I directed the recent production of Medea and asked Natalie J Romero, co-ordinator of the Greek Chorus Diaries if she would allow me to add my thoughts on the Greek Chorus. She agreed so here they are – I began reading around the subject of Greek theatre (and all extant plays) 18 months ago.… Continue reading Medea: The Chorus Diaries, final entry by Director Julian Bond
Author: Julian Bond
Women Firsts – All Women Theatre Course – WEA run by Mikyla Durkan of Burjesta Theatre
‘Women Firsts’ (All Women Theatre) – WEA course run by Mikyla Durkan (of Burjesta Theatre) Starts tomorrow – Tuesday 28th April Following on from the success of the first Women’s Theatre Course earlier this year Mikyla Jane Durkan starts this new course with a series of 11 drama based workshops exploring the theme of ‘Firsts’… Continue reading Women Firsts – All Women Theatre Course – WEA run by Mikyla Durkan of Burjesta Theatre
Medea: The Chorus Diaries Entry No. 9 by Mikyla Jane Durkan
A Brief Encounter – I Am Chorus By Mikyla Jane Durkan Click for spoken poem From far flung exotic lands they came And drifted into shore Crosby, Southport , Wirral too As well as many more As they met they gathered strength A groaning greedy beast Their lilting heads and 16 eyes Reached out… Continue reading Medea: The Chorus Diaries Entry No. 9 by Mikyla Jane Durkan
Medea receives a four star review for St Lukes performance! By Natalie J. Romero
The cast and crew are incredibly excited to share Ian D. Hall’s review of our Saturday matinee performance of Medea at St Luke’s Church on Liverpool city centre, better known as The Bombed Out Church. The day started off sunny and bright, which was the best blessing any one of us could have hoped for,… Continue reading Medea receives a four star review for St Lukes performance! By Natalie J. Romero
Medea: The Chorus Diaries, Entry No. 8 by Mairi Claire Kennedy
It has been an amazing journey being part if this project and I truly have created memories that will stay with me forever and always make me smile. The last week has been especially exciting for me as part of the Chorus as I have also had my chance to do a performance as the… Continue reading Medea: The Chorus Diaries, Entry No. 8 by Mairi Claire Kennedy
Medea: The Chorus Diaries Entry No. 7 by Natalie J Romero
You may have noticed that this entry is a little over due; I actually realised last night that it couldn’t come at a better time. Medea is moving! Our next performance s will take place at St Luke’s Church, better known as the bombed out church, in Liverpool city centre, at the top of bd st.… Continue reading Medea: The Chorus Diaries Entry No. 7 by Natalie J Romero
Burjesta @ The Bombed Out Church Saturday 18th April, 2pm & 7pm, £3
‘Medea’ – the darkest Greek Tragedy of them all – the terrible revenge of a woman savagely wronged… We’re a little over a week away from two performances of the classic Greek Tragedy, Medea by Euripides at The Bombed Out Church – Liverpool’s most iconic setting. There are two performances, a matinee at 2pm and… Continue reading Burjesta @ The Bombed Out Church Saturday 18th April, 2pm & 7pm, £3
Medea: The Chorus Diaries Entry No. 6 by Samatha Walton and Faye Caddick
We all can’t believe we’re on entry number 6 already! Six weeks since we started the Chorus Diaries and only a few left… To mark this milestone and to put their own unique spin on the Chorus Diaries, chorus members Samantha Walton and Faye Caddick, the ‘terrible twins’ of Burjesta, the dynamic duo of Greek… Continue reading Medea: The Chorus Diaries Entry No. 6 by Samatha Walton and Faye Caddick
Burjesta Theatre Workshops
There are no workshops running until May 6th due to the demands of our current production of Medea. See you in May – Regards Burjesta!
Medea: The Chorus Diaries Entry No. 5 by Helen Shrimpton
Well That’s it! after 10 weeks of rehearsal, and performances we have come to the end of our runs at The Casa. Now, a well deserved short break for the cast and crew of Medea is due before we perform the final 2 shows at St Luke’s Church and the Unity Theatre. I will… Continue reading Medea: The Chorus Diaries Entry No. 5 by Helen Shrimpton