Community Post Type: Callouts

Want to find out more about a new film project for teenagers starting this year? Bring your friends, and hang out with filmmakers Caitlin and Anj Webb-Ellis in a relaxed creative workshop making clay sculpture and chatting about life as a young person.

Saturday 13 April 1- 4pm
Crosby Library
Open to all young people aged 14-18
FREE
Abundant snacks and cosy vibes!
Train or bus fare reimbursed.

To book a spot follow the link below:

https://SaturdayWorkshop.eventbrite.co.uk

Caitlin and Anj @webbellisart make films and art projects about identity using philosophical enquiry. The workshop is a testing ground for a film and large-scale sculpture/installation project we are planning with local young people that explores what it means and how it feels to be young today.

We are seeking two performers to work with us on A Hidden Garden, an exciting new show for children aged 5 years + and their grown up’s. The show is going into production this summer and and will tour venues across the North in the autumn, performing to school and family audiences in theatres, community spaces and libraries.

Job Requirements

The Boy – what we are looking for:

A male-identifying or non-binary performer who can convincingly play a child. We are particularly interested in applications from actors of South Asian heritage, to reflect the backgrounds of the children who helped us to shape the story and characters, and to attract audiences from this community.

The Man – what we are looking for:

A male-identifying performer from the global majority who can convincingly play an older character.

Job Responsibilities

For both roles, alongside performance:

You will sometimes need to operate a pigeon puppet – training will be provided.
You will occasionally operate sound and mechanical elements in the show, which
you will be supported to do.
You will engage directly with the audience, so should be comfortable with leading
light-touch participation.

How to Apply

Please email d.pakkarhull@gmail.com telling us which role you are interested in and include a short statement highlighting your relevant experience.  If you prefer, you can send us a voice or film recording lasting no more than 2 minutes.  Please also attach or link to your acting CV or Spotlight profile.  You must be available to audition on Tuesday 30th April.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS MONDAY 15TH APRIL AT 5PM

We are only able to contact those who have been shortlisted. Those invited to audition will be notified by Friday 19th April.

Auditions:

Workshop auditions will be held in-person at Lawrence Batley Teatre, Huddersfield on Tuesday 30th April between
2pm and 6pm. Further details of the audition process will be sent to those invited to attend.

Two museums with powerful collections and stories of local, national and international significance are inviting local people and visitors to have a say in shaping their future.

National Museums Liverpool is sharing the plans for the redevelopment of both the International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum, inviting everyone to not only explore the designs but also speak to architects and the project team and gain an understanding of the ambition for both museums.

Teams from National Museums Liverpool will be taking the plans out into various community spaces as well as holding a drop-in public planning consultation day at Museum of Liverpool on 4 April 2024, from 12 noon – 4.30pm.  

There will also be an opportunity to meet members of the team in an online event on 4 April, from 6 – 7pm: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/consultation 

Michelle Charters, Head of International Slavery Museum said: “We’re so grateful for the thoughtful, collaborative work of our community stakeholders who have been integral in getting the designs to this stage and we’re delighted to be now sharing them with the wider public. The proposals for International Slavery Museum represent a major new chapter for the museum, and the city in addressing its role within the transatlantic slave trade. We believe the new designs elevate the museum’s presence within its historic location on the Liverpool waterfront and will allow the collections and narratives of transatlantic slavery to resonate with an even wider audience – now it’s over to the people of Liverpool to tell us what they think.”

Ian Murphy, Head of Maritime Museum said: “The Maritime Museum opened more than 40 years ago as part of the Albert Dock’s redevelopment in the 1980s. As the first of National Museums Liverpool’s three waterfront venues, we have welcomed millions of visitors and shared the extraordinary stories of Liverpool’s rich maritime heritage with people from around the world. We’re looking forward to sharing these impactful new designs, that signify an exciting future for the museum, with fresh energy and opportunities. We hope people will take time to look at the designs, ask questions, share their views, and ultimately become part of this journey.”

The transformed International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum will centre around people – past, present and future, local, national and international – to create dynamic, welcoming spaces that meaningfully address contemporary issues.

Those whose lives have been most affected by the histories being told are playing a fundamental role in the development of both museums.

Historic England is the government’s adviser on the historic environment. Marie Smallwood, Historic England’s Head of Advice North, said: “It’s really important that the emerging plans for this site are sensitive to its setting within Liverpool’s historic docks and we’re being consulted by National Museums Liverpool as their approach develops. It is encouraging that the proposal is going out to public consultation to help shape the future of this part of Liverpool’s amazing maritime heritage.”

International Slavery Museum: designs will reveal how the Dr Martin Luther King Jr Building (MLK) will become a prominent new entrance to the International Slavery Museum (ISM), creating an inspiring welcome and a stronger sense of identity for the museum. They will also illustrate plans for the internal look and feel of the building, which will become a space for learning and community. Designs for a striking glass bridge will show how new re-imagined ISM galleries in the Hartley Pavilion will connect to the MLK and offer spectacular views both into and out of the Royal Albert Dock.

Maritime Museum: designs will demonstrate how an improved visitor welcome and orientation space will enable visitors to appreciate the historic fabric and scale of the building on arrival. They will also reveal ideas for better circulation for visitors and enhanced commercial facilities, including a shop, café and events spaces.

In January 2024, National Museums Liverpool announced the appointment of Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBStudios) as the new team leading the architectural design of the £58m major redevelopment of the International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum.

