The International Youth Arts Festival Kingston 2012 (IYAF) Brochure by philip hetherington

2012 29th June - 22nd July

www.iyafestival.org.uk



e at

g gs

Wood

Street

tre

Ede

8 30

a eF

Union Street

9 W

Eden Street

6. Fairfield Park

fie

13 Kingsto

n Hall R

oad

Fairfield Road Mill Street



25 minutes fro Waterloo

1. All Saints’ Church & Gardens The Market Place, Kingston, KT1 1JP t: 020 8546 5964

15 London Road



2. Arthur Cotterell Theatre & Studio 101 Kingston College, Kingston Hall Road, Kingston KT1 2AQ t: 020 8547 5205 3. The Cricketers 20 Fairfield South, Kingston KT1 2UL t: 020 8549 4394 4. Dorich House Museum 67 Kingston Vale, SW15 3RN t: 020 8417 5519 5. Eagle Brewery Wharf Kingston Riverside, KT1 1HL 6. Fairfield Park Fairfeld Road, KT1 2UP 7. Hook Recording Studio Hook Centre, Hook Road, Chessington, KT9 1EJ t: 020 8547 6479 8. Kings Field Skate Park Church Grove, Hampton Wick, KT1 4ET

9. Kingston Environment Centre Fairfield East, KT1 2PT t: 020 8549 2698 10. Market Place Town Centre, Kingston KT1 2PS 11. Market House Market Place, Kingston, KT1 1JS t: 020 8547 1221 12. The Odeon The Rotunda, Clarence St, Kingston, KT1 1QJ t: 020 8974 5197 13. Rose Theatre 24-26 High Street, Kingston, KT1 1HL tel: 08444 821 556 14. Space @ Riverside Kingston Riverside, Kings Passage, Delivery Area of Bishop’s Palace House, KT1 1QN 15. Tiffin Studio & Main Hall Tiffin School, Queen Elizabeth Road, Kingston, KT1 6RL t: 020 8546 4638

to the international youth arts festival 2012 Well... Here we are again! Welcome to Creative Youth’s fourth International Youth Arts Festival, a celebration which is rapidly becoming one of the most important events on the youth arts calendar - and this year there is over three weeks of it for you to enjoy! The journey began in late 2008, when a passionate group of individuals decided to establish a new festival in Kingston which would dedicate itself to showcasing the very best in young people’s work, and prove that youth arts was to be celebrated and not tolerated. This, however, was never going to be an elitist venture, something which only selected those who had had the privilege of opportunity, this was always about allowing every single young person who wanted to be involved the opportunity to realise their potential through the arts. This mission statement which I was charged with in 2008 is always in the back of my mind as we develop and grow. This year I feel we have made a huge leap in opening up opportunities to every single young person by creating a dedicated workshop week which will launch the festival. The workshops are run by a combination of inspirational recognised practitioners and equally inspirational young companies who make up our Creative Talent mentorship programme (See page 78). There really is something for everyone – whether you want to record an album in a week, promote it and launch it or you want to make giant carnival puppets then IYAF this year is the place to be! Creative Youth, the organisation which delivers IYAF also continues to expand its year long programme of work and now mentors 8 young companies throughout the year assisting them to develop sustainable businesses and careers. The young companies we mentor are consistently producing creative projects in the borough and this combined with our training for up to 25 young interns and 120 volunteers all contributes to realising our vision that Kingston will become the most flourishing creative town in the country, a town that allows any young person with an idea to make it a reality.

IYAF is the flagship celebration of Creative Youth and has grown dramatically since its first festival in 2009, from 450 participants to just under 5000 in 2011 with audiences growing from 3000 to just over 16000. This year, I just know the party will be one that really goes down in history. Over 20% of participating companies this year are international, a new dynamic which is going to bring a very special flavour to this year’s festivities. I sit here almost 3 months before the festival starts, writing my introduction with a huge grin on my face as I picture our volunteers animating the streets with their smiles, the young performers lighting up all 15 venues, audiences with mouths agog with surprise as they realise what talent our young people possess and I am content, that every day in the build up is worth it – just for the festival to be underway. All that is left for me to do is wish you an incredible 24 days... want my advice? Go and buy a festival pass (it’s a bargain!) which means you can see as much as humanly possible, talk to the young people you see in the streets and venues, share your favourite shows with your friends and family and if you’re not too exhausted... join us in the festival club at the end of the day for a drink and a dance... Oh... and relax your face – it hurts to smile this much.

Aniela Zaba Artistic Director Creative Youth

Theatre Dance Music Visual Art Film Comedy Fashion and Crafts Outdoors Poetry Combined Arts Workshops Ticket Information IYAF 2011 Creative Talent Get Involved! Patrons Sponsors Thanks Notes Listings

...................... 2 ...................... 28 ...................... 34 ...................... 40 ...................... 42 ...................... 44 ...................... 46 ...................... 48 ...................... 54 ...................... 56 ...................... 68 ...................... 74 ...................... 76 ...................... 78 ...................... 83 ...................... 84 ...................... 86 ...................... 87 ...................... 88 ...................... 90

SPECIAL EVENTS Royal Gala Night Raise The Roof: Opening Night Concert

...................... 27 ...................... 56

Age Suitability Shows are suitable for all ages unless stated with a bird Graphic Design & Illustration: Lisa Prisk

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW byMoonlight Theatre Rose Theatre, Main House

COUNTRY MUSIC

Sunday 8th July @ 7.45pm Tuesday 10th July @ 8.30pm Sunday 15th July @ 8.30pm

Babeldom Productions Tiffin, Studio Saturday 7th July @ 7.30pm Thursday 19th July @ 7.30pm Saturday 21st July @ 5.00pm

£5

Babeldom was set up in 2009 by a group of students interested in works that explore the complexities of human relationships. Full of emotional intensity, Babeldom specialises in intimate settings and troubled characters. This is our 3rd year at IYAF. Big Hats, Banjos and Boots? Not quite. The play follows the life of Jamie Carris, a troubled soul from a broken home, through 3 periods in his life and his disconnected relationships with those closest to him; his girlfriend, halfbrother and daughter. What follows is a gripping exploration of crime, responsibility and regret. Written by Simon Stephens, Country Music was inspired by Stephens’s work with inmates in prisons across England.

£5 - £15

byMoonlight’s aim is to create exciting, innovative and fearless theatre that encourages audiences to re-visit classic texts in fresh settings. byMoonlight’s engaging and open ensemble style is full of energy and movement which is quickly becoming its trademark. byMoonlight aims to amplify Shakespeare’s language through movement, mime and music, bringing an exciting slant on this wellknown classic. The Taming of the Shrew will tickle the audience, as they see their beloved characters in a setting that is recognisable and says something about their world today, proving Shakespeare’s work to be truly timeless. The contemporary setting takes out any perceived political correctness, bringing it back to just being human – whilst being truthful and honourable to the original text.

SOMETHING ROTTEN IN TIPSVILLE Captcha Tiffin, Studio Sunday 15th July @ 2.30pm Tuesday 17th July @ 5.00pm

£5

All perfomances are performed back to back with Rose Youth Theatre’s Cautionary Tales for Children. Captcha, who formed in 2011, specialise in making children’s theatre an experience and not just a show. Through innovative techniques and a strong educational emphasis, Captcha strive to help children understand and incorporate essential topics into their everyday lives. Ebert may be an eggbox, but Ebert has a dream: to be recycled into a newspaper. He lives on a rubbish dump thriving with all sorts of creatures living in fear of The Muncher, an evil machine where waste gets burned instead of being re-used. Then one day Ebert gets snatched! How will he ever accomplish his dream?! Orchestrated with puppets, song and a preshow experience, it’s sure to teach everyone the importance of recycling.

ZEIS Cat vs Casey Tiffin, Studio Monday 9th July @ 5.00pm Monday 16th July @ 7.30pm Saturday 21st @ 7.30pm

£5

Recent graduates of Rose Bruford College, ‘Cat vs Casey’ create visual devised work that appeals to a diverse audience. Primarily adopting a European practice towards theatre the company roots its style in storytelling through use of the physical body. So you may have heard of Odysseus and Achilles, but we guarantee you haven’t heard the epic tale of Zeis. In this 40-minute physical piece we join Zeis as he suffers banishment, survives ferocious storms and encounters numerous mythical creatures. But this is no ordinary epic tale... as modern day situations become entangled, a fusion of old and new appears and begs the question: perhaps life today isn’t so different?

Punk Rock Chipstead Players Rose Theatre, Main House Monday 16th July @ 9.00pm Wednesday 18th July @ 8.30pm

£5 - £15

The Chipstead Players are renowned in the local area for their high quality work. They present seven full scale productions every year in their converted barn theatre in the village of Chipstead, Surrey. A group of sixth-form students are approaching their final exams and the impending pressure of adulthood is pushing some to breaking point. Simon Stephens’s shattering and award winning play exposes the cruelty of modern school life with explosive consequences.

“An intense, demanding and shocking production carried off by a highly talented cast.” - Croydon Advertiser

MUGGED BY ANDREW PAYNE Coombe Boys’ School ACT, Main House Friday 6th July @ 7.00pm Sunday 8th July @ 3.30pm

£8

Drama at Coombe Boys’ School is a thriving and popular subject and the school is delighted for the fourth year to be supporting and returning to IYAF to showcase their dramatic talent. The school is proud of its growing reputation for dramatic, engaging and powerful performances under the direction of Miss O’Reilly - Head of Drama. Every morning, a group of teenagers meet up on their way to school and hang out on the park benches. And every morning they are faced with the same dilemma: take the short cut across the park and risk running into the muggers, or go the long way round and risk being late…

WORK IN PROGRESS Creative Youth Rose Theatre, Gallery Sunday 8th July @ 7.30pm Saturday 21st July @ 7.30pm

FREE

Do you have a script that needs some actors? A scene that needs an audience? Some ideas that need some space? Our two Work In Progress nights are a place for any IYAF participant to show their rough work to a friendly audience. To take part please email bex@iyafestival.org.uk with details of your ideas or script. You will need to be available during the day to make use of rehearsal time before the showing in the evening. We’re a friendly and flexible bunch, so get in touch!

ALIEN ENCOUNTERS: EXPLORER NORA'S ADVENTURES IN space Cobblers Theatre Productions Ltd Studio 101 Sunday 15th July @ 5.00pm Monday 16th July @ 11.00am Monday 16th July @ 4.00pm

£4

Cobblers has core values of playfulness and openness. Cobblers is driven by the potential of human communication and interaction. Our work encourages us and our audience to look through fresh eyes; to be wide awake, present, in the moment. Explorer Nora is 9000 years old and she’s been pretty much everywhere, but she knows there’s more to see... Join her as she sings her way into outer space and dances her way through an alien invasion. Complete with puppetry, upside-down times, and a very silly monkey, ‘Alien Encounters’ is a feast for all the senses. Suitable for 3 – 7 (& children with Special Educational Needs)

THE GODS ARE NOT TO BLAME Day Waterman College ACT, Main House

THE ACCOMPANIST Darya Laris Rose Theatre, Studio Thursday 12th July @ 7.45pm Friday 13th July @ 7.45pm Saturday 14th July @ 11.00am

Tuesday 10th July @ 5.30pm Wednesday 11th July @ 8.00pm £8

All performances are performed back to back with Depth Theatre’s Two Minds A one-woman company influenced by classical Russian drama that strives to explore the psychology of the character and its many facets. The company is mostly interested in producing contemporary pieces of writing in classical form and promoting opera. The Accompanist is a solo performance piece based on “The Accompanist” by Marcel Mithois, written in 1960. The adaptation has been performed in different countries in a number of languages. It incorporates music and theatre to create an in-depth story of one character. It is the ‘cri de coeur’ of an offended artist and a rollercoaster of human emotions squeezed into one monologue.

£8

Nigeria-based Day Waterman Drama Company offer high quality creative drama that leads to public performances and selfconfidence building. Our students’ age range is 13 – 15 years. The aim of this company is to provide opportunities for students with a strong interest, enthusiasm and potential in the performing arts. The Gods Are Not To Blame is Ola Rotimi’s retelling of Sophocles’ “Oedipus the King” using traditional African settings and characters. The play is strongly driven by African belief in destiny and man’s attempt to turn it around. Gbonka, the King’s ward, tries to re-orchestrate the destiny of King Adetusa’s new born baby, who should have been killed at birth to avert a catastrophic future of killing his father and marrying his mother.

“I really enjoyed this play. The Gods Are Not To Blame is a play that questions destiny: are we in control of our destiny or are we the product of our destiny? Can we escape it?” - ImageNations

DARK DREAMS AND BRIGHT NIGHTMARES Daydreamer Participation ACT, Main House Saturday 14th July @ 7.30pm

£8

Daydreamer Participation is a creative collective based in Hertfordshire, dedicated to original stories and quality training.

What if all your dreams came true? What would you change? How would it change you? ‘Dark Dreams’ examines the cost of getting everything you want. ‘Bright Nightmares’ portrays the search for hope amongst the rubble.

THE LUCKY ONES Drama Club of the Oldenburgisches Staatstheater, Germany Rose Theatre, Studio Tuesday 17th July @ 5.30pm Thursday 19th July @ 12.00 noon Friday 20th July @ 3.30pm

Drama Club of the Oldenburgisches Staatstheater offers children and young people the opportunity to work with professionals and develop exciting and innovative approaches to making theatre. This year’s production of the drama club combines theatre and dance with the wishes, hopes and fears of twelve teenagers.

