We are hosting The Ultimate Movie Music and Theatre Table Quiz taking place at Lohan’s Bar, Salthill on Friday the 20^th of April, 8pm.

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Think you’re the only one in the know when it comes to movie trivia?

Always know what song is playing?

Do you quote Shakespeare in your sleep?

Look no further, and head on down to Lohan’s; a bit of craic, guaranteed to make you laugh and test your knowledge.  Food is provided, and phenomenal raffle prizes are dying to be won.

To further celebrate your imagination, there is a prize for the best dressed movie, music or theatre star. Get your thinking hats on now and have a thought on what costume to wear.

Fancy dress is not mandatory, and all are welcome dressed as you’d like.

A non-profit company all funds are raised through sponsorship, ticket sales and fundraising events like this one.  Thanks to the support of the Galway community we have been creating theatre for 16 years.

We are hosting The Ultimate Movie Music and Theatre Table Quiz taking place at Lohan’s Bar, Salthill on Friday the 20^th of April, 8pm.

Action! for Blue Teapot

Think you’re the only one in the know when it comes to movie trivia?

Always know what song is playing?

Do you quote Shakespeare in your sleep?

Look no further, and head on down to Lohan’s; a bit of craic, guaranteed to make you laugh and test your knowledge.  Food is provided, and phenomenal raffle prizes are dying to be won.

To further celebrate your imagination, there is a prize for the best dressed movie, music or theatre star. Get your thinking hats on now and have a thought on what costume to wear.

Fancy dress is not mandatory, and all are welcome dressed as you’d like.

A non-profit company all funds are raised through sponsorship, ticket sales and fundraising events like this one.  Thanks to the support of the Galway community we have been creating theatre for 16 years.

Thank you Ulster Bank & Galway Lions Club

The upcoming St Patrick’s Day festivities will be colourful with this year’s theme, Green. Our creation is well underway and has taken an environmental spin.  Our entry is entitled ‘Peace is Green’ directed by Petal Pilley.  Petal has been involved in over 50 parades around the world and is excited to bring this entry to the streets of Galway.

This is THE entry to see, as Teapots and Teacups hurry about cleaning up the world, one bin bag at a time. You better not get in their way or you’ll be swept up in the excitement!

Last week the Teapots and Teacups were still busy at work finishing the costumes and props.   Joining them were Brendan McDermott from Ulster Bank, Dermot O’Connell and Seamus Staed, president of the Lions Club of Galway, whose generosity makes this event possible.

Ulster Bank has partnered with the Galway Lions Club to support us this year.  Their gesture has enabled us to provide a professional spectacle for the members of the programmes and to the Galway community.

The St Patrick’s Day Parade brings together all three programmes, Blue Teapot Theatre Company, Performing Arts School and Bright Soul.

Clean clean clean!

We have been a part of the St Patrick’s Day parade since its inception sixteen years ago.  It is always a thrill to parade through the streets of Galway to the appreciation of thousands.

We are very thankful for all of our gracious supporters!

For more information on the St Patricks Day Festival Parade 2012 go to www.stpatricksgalway.com

Thank you Ulster Bank & Galway Lions Club

The upcoming St Patrick’s Day festivities will be colourful with this year’s theme, Green. Our creation is well underway and has taken an environmental spin.  Our entry is entitled ‘Peace is Green’ directed by Petal Pilley.  Petal has been involved in over 50 parades around the world and is excited to bring this entry to the streets of Galway.

This is THE entry to see, as Teapots and Teacups hurry about cleaning up the world, one bin bag at a time. You better not get in their way or you’ll be swept up in the excitement!

Last week the Teapots and Teacups were still busy at work finishing the costumes and props.   Joining them were Brendan McDermott from Ulster Bank, Dermot O’Connell and Seamus Staed, president of the Lions Club of Galway, whose generosity makes this event possible.

Ulster Bank has partnered with the Galway Lions Club to support us this year.  Their gesture has enabled us to provide a professional spectacle for the members of the programmes and to the Galway community.

Clean clean clean!

The St Patrick’s Day Parade brings together all three programmes, Blue Teapot Theatre Company, Performing Arts School and Bright Soul.  We have been a part of the St Patrick’s Day parade since its inception sixteen years ago.  It is always a thrill to parade through the streets of Galway to the appreciation of thousands.

We are very thankful for all of our gracious supporters!

