Month: September 2013

We have had a fantastic response! At the moment we are a whopping £505 pounds pledged from 12 backers. That is a quarter of our goal in place but the cut off date is fast approaching. Thank you to all those who have already pledged. It’s really enjoyable campaign and one that is gathering momentum.

We have a number of exciting announcements to make shortly regarding publicity and ticketing. Until then have a look at our video. It includes a 60 second synopsis, for those still unsure as to what it’s all about.

Take care and be sure to share!

This week in INFERNO  STV spot and a beagle’s reaction to Strindberg 

Memorable INFERNO related incident of the week:

Looking to do some extra work finishing act III, we relocated to the Torry Battery. Partially for the scenic views, partially to avoid over-running and competing with the knitting club for use of the community centre, but mostly to allow Hoffman – a castmember’s pet beagle – to stretch his legs.

It was Hoffman’s first introduction to Strindberg and an educational experience for all. It was one that resulted in the dog chewing a number of scripts and a Strindberg mask. However, this wasn’t necessarily a statement by the puppy or a reflection on the quality of work. As it turned out Hoffman was just experiencing some teething problems.

Hoffman, Theatre Critic.

Hoffman is introduced to Strindberg

The INFERNO Cast, Centre Stage at the Tivoli.

Photocall in the Tivoli

Yesterday, the 17th of September, the cast of INFERNO met up in the Tivoli Theatre to get some photos of the old auditorium and make a promotional video for the new Kickstarter campaign. Many thanks to Mike Silva for turning up to do some fantastic camera work for the INFERNO. The results of which will soon be appearing here! It was a great opportunity to tread the boards and get a feeling for things to come in October.

Mike is also currently producing a short film, Remains of Time,  based in Aberdeen. for more info and a sneak peek take a look at his website: http://www.remainsoftime.com

Here are a selection of the pictures from yesterday, to wet appetites. It’s shaping up to be a quite a show.
  

STV interview for the 6 O’clock news.

Mike Sivla captures some Strindberg look-a-likes.

A familiar face…

Eliot Hardy, Libbie Beint and Austyn Robb, getting into character.

Filling the space.

INFERNO is looking for funds. If you have the time check out our Kickstarter project and have a look at some of the incentives on offer. From books to beer mats, seats to Strindberg-masks, there are a number of rewards on offer, to thank those donating and taking part!
   

Our Project comes to Kickstarter.com

( http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tbywater/inferno-in-the-tivoli-theatre)

Exciting news. Hot on the heels of the last post: we now have our Kickstarter campaign up and running. We are looking for supporters and donations. In order to source support and funding we have turned to the Kickstarter community. To put on an original play to a professional standard we are looking to find £2000 of crowd funding. This not insubstantial amount will go towards paying for the actors’ hours and period costume. It all adds up. However, In order to entice contributions we have come up with a number of novel incentives and rewards. Including books, beer-mats and the likeness of August Strindberg himself. 

Looking to raise funds and awareness: we have a cast, we have a great venue, and we have three performance dates set in stone. Now its up to you to clothe our naked ambition! (Some costume for the actors wouldn’t hurt either. These Victorian variety theatres aren’t renowned for their warmth!)

So to check it out, make a pledge and take part in the action, follow this link:
 http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tbywater/inferno-in-the-tivoli-theatre

INFERNO Cast, Together at Last…

It has been a while since our last entry and a very busy while it was too. Since auditions, we have cast the play, had our first read through, our first workshop and our first week of rehearsals. Moving from venue to venue, I have to thank the Aberdeen Arts Centre, Old Torry Community Centre and Seventeen for putting us up, often at short notice. Likewise, thanks to the cast for putting-up with us.(Pictured below, from left to right: Alec Westwood as August Strinberg; Josh Dunn as Mephisto; Libbie Beint as Mme Strinberg; Austyn Rob as Oskar Sorenson; Rosalind Watt as Emma Strindberg; Rebecca Wilkie as Calypso; Eliot Hardy as Ingmar Sorenson; writer & director, Thomas Bywater.)

We have been busy blocking and exploring the text and – with any luck – we’ll have another couple of blog entries to show for it.