Q20 is seeking a Festival, Marketing and Social Media Assistant

Q20 Events is seeking a bright and enthusiastic individual wishing to gain an insight into events, festival, marketing and social media management to become our Festival, Marketing and Social Media Assistant. 

This role will primarily support the Shipley Street Arts Festival (2016) and Q20’s wider marketing and social media strategy.

This role is part of the Bradford and District Creative Employment Programme which requires candidates to be 16-24 and to be registered, or able to register, as unemployed. This role is a part-time paid internship. 30 hours per week. 

To discuss the role further please call John Lambert on 01274 221 360.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter to:info@q20theatre.co.uk.
We are seeking applications as soon as possible. 

Q20 Events is seeking a Community and Schools Liaison Officer

Q20 Events is seeking a lively, outgoing and enthusiastic individual to become our Community and Schools Liaison Officer. This role will primarily support the Shipley Street Arts Festival (2016) but has the potential to cover a wider remit within Q20's activities. 

This role is part of the Bradford and District Creative Employment Programme which requires candidates to be 16-24. This role is a part-time paid internship. 

To discuss the role further please call John Lambert on 01274 221 360.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter to:info@q20theatre.co.uk.
We are seeking applications as soon as possible. 

Master Class Workshops - Get Your Tickets Now!

Our Master Class series continues!

So far we've had some absolutely brilliant workshops for the Hula Hoop and Improvisation classes (sadly our Clowning class had to be cancelled at the last minute, however we hope to be able to provide a replacement workshop in the future) - with more on the way!

Yesterday, Q20's John Lambert and Circus Skills workshop-leader Richard Gillett were invited to BCB Radio 106.6FM to let people know about the workshops and the great opportunities to learn a new skill or try out a brand new hobby. If you missed it, you can listen to the radio show for all the information here.

After that we've got Stage Fighting with Ian Stapleton (who also did a brilliant day of stage fighting workshops for our Half Term Theatre School), Cabaret with Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights' Janice Connolly (aka Barbara Nice) and a Costume Making workshop with the amazing artist team, Burnett & Catt.

These workshops are not to be missed, so make sure you get your tickets now and we'll see you there!

Shipley Street Arts Festival: Half Term Theatre School

We're very exciting about the upcoming Shipley Street Arts Festival: Half Term Theatre School!

The Theatre School - which will be taking place 26th - 29th October - is a great opportunity for all youngsters (aged 11-15) who may be interested in a future career in theatre and the arts.

The four days of fun include taster sessions in four theatre disciplines: Circus, Theatre Arts, Stage Fighting and Movement.

Each day will include two workshops on a specific area within those categories, all run by theatre professionals who can provide a great insight in what being an artist really involves.

The Theatre School is being run in partnership with Calderdale Theatre School and the local DM Academy.

Whether your child would like to attend all four days or just one, they're more than welcome to come along and have a fantastic time dancing, clowning, designing their own creations or taking part in an epic (staged!) duel.

Prices:
4 days: £30 per child
2 days: £17.50 per child
1 day: £10 per child

Contact info@q20theatre.co.uk for further information.

The Shipley Street Arts Festival Master Class Series: The Line-up is Complete!

The Master Class Series line up is complete!

We're pleased to announce that we have put together a fabulous series of workshops as part of Shipley Street Arts Festival: six brilliant opportunities to hone your skills or learn some new ones!

The complete list and all the details can be found here, with links to buying tickets on each event. Don't forget to join the groups on Facebook to let your friends and family know you're going!

Tickets are just £20 per class, with each one run by a leading professional in their particular field. It's a fantastic chance to learn from the master!

17th Oct - Hula Hoop
24th Oct - Improvisation
7th Nov - Clowning
14th Nov - Circus Skills
21st - Stage Fighting
28th - Cabaret & Comedy

Places are limited so don't miss out on a spot - order your tickets now!

For further information, please contact info@q20theatre.co.uk

Master Class Workshops: Coming Soon to Dockfield Road Creative Arts Hub

The Master Classes workshops are on their way!

The Shipley Street Arts Festival team have been very busy organising some amazing workshops led by leading theatre professionals, who will be running sessions that are six-hour long for an extensive insight into some of the fabulous skills that are involved in being a professional performer.

Already confirmed is the 'Improvisation' workshop, taking place on Saturday, 24th October 2015 - with Displace Yourself Theatre's Jennifer Nevin and Mike Auger providing indispensable tips on the techniques of movement and improvising.