TWO MINDS Depth Theatre Rose Theatre, Studio Thursday 12th July @ 7.45pm Friday 13th July @ 7.45pm Saturday 14th July @ 11.00am

£8

All performances are performed back to back with Darya Laris’s The Accompanist. Depth Theatre was founded in 2011 and comprises a wide range of talented actors, all bringing collaborative ideas to the piece, following key methods of practitioners within physical theatre. Two Minds tells a real life story through the pulsating art of physical theatre. The audience enters into Two Minds and questions the unique characters’ way of thinking. The devised story will take you on a journey with musical accompaniment highlighting the epic real life drama. Expect the unexpected and enjoy the comical piece of Two Minds.

“Are you happy? What does that feel like?“ “I don’t know. ...Maybe yes.“ Join twelve teenagers on their energetic, passionate and joyful journey from childhood to the adult world. The Lucky Ones is about the struggle of growing up in a world full of opportunities and the longing for “real“ experiences, of being able to do nearly everything and of being afraid of not achieving anything. Come and witness how fragility and strength can appear simultaneously.

THE PEARL Dumbshow Rose Theatre, Studio Wednesday 11th July @ 7.30pm Saturday 14th July @ 2.30pm Monday 16th @ 8.00pm Saturday 21st July @ 5.00pm

£8

Dumbshow is a diverse company of artists who produce bold ensemble theatre which explores important stories about the human condition. Performed with passion, life and a sense of mischief.

“Dumbshow – the latest young company to watch.” - whatsonstage.com When an impoverished pearl-diver finds the largest pearl in the world he thinks his life will be transformed forever. But seduced by its beauty and the promise of riches, he is blind to the pearl’s destructive power – will he realise before it’s too late? Dumbshow brings you wonder, wealth and greed in this perfect pearl of a show.

“I’d pay good money to see this at The National.” - Nick Awde, The Stage on “Roar”.

SNOW WHITE Filskit Theatre Company Rose Theatre, Main House Wednesday 11th July @ 4.00pm Thursday 12th July @ 11.30am Sunday 15th July @ 5.30pm

£5 - £15

Filskit Theatre aim to create work that ignites the imagination of children and adults alike. By mixing original music with shadow work, a dash of light and a sprinkle of movement, they create their very own Filskit blend of show. Think you know Snow White? Think again... No dwarves! No Prince! Just one extraordinary journey into the mysterious world of our deliciously scrumptious Snow White. Created through technology, movement and music, Filskit Theatre invite you to follow the henchmen as they decipher messages from the evil Queen, dabble with poisoned apples and discover if princesses really do pick their noses.

“Truly original, fine quality work.” - Susan Elkin, The Stage “Inventive and imaginative.” - A Younger Theatre

HUIS CLOS Forest Gate Theatre Company Rose Theatre, Studio Friday 13th July @ 5.00pm Sunday 15th July @ 8.30pm

£8

Forest Gate Theatre Company is an ensemble made up of students from the Newham area, reflecting the ethnicity of the region. The actors bring elements of their own cultures to the productions to create a colourful acting style with movement and music. Sartre’s Huis Clos, otherwise known as No Exit, is performed by young actors who have used the issues it raises in questioning belief systems to look at themselves and their own beliefs. To this end, the production is fierce and energetic with a new appreciation of Sartre’s philosophy.

the TROJAN WOMEN Forest Gate Theatre Company Rose Theatre, Main House Wednesday 18th July @ 6.30pm Saturday 21st July @ 3.00pm Sunday 22nd July @ 11.30am

£5-£15

The Trojan Women is a play that reflects the futility of war and the tragedy that befalls the innocent victims. With themes that resonate deeply with the actors’ own ethnic backgrounds and upbringing, the production is gritty and intense, moving at a fast pace to the inexorable tragic ending.

A SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS General Silliness Tiffin, Studio Wednesday 18th July @ 7.30pm Friday 20th July @ 5.00pm Saturday 21st July @ 11.30am

£5

I HATE HAMLET General Silliness Productions is an independent youth theatre company with a passion for entertaining. They specialise in physical theatre comedy and are trained in the traditional commedia dell’arte style. They have had two successful years at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. This adaptation of Carlo Goldoni’s classic (the source of the National’s hit: “One Man, Two Guvnors”) will make your sides ache with laughter. You will be taken back to the old streets of Venice for a fast-paced, colourful retelling of the traditional Commedia Dell’Arte comedy of confusion and love with a few little modern twists thrown in. This year’s production is in collaboration with the talented theatre designers at Wimbledon College of Art.

Green Theatre Company ACT, Main House Friday 20th July @ 7.00pm Saturday 21st July @ 2.30pm

£8

The Green Theatre Company works with young, talented performers to produce exciting and creative theatre in Surrey. Founded in 1986, the company’s work encompasses every genre from modern comedies to classic tragedies, always with the focus on excellence and fun. I Hate Hamlet is a rollicking, fast-paced American comedy full of enchanting characters and witty one-liners that are sure to have you laughing from the start. When Andrew Rally’s TV series is cancelled, he is cast as Hamlet. But, he hates Hamlet! To help him, the ghost of legendary actor John Barrymore is summoned back to his apartment where it seems he will stay until Rally is committed to playing the role of a lifetime.

WHY I WAS THE WAY I AM Habitus Studio 101 Wednesday 18th July @ 5.00pm Thursday 19th July @ 8.00pm Saturday 21st July @ 2.00pm

£4

Habitus thrives on spontaneity, precision and play. Working with the flow of the body and language, we dissect daily life and give you taste of a contagious treat, our idle day dreams and lonely fantasies, potent, lucid, and very real. Graduates of Rose Bruford College Kyle Blears and Adam Cridland, create a conversation with their unconscious woman within, a conversation the audience is invited to take part in. ‘Why I was the way I am’ delves in to the realms of the imagination, questioning faith and reality, and the reality of faith. Infuenced by Samuel Beckett and Carl Jung, as well as European theatre practice, the piece flows and changes every time, as do we.

one size fits all

BEATRICE ON FIRE

Hollow Footprints Tiffin, Studio

Hattie Thomas Tiffin, Studio Monday 9th July @ 8.00pm Tuesday 17th @ 8.00pm Saturday 21st July @ 2.00pm

£5

Hattie Thomas is a performer, musician and puppeteer who creates absurd and exciting work to tell real life stories, and using her dry sense of humour and personal experience to reach audience members from all walks of life. This is a comedic and absurd retelling of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, told by a young woman who has been trying to find her way through depression, bereavement and post-traumatic stress. Using a combination of visual and physical theatre, puppetry, storytelling and original music, this piece will give the audience a completely new take on the story of Beatrice and Benedick which will keep the audience on their toes with a smile on their faces.

Monday 16th July @ 5.00pm Thursday 19th July @ 5.00pm Fridays 20th July @ 7.30pm

£5

Hollow Footprints is an all-female physical theatre company showcasing contemporary plays of a serious and timely nature. Hollow Footprints presents ‘One Size Fits All’, a brand new comedy sketch show which follows day to day people in their day to day lives but not as we know it. Filled with surprises, twists and turns and non stop action which never leaves the stage. With a variety of characters and scenarios which will have you laughing out loud, this is a kind of comedy that isn’t so conventional.

RAZING EDDIE Horizon Arts in association with Richard Jordan Productions ACT, Main House Wednesday 18th July @ 7.00pm Thursday 19th July @ 8.30pm

£8

Horizon Arts create original, dynamic and explosive ‘Theatre for a New Generation’. Established in 2003, their multi-award winning productions tour the UK, Australia and USA. Wowing audiences and critics worldwide, Horizon Arts is ‘the UK’s hottest young theatre company.’ - BBC. Eddie is a very bad lad. He wants to be good. Will his past catch up with him? Will his exgirlfriend forgive him? Will his hallucinations destroy him? Hilarious and heart-breaking, this psychological drama takes an unrelenting look at 21st century culture and how a moment of madness can make or break a young life. This explosive and provocative new play explores casual violence, family loyalty and the belief that love can save the day.

ABSOLUTE POWER ISO Productions/Wimbledon Civic Theatre Trust ACT, Main House Sunday 15th July @ 4.00pm Thursday 19th July @ 5.00pm Saturday 21st July @ 12.00noon

£8

WCTT, a London based charity, runs a range of theatre projects for young people, including those who otherwise would struggle to take part. Our Youth Theatre, run by IsoProductions, develop inclusive and exciting new productions with professional production values. A talented Oxford graduate holds a powerful job, but behind the success lies a deception. This hot-shot cheated their way onto Oxford’s prestigious P.P.E. course, without which none of the success would have been possible. Their secret is about to be revealed…. IsoProductions / WCTT 14-18 company present an exploration of power and privilege in our society. This newly devised piece is told through text, music and movement in a bold concoction of ensemble storytelling.

THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE KDS Act Rose Theatre, Studio Sunday 8th July @ 5.15pm Monday 9th July @ 2.00pm Tuesday 10th July @ 8.00pm Saturday 14th July @ 7.30pm

£8

KDS Act support this production which is created by first, second and third year drama and dance students from Kingston University. The Lieutenant of Inishmore was first performed in the middle of March as an extra curriculum production at the Reg Bailey building, with great success. “The Lieutenant of Inishmore” is a terrific black comedy from the pen of multi award winning playwright Martin Mc Donagh (the writer of hit film In Bruges).The play is set firmly in the political landscape of Ireland in 1993 and is a hilarious cocktail of terrorism, politics, love stories and gore with characters who try to save their country by amongst other things… killing a cat!

WHITE FEATHERs KUDOS Studio 101 Thursday 12th July @ 7.00pm

£5

Following the critical success of last years A Hero of Our Time, KUDOS, the award winning ensemble from Kingston University, return with their dynamic staging of a new piece of writing about women in the WW1. London, March 1916, a group of women have momentous decisions to make. A searing cry for justice and equality set against the backdrop Zeppelin raids and TNT poisoning. Award winning ensemble, KUDOS presents the world premier of White Feathers, a workshop production concerning the lives of a group of munitionettes.

DREAm/LIFE KUDOS Rose Theatre, Gallery Wednesday 18th July @ 4.00pm Thursday 19th July @ 4.00pm Friday 20th July @ 4.00pm

£5

Stage Award nominated KUDOS return to IYAF with their tenth annual production destined for the Edinburgh Fringe. Praise for their 2011 production:

“The cast was among the best that I have seen so far this Fringe.” **** - The Skinny “A wonderfully refreshing and ingenious production” **** - Broadway Baby Sigs wakes from a dream to find he is Lord of all he surveys. Sigs wakes from a dream imprisoned in a cave. Sigs wishes people would stop messing with his head. Dream/Life is a surreal and physical reimagining of Calderon’s Life is a Dream by the critically acclaimed storytelling ensemble KUDOS. Life is but a dream and nothing is what it seems in a world of dreams and nightmares.

LET'S TALK Lifelike Theatre Rose Theatre, Studio Sunday 15th July @ 6.00pm Tuesday 17th July @ 8.30pm Saturday 21st July @ 8.30pm

£8

Lifelike Theatre was established by Royal Court Young Writers Programme graduate Ben Clare to present new, exciting, topical theatre that reflects the impact the world has on us and we have on the world. In the world of the iPhone, Twitter and online dating, Tom is unapologetically old-fashioned. In a house crammed full of young graduates, he just wishes life were more simple. And that Amy Taylor would agree to spend the rest of her life with him. If only they had the time to talk. A fast-paced, physical production of a topical, funny new play from Ben Clare about a world obsessed by technology and running out of time.

THE NIGHT OF THE BIG WIND Little Cauliflower Rose Theatre, Main House Friday 20th July @ 7:00pm Saturday 21st July @ 5.30pm

£5-10

Little Cauliflower is a Canterbury based company with residencies at the University of Kent and Creative Youth who love to make things and as such produce work that often features animated objects, puppets and elaborate sets. Making the ordinary extraordinary. Little Cauliflower return with a new show. One fearful night, a small fishing village in 19th Century Ireland is hit by a terrifying storm. Beautiful puppetry and innovative props tell a tale of a young boy’s battle against the weather.

‘Impossible to fault.’ ***** - Broadway Baby ‘Packed with visual invention.’ **** - The Scotsman

THE KINGSTONES! Looking Up Rose Theatre, Studio Tuesday 10th July @ 5.30pm

£5

Looking Up are a company made up of young people from Kingston, who have been working with writing and devising techniques to produce a piece that explores the local area from every angle! The Kingstones! sees a local family explore the trials and tribulations of being part of a community. Join them on a journey through the wonders and blunders of Kingston upon Thames!

DREAM The Mumbling Fool Theatre Company Tiffin, Main Hall Monday 9th July @ 7.30pm Wednesday 11th July @ 5.00pm Thursday 12th July @ 7.30pm Saturday 14th July @ 5.00pm

£8

The Mumbling Fool Theatre Company is a new company formed by two MA Classical Theatre students at Kingston University. We aim to bring unique ideas and new approaches to classical texts to create unforgettable theatrical experiences. ‘Dream’ is a dark, comic, fantasy staging of Shakespeare’s classic play ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. With an original music score, a new approach to the text, and an in-theround experience, this is sure to leave the audience chilled and laughing! Be prepared to enter the Dream…

THE DREAMING National Youth Music Theatre Rose Theatre, Main House Tuesday 17th July @ 8.00pm – ROYAL GALA PERFORMANCE (See page 27) Thursday 19th July @ 7.30pm Saturday 21st July @ 11.30am Sunday 22nd July @ 5.00pm £5 - £15 NYMT, the UK’s finest youth music theatre, offers challenging opportunities to performers aged 11-25. The Dreaming is its 26th new work. 2012’s programme includes new productions of Jason Robert Brown’s - 13 The Musical, and Songs For A New World. For all the family, The Dreaming is “one of the NYMT’s finest ever pieces of work – an organic tightly realised achievement of power, beauty and immense significance.” (Michael Coveney, The Daily Mail). A magical treatment of Shakespeare’s great comedy, The Dreaming was hailed as “the year’s best new British musical by a mile” (What’s On Stage, 2001). With a cast of 45 of the UK’s finest young actors and a 12-piece orchestra, The Dreaming is the perfect show for all ages. Filled with comedy, melancholy, mystery and “haunting music full of shimmering textures” (Michael Billington, The Guardian), The Dreaming “comes like a breath of woodland air. Marvellous!!” (The Scotsman)

ROMEO AND JULIET PurpleCoat Productions Rose Theatre, Main House Thursday 12th July @ 8.15pm Friday 13th July @ 5.30pm Saturday 14th July @ 11.30am

£5 - £15

PurpleCoat are currently working with the RSC and are supported by some of the top practitioners in the country. A constant ensemble combines theatre and film to produce exciting and memorable productions that stay with people.

NATASHA Picklock in association with Kingston University ACT, Main House Thursday 12th July @ 7.30pm Friday 13th July @ 4.30pm

£5

The company ranges in ages from 8 to 26 and has been specially formed from the youth of Kingston and around for this production. Frank Whately and David Nield both worked with the National Youth Music Theatre and, with Jeremy James Taylor, wrote the first version of this piece for them, performing it as “October’s Children” at Tiffin school, in the Edinburgh Festival and at Sadler’s Wells. “Natasha”, based on “October’s Children” is being presented here in a workshop production and is the fascinating story of a gang of homeless children who struggle to survive in the cellars of St. Petersburg during the Russian Revolution. They are thrown into the company of Natasha, a young aristocrat, lost and bewildered by the riots and turmoil in the streets of the city.

“This stunning new epic musical…moves you to tears.” - The Scotsman

The world’s greatest love story heads to Nevada for this exhilarating new production from PurpleCoat. Forget everything you know about Romeo and Juliet and prepare to re-experience Shakespeare’s magic in this innovative, thrilling journey to Las Vegas, America’s marriage, divorce and suicide capital. Get your dancing shoes on and get ready to fall in love all over again.

“PurpleCoat should be congratulated” - Liverpool Echo “One of the saddest plays I have ever seen,” - RemoteGoat

CAUTIONARY TALES FOR CHILDREN BY HILAIRE BELLOC

THE FORBIDDEN WARDROBE

Rose Youth Theatre Tiffin, Studio

Rag & Bone Theatre ACT, Studio Friday 13th July @ 8.30pm Wednesday 18th July @ 8.00pm Friday 20th July @ 8.00pm

£5

Rag&Bone Theatre perform original theatre written by young writers. They have performed multiple highly acclaimed shows at the Camden Fringe Festival 2011. Their performances are always chaotic and fun bringing theatre away from pretentious posing and back to accessible entertainment. Love. Transgender. Swingball. The Forbidden Wardrobe is a live comedy musical performed with onstage musicians and actors. It tells the story of Jo and Alex, a twenty something couple who are sick of each other and their plodding suburban life. They both enter the exciting world of the forbidden wardrobe to transform their genders through the medium of song. A Jehovah’s Witness gets hurt feelings. Las Vegas Elvis upsets the balance. A swingball set saves the day.

Sunday 15th July @ 2.30pm £5 (back to back with Captcha’s Something Rotten in Tipsville) Tuesday 17th July @ 5.00pm (back to back with Captcha’s Something Rotten in Tipsville) Rose Youth Theatre is at the heart of the Rose Theatre Kingston, meeting every weekend to learn acting technique, develop selfconfidence, teamwork and creativity, as well as exploring classic plays and new writing. The group is part of Rose Plus, a diverse and prolific community programme run by Rose Theatre Kingston. Naughty children beware - naughtiness will lead you nowhere. Take for example, Matilda, who told lies and was burned to death, or a certain young Jim, who ran away from his nurse and was eaten by a lion: there is an important lesson to be found here for everyone, young or old. Hilaire Belloc’s witty rhymes are brought to life in this inventive, physical adaptation. Haunting and hilarious in equal measure, a guaranteed treat for the family. Adapted and directed by Sian Thomas and performed by students of Rose Youth Theatre.

THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE BY BERTOLT BRECHT. A VERSION BY FRANK MCGUINNESS Rose Youth Theatre Rose Theatre, Main House

THE TRIAL

Friday 20th July @ 12.00 noon Saturday 21st July @ 8.00pm Sunday 22nd July @ 1.30pm

Monday 16th July @ 5.30pm Friday 20th July @ 8.00pm

£5 - £15

Rose Youth Theatre is at the heart of the Rose Theatre Kingston, meeting every weekend to learn acting technique, develop selfconfidence, teamwork and creativity, as well as exploring classic plays and new writing. The group is part of Rose Plus, a diverse and prolific community programme run by Rose Theatre Kingston. Brecht’s great masterwork received its world premiere in 1948 with a youth theatre in Minnesota. Now Rose Youth Theatre performs this vibrantly theatrical play on the epic round stage of the Rose. Within a crude chalk circle, the servant girl who brought up a civil-war orphan must confront the boy’s biological mother. This is a timeless fable with love and the wisdom of Solomon at its heart. Performed by students of Rose Youth Theatre.

BY FRANZ KAFKA Rose Youth Theatre Rose Theatre, Studio £8

When two men come to Joseph K’s flat one morning, eat his breakfast and arrest him for an unnamed crime, he finds himself spiralling through a terrifying labyrinth of modern bureaucracy. Funny, chilling and prophetic, this specially commissioned adaptation of one of the twentieth century’s most important novels injects Kafka’s story with enormous pace and physical energy. Adapted for the stage by Ciaran McConville Directed by Madeleine Hutchins Performed by students of Rose Youth Theatre.

ALMOST, MAINE Shoestring Players (USC) ACT, Main House Saturday 7th July @ 7.00pm Sunday 8th July @ 12.00 noon Tuesday 10th July @ 8.00pm

£8

The Shoestring Players are the theatrical producing entity at the University of South Carolina. Through the production of a diverse array of theatre genres, they shape students into inquisitive and imaginative theatre artists. On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night’s dream.

THE BELLE OF SNODLAND The Shuttlecoq Company Studio 101 Monday 9th July @ 7.00pm Wednesday 11th July @ 5.00pm Monday 16th July @ 2.00pm Saturday 21st July @ 5.30pm

£5

Shuttlecoq is an evolving theatre company from Serbia, performing Shakespeare and contemporary playwrights in English. Whatever the play, youthful enthusiasm and high spirits underline all of their productions. This merry band of thespians are currently working on scripts devised by the company. The Belle of Snodland, set in 1990s London, features four girls sharing a flat and a lot more. Their romantic interests inevitably collide. Artistic and literary aspirations provide the background to the perceived and real drama going on in their lives. They are desperately trying to be clever, funny, and beautiful – to be noticed. They attract attention for all the wrong reasons, but they manage to make the most of it. So does the audience.

THE WORDCATCHER Smoking Apples Rose Theatre, Studio Saturday 7th July @ 8.00pm Sunday 8th July @ 8.15pm Wednesday 18th July @ 8.00pm Thursday 19th July @ 2.30pm Friday 20th July @ 6.00pm

£8

Through the use of puppetry, physical theatre and live music, Smoking Apples aim to ignite an adult imagination, confronting the most human situations and allowing the minds of their audience to run free. This is a bizarre tale of something and nothing, of sound and of silence both in the heart and in the mind. The Wordcatcher sees its characters try to fix things in place that don’t fit together. Through the expert use of miscommunication the audience will witness how the holes and gaps in this story fill a void rather than leave one.

THE RED BALLOON String Theatre Marionettes Rose Theatre, Main House Saturday 7th July @ 12.30pm

£5-£10

String Theatre presents live puppetry performances using long-string wood-carved marionettes on a custom-built touring stage. The Red Balloon was extensively toured in India in from February to April 2011 and in the UK in the summer of 2011 (Accidental Festival, Latitude, Ventnor Fringe). “The Red Balloon” tells the story of a small boy’s friendship with a balloon and explores the poignancy of a child’s imagination. The puppets convey intense emotions, using only mime, leaving the audiences spellbound by their magic. Inspired by the short film (of the same name) by Albert Lamorisse.

“It enthralled the audience both young and old who sat glued to their seats for the performance. Forty minutes of amazing dexterity.” The Hindu, India

DON JUAN BALLS

Trayan Velev Tiffin, Main Hall Monday 9th July @ 5.00pm Wednesday 11th July @ 8.00pm Thursday 12th July @ 5.00pm Saturday 14th July @ 8.00pm

Two Knights Theatre Company ACT, Main House

£8

This creative collaboration between Kingston University and the director Trayan Velev gives a chance to many young people to present their creative and personal potential. Don Juan is a dark comedy about the world’s greatest lover, a notorious seducer and his sworn servant. The protagonist is an adventurer with thousands of sexual conquests. For a person who does not believe in anything – family, tradition, Heaven, Hell, saints, the Virgin Mary and God - what remains? Don Juan promises to be exciting, hilarious, philosophical and a marriage of audiences’ expectations of a contemporary comedy. But... remember that, for him, breaking a promise is as natural as breathing.

Thursday 12th July @ 4.30pm Friday 13th July @ 1.00pm Friday 13th July @ 8.00pm Sunday 15th July @ 9.00pm

£8

Two Knights Theatre Company is made up of two comedic actors, Matthew Lloyd and Smari Gunn, who together create energetic, fast-paced and hilarious comedy for all ages to enjoy, taking everyday routines and adding comical twists. Two world class tennis players have reached the final at Wimbledon. Due to facility issues in the changing rooms, the two contenders have to share one together. Catch a glimpse into what happens behind the scenes at a Grand Slam final; the nerves, the antics and the players’ superstitions are comically mirrored in a fragile relationship at the big day. Who will win? What happened to Gunther? And why is the atmosphere a little bit awkward? Play written by Snorri Kristjansson.

THE GOODBYE SONG White Squirrel Players Studio 101 Sunday 8th July @ 7.30pm Wednesday 11th July @ 7.30pm Friday 13th July @ 5.30pm

ÂŁ4

The White Squirrel Players are a group of student theatre artists from Nazareth College in Rochester, New York. They are committed to supporting fully produced student work and encouraging student theatrical endeavors. The Goodbye Song is an original one act play written and directed by Katie Ganem. It follows a normal family through past and present, as they struggle to come to terms with a suicide and try to support each other through it all.

GENGHIS KHAN, child of the blue wolf

MADAME TRES BLEUE Youth Theatre Larf! Rose Theatre, Studio

Youth Action Theatre ACT, Main House Monday 9th July @ 7.30pm Sunday 15th July @ 6.00pm Monday 16th July @ 7.30pm

Wednesday 18th July @ 5.00pm Thursday 19th July @ 7.00pm Saturday 21st July @ 11.00am £8

Youth Action Theatre is southwest London’s leading free youth theatre company for anyone aged 16 to 25. Formed in 1970, the group provides opportunities for young people to experience all facets of theatre whilst maintaining the highest levels of quality and professionalism. “The voice reminded them of their history. According to legend we were descended from the mating of a Blue Wolf and a White Hind, the ruthless and the gentle. Never was that inheritance more surely demonstrated in one man, than it was in him.” Based upon historical fact, ‘Child of the Blue Wolf’ tells of the rise and fall of one of the greatest and merciless leaders to have ever existed.

£8

Larf! is an open theatre company for children and young people who want to create and perform in their own theatrical work. Larf! is situated in Ghent, Belgium. Larf! also try to research what the different parameters of creating theatre are and how they collaborate, ultimately resulting in a great performance which explores the boundaries of theatre/performance art. In this new Larf! production, we are submersed in the controlled environment of Madame Très Bleue. This tyrannical diva trains her army of young women according to a tight and cruel regime, just because she thinks it’s great fun. She is encouraged in this by her General. Just when you think ‘Madame Très Bleue’ might have a soft spot, she strikes back ruthlessly. Anyone who is subdued like a little pet dog will find her own victim to torture. A ruthless tale about power and powerlessness…

Rose Theatre, Main House Tuesday 17th July @ 8.00pm Join us for our annual Gala night on 17th July in the presence of Creative Youth’s president, HRH The Earl of Wessex KG GCVO and a glittering array of our patrons, supporters and stars. This is an extra special event this year as The Earl of Wessex is not only the president of Creative Youth, but also of the company performing during our Gala night! This year our audiences are in for a real treat as The National Youth Music Theatre performs “one of the NYMT’s finest ever pieces of work”, The Dreaming (see page 18 for full show details). A limited number of Gala tickets are available at £40 which include:

Pre-show champagne reception with canapés in the VIP bar mingling with stars and royalty! Best seats in the house Complimentary drink during the interval in the VIP bar Post-show reception A warm feeling in your heart for having supported the next generation of artists, entrepreneurs and creative businesses

£40 Gala tickets are ONLY available by contacting our Development Manager, Phil Hetherington at phil@iyafestival.org.uk

Kinetic Visions: An Evening of Dance The following companies will all be performing at:

ARC Dance Company (Allana Rider Contemporary Dance Company)

BREAKING BOUNDARIES Allana graduated from the Dance Degree at Roehampton University in 2010 and created ARC. The company enables dance students from the University of Surrey to have performance experience during their studies. The choreography is innovative, contemporary and challenges the conventions of dance. The contemporary piece “Breaking Boundaries” challenges the audience - by varying the movement from energetic jumps and travelling sequences to restrained mobility. The company have experimented with the idea of isolation and silence in comparison to releasing, “breaking out” and sound/music. The piece has been created using various forms of dance to create a unique style, including hip-hop, ballet, and various contemporary techniques.