The world-renowned design firm are developing the proposals for the Dr Martin Luther King Jr building and the Hartley Pavilion, sites of both museums, working with key members of the University of Liverpool School of Architecture in facilitating community conversations to inform the designs.

Ralph Appelbaum Associates, who were appointed in 2022, lead on the exhibition design for both museums.

Both venues are expected to close in spring 2025 for works to begin, reopening in 2028.

This project is made possible with £9.9million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks National Lottery Players. 

In March 2024 it was also announced the project would receive £10million from The Government’s Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. 

Suella Braverman’s comments about rough sleeping being a lifestyle choice sparked off a lively debate about the increasing number of rough sleepers on our streets and in our shop doorways.

Valley Theatre aim to investigate her claims with a stage show in July which will be lively, entertaining, humorous, with music and satire at its heart as well as the experiences of rough sleepers.

Rehearsals sessions will start on Monday April 29^th, 7 till 9pm, and will explore different drama techniques used to tackle such a subject in an entertaining, thought-provoking way, including:

* Stylised drama

* Using a drama chorus

* Verbatim theatre

* Brechtian Techniques

Please note, the sessions will be hands-on, not “chalk and talk” and each session will build towards the final performance in July. Writers and directors are welcome as well as actors and they will be encouraged to write for the group and direct them.

There will be no charge for those taking part, thanks to a generous donation to Valley from Liverpool Network Theatre who over the years have championed drama with a social edge.

For any queries or to express an interest, email info@valleytheatre.co.uk

Or simply turn up to the first session on Monday April 29^th,  at Valley Theatre, 7pm.

No Door Theatre are offering the opportunity for a theatre-maker, who has not experienced working in an R&D process before, to participate and learn from what one is like.

This is the kind of opportunity we believe we would have benefited from ahead of setting off on this project – ‘Sometimes if you want something to exist, you have to make it yourself’ – thank you Josie Long for this excellent quote.

Pay: £150 per day x 5 days. £750 total. (Expenses to be discussed if shortlisted.)

Job Requirements

Song Craft Workshop Summer Term 2024

Starts Tuesday May 7th, Smithdown Social Arts Hub & Gallery @smithdownsocial

Ten week course, Tuesday Evenings 6.00pm – 8.30pm.

Pen & Pad is all that’s required. All ages/experience welcome.

FOR INFORMATION & SIGN UP DETAILS: See the link below.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/nickellismusic/1186672

Join The Florrie this September to celebrate their 135th birthday with a massive reunion party for all connected to The Dingle!

Help them create a new short film & exhibition by sharing your stories & memories:

Lived or worked in The Dingle?
Attended school there?
Played for a local football team?
Have photos, artifacts, or stories to share?
Fondly remember your Dingle upbringing?

This celebration is for everyone with a connection to The Dingle, preserving the community’s real lives, from the mundane to the extraordinary.

Send your contributions at info@theflorrie.org.

Africa Oyé is giving the next generation of event industry professionals an opportunity to work on the UK’s biggest celebration of African and Caribbean music and culture.

The Liverpool institution has put out a call for those aged 18 to 24 and based in the Liverpool City Region, as it looks to recruit for a whole host of work placement roles that could be the first step into a career in the arts and cultural sector.

Whether it’s an office-based role helping put together the annual Africa Oyé festival; working on educational projects across local schools; producing the Africa Oyé radio show; or shadowing a variety of roles at the festival itself in June, this could be a chance to get some valuable experience with the team behind the UK’s biggest celebration of African music and culture.

How do I apply for the placements?

If the work placements sound like something for you or someone you know, please email your CV and a short covering letter detailing what aspects of the organisation you’d like experience in, to training@africaoye.com

VOLUNTEERS

And for those who simply love the festival and want to help keep it FREE and open to all, there is the opportunity to be on the frontline collecting donations and conducting surveys with the thousands that attend the event in Sefton Park.

Africa Oyé is organised by a very small core team. The support of volunteers across the festival weekend is a crucial part of the organisation. The chance to meet the festival audience face-to-face only comes around once a year, and volunteers will be working to ensure the survival and growth of the festival by creating positive relations with attendees and raising funds to sustain future editions.

For the volunteer placements, we ask for a minimum of 2 hours of your time during the Festival weekend (or more if you like!) to help us:

– Raise donations to ensure the event stays free and open to all. The festival is put on at enormous cost and the challenge to keep it free gets harder and harder each year. Africa Oyé is a registered charity (number 1062484) supported by funding from Arts Council England and Liverpool City Council.

– Support the Audience Development and data capture programme, that is crucial to Africa Oye’s future; this involves conducting a short questionnaire with audience members.

No prior training or experience is required and a briefing session will be provided before you commence your Volunteer shift.

The two days are a fantastic celebration of the music and culture of Africa, and volunteering will give you an opportunity to be part of the festivities, to meet a variety of people and help keep the event free for future generations.

How do I apply to volunteer?

Please complete the application form – CLICK HERE

If you have any queries, do not hesitate to email us at volunteer@africaoye.com or scan the QR code below for more information.

Cinema in the City is FACT’s experiential 2024 film programme featuring the best of independent cinema screened in unexpected and unique locations.

They’re keen to recognise Liverpool’s local talent and rich film history, and so would love to offer emerging artists and up-and-coming local filmmakers the opportunity to screen their short film before each main feature.

You can submit your film for free by following the link below. Keep an eye on their channels as they’ll be announcing their May 2024 Cinema in the City location and programme very soon!

Submit your film here