We're also exciting to announce confirmation of Martin Mor's 'Clowning' workshop on Saturday, 7th November 2015. Drawing upon both ancient and modern principles of clowning, this workshop aims to free the imagination, and allow participants to access their true creative potential.

Martin Mor: running our 'Clowning' workshop

Join the Facebook event to let us know you're planning on coming along! You can also purchase tickets from the link on the FB event page.

Stay tuned for more information on the workshops.

Each workshop will take place on a Saturday at Dockfield Road Creative Arts Hub, Shipley - and will cost £20 for a six-hour workshop with an expert performer. Places are limited so please do make sure to get your tickets for any workshop you wish to attend!

Workshops are intended for intermediate to advanced performers. For more information, please call 01274 221 360 or email info@q20theatre.co.uk

Shipley Street Arts Festival fringe event: Cabaret Heaven

Cabaret Heaven returns!

As part of the Shipley Street Arts Festival fringe events, we'll be hosting another night of comedy, music and variety!

Taking place on the evening of Friday, 16th October at Dockfield Road Creative Arts Hub - the line-up promises to keep you entertained: stand-up comedy, a bizarre cabaret act involving fruits and vegetables, plate-spinning madness and a return of Cabaret Heaven's resident diva, Mysti Valentine.

Tickets cost £5 advance (available here) or £7.50 on the door.

We'll see you there!

Q20 Theatre presents ... the Shipley Street Arts Festival Master Class Series

The Shipley Street Arts Festival work continues!

As part of our ongoing projects, Shipley Street Arts Festival will be offering a series of master-class workshops!

Each master-class will concentrate on a specific skill or discipline from the world of street theatre, so they're a great opportunity to Intermediate to Advanced performers to hone skills, or try out some new ones!

The first class - on "Improvisation", hosted by Displace Yourself Theatre's Jennifer Nevin and Mike Auger - will take place on Saturday, 24th October, from 10am - 5pm. The workshops will be held at our very own building, Dockfield Road Creative Arts Hub.

Remember, this is only the first in a whole series of amazing workshops - stay tuned for updates on what else is on offer!

Shipley Street Arts Festival: Summer School

You didn't think that the Shipley Street Arts Festival was over for another year, did you?

No - this year, we've expanded the event beyond the three days of festival fun: first with our forerunner events, like the Dockfield Road Creative Arts Hub "Open Day", our stall at the Dragon Boat race, and the Windhill Community Centre Arts & Crafts Day ...

But wait, there's more! There are workshop days coming up later in the year, another fabulous evening of "Carabet Heaven" hosted by our good friends at Irregular Arts ... but next on our list is the Shipley Street Arts Festival Summer School.

This is a great chance for young, budding actors, aged 11-15, to get a taster of the many disciplines involved in theatre work. Including everything from physical theatre to mask work and puppetry, the three-day course will be run by seasoned actress Gillie Kerrod, on behalf of the illustrious Calderdale Theatre School, so this really is an amazing opportunity for young people who have an interest in theatre to find out what's involved.

Held at the Dockfield Road Creative Arts Hub in Shipley from 17th August - 20th August, the entire course is just £20 per student - if you know somebody who might be a future Oscar winner, tell them not to miss this fabulous opportunity!

Contact:
Q20 Theatre @ Dockfield Road Creative Arts Hub
Email: info@q20theatre.co.uk
Tel: 01274 221 360

SHIPLEY STREET ARTS FESTIVAL 2015

We're so proud of how well Shipley Street Arts Festival 2015 went this year - it's all thanks to the hard work of a great team of people, which included the brilliant performers, artists, local community groups, charities, businesses, our fellow festivals, the Q20 office team (special mentions have to go to Natasha and Tom for all their hard work!), and friends and families.

Roll on Shipley Street Arts Festival 2016!

Lots of people came to see Circo Rum Ba Ba's enormous whale

With a beautiful mermaid inside!

Another definite highlight was the superhero-themed show, KAPOW!

This fast-paced and funny show was specially commissioned to present its opening performances at the festival by Shipley Street Arts Festival and Saltaire Festival

 

The amazing heron from Faceless Arts was a big hit too.

 

 

The beautiful pavement art by Urban Canvas included contributions from our visitors!

 

 

A great arts and crafts market was included.

  

 

The amazing Day of the Dead Fish was created by Morwenna Catt and decorated with the help from local school children.

Pif-Paf had an amazing 'Planetary' - a combination of artistic structure and aerialist performance

 

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

A lovely contribution included a white boat on which people included their thoughts and memories connected to the canal.

 

 

Our personal favourite!