A car of the 21st century passes the oldest houses in England’s first recorded fort. This is Colchester, where the Roman Army set up camp to begin their onslaught of Saxon England. In the early morning the passing car does not regard these wattle and daub style tenements inspite of their bright colours. This strong […]
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Time and the passing of it seems to be my biggest obstacle and source of frustration. It has taken me three years to complete a script I anticipated finishing in three weeks. I seek some inspiration by attending a talk of a writer I very much admire. He stands formidably strong in this advanced time […]
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The technician has floppy hair, comfortable trainers and can’t get the lantern on the rigging to go straight. He also has a beany hat and no job to go to after this gig. I try to read the thoughts on his mind as I get us two strong large black coffees to keep us focussed […]
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Glass separates the frost outside from the sun beaming in on this mid morning moment in Covent Garden. Dreams are just beginning as the day is ahead of us and a few late market stalls are setting up. Outside there are a few circus performers shuffling around a broken unicycle wondering what to do next. […]
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Watching the students return to their halls after holidays to start the new semester is engaging. Their bags full of fresh binders and heads brimming with renewed commitment makes me want to jump on in and learn something new so I check out my options. http://descenttheatre.co.uk/2013/12/18/playella-fresher-juice-by-lita-doolan/ The online courses google suggests are inspiring and lots […]
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Walking back from the last panto of the season makes the dust from the magic wand that is still clinging to the shiny handle seem all the more precious. On the wonderful Oxford Playhouse stage the rip roaring ‘Robin Hood’ came to town in true style and lifted our horizons. Imagination soars during pantomime so […]
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Hi there, my name is Lita and I often produce theatre about real life stories. This moment feels new like the first page of a new school exercise book. Thankfully there is no algebra involved. Typing up my first new blog here is a thrilling first step of a journey! I feel inspired by a […]
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