30th Anniversary T-Shirt Competition
The Players are finally bringing out a T-shirt and we want you – our members – to design it.
The winner will get to see their design come to life on our 30th anniversary T-shirt, and will also receive a free shirt. The winner will be announced at, and chosen by, the AGM. So please send your entries to the committee – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. – to arrive no later than Sunday January 16.
Staged Reading
WHAT: Staged reading - The Open Circuit by Jakob Holder
WHERE: FINNBRIT, Fredrikinkatu 20a
WHEN: Saturday, 29th January, 7pm
On Saturday, 29th January, 7pm, The Finn Brit Players will present a staged reading of The Open Circuit - the newest play by Jakob Holder, an award winning US Playwright. The Open Circuit tells the story of a relationship under pressure. As outside influences -- a cynical brother's advice, a curious doctor's tests, a nosey neighbour's intrusions, and a psychic's cryptic warnings -- begin to take fierce effect, Karl and Paula are forced to stock up and fortify.
Though he has been coming to Finland for over a decade, this is the first time Jakob's work will be seen here. The cast includes Zoe Chandler, Mark Durrant, Jonathan Hutchings, Maria Kuuskoski, Daniel McMullan, and Beth Morton, and will be directed by the author. The reading will be held at the Finn Brit Society, Frederikinkatu 20A.
Poetry & Jazz Spring 2011 Auditions
WHAT: Audition: Poetry & Jazz Spring 2011
WHERE: FINNBRIT, Fredrikinkatu 20a
WHEN: Tuesday, 1st February, 8:30pm
Poetry & Jazz will be celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2011! Spring's theme is 'Special Days', so we’re looking for pieces about anniversaries, special events, significant moments, celebrations, etc. And not only poetry, but also monologues, dialogues and ‘flash fiction’ prose. All pieces must either a) be your own, b) be out of copyright, or c) have performance permission from the author. Please bring all the pieces you’re considering to the auditions.
Auditions: 1 February @ 8:30 p.m. FINNBRIT, Fredrikinkatu 20A
Rehearsals: 8, 15 & 22 February and 1, 8 & 14 March @ 6:30 p.m. Pitäjänmäki
Performances: 15, 22 & 29 March @ 7:00 p.m. Arkadia International Bookshop
Contact Zoë (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for more info.
February Play Reading, Part 1
WHAT: Play reading - The Idiots Karamazov
WHERE: FINNBRIT, Fredrikinkatu 20a
WHEN: Saturday, 5th February, 7pm
At play readings we read a play out loud. One person leads the reading and assigns roles. Everybody gets a chance to read.
The Idiots Karamazov by Christopher Durang and Albert Innaurato
The distinguished linguist Constance Garnet, Bart., is preparing a new translation of The Brothers Karamazov. She is, however, utterly and completely bonkers, so it is hardly surprising when things start to go awry as the characters come alive around her.
Jack Leo leads a reading of this musical comedy (yes!) in which Christopher Durang parodies the great Russian classics - along with quite a few other literary works - in his uniquely absurd style. How can there be a God if there are feet? FINNBRIT (Freda 20), on Saturday 5 February starting at 7 pm. (NB: this reading is exceptionally on a Saturday).
Free entrance. Bring a bottle and a friend. Remember that play readings are not performances!
February Play Reading, Part 2
WHAT: Play reading - The Old Wives Tale
WHERE: FINNBRIT, Fredrikinkatu 20a
WHEN: Friday, 25th February, 7pm
At play readings we read a play out loud. One person leads the reading and assigns roles. Everybody gets a chance to read. Nely Keinänen will lead the second February reading.
The Old Wives Tale, by George Peele, is an early comedy performed by the Queen's Men, one of the most important theatrical troupes in the age of Shakespeare (or more precisely, in the decade prior to the age of Shakespeare). Although now forgotten by all but the most dedicated scholars, the play nevertheless has its charms. The play is a mish-mash of different styles and genres, with elements drawn from folktales and other sources.
Free entrance. Bring a bottle and a friend. Remember that play readings are not performances!