The Celtic Colleens

THUNDERSTRUCK The Celtic Colleens are an Irish Dancing troupe with a modern twist. Using UV lighting, they have developed their own unique fusion to create visionary performances that have led them to become UK Dance Challenge Winners in 2010 and Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalists in 2011. Thunderstruck is a brand new piece choreographed by Colleen O’Brien and performed by 17 dancers. It’s a bright, luminescent performance that will make you smile.

“I’ve never seen anything like that before!” - Simon Cowell “Absolutely sensational!” - Michael McIntyre

programmed by Creative Youth intern, Lauren Elliot Rose Theatre, Main House Saturday 14th July @ 8.30pm £5 - £15

EDDance

EDDANCE EDDance is a London-based company of dance artists devoted to making dance work for performance which is beautiful, intelligent and accessible. They enjoy working in a variety of styles and spaces, and continue to seek inspiration from a diverse range of sources. They are always keen to hear from artists of any discipline who would be interested in collaborating. EDDance return to Kingston after being one of the star events of the ANIMATE festival (also produced by Creative Youth) with their surprising, pop up dances in the town centre throughout February and March 2012.

Kingston Chinese Association (KCA), Youth Group

TAI CHI FAN DANCE KCA aims to meet the needs of its members and supporters through the provision of regular educational and social activities. KCA’s objectives are to promote Chinese arts and culture across the Royal Borough of Kingston and neighbouring boroughs, encouraging community cohesion. Fan dances are generally divided into folk dances and formal classical dances. Folk dances include the Tai Chi Fan Dance. This piece adds the different elements for space, time and dynamics to traditional Tai Chi Dance and also uses the fan as the significance of weapon to create the fighting styles of the duet. It focuses around powerful dance movements with a constant dynamic rhythm.

Kinetic Visions: An Evening of Dance The following companies will all be performing at:

Nutshell Dance Company

...WOULD I GET VERTIGO?

Rambert Dance Company

QUICKSILVER Nutshell Dance Company is a critically acclaimed London-based contemporary dance company headed up by choreographer Mari Frogner. Nutshell create and perform work for the stage and site-specific locations and offer an educational and community programme for all ages and abilities “..would I get Vertigo?” is a dance solo, inspired by the impact of putting oneself down by comparing oneself to others. It is relentless, intense and uses a unique movement language combined with gestures drawn from Makaton - a system of signs and symbols.

“The dancers confronted the audience with action everywhere...” Elinor Walpole - A Younger Theatre “It had great vitality.” Howard Loxton - The British Theatre guide

Quicksilver was established in 2008 as the performance company for Rambert Dance Company’s youth programme. The current company consists of eleven talented dancers aged 18 – 24 and focuses on creating new contemporary works as well as learning existing Rambert repertoire. Quicksilver will perform a new work created by the company’s Artistic Director, Laura Harvey. Created to celebrate Big Dance 2012, this new work will showcase the young dancers’ technical abilities.

programmed by Creative Youth intern, Lauren Elliot Rose Theatre, Main House Saturday 14th July @ 8.30pm £5 - £15

StemKu Silent(ee) Dance Company

VESSEL Silent(ee) is a new company, formed in 2012. Led by Jannick Moth, the company uses simple imagery to create a unique blend of contemporary technique, which makes for interesting and insightful pieces. “Insanity – doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” - Albert Einstein There are biological organisms that exist only to be programmed as machines. Cells within the body are born with the sole purpose of dying. These cells have no true life and yet they are alive within us. Vessel takes audiences into the world of pulsating masses and deep grounded sequences. The unique style of movement will leave onlookers intrigued.

stemku StemKu Dance Company is a collective of highly versatile dancers and artists who have been working together since 2009. Making dances is like telling a story, it’s a composition of bodies in space, of characters with special little attributes. StemKu’s work is driven by the comical, the exaggerations of people and animals. Having trained at KU Dance, their style is hard to define as they have trained in 16 different styles, from Contemporary to Chinese Wushu and Fem. StemKu Dance Company is also very proud to have support from patrons Matthew Bourne and Jonzi D. Additionally, StemKu Dance Company is currently in two productions for the Cultural Olympics.

DANCE and circus @ EBW Various Companies Eagle Brewery Wharf, Kingston Riverside Saturday 14th July @ 11.00am - 8.00pm Sunday 15th July @ 11.00am - 8.00pm Saturday 21st July @ 11.00am - 8.00pm Sunday 22nd July @ 7.00pm - 9.00pm For the first time EVER at IYAF we are dedicating an entire stage to DANCE and CIRCUS. For two weekends our dance stage and aerial rig will be set up in Eagle Brewery Wharf and will be dedicated to a combination of workshops and performances in both disciplines. The stage will be co-programmed by Selina Welter of StemKU and Katie Hardwick of Circus Suburbia, both of whom are part of our Creative Talent programme. This provides mentorship and training opportunities to young companies wishing to progress their organisations from hobbies to businesses. Bring your picnic, enjoy the sun and prepare to be totally and utterly wowed....

BANQUET @ IYAF Banquet Records Various Venues

AFRICAN ORCHESTRAL MUSIC PART OF AFRICAN ROOTS : A NIGHT OF AFRICAN DANCE, DRAMA AND MUSIC Agbenorhevi Youth Orchestra Rose Theatre, Main House Friday 13th July @ 8.30pm

£5 - £15

Agbenorhevi is a youth orchestral group based in Accra, the heart and capital town of Ghana. The ages of the group ranges from 8 to 30 years, using all kinds of African instruments such as the traditional xylophone, balophone, shakers, horns that are from animals, conches, bells, all kinds of African drums, flutes made from traditional bamboo and many others. These are used to produce all kinds of songs for many occasions such as parties, wedding ceremonies, festivals, funerals, churches, schools, bars and theatres. They also teach and conduct workshops for schools, churches and any organisation they are called for.

Banquet Records is a record shop and concert promoter operating in Kingston. With many of their customers being amongst IYAF’s target age range, teaming up is an obvious initiative! Promoting over 200 gigs a year, there’s a lot of events that are already planned and up and running. Over this two week period Banquet will be highlighting the input that young people have made and continue to make to the Kingston music scene. Full details of their IYAF related events can be seen at www.banquetrecords.com/IYAF

KINGSTON MUSIC SERVICE GOING FOR GOLD Kingston Music Service Rose Theatre, Main House Saturday 7th July @ 7.30pm

MUSIC ON THE RIVER David Nield Kingston Riverside Saturday 14th July @ 7.15pm

Free

Young talented musicians from Kingston, including the Kingston Youth Concert Band, will play music for a summer evening, ranging from popular tunes and Olympic themes, to show tunes and jazz. A boat carrying about 40 musicians will sail down the River Thames and stop near Charter Quay, outside Browns and Frere Jacques, with the beautiful backdrop of Home Park behind it. There is nothing more relaxing than to sit in the restaurants, or stand on the bank, listening to music float across the river in this idyllic setting. Kingston has wonderful things to offer, both in its scenery and in the quality of its young musicians.The concert lasts for about an hour and a half.

ÂŁ5 - ÂŁ15

Kingston Music Service aims to enrich the lives of young people within the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames by providing opportunities for them to become actively involved in a wide variety of musical activities. KMS provides instrumental and vocal music tuition for more than two thousand young people in schools and music centres and ensures access for all to a variety of music ensembles. Kingston Music Service presents a round the world trip, celebrating music from the countries and cultures that are represented at the upcoming Olympics. Ensembles involved include the Kingston Training Orchestra, Youth Orchestra, Training Band, Wind Band, Concert Band and Big Band. Join us as we take you round the world on the musical journey of a lifetime!

KINGSTON INFANT MUSIC FESTIVAL Kingston Music Service Rose Theatre, Main House Monday 9th July @ 11.30am & 2.15pm Tuesday 10th July @ 11.30am & 2.15pm £5 (under 5s go free) Kingston Music Service (KMS) aims to enrich the lives of young people within the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames by providing opportunities for them to become actively involved in a wide variety of high quality music activities. On 9th and 10th July hundreds of infant aged children from Kingston’s school will be coming together in a musical spectacular “Kingston Infant Music Festival” hosted by Kingston Music Service. The performance themed “London’s Calling” includes a number of songs and musical pieces which the children will be performing so prepared to be dazzled by the wonderful talent of our young people!

FOLK 'N' ROLL Our Friends Records Rose Theatre, Main House Friday 20th July @ 8.45pm

£5

This year’s FOLK ‘N’ ROLL is really going to blow everyone away with an amazing line up of fantastic musicians. This is sure to be an intimate yet magical evening full of beauty and harmony, featuring some of the best folk musicians in the UK. For more information about Our Friends Records and to check out all the other events they are a part of during IYAF, see page 38.

I WILL SING WITH THE SPIRIT Youth Choir of St Remigius Düsseldorf, Germany All Saints’ Church

SUMMER CONCERT Thames Youth Orchestra All Saints’ Church Saturday 14th July @ 7.30pm

Tuesday 10th July @ 7.30pm £10

Family ticket £20 for 2 adults and 3 concessions Thames Youth Orchestra was founded in 2005 and is based in South West London. Comprising more than sixty players drawn from numerous local schools, its ethos is defined by a challenging, adventurous approach to programming, combining wellestablished and contemporary large-scale orchestral favourites. Thames Youth Orchestra perform a selection of short pieces by 20th century classical figureheads, ranging from America to Europe to Japan. Programme to include: Messiaen, Les Offrandes Oubliees; Varese, Ionisation; Honegger, Pacific 231; Takemitsu, A Flock Descends into the Pentagonal Garden; Barber, First Essay for Orchestra.

£8

The Children and Youth Choir of St. Remigius Düsseldorf was founded in 1996 and is conducted by Petra Verhoeven. The choir now comprises 180 children. It focuses mainly on religious music but also successfully performs musicals and secular music. The Youth Choir of St. Remigius Düsseldorf from Germany will give a religious concert of German, Latin and English church songs. The group consists of 50 singers, aged from 10 to 16, accompanied by Gerhard and Birgit Michalski (piano and flute). In Germany they have successfully taken part in many choir competitions and are well-known for their beautiful, entertaining and moving performances. Now they are looking forward to enchanting their English audience. For more information: www.remigius-chor.de.

K GAMES @ KINGSFIELD SKATEPARK 30th June We’re kicking off the festivities this year with the K GAMES. This will be an action packed day full of : skate/BMX/roller/scooter comps all day / live bands / DJs / BBQ / team demos / free giveaways / sticker toss. Search “K GAMES” on Facebook for more info.

WALK THE PLANK @ WOODYS BAR AND GRILL

OUR FRIENDS RECORDS PRESENT Our Friends Records (OFR) is firstly a music events and promotions company. Being mentored by companies like Creative Youth and and Continental Drifts, we have now seen how we can build and adapt our company to pursue larger, more adventurous goals. This inspiration has been invaluable, as it has shown us the potential of our initial small idea. OFR have a strong belief in spreading and developing music, and involvement in the arts in general, to bring happiness and creativity to as many people as possible. Our Friends Records bring you a whole heap of musical entertainment this July. Not only will we have live music in town every weekend of the festival, we will also be bringing the party all day and all night in the Rose Theatre’s Culture Cafe, with live music every lunch time, pre show and post show. For the first time this year we will also be providing acoustic acts in the ACT Theatre for some pre show entertainment! And if that isn’t enough check out what else we have lined up for IYAF 2012...

22nd July Anything is welcome at our Open Stage night. If you’re a magician, juggler, musician, dancer, comedian or singer come and Walk The Plank and show us what you got. Search “Our Friends Walk The Plank” on Facebook for more info.

SQUEEZEBOX @ AMA-GI 5th and 19th July The best in Electro Swing and Balkan beats, these nights are sure to be a big hit in Kingston. Search “Squeezebox” on Facebook for more info.

OUR FRIENDS AHOY @ THE BOATERS 12th July This year OFR have taken on some fun new projects. Featuring some of the best acts that we have discovered in the last 5 years, this is one acoustic showcase you do not want to miss. Search “Our Friends Ahoy” on Facebook for more info.

PEACE N DUB @ BACCHUS 3rd and 17th July Peace n Dub is an umbrella collective of roots, rock, reggae, revival and dubstep DJs. Good music, good people, good vibes. Check www. peacendub.com for more info.

GROOVELINE @ AMA-GI 4th, 11th and 18th July. Hiphop / chart / garage / tech house / dubstep : the best pop alternative night in town, run by none other than BIG SAM. Search “grooveline ama-gi kingston” on Facebook for more info.

MUSIC EVERY WEEKEND @ THE CRICKETERS One of the most renowned music venues in Kingston will be host to all sorts of musical delights from local acoustic acts to tech math pop rock, you are sure to find something you like happening. There will be an open mic every Sunday, and live bands every Friday and Saturday night. If you would like a chance to play or you want more info about the venue check www.thecricketerskingston. co.uk or search “The Cricketers, Kingston” on Facebook, and drop them a line.

GET LOUD @ BACCHUS 12th July DUBSTEP / DRUM AND BASS / JUNGLE / HEAVY NOISES... Need I say more? Search “Get Loud” on Facebook for more info.

SIKOSIS @ THE GREY HORSE 18th July Promoting from the heart, our friend Si puts on a great night. Well worth checking out for the cream of the local crop. Search “SiKOSiS” on Facebook for more info.

FOLK 'N' ROLL @ ROSE THEATRE 20th July A delicate blend of traditional folk music with a modern twist. This will be a great intimate show in the Rose Main House.

Check www.ourfriendsrecords.com or search “Our Friends Records” on Facebook for more info.

LET ME INTRODUCE MYSELF, MAIL ART Creative Youth, Zoe Thomas & Schoolswaps Market House Monday 9th July – Sunday 22nd July

Following on from last year’s My Extraordinary Imagination mail art exhibition, we are aiming to break all records with the biggest mail art exhibition yet! This year’s exhibition theme is “Let me introduce myself…” and we want you to introduce yourself to the world on a handmade postcard, which will go on display in the historic Market House, Kingston during IYAF. After this all postcards will be sent to someone else who has sent a postcard in. Everyone therefore receives something for taking part.

LONDON IN MOTION Anna Kornilova Rose Theatre Friday July 6th – Sunday July 22nd

Free

For more information on how to submit a postcard go to www.iyafestival.org.uk or www.schoolswaps.net Free

Anna is an emerging artist who is very much fond of all forms of art, yet sees herself as a poet and travel photographer. “London in Motion” is Anna’s first major exhibition, which captures the atmosphere of London through its architecture, evening lights and a unique photography style, making a statement that time in London never stops - not even on a photograph.

IYAF ART WALK Lost Balloon Various Town Centre Outdoor Locations

DRAWING WORDS. WRITING PICTURES

Monday 16th July – Sunday 22nd July @ various times

Tiffin School Art Department Rose Theatre

Lost Balloon are a group of contemporary artists who work together to bring art out of the gallery and into the community! They both exhibit their own work and encourage others to make art in a fun and interactive way.

Friday July 6th – Sunday July 22nd

Kingston will be transformed by the Lost Balloon artists. From the 16th to the 22nd of July there will be hidden artworks across the town centre as well as many areas for participation where you’ll be invited to draw, paint, photograph, and sculpt. Their aim is to get everyone involved and creative too! Look out for the logo and people giving out maps! www.lostballoonartists.co.uk

Free

We are a multi-disciplinary Art, Art History, Craft and Design department who work closely with the Institute of Education, annually mentoring four trainee art teachers. We welcome, by appointment, visitors and invite you to follow @TiffinArt on Twitter. Tiffin School Art department are delighted to curate a new exhibition of portraiture entitled Drawing Words. Writing Pictures. The display will showcase work from across the whole school age cohort, illustrating a range of cross-curricular projects including collaborative biographical work with the English department, large-scale group portraits and a selection of our renowned work created annually in support of the Tiffin Choir’s long established, annual Oratorio performances.

MOVE TALK LOVE Beacon Hill Arts Rose Theatre, Culture Cafe Various showings throughout IYAF with a special presentation and Q&A session with the filmmakers on 17th JULY @ 2.30pm Free Beacon Hill Arts supports young filmmakers with learning disabilities to produce and exhibit their own work. The award-winning project guides the young people through the entire production process, enabling them to develop skills and challenge stereotypes through their talent and creativity. Move Talk Love is a collection of three short films brought to you directly from the vivid imaginations of our talented young filmmakers. Ranging from a light-hearted look at the dos and don’ts of independent travel, to the award-winning adventures of Boogie 9000 the Makaton Robot, these films present a view of the world from a uniquely creative perspective.

(NO) STRINGS ATTACHED Ana Marta Huffstot Rose Theatre, Culture Cafe

Various showings throughout IYAF

Free

Ana Marta is a young Portuguese artist and Kingston University graduate. She has worked alongside independent Portuguese filmmakers and has produced independent animated work for Portuguese television. This is her first solo film. (No) Strings Attached is a short animation that tells the story of a love triangle between a man, a woman and a guitar.

“Poetic and very beautiful! The relationship between the music and the animation is very strong!” - Nathaniel H’limi, art director and artist. “Beautiful and poetic!” - Joana Toste, animation director.

“Boogie 9000: Makaton Robot”: Winner: “Best Film Innovation”, Cinemagic 2011, Northern Ireland On the 17th July @ 2.30pm a group of young filmmakers from Beacon Hill Arts will present their films and offer a behind-the-scenes insight into the process of creating their work.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS! We’re looking for young aspiring filmmakers worldwide to enter their films as part of this years Birdies Film Festival. This year our film themes have been broken down into two sections. We will be looking for films that fall in the following categories: - General: Films of any theme - Silent Cinema

THE BIRDIES SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Creative Youth Odeon, Screen 3 Thursday 12th July @ 7.30pm The Birdies Film Festival, founded in 2011 by students and graduates of Kingston University, aims to give young people the opportunity to showcase their films, whilst providing a unique opportunity to network with film professionals. The summer of 2012 will be bringing the second Birdies Film Festival to you all. We will be looking for young aspiring filmmakers worldwide to enter their short films as part of the contest. We will be showcasing the winning films as well as some of our favourite entries, followed by the awards ceremony. Further details to be released soon. Please visit www.iyafestival.org.uk for updates.

Every film must be under 15 minutes long, be copied onto DVD minus R, and the content of the film must be suitable for audiences of 12 and over i.e. no bad language, nudity, offensive content etc. The deadline for film entries is Thursday 31st May. All applicants will be informed if they have been successful by the second week of June. If you’re under 26 and would like your film to be screened at the Odeon cinema, Kingston take a look at the guidelines and application form at www.iyafestival.org.uk

DANIEL SIMONSEN & ADAM BELBIN - EDINBURGH PREVIEWS Masons@PBJ The Cricketers Thursday 12th July @ 8.00pm

£5

Innovative comedy from the best, most exciting up and coming acts in the country. DANIEL SIMONSEN Simon Amstell tour, Russell Howard’s Good News, Norway. This is the hotly anticipated debut hour from the dark, brooding, off-beat stand-up.

“Exquisitely crafted gags.” – Guardian. “You knew he was funny before he even opened his mouth.” – Scotsman ADAM BELBIN In his own words, Belbin’s unique style is “a priori abstract conceptual from the perspective of nihilistic humanism even though I don’t know what half of those words mean and the half that I do know what they mean I know they don’t mean what I have used them to mean”… Winner of the Laughing Horse New Act of the Year, he specialises in the art of “jokes that don’t make sense”.

AN EVENING WITH THREE HALF PINTS Three Half Pints Studio 101 Tuesday 17th July @ 7.30 pm Thursday 19th July @ 6.00 pm Saturday 21st July @ 8.30 pm

£5

The Three Half Pints are a slapstick comedy trio, who create work which is both nostalgic and contemporary. They revitalise the fading art of physical variety comedy, and work closely together to create hilarious, original sketches. Join the Three Half Pints for an hour of different sketches with a multitude of characters and settings, leading to side-splitting comedic chaos. Watch them slip, trip and tumble in a fast-paced foray into timeless comedy and endless giggles. Prepare yourself to see three shorter-than-average men struggle in a world that’s too big for them.

PAINTING AND TEXTILE DESIGN (PART OF AFRICAN ROOTS: A NIGHT OF AFRICAN DANCE, DRAMA AND MUSIC) Babatunde Mudasiru Bello (Olukoso Centre for Art) Rose Theatre, Main House Friday 13th July @ 8.30pm

Free

Olukoso Centre for Art and Culture is a group based in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. It is formed to propagate mostly Nigerian cultural heritage and aims to bring the best of African Culture to the world by exhibiting artistic designs of traditional attire, drums and dancing. NB This exhibition will be free to view in the foyers of the Rose Theatre, however admittance into the performance will cost £5 - £15.

FREE-STYLE 2012 SSK Music ACT, Main House Tuesday 17th July @ 8.00pm

AFRIKA REFLECTIONS: CRAFTS £5

SSK Music is a creative multi-media production company set up by Kingston University students, committed to working with young and up and coming talents of all arts to produce high quality music, video, film, fashion and design. They aim to provide all of those involved with the opportunity to operate on the most professional level, giving youth a chance to shine through their art whilst empowering them with valuable experience, confidence and connections that will help them securely achieve their artistic goals in the future. Free-Style 2012 is a multi-media fashion exhibition, allowing a range of young designers to showcase their designs, clothing and creations. It is an event aimed at bringing together the creative industries and promoting artistic freedom among young people as well as providing a platform for collaboration and networking. All art tells a story, all art is inspired by real stories, and so all art should be freely created and presented.

(PART OF AFRICAN ROOTS: A NIGHT OF AFRICAN DANCE, DRAMA AND MUSIC) Zimbabwe Youth Development Trust Rose Theatre, Main House Friday 13th July @ 8.30pm

Free

Arts education for development and employment. Through the arts, ZYDT is able to address the key issues that concern the welfare and development of youth. ZYDT helps Zimbabwean young artists to secure international opportunities and contacts, while building their audience base locally. Africa Reflections: Crafts is an exhibition of ethnic jewellery from African natural seeds, bones, cow horns, cow bones and bamboo. Items include necklaces, earrings and bracelets, wrist watches (with frames made of cow horn), African clothing and wooden and stone sculptures. The jewellery is made with the help of Zimbabwean rural students who regard it as a source of their destiny. The proceeds from the sale of the jewellery will be directed towards the provision of school fees and proper educational resources, such as reading books for children in various rural communities. NB This exhibition will be free to view in the foyers of the Rose Theatre, however admittance into the performance will cost £5 - £15.

REDEFINING SPACE Creative Youth & Circus Suburbia Space @ Riverside Saturday 7th July @ 8.30pm Sunday 8th July @ 8.30pm

Free

Circus Suburbia are a collective of young and energetic circus performers and teachers who have been influenced and taught by many of the great circus companies including The Circus Space, Swamp Circus and Gandini Juggling. This young collective perform nationally and internationally and show their commitment to the local community with a bursting programme of adult and children’s circus classes throughout the year. This year Creative Youth received funding as part of the Mayor of London’s Outer London Fund to convert the delivery area and car park of Bishop’s Palace House into a semipermanent flexible, dynamic performance space which will bring to life this underused area of Kingston. Come and see our experiments in how the space may potentially be used with dance, circus, light and music before work begins in full in September.

CARNIVAL Creative Youth Market Place & Clarence Street Sunday 8th July @ 3.00pm

Free

Kingston’s streets come alive with colour, creativity and plenty of surprises as contemporary carnival performers, giant puppets and energy fuelled musicians take over the streets in the much loved opening carnival parade of IYAF. The parade is also an opportunity to catch many of the performers who will be participating in shows in the weeks ahead in order to help you decide what you’d like to see! A Carnival Camp will be running all of the previous week with some of the most exciting practitioners in the UK delivering a range of carnival based workshops allowing anyone who wishes to to get involved with the parade the opportunity to do so! (See Workshops section, p68) The Market Place music stage is dedicated to keeping the party going all day with steel bands, dub beats and gypsy swing madness. Bring your comfy shoes... there will be much dancing on this day!

K-TOWN LIVE Creative Youth and Our Friends Records Market Place and All Saints’ Church Gardens Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th July 11am – 6pm (Market Place)

Saturday 7th July & Sunday 8th July 11.00am – 5.00pm

Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th July 11am – 6pm (All Saints Church Gardens) Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd July 11am – 6pm (Market Place)

.Music by the rivEr Creative Youth and Kingstonfirst Eagle Brewery Wharf, Kingston Riverside Free

Two Festivals on the same weekend!? Lucky old Kingston! Free

Live music of every genre will delight your ears on our outdoor stage. Musicians and bands will be joined by theatre troupes and street performers to entertain you whilst you soak up the summer sunshine! The outdoor stage is a great chance for audiences to catch a glimpse of all the wonderful activity that is happening across all the other venues throughout the festival. For more information about Our Friends Records and to check out all the other events they are a part of during IYAF, see page 38.

Kingston’s Regatta has occurred in Kingston for over 150 years and brings together schools and clubs to compete in 300 rowing races. The Kingston River Festival runs alongside the Regatta and highlights Kingston’s Thames heritage. Compared to the ancient river festival, little IYAF is only four years old. However, this year we will be holding hands with our older sister and co-programming an eclectic range of music for all the family in Eagle Brewery Wharf. So whether you are between theatre shows or on your way to watch the next rowing race, make sure you stop by and give your ears a working out!

DANCE AND CIRCUS @ EBW Creative Youth Eagle Brewery Wharf, Kingston Riverside

to a combination of workshops performances in both disciplines.

Saturday 14th July & Sunday 15th July, 11.00am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8.00pm Saturday 21st July, 11.00am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8.00pm Sunday 22nd July, 7.00pm - 9.00pm

The stage will be co-programmed by Selina Welter of StemKU and Katie Hardwick of Circus Suburbia, both of whom are part of our Creative Talent programme, which provides mentorship and training opportunities to young companies wishing to progress their organisations from hobbies to businesses.

For the first time EVER at IYAF we are dedicating an entire stage to DANCE and CIRCUS. For two weekends our outdoor dance stage and aerial rig will be set up in Eagle Brewery Wharf and will be dedicated

and

Bring your picnic, enjoy the sun and prepare to be totally and utterly wowed....

BIRDBRAIN Emergency Exit Arts Market Place, Clarence Street, Eagle Brewery Wharf and Riverside Sunday 22nd July @ 2.00pm Sunday 22nd July @ 3.30pm Sunday 22nd July @ 5.00pm Birdbrain takes you on a journey of discovery with our intrepid bird watchers as they go in search of the lesser-spotted Londonium Giganticus. Witness their attempts from a safe distance or try your luck at uber-bird tracking, nest building or the ancient art of sonic bird call. Interactive street performance by Emergency Exit Arts’ Street Arts Academy with Kingston Young Carers Project.

