography and theatre.

I hope you enjoy the interview.

Van

Kate Sagovsky - Choreography Assistant

To learn more about Kate Sagovsky visit: www.freefalltheatre.co.uk