by Iceandfire | Nov 23, 2009 | Blog |
Calais Blog – Part 5 A few streets away from the food distribution centre, Catholic Aid is giving out second-hand clothing in a church hall. Migrants form a long queue into the street, once again mostly young Afghan men and boys and a few Africans. They are... by Iceandfire | Nov 21, 2009 | Blog |
There are three French charities that provide meals for the destitute migrants in Calais: Salam, Belle Etoile, and since the beginning of 2009, l’Auberge des Migrants. They work in rotation and today the lunch is being provided by my new friends from l’Auberge des... by Iceandfire | Nov 17, 2009 | Blog |
Up at 4.30 on a chilly November morning to go to Calais for the second time, hoping to interview more migrants for my script, and possibly meet up with some of the unaccompanied minors I interviewed five weeks ago in balmy September. This time the car is rammed full... by Iceandfire | Nov 11, 2009 | Blog |
And with a week to go until the tour kicks off, intensive rehearsals for Bind (iceandfire’s new play for young people) are under way. Rehearsals so far have seen scientific adviser Dr Tom Churcher from Imperial College London add his, well, scientific advice... by Iceandfire | Nov 9, 2009 | Uncategorized |
I do remember saying the words – ‘Why don’t we write a play about these journalists?’ to my co-writer Noah Birksted-Breen. At the time, I’m pretty sure I was imagining the pre and post of writing a play. Well, we are now unmistakably in the guts of it, where... by Iceandfire | Oct 23, 2009 | Blog |
Reflections on Sara’s Canadian adventure Back in London with a bump feeling jetlagged and decidedly cold (even after the Rockies!) but really pleased to be back in our great capital’s crowded, polluted streets. Travelling across the country from Montreal through... by Iceandfire | Oct 20, 2009 | Blog |
Part 2 of Sonja’s Blog from Calais It’s now a couple of weeks since my trip to Calais to interview migrants shortly after the destruction of the Afghani encampment. I’ve stayed in touch via French charity workers and activists on the ground , such as Calais... by Iceandfire | Oct 19, 2009 | Blog |
Part One I recently spent three days in Calais interviewing destitute migrants for my next documentary play for iceandfire. I met many of them at the feeding point on the docks, where the French charity Salam provides them with a daily evening meal. Here I found... by Iceandfire | Oct 12, 2009 | Blog |
Despite suggesting that the content of the day was geared towards interior design, the New Chairs day run by the Clore Leadership Programme was not only an comprehensive introduction into what being a chairperson is all about, but also hugely motivating, instilling in... by Iceandfire | Oct 8, 2009 | Blog |
Should theatre aim to inspire action? I really like this article in the Guardian Theatre Blog by Molly Flatt. She questions whether the wave of theatre in London at the moment that focuses on the banking crisis is simply meant to make people feel like they have...
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