Clem Jacob Hire and Red Kettle win major Award · 147 days ago
Clem Jacob Hire and Red Kettle Theatre Company have won a prestigious Allianz Business to Arts Award for their collaboration in staging Russell Hoban’s Riddley Walker in November 2007.
Their success in the category Best Sponsorship by a Small to Medium Enterprise was announced at the Business to Arts Awards ceremony last Tuesday June 17th. Guest of Honour at the Awards was our new Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism Martin Cullen.
Riddley Walker was the biggest production ever staged by Red Kettle and one of the biggest artistic undertakings in the history of arts events in Waterford. It was the product of a great partnership between one of Waterford’s best loved and established arts groups and one of the most successful hire companies in the South East. The participation of Clem Jacob Hire in this partnership genuinely enabled Red Kettle to stage this epic production, having begun with a cast, a lumpy field, a tent, and little else: no power for lights or sound, no heat, no dressing rooms, no toilets, security, machinery, or seats for the audience. Enter Clem Jacob Hire from stage left to provide the production with generators, three marquees, floors, heaters, a Teleporter, diggers, toilets, floodlights, fences, two hundred gold padded chairs… the list goes on …
The acclaim that this accolade brings to the partnership is significant, with the Arts in Waterford being recognized on a national level, and with Clem Jacob Hire achieving such success after only two years in business. There was stiff competition in this category from other nationally well-respected companies. Other Awards on the night went to Ulster Bank, Dublin Theatre Festival and AIB.
Allianz Business to Arts Awards 2008 · 196 days ago
Red Kettle Theatre Company and Clem Jacob Hire have been shortlisted for the prestigious Allianz Business to Arts Awards for their collaboration in staging Russell Hoban’s Riddley Walker in November 2007.
Riddley Walker was the biggest production ever staged by Red Kettle, with a cast of 36 alongside a live percussive band and staged in a circus Big Top.
Red Kettle entered the project with a cast, a lumpy field, a tent, and not much else – no power for lights or sound, no heating, no dressing rooms, no costume or props rooms, no toilets, no security, no machinery, and no seats for the audience. Enter Clem Jacob Hire from stage left to provide the production with generators, three marquees, floors, heaters, a teleporter, diggers, toilets, floodlights, fences, two hundred gold padded chairs, the list goes on …
Riddley Walker was one of the single biggest artistic undertakings in the history of arts events in Waterford. It was also the product of a great partnership between one of Waterford’s most loved and established arts groups and one of the most successful hire companies in the South East. This truly was a partnership – the participation of Clem Jacob Hire genuinely enabling Red Kettle to stage this epic production. The relationship between both parties was highly developed with hands on participation by Clem Jacob and his team with continuous on-site advice and guidance.
With a 55% increase in nominations and a high quality of entries, the success of the two companies in reaching the shortlist stage for these esteemed national awards is significant .
The winners are to be announced at the Business to Arts Awards ceremony on Tuesday, June 17th in the RDS.
The location in a big top indicates intention: this is big, bold and from the second the lights go up, brilliant. THE IRISH TIMES
The presentation is terrific … set design, costumes, movement, lighting and musical score are declarations of the highest values of talents and creativity in a union of shared commitment.” THE IRISH TIMES
New Appointment · 196 days ago
New Coordinator of Children’s Programmes
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Jenny Clooney as our Coordinator of Children’s Programmes. Jenny has worked with Red Kettle and Little Red Kettle on numerous projects over the years. We know she’ll be a great asset to the company.
Call for New Writing · 212 days ago
RED KETTLE THEATRE COMPANY
Searching for Ireland’s newest playwriting talent …
We are inviting open submissions from new writers with a view to producing their plays as part of the 2nd Waterford Festival of New Plays, to be staged in 2010.
Red Kettle Theatre Company has been producing theatre in Waterford and throughout Ireland for twenty three years, with over 60 productions including 25 new plays and 24 national tours. We have also played in London, New York, Edinburgh and Japan.
The first Waterford Festival of New Plays was held in 2007.
We welcome submissions of plays with a running time of ten to fifteen minutes from writers who have not previously had their work professionally produced.
Closing date for submissions is Friday, October 31st, 2008.
Entries should be sent by hard copy or email (no discs please) to:
Joan Dalton,
Red Kettle Theatre Company,
15 Broad Street, Waterford, Ireland.
or joan@red-kettle.com
For further information, please contact Joan Dalton or John O Connell on (051) 879688
Boy Soldier Tour · 407 days ago
The Boy Soldier Tour will be launched in January 2008. This national tour includes dates in Waterford, Cork, Kilkenny and Galway. For full details click here
New Director of Children's Programmes Announcement. · 407 days ago
Red Kettle Theatre Co. are delighted to announce the appointment of Rebecca Moran as Director of Childrens Programmes. Rebecca comes from a strong theatrical background. Her previous position was with Barnstorm Theatre in Kilkenny.
TIME QUEST Rehearsals Begin! · 484 days ago
REHEARSALS BEGIN FOR LITTLE RED KETTLE’S TIME QUEST
Little Red Kettle, Ireland’s leading children’s theatre company, is delighted to announce that it has gone into rehearsals for an amazing new play, Time Quest, written by Ben Hennessy and directed by Liam Meagher. This year’s epic production began rehearsals at Waterford Educate Together National School on July 16th. The cast of 39 Waterford children, aged 9 to 12 years, will be working full time for the next month with a crew of theatre professionals including Costume Designer Clare Horgan, Composer Jamie Beamish and Lighting Designer Jim Daly.
Earlier this year the cast was selected from over 300 Waterford children who attended workshop/auditions at Garter Lane. Once selected, they participated in Little Red Kettle’s theatre workshops over the Easter break. They played theatrical games, did improvisations and used their imaginations in making mad artistic creations. They also had a chance to get to know each other as well as Liam and Ben, who has written this year’s play specifically for them.
The play, set in the past, present and future in Waterford, France, Italy, Mongolia and Ancient Egypt, will stretch the imaginations and acting talents of the young performers. As well as learning archery, chemistry and some ninja moves cast members will be coached to speak French, Italian, German and Polish as part of their performances.
39 Waterford children are getting ready for an incredible journey through time. Join them and meet Cleopatra at 11, Leonardo at 10, Einstein as a boy genius and many more incredible figures from history….as kids!
Time Quest opens on Tuesday 14th August and runs until Saturday 18th August, 8pm at Garter Lane. There will also be a Pay What You Can Preview on 13th August. Tickets are available at the Garter Lane Box Office: tel: 051 855038 and online at www.garterlane.ie or by email at boxoffice@garterlane.ie.
New Executive Producer Announcement · 632 days ago
Red Kettle Theatre Company are delighted to announce the appointment of Joan Dalton as Executive Producer. Joan joined our company in 2005 as Director of Childrens Programmes. She began her new appointment in January 2007. Joan’s previous professional backround is in film and theatre production.
Red Kettle Mission Statement/Statement of Purpose · 855 days ago
To continue to develop a sustainable company which will create a stimulating environment where a core company of actors can collaborate with artists, choreographers, composers, designers, directors, musicians, writers and others to make vital, vigorous and exciting theatre for audiences in Waterford, Ireland and Internationally.
New premises announcement · 855 days ago
Red Kettle Theatre Company are delighted to announce the generous allocation of €200,000 from Waterford City Council towards the development of a new rehearsal space and home for the company.
The company is currently looking at some very exciting options and should be able to make announcements later this year.