CHARLIE MURPHY - THE KINGSTON BIG WHEEL Stanley Picker Gallery Fairfield Park Saturday 21st July @ 3.00pm

Free

The Stanley Picker Gallery at Kingston University is a public venue dedicated to interdisciplinary contemporary arts practice. Supported by the Stanley Picker Trust and Arts Council England, the Gallery presents a challenging programme of research fellowships, contemporary commissions, exhibitions, participatory activities and public events. Up to 300 local gymnasts, dancers and athletes will form a spectacular chain of human locomotion in this special live performance by Charlie Murphy, commissioned by the Stanley Picker Gallery and Kingston University as part of No Competition!, an off-site programme comprising artists’ projects exploring the relationship between art and non-competitive sport. Incorporating a series of choreographed movements inspired by the iconic motionsequence imagery of Kingston-born Victorian photographer Eadweard Muybridge, the piece responds to formal public displays, dance spectaculars and protest traditions. An accompanying new digital video work, celebrating the stroboscopic qualities of this epic athletic endeavour, will be shown at Kingston Museum from 28 July – 20 Oct 2012. Visit www.stanleypickergallery.org details.

for

SHOWTIME London 2012 Festival And Mayor Of London Various Outdoor Town Centre Locations Saturday 21st July @ various times

Free

Mayor of London and London 2012 Festival present Showtime, bringing town centres to life with fantastic free outdoor arts performances for the whole family across London. From local high streets to parks and open spaces, there will be entertainment everywhere with the best UK and international artists, performers and shows. Watch out for street artists, music and theatre performances, lantern parade, pyrotechnic shows, film and visual arts, installations and more. Find out more at www.molpresents.com/showtime Kingston is lucky enough to have some incredible Showtime programming during IYAF including Continental Driftsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bandstand Reworked, Lyrix Organixâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Relay, Emergency Exit Arts walkabout, Dot Comedy and the spectacular Lords of Lightening by Arcadia.

POETRY PUMP The Drama Studio Various Outdoor Locations Saturday 7th July @ 12.00 noon Sunday 8th July @ 12.00 noon

WORDS, WORDS, WORDS... A NIGHT OF POETRY FEATURING CARMINA MASOLIVER AND FRIENDS Creative Youth The Cricketers Tuesday 10th July @ 7.00pm

£5

A night of poetry from up and coming poets featuring: Carmina Masoliver is an English Literature graduate from UEA, currently studying an MA in Creative Entrepreneurship at UEA London. She has been writing since she was a child and has been performing her poetry for around six years. Carmina’s words are emotive and personal, yet relate to universal experiences. With poems about fairy-tales, love, morality and stereotypes; there’s something for everyone. She blends the lines between page and stage with her mix of rhythm, imagery and humour.

“An exceptionally talented young lady, making waves with her own brand of poetry magic.” - Soapbox “With a vase-like fragility she explores what it is to be young and female, today and here.” - Speech Motion

Free

Founded by Jemima Scarlett, The Drama Studio has enabled children to find their voices and achieve true self-confidence. They are a diverse group of dynamic individuals, specialising in performance poetry, the spoken word and adding their own funky twist to text. Allow The Drama Studio to take you on a verbal tour of Kingston from a kid’s point of view. Experience our well-known landmarks via poems created by the children using forms of world poetry. Watch, listen, enjoy, absorb and be sure to collect your ‘Pumped Up’ piece of poetry. Then stand back and watch them fly…

ILLUMINATION Dorich House and Creative Youth Dorich House Museum Saturday 14th July @ 2.00pm, 2.45pm, 3.30pm and 4.00pm Free (Booking recommended due to limited capacity. We invite you to bring your picnic to the grounds from 12.30pm)

A unique collaboration between StemKU dance company, projection artist Robin Hutchinson and the historic Dorich House celebrates the fascinating life of the sculptor Dora Gordine and her studio home.

RAISE THE ROOF! OPENING NIGHT CONCERT Creative Youth Rose Theatre, Main House Friday 6th July @ 7.30pm

ÂŁ5-ÂŁ15

Small groups of the public will be led around the house as it is brought to life through a series of intimate dance pieces and projection works.

Sponsored by Kingstonfirst.

One not to be missed!

Kicking off the performance side of the festival with some real style, this variety concert features highlights from some of the very best acts coming up in the weeks ahead. Exhilarating dance, joyous music, gripping theatre and spectacular circus are brought together in an awe-inspiring evening which will leave audiences desperate to see what the next 18 days will bring!

Illumination is part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad programme: Stories of the World.

THE ADVENTURES OF ZAP Hayden Winwright and Emily Masson Rose Theatre, Culture Cafe

DAY

Wednesday 11th July @ 6 .45pm Wednesday 18th July @ 7.30pm

Everpresent All Saints’ Church Saturday 7th July @ 7.30pm Wednesday 11th July @ 7.30pm Thursday 12th July @ 7.30pm Friday 13th July @ 7.30pm

£5

EverPresent is an artist’s cooperative that aims to integrate various forms of artistic expression through conceptual projects. Their collaborations aim to create inspiring multimedia art whilst providing accessibility to, and a platform for, collective creative freedoms within the community. “From tranquility to wonder” “Little wonders and new dawns” The experience of a day... Day is a cross-arts project based upon a 24-hour day, spanning from midnight to midnight, through sunrise and sunset. Combining original and conceptual material, Day sets to create an unforgettable performance of visual and musical sensations.

Free

Creative Youth’s internship programme has allowed Hayden Winwright and Emily Masson to provide opportunities for young people interested in media and acting to work together to create something spectacular. A cliché story of love and adventure, The Adventures of Zap follows the journey of student, Adam Zapple, who has to complete cryptic challenges in order to rescue the girl of his dreams. This short film projection, in a comic book style, is brought to life with music, lighting and 4D effects to create a truly unforgettable experience.

BODIES IN MOTION Kingston University Collegiate Music Rose Theatre, Main House Monday 9th July @ 7.30pm Tuesday 10th July @ 6.30pm Thursday 12th July @ 5.30pm

£5 - £15

As part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad, Kingston University Collegiate Music will present three webcasts of live performances which take place simultaneously in three different countries – the UK, USA and the Netherlands. Each of the performances will feature original music by student composers, original dance by student choreographers and original sound design by music technology students. Imagine a dancer in one country and an orchestra in another country performing the same piece at the same time – then add another dancer in a third country, whose every movement is turned into sound by an innovative computer programme. If you can imagine this, then you can imagine Bodies in Motion – or come and see it for yourself, on July 9th, 10th and 12th 2012. It will be an entirely new performance experience!

RHYME TIME Kingston Libraries Rose Theatre, Culture Cafe Monday 9th July @ 11.15am

Free

The Children’s Team at Kingston Libraries run an annual programme of free Rhyme Times, Story Times and Book Clubs for children of all ages across the borough. We are very happy to be able to support the International Youth Arts Festival again this year. Rhyme Time is a fun and interactive singing sessions for babies, toddlers and pre-school children with their parents and carers. It’s big, loud and lots of fun, with songs you’ll know and some you won’t have heard before. This session is held in the Rose Theatre cafe so it’s the perfect place to meet for a coffee beforehand. Suitable for under 5s (must be accompanied by an adult)

FAREWELL, MY CONCUBINE THE MOVEMENT OF THE MARTYR Lee Wushu Arts Theatre ACT, Main House Monday 16th July @ 5.30pm Thursday 19th July @ 2.30pm Saturday 21st July @ 8.00pm

£8

Lee Wushu Arts Theatre was founded in 1998, with the aim to promote Wushu cultural activities. Each performance is a combination of Wushu, dance and drama. With the simple and abstract elements, it depicts the spirit from the inside, emphasising both beauty and power. The school, based in Jahor, Malaysia, specialises in combining the martial arts with performing arts. This union

creates new multi- dimensional performances in theatre and blends culture and lifestyle in a creative manner. “Farewell, My Concubine” recalls the last moment when Xiang Yu, a patriotic hero, expresses his deepest feelings for his land, his beloved concubine and his faithful steed. It is a classic tale which displays the intricate affection between Xiang Yu and Yu Ji, his concubine. The couple choose to end their lives in a magnificent but tragic way to signify their intense devotion to each other and their land. “Farewell, My Concubine” is a well-loved Chinese classic legend that has been told and retold and has moved countless hearts for generations.

AYE (THE ESSENCE OF EXISTENCE) K GAMES 2012

PART OF AFRICAN ROOTS: A NIGHT OF AFRICAN DANCE, DRAMA AND MUSIC Peekok YouthARTS Initiative Rose Theatre, Main House

Our Friends Records Kings Field Skatepark

Friday 13th July @ 8.30pm

Saturday 30th June

Free

Our Friends Records showcase IYAF’s first ever K Games! The K GAMES is really going to kick start this year’s festival. There’s a whole heap of stuff happening including skate, BMX, roller and scooter competitions in the park, live bands, DJs, BBQ, give aways, sticker toss, community bus, circus workshops and a whole bunch more. Search “K GAMES” on Facebook for more details. For more information about Our Friends Records and to check out all the other events they are a part of during IYAF, see page 38.

£5 - £15

The Peekok YouthARTS Initiatives (PYI), based in Nigeria, create, implement and enhance artistic exposure, self-discovery and youth commitment to art education in every part of the country. PYI also help in developing artistic skills among individuals for selfexpression, thereby enhancing a sense of accomplishment, self-esteem and self-worth. The performance is a package of music, dance and drama called “Total Theatre”. The drama is titled “AYE”. It’s a way of expressing young people’s minds, about knowing and understanding fully the race of mankind on Earth and confessing the essence of existence.

UN1TY FESTIVAL UN1TY Festival Fairfield Park Sunday 8th July, 12.00 noon - 5.00pm Free (donation of £5 recommended)

AUDIOVISIOn Plastic Spoon Productions ACT, Main House Sunday 22nd July @ 3.00pm

£5

Plastic Spoon Productions is a Kingston based initiative, completely self-initiated and run by students. They are exploring the potential and opportunities available to them while at university as catalysts for real-life projects and experience, while having fun at the same time. AUDIOVISION is an exciting multimedia event, bringing together young musicians and animators from London to create a one of a kind show, which is never the same twice. At its heart, it’s a collaboration of talent from a variety of backgrounds culminating in an ambitious and unique showcase, that combines original LIVE music with stunning projected visuals. We guarantee there’s something new and exciting for everyone to experience. Make sure you don’t miss out!

UN1TYFestival is Kingston’s newest event; a dynamic, outdoor celebration of life through music, food, sport and colour, based in Kingston’s central Fairfield Park. Working alongside Banquet Records for tip-top music performances, and in support of the amazing work of peaceoneday.org, the festival promotes values that inspire us all towards better-world action through a day of fun and good vibes. Check out UN1TYfestival.com for more info on the event and its launch on Sunday 8th July. Year one will see an exciting launch of UN1TYFestival. On Sunday 8th July, over five hours of feel-good music, our community can come together and relax in the park. This will be a family-friendly day. Feel free to chill around the stage or browse among a range of stalls. Topping that though, a recommended £5 donation will get you an exclusive peace band, gaining you access to a VIP lounge and entry into an awesome raffle to win one of 21 cool prizes donated by supporting organisations. 100% of all profits from the event go to Peace One Day – who are organising the biggest global truce in HISTORY on the 21st September 2012. Exciting stuff!... So see you there! Un1tyFestival is running a competition for young people to design a logo for the event open to young people up to the age of 26 – full details available at: www.un1tyfestival.com

WISE MeMORIES WCTT and The Smart Centre Rose Theatre, Gallery Friday 13th July @ 8.00pm

TEARS OF THE RIVER £5

WCTT, a London based charity, provides high quality arts projects that improve access to the performing arts for young people. With The SMART Centre they’ve been working with students who, for various reasons, have struggled to settle in mainstream education. When all she sees are closing doors, she finds a microphone that’ll listen... Wise Memories is the culmination of an exciting cross media project by an inspiring group of young people, accompanied by music composed and performed by members of the company. Based on their personal experiences, Wise Memories is about hearing voices you might not have heard before, so come and listen to what they’ve got to say.

PART OF AFRICAN ROOTS : A NIGHT OF AFRICAN DANCE, DRAMA AND MUSIC Ziyawa C.R.I Rose Theatre, Main House Friday 13th July @ 8.30pm

£5 - £15

A youth led organisation from Zimbabwe that focuses on the sustainable development of arts from the grassroots level to international standards. It provides quality entertainment in the fields of dance, music, drama and poetry. An orphaned child turns out to be the cornerstone for the future of the Nxele kingdom set in the early 70s’ African society. However, the chief spirit medium of the land will have nothing of her return as her mother was forced into exile 18 years back. A fusion of live music, energetic dances and sound effects that bring to the stage an intriguing African tale.

INTRODUCTION TO TOTAL THEATRE byMoonlight Theatre Company Rose Theatre, Studio Sunday 1st July, 10.00am – 4.00pm £5 – booking required

New for IYAF this year – a whole week of workshops and participatory projects to launch the festival. Workshops are taking place in schools and venues around the town. To request a booking form please email workshops@iyafestival.org.uk or call 0208 547 5417 unless stated otherwise in workshop description.

LEGACY THEATRE Bounce Theatre & Anstee Bridge Rose Theatre, Studio

byMoonlight’s aim is to create exciting, innovative and fearless theatre to encourage audiences to re-visit classic texts with them in fresh settings. Their engaging and open ensemble style is full of energy and movement which is quickly becoming its trademark. Presenting a workshop in Total theatre, which includes mime, movement, experimenting with language, improvisation, writing and composing music. It will be a fun day and the workshop will be based on themes from The Taming of the Shrew which byMoonlight will be performing at the Rose Theatre during IYAF.