For more information on the St Patricks Day Festival Parade 2012 go to www.stpatricksgalway.com

Iain Glen aka Jack Taylor at Blue Teapot

Ken Bruen’s Galway super-sleuth JACK TAYLOR investigated Blue Teapot Theatre yesterday (6th December). Thankfully, no arrests were made – just numerous requests for autographs and photos with the magnificent Scottish actor Iain Glen (aka Jack Taylor).

Iain very kindly took time out from filming the latest Jack Taylor episode on Munster Avenue to chat to the gang. Blue Teapot are familiar with the Jack Taylor stories, thanks to Galway’s brilliant crime writer Ken Bruen who is also a huge supporter of our work.Appropriately, The Dramatist is one of the episodes currently being filmed. Thank you Iain and especially Ken Bruen for introducing and allowing us to explore the darker side of our city!

For a third consecutive year, Petal Pilley will be swapping her winter woollies for a swimsuit on Christmas Day and jumping in to Galway Bay. Brrrrrrrrr…..

Joining Petal in the festive splash will be Sonja as well as other Teapot supporters. As Cliff Richards has been telling us for years,  Christmas is a ‘time for giving’ so all we’re asking is for you to support our annual fundraiser in aid of Blue Teapot Theatre Company.

As Blue Teapot is a registered charity CHY 18643, we rely on the kindness of our supporters to ensure that we continue to provide the high standard of training and performance activities available to all members.

You can donate via the Paypal link on our home page or contact us for a sponsorship form. Our target is set at €4,000 which we hope to achieve by whatever means we can, even if it does mean braving the freezing rapids of Salthill on Christmas Day!

Ho, Ho, Ho...

Blue Teapot will be performing excerpts of the screenplay and our particip

Brewing up a script

ation will be proceeded by an introduction from Garry Hynes, Druid Theatre’s Artistic Director, who very kindly gave us Druid Theatre in which to premiere 84 for Culture Night.

The launch takes place from 4 – 6pm at Arts & Disability Ireland’s headquarters. For further info, contact ADI 01 – 8509002

The atmospheric Druid Theatre has played host to some of Ireland’s greatest theatrical works of the modern era, as well as  stabling some of Ireland’s greatest thespians – the late Mick Lally, Sean McGinley and Marie Mullen to name a few.  Now Blue Teapot’s ensemble can be added to the roll call of greats to tread the hallowed Druid boards!

Culture Night 2011 sees the premiere reading of a specially commissioned short film screenplay ‘84′ by Len Collin.

About ‘84′ – Little does Tom know when he says goodbye to his parents that he’s seeing them for the last time. He believes he is going on a vacation.  That his girlfriend will accept his proposal of marriage. That the future is bright. The gang are all meeting at the dancehall, where they wait for the 84 bus to take them to their destination; but in a world run by the ministry, nothing is as it seems. A funny, sad, tense and intriguing drama.

This commission is being funded through the Arts and Disability Networking (ADN), a partnership between Arts Council, Arts & Disability Ireland and Galway City and County Councils.  The initiative is to pilot a new model of developing local capacity in the area of arts and disability in Ireland.

The rehearsed reading and talk with writer Len Collin takes place at 8pm, Druid Lane Theatre, off Quay Street, Galway. Seating is limited so in order to secure your seat contact us 091 520 977 in advance.

We look forward to seeing you there.

We have been privileged this week to host an Acting Masterclass with Meisner maestro Scott Williams, a UK based theatre director from The Impulse Company, who studied under acting coach guru Sanford Meisner in the USA. Throughout the week, Blue Teapot’s ensemble have gaining deeper insights into the principles and methods of this acting technique which  promotes positive interaction and a common language. Actors are trained to ‘live truthfully’ under the imaginary set of circumstances. Scott has been enthralled by the work this week and we look forward to welcoming him back next year.

The enchanting backdrop of Brigit’s Garden, Roscahill, Co.Galway  is the setting for Blue Teapot’s band of merry wanderers of the night as they perform excerpts from of A Midsummer Night’s Dream as part of Splanc!  summer solstice celebrations this Saturday 25th June.

Shakespeare’s cast of lovers, fools and fairies will charm you with music, sonnet and song. Blooming sunflowers, honey bees and magical sprites will delight spectators throughout the garden as the sun goes down for the solstice party.

We are due to perform at 7.45pm followed later with participation in  moonlit procession alongside drummers, fire dancers and a host of performers on the night.For further info contact Brigit’s Garden 091 550905.