Monday 2nd July – Thursday 5th July

There will be the opportunity for friends and family to come at 3.30pm for little show of the work produced during the day.

Bounce Theatre provides opportunities for people to join in, create, make and watch theatre.

All workshop participants should wear loose clothing that they are comfortable moving around in.

Bounce Theatre is proud to be collaborating with young people from the Anstee Bridge programme, aiming to explore modern theatre scripts and performance styles. By the end of their time at IYAF the group plan to mount a rehearsed reading of a play which they believe will inspire a new group of people to come to the theatre. This is a closed workshop for students at Anstee Bridge.

DANCE CONSEQUENCES Creative Youth ACT, Main House Friday 29th June – Tuesday 3rd July, 10.00am – 5.00pm £60 for all 5 days – booking required

CARNIVAL CAMP Creative Youth Market House, Main Hall and Workshop Tent, All Saints’ Church Monday 2nd July – Friday 6th July, 4.00pm – 8.00pm (Market House) Saturday 7th July 11.00am – 6.00pm (Workshop Tent) Free – No booking required Inspirational artists from three different leading carnival companies come together to lead workshops to make costumes, headdresses, flags and giant puppets which will all be used for the carnival procession on Sunday 8th July at 3pm. Come along for an hour or for the whole week for a flamboyant, creative and colourful experience!

A fantastic opportunity for keen dancers to work with choreographers from some of the best dance companies in the UK. Five different choreographers work with the same group of people for five days, each creating two minutes of choreography in their own distinct style. Each day will begin with the new choreographer being allowed to see the last 15 seconds of the previous day’s work and having to take over the piece from there (think a dance version of the writing game, Consequences!) The final 10 minute piece will be performed as the finale of Kinetic Visions, our major dance night at the Rose Theatre on the 14th July. Choreographers are from Rambert Dance Company, Sakoba Dance, Motionhouse and BalletBoyz. All participants must attend every session. To book onto this project you will need to send a covering letter detailing your experience, as places are limited and anticipated to be in high demand. The workshop is suitable for competent and keen dancers only. Full details available when requesting booking form.

CIRCUS SKILLS WORKSHOPS Circus Suburbia Workshop Tent, All Saints’ Church Gardens Saturday 30th June, 11.00am - 1.00pm Sunday 1st July, 2.00pm - 5.00pm Tuesday 3rd July, 12.30pm - 3.00pm Thursday 5th July, 5.30pm - 7.30pm Free – no booking required

CREATE AN ALBUM IN A WEEK Creative Youth, Glitch Music and Our Friends Records Hook Studio Saturday 30th June, 6.00pm - 9.00pm Monday 2nd July,12.00 noon - 6.00pm Tuesday 3rd July, 12.00 noon - 6.00pm Wednesday 4th July, 12.00 noon - 6.00pm Thursday 5th July, 12.00 noon - 6.00pm £35 – Booking required. Spaces very limited, early booking recommended. An opportunity for young people to come together over a week and learn all the components involved in creating an album. Learn the skills behind programming, sound engineering, artist liaison, designing album covers and marketing. The album will feature our favourite bands from IYAF from the last three years, and once the recording is complete the young people from this project will work on a launch event for the album to take place during IYAF!

A social enterprise based in Surbiton, Circus Suburbia are freelance performers and teachers who perform internationally and teach locally. We strive to deliver exciting contemporary circus entertainment, whilst sharing our skills and enthusiasm with the next generation of potential circus artists, and to use circus workshops to help young people develop skills they can use in their everyday lives. Join Circus Suburbia during the workshop week to learn ground based circus skills such as juggling, unicycle, stilt and globe walking, acrobatics and hula hoop. Circus Suburbia will also be running further circus workshops, including aerial work such as rope and trapeze, at the circus and dance stage in Eagle Brewery Wharf on the 14th, 15th and 21st July. No previous experience necessary.

ACTING MASTERCLASS David Spinx Rose Theatre, Studio Friday 29th June, 12.00 noon - 2.00pm Free - Booking required David has been an actor for over 25 years and has appeared in Film, Theatre and Television, Voiceovers and Presenting. He is best known for his role as Keith Miller in EastEnders. A two-hour acting masterclass in two parts for those serious about making this their profession. What is the next step? How to move forward? Participants will also explore the endless possibilities of “How to deliver that line.”

Yoga and Singing Workshops Hannah Rose Tristram Rose Theatre Culture Cafe and Gallery Singing Workshops (Culture Cafe) Wednesday 11th July @ 3.00pm - 4.00pm Friday 13th July @ 4.00pm - 5.00pm Monday 16th July @ 4.00pm - 5.00pm Wednesday 18th July @ 3.30pm - 4.30pm Saturday 21st July @ 4.00pm - 5.00pm Yoga Workshops (Gallery)a Thursday 12th July @ 12.30pm - 1.30pm Saturday 14th July @ 10.30am - 11.30am Thursday 19th July @ 1.00pm - 2.00pm Sunday 22nd July @ 10.30am - 11.30am Free - no booking required Hanna is yoga and singing workshop leader who has training in: Natural Voice Leadership, Kripalu Yoga Teaching, Actor-Musicianship, Grade 8 Flute, 15 years touring with ‘Village Harmony’, BA Dance and Music. Come and join in with her beautiful singing and yoga sessions throughout IYAF - apart from listed sessions Hannah will be running guerrilla workshops throughout Kingston!

DEAR DIARy Devising Theatre with Jennifer Monk Rose Theatre, Studio Friday 29th June, 4.30pm - 7.00pm Saturday 30th June, 1.00pm - 5.00pm Sunday 1st July, 4.30pm - 8.00pm Monday 2nd July, 4.30pm - 7.00pm Tuesday 3rd July, 4.30pm - 7.00pm Wednesday 4th July, 4.30pm - 6.30pm Performance on Wednesday 4th July @ 7.00pm £95 per participant – booking required Jennifer Monk trained at the London School of Dramatic Arts and has credits in London and Australia. Jennifer runs successful workshops for youth at the Australian Theatre for Young People (Sydney), Stage Left, Kids Up Front, Dramawerkz (Melbourne), and Acting Workshops with Jennifer Monk (Victoria), Australia. Learn the secrets of devised theatre in this one-week intensive workshop series with Jennifer Monk finishing with a professional performance. Jennifer will facilitate the workshop and encourage performers to push their boundaries and support their acting craft in a fun and safe environment producing an entertaining, exciting and enlightening piece of theatre called “Dear Diary”. The young actors will learn acting techniques in script writing, improvisation, characterisation, stagecraft, scene work, monologue work, voice and movement. All participants must attend every session.

ONCE UPON A TIME... Filskit Theatre Company Schools Project Filskit Theatre aim to create work that ignites the imagination of children and adults alike. By mixing original music with shadow work, a dash of light and a sprinkle of movement, they create their very own Filskit blend of show. “Once Upon a Time” is a project for Year 6 children, preparing to make the transition from Primary to Secondary School. Using a traditional tale as a stimulus, children will use their own creative ideas to explore the transitional themes within the story. The workshop supports Filskit’s production of Snow White which is being performed at the Rose Theatre.

COMMEDIA DELL'ARTE FOR BEGINNERS General Silliness Productions Studio 101

Children will work alongside our performers, taking an ensemble approach to combining performance techniques with multimedia.

Wednesday 4th July, 5.00pm - 8.00pm

The project will culminate in a sharing of the work created throughout the week.

General Silliness Productions is an independent youth theatre company with a passion for entertaining. They specialise in physical theatre comedy and are trained in the traditional Commedia Dell’Arte style. They have had two successful years at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

This is a schools project and not open to the public.

Free – booking required

Transport yourselves back to the olde streets of Venice where you’ll find scheming old men, opportune servants and rich young lovers with more vanity than sense. This workshop will guide you through the basics of Commedia Dell’Arte using physical theatre exercises, fun games and improvisation. Learn to lazzi with the innamorati and the zanni, creating your own short Commedia Dell’Arte performance at the end of the session. Please bring your own bad Italian accent! Some drama experience required – and a good sense of humour!

NEW STORIES: DEVISING TECHNIQUES Isoproductions / Wimbledon Civic Theatre Trust Studio 101 Sunday 1st July, 2.00pm – 5.00pm Free – booking required WCTT, a London based charity, runs a range of theatre projects for young people, including those who otherwise would struggle to take part. Our Youth Theatre, run by IsoProductions, develop inclusive and exciting new productions with professional production values. Senior students from IsoYouth Company draw on the techniques used in creating their new piece, Absolute Power, to present this workshop, centred on devising techniques. Discover how to bring stories to life and create theatre from a variety of stimuli, including pictures, music and your own experiences. The workshop will end with the participants presenting for each other a brief, informal sharing of the new material created. Participants should be comfortable working in a group and performing in front of their peers.

CHANGES Moonbeam-Arts.org Schools Project Moonbeam Arts provides therapeutic arts sessions for all ages and abilities, including art, sand play, drama, dance, puppetry, music, mask and games! Moonbeam tries to bring a quality of sensitivity, exuberance and calm to all manner of creative activities and likes to have a laugh and hope all participants have great fun during the sessions. Moonbeam takes part in short and long term projects such as parades, festivals, school projects, community centres, fundraisers etc The workshops are aimed at y2 and y6 pupils who are in a period of transition into another school. The theme is the changing seasons as a metaphor for growth and transformation on a personal level, which is extremely relevant in regards to the PSHE curriculum. The children will experience drama, movement, voice, yoga and breathing exercises, ultimately creating a piece of ephemeral art. This is a schools project and not open to the public.

GRAFFITI WORKSHOP OnTheLevel Productions Workshop Tent, All Saints’ Church Gardens Monday 2nd July, 4.00pm - 8.00pm Tuesday 3rd July, 4.00 pm - 8.00pm Wednesday 4th July, 4.00pm - 8.00pm Free – No booking required

MUSEUM OF SMALL REMAINS The Orpheus Centre Workshop Tent, All Saints’ Church Gardens Thursday 5th July, 11.30am – 3.30pm Free – No booking required Orpheus provides unique opportunities for young disabled adults (18-25) with a passion for the arts. We promote transition and personal development through the arts so students gain the skills to live independently in the community and to make informed choices about their futures. Engage and contribute to the Museum of Small Remains – an interactive workshop, enabling you to explore what stopped them… and what stops you.

OnTheLevel Productions provides graffiti and urban fashion workshops for young people, as well as commissioned art work. They will provide a large canvas where young people can join the creation of a graffiti mural live, so people can see the process of creating such an artwork. Different techniques such as fadings, stencils, etc will be used.

THE PUPPET ENSEMBLE and THE PUPPET-PERFORMER BALANCE Smoking Apples Rose Theatre, Studio Saturday 30th June, 5.30pm – 7.30pm Thursday 5th July, 5.30pm – 7.30pm £5 per workshop – Booking required

MOSAIC WORKSHOPS Save The World Club Kingston Environment Centre Thursday 5th July, 7.30pm – 10.00pm Friday 6th July, 11.00am – 2.00pm Free – No booking required Save the World Club’s mission is to promote environmental action and self-empowerment through humour, art, education and entertainment. SWC aims to promote the protection and improvement of the natural environment by increasing public knowledge and understanding of human behaviour which is not harmful to the Earth. They will be running two mosaic workshops in central Kingston at the Kingston Environment Centre for Save the World Club on Thursday evening and Friday morning for the first week of the IYAF. All materials will be free, although we will take donations.

Through the use of puppetry, physical theatre and live music, Smoking Apples aim to ignite an adult imagination, confronting the most human situations and allowing the minds of their audiences to run free. Workshop 1 – The Puppet Ensemble Smoking Apples Theatre Company present a dynamic workshop which will share our approach to working with puppets and allow participants to try it for themselves. This will include an introduction to working as an ensemble in the theatre and how to use this complicité in order to create a basis for using puppetry. Workshop 2 – The Puppet/Performer Balance Smoking Apples’ work focuses on having performers and puppeteers sharing the stage equally. The second of our workshops will therefore draw on a variety of theatre disciplines and will look specifically at the above technique in terms of performance practice. Miscommunication is one of the central themes in The Wordcatcher (performed at the Rose Studio during IYAF) and Smoking Apples will work towards creating short scenes surrounding this idea. All participants should wear loose clothing that they are comfortable moving around in.

STORY TELLING WORKSHOPS FOR PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN Story Storks Workshop Tent. All Saints’ Church Gardens: Wednesday 3rd July, 11.00am - 11.30am Thursday 4th July, 2.30pm - 3.10pm Rose Theatre Culture Cafe: Tuesday 10th July, 10.30am - 11.10am Wednesday 18th July, 2.30pm - 3.10pm £5 (siblings come for half price!) – Booking required

NO COMPETITION! PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME Stanley Picker Gallery Various Town Centre Locations Free – No booking required The Stanley Picker Gallery at Kingston University is a public venue dedicated to interdisciplinary contemporary arts practice. Supported by the Stanley Picker Trust and the Arts Council England, the Gallery presents a challenging programme of research fellowships, contemporary commissions, exhibitions, participatory activities and public events. Throughout IYAF the Stanley Picker Gallery is running a series of participatory activities for children, young people and members of the local community. These will complement No Competition! - the off-site programme of artists’ projects that explore the relationship between art and non-competitive sport. This programme of free events is taking place across Kingston Town Centre, London and online whilst the gallery is closed for refurbishments. For details and to register for updates visit www.stanleypickergallery.org.

Each week of the festival, a different traditional fairy tale will be told with singing, dancing, acting and music. The story teller helps the children act out parts of the story and become the characters within it. Come fight dragons, rescue princesses, find buried treasure and live happily ever after! During the workshops children will get to dance, sing, use percussion instruments and make believe they are characters in the story. 3rd July – George and the Dragon (crawlers & toddlers approx. 9 – 20 months). 4th July – George and the Dragon (21 months to 5 years – mastered copying and good on their feet!) 10th July – The Sleeping Beauty (crawlers – 5 years) 18th July – Treasure Island (crawlers – 5 years) Parents are required to stay for the entire session with their children. No more than three children per adult.

LET ME INTRODUCE MYSELF MAKE A POSTCARD Zoe Thomas and School Swaps Workshop Tent, All Saints’ Church Gardens Saturday 30th June, 2.00pm - 4.00pm Sunday 1st July, 11.00am - 1.00pm Free – no booking required Zoe Thomas is a freelance textile designer who loves to play with colour and creative techniques. She enjoys inspiring and encouraging children and young people to discover and develop their creativity and has led many workshops for schools and groups in batik, printing, mosaics and craft making. Come and create a handmade postcard and be part of the biggest international postcard swap and exhibition of the year! This year’s exhibition theme is “Let me introduce myself…” and we want you to introduce

yourself the world on a handmade postcard, which will go on display in Kingston’s Market House Gallery during IYAF. After this, we will take your postcard and send it to someone else who has sent a postcard in. Everyone therefore receives something for taking part. Zoe will also be visiting schools throughout the week to get their postcard contributions! No experience required- just a will to creatively introduce yourself to the world!

Tickets for all Rose Theatre Productions cost £5 - £15 Tickets for all other venues cost £4 - £10

Booking:

Discounts

In person: Rose Theatre 24-26 High Street Kingston KT1 1HL

Concessions Available for most productions, please check at box office when booking your ticket. Concessions are available for full time students, unwaged, deaf and disabled patrons and senior citizens.

Over the phone: 08444 821 556 Online www.iyafestival.org.uk www.rosetheatrekingston .org Workshops To request a booking form for workshops which require booking please email workshops@iyafestival.org.uk or call 0208 547 5417

FESTIVAL PASS! ‘Early Bird’ Festival Pass until 1st June: £60 adults / £30 concessions Festival Pass after 1st June: £80 adults / £30 concessions The Festival Pass allows you entry to every production and event at IYAF and entitles you to membership at the Festival Club. Festival Club Membership gives you: • 25% off all bottled beer/cider and glasses of wine at the Rose Theatre Culture Cafe • Free IYAF tshirt • Festival wristband • Opportunities to meet cast and production team of various productions • First to receive offers and discounts

Participating companies Young people (under 26) participating in the festival automatically receive a festival pass allowing free entry to any production (must be exchanged for a ticket from rose theatre box office with proof of participation on the day of the event) Schools and colleges £1 off all tickets for school groups of 10 or more. One free teacher ticket with every 10 paid. Groups £1 off all tickets for groups of 10 or more.

West f o d ndar

! Sta azing m a ly odd “Vocal l done!!!” eney T e w l S e End w e member, nc Audie

“Really terrific evening: beautifully achieved in every way. Wonderful, amazingly imaginative acts, good speech es, and a great party. It reminded me , yet again, of the huge importance of wha t you and IYAF are doing. It’s so special.” Stephen Unwin Artistic Director, Rose Theat re

d an e was a buzz an “...incredible - ther was at th whole event energy about the remarkable.” t Chris Blackhurs Editor The Independent

events ival pass- seen 4 “Bought the fest d such d is so high an ar nd ta S r. fa so oney.” good value for m r, The Fumidor Audience membe

“Our Anstee Bridge students loved the batik workshop they found it interesting and rewarding. None of the students had every experience the creative art of Batik and it really engaged them. The facilitators were inspiring and motivating and had a real enthusiasm for their art which our students found infectious.” films Katherine Greening, Coordinator Anstee see the o t e r u s t is Bridge Programme reat plea m Festival. I e g a s a il ”It w to shar dies F le ir p o e B p e g youn in Th er and tant for with one anoth ight, r o p im so ries ce ton reen sto e audien tween the h t their sc m o tell fr port be you can was a real rap ce. And they ien re that the s and their aud all be paying r e u k o ld filmma o we sh s e r u t u f uch are the films s f o .” n r e io c t du tain atten der, pro oys” and “Cap a o L B Kevin History e h T “ as n” Mandoli Corelli’s

Continuing Support...

Our Friends Records

In 2010 Creative Youth launched its CREATIVE TALENT programme, supported by The Foyle Foundation. Over the last two years this programme has continued to expand and now supports seven young companies. The Creative Talent programme identifies young and emerging artists and organisations who have the potential to become excellent creative practitioners. It gives them the artistic, business and strategic support to become flourishing, challenging, exciting organisations of the future. The programme provides year long support and encourages the artists to push their boundaries, create new work and work in collaboration with other organisations to create inter-disciplinary work in addition to developing and mentoring their core skills and products. Importantly Creative Youth works in partnership with its key partners and sponsors to ensure that these young companies are equipped with key business skills allowing them to turn their visions into commercial ventures ensuring that the arts continue to prosper and be a fundamental part of the future of Britain. Through Creative Talent we are investing in the future of the arts and putting our faith in the young people who will inspire future generations. The seven key companies that Creative Talent is supporting are:

Our Friends Records are a Kingston based music promotions company who have been working with IYAF since its inception in 2009. Since the formalisation of the Creative Talent programme in 2010 our support has allowed OFR to receive training and mentorship from internationally renowned festival programmers, Continental Drifts, has assisted in expanding the number of events they run in the borough to eight per month and has invested in capital equipment allowing them to become a self sufficient company. This year they are programming a phenomenal and record breaking number of events during the festival! “Creative Youth has been the engine behind the growth of Our Friends Records, allowing us to develop our company from a small-time hobby into a much larger scale venture. The continued support and mentoring, as well as investment, has helped us grow into an organisation which will continue to provide essential artistic opportunities for Kingston’s youth. We would certainly not be the company we are today without the support of Creative Youth and we are so excited about the future!”

Smoking Apples

Circus Suburbia Circus Suburbia are a dynamic, young, contemporary circus company providing high quality entertainment at events and festivals as well as circus training, workshops and community engagement. Creative Youth’s support has allowed Circus Suburbia to co-ordinate a community circus show performed for the finales of IYAF in 2010 and in 2011. It also raised the funds to allow the research and development of an aerial act which they could continue to tour nationally and generate income for the company. In April 2012 Creative Youth secured funding to send members of Circus Suburbia’s Youth Circus to Germany for a ten day project with Polish and German partners. Most recently Creative Youth have secured funding from the GLA Mayor’s Outer London fund to convert an unused space into a contemporary circus space which Circus Suburbia will take responsibility in programming and animating. “Before we met Creative Youth we had plans to grow a small entertainment company, and to teach evening circus classes in Surbiton. This however all changed when Creative Youth gave us the challenge of a full scale circus project which would really push us in areas we previously had no experience in! Creative Youth has certainly given us challenges this last year, which at times have been daunting to say the least, but there has always been the support there to help us and the belief that we can pull these challenges off.” Circus Suburbia are launching Space @ Riverside on the 7th / 8th July and Katie Hardwick, director of Circus Suburbia is coprogramming the dance and circus stage at Eagle Brewery Wharf with StemKu.

Smoking Apples aims to create physical, visual, puppetry based theatre that specifically aims to engage the adult imagination. Over the last year Creative Youth has provided Smoking Apples with collaborative opportunities to devise new work for multiple projects and is currently working with the Apples to secure a permanent rehearsal space for all Creative Talent companies. “Smoking Apples have been working with Creative Youth as part of their Creative Talent programme for the past 2 years. During this time, they have been a constant source of support and helped us to deal with the reality of turning a theatre company into a viable business. We are constantly saying, ‘if only we could do this is all the time!’” Smoking Apples perform The Wordcatcher at the Rose Studio on the 7th/8th/18th/19th/20th July

Dumbshow Dumbshow is an ensemble of actors, directors, writers and musicians who come together in various combinations to make theatre with a vibrant physical aesthetic, using live music alongside text to create and tell stories. Dumbshow worked as artists in residence during IYAF 2011 before taking three shows to Edinburgh. In April this year they successfully received an Arts Council England grant to tour their production of Clockheart Boy.

Michael Bryher, Artistic Director, described Creative Youth’s help as a ‘godsend.’ “We couldn’t have achieved what we have done without them,” he said. “To put trust in a young company to develop their work is so, so important. IYAF took a leap of faith in us, for which we are extremely grateful.” Dumbshow perform The Pearl at the Rose Studio on the 11th/14th/16th/21st July

New for 2012!

Little Cauliflower Little Cauliflower is a Canterbury based company founded in 2010 and are the resident Graduate Theatre Company of the School of Arts at the University of Kent. They aspire to make theatre for all ages that leaves our audience feeling uplifted and entertained. We love to make things and as such our work often features animated objects, puppets and elaborate sets. Little Cauliflower perform The Night of the Big Wind at the Rose Theatre, Main House on the 20th / 21st July

StemKu StemKu Dance Company is a London based dance company, which has emerged out of Kingston University’s Undergraduate Dance Degree, and are their touring resident company. They are a collective of dancers and artists from various training background, who work together to create exciting, fun and engaging performances. Patrons include Matthew Bourne and Jonzi D. StemKu perform Illuminations at Dorich House and at Kinetic Visions at Rose Theatre both on the 14th July. Selina Welter, Director of StemKu, programmes the Dance and Circus stage at Eagle Brewery Wharf alongside Circus Suburbia.

byMoonlight The newest addition to our Creative Talent programme! byMoonlight’s aim is to create exciting, innovative and fearless theatre to encourage audiences to re-visit classic texts with them in fresh settings. Their engaging and open ensemble style is full of energy and movement which is quickly becoming its trademark. byMoonlight perform Taming of the Shrew at the Rose Theatre, Main House on 8th/10th/15th July

Little

ower

Caulifl

Stemku

All Creative Talent companies will be artists-inresidence for the duration of the festival. They will each be performing already established shows during the festival at various theatres and will also be collaborating, developing new work, leading workshops for the public and testing new work in ‘scratch’ nights. If you would like a tailor made workshop, a Q&A session or any advice and tips from any of our artists in residence then please get in touch at hello@iyafestival.org.uk and we will do our best to accommodate your requests!

p to da THE FEST IV te events with all the la AL a te n st news d op www.fa , cebook portunities. .c o m/iyafk www.tw ingston it www.iy ter.com/iyaf a fe sti www.c reative val.org.uk youthc harity.o rg

Keep u

VOLUNTEER Creative Youth & IYAF are only successful because of the commitment and passion of a wonderful team of volunteers who you will see around the town during the IYAF period with smiles on their faces helping visiting companies, the public and the technical and production team. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer with the festival in the summer and with the charity throughout the year in a variety of roles including : Front of House & Meet and Greet An opportunity to use your best interpersonal skills! Welcome visiting companies to the festival, look after them through the day and assist in the management of the box office and front of house duties during performances.

help raise funds and create awareness of the charity and festival.

Festival and Event Photographers Document and capture the magic and spirit of the International Youth Art Festival and other activities organised by Creative Youth throughout the year!

Volunteers meet regularly and our volunteer co-ordinator keeps everyone in touch and makes sure everyone is happy!

Marketing & Publicity Both in advance and during the festival helping us publicise over 350 events is a big job! Sell tickets, distribute flyers and posters, assist in mail outs, help with press and media, manage the facebook/twitter accounts and come up with your own ideas as to how we can market the festival. Event Technical Support Help build the stages, rig the lights, mix the sound! To volunteer as a technical volunteer you must have some previous experience. IYAF Ambassadors Promote the vision and fun of both the festival and being a volunteer! Help at fundraisers, visit potential volunteer sites, school assemblies and community events in order to

All of our volunteers work towards their Vinspire Award, a nationally recognised volunteering award.

If you would like to volunteer (positions are available throughout the year) then please contact volunteer@iyafestival.org.uk

Tom Chambers “I am delighted and proud to be a patron of the International Youth Arts Festival. For over two years now I have had the honour of being a supporter of the charity that has helped and mentored the work of talented young people in a range of the Arts. I am really looking forward to what promises to be a spectacular programme in 2012.”

Matt Lucas “Having spent my early years working with both the National Youth Music Theatre and the NYT, I know the value and excitement of being allowed to create and perform in the company of other like-minded young people. Clearly the International Youth Arts Festival has got off to a flying start and has a hugely promising future. I am honoured to have been invited to become a Patron and happily accept that invitation with best wishes and the best of luck to all involved.”

Chike Okonkwo “I feel very lucky to have been born in Kingston Upon Thames. I feel very much a product of my area in that I can trace a line directly from the youth arts I was a part of in the Royal Borough, to anything I’ve achieved as a professional actor since I left. I’m proud to be part of the IYAF and look forward to the great creativity that is always the result when talent, enthusiasm and, yes, youth are combined!”

SHERIDAN SMITH “I’m delighted and honoured to become a Patron of the International Youth Arts Festival. If it wasn’t for my early experience with the National Youth Music Theatre, I wouldn’t have got where I am today - and you wouldn’t have invited me to be a Patron. Good luck to all participants and all productions.”

Madeleine Worrall “I am really thrilled to support such a wonderful and important festival. My own years in youth theatre were rich and magical, and such an event can only bring joy to all performers, audiences and residents. I wish you the very best.”

Swan Sponsors

Kingfisher Sponsors

Partners

Grants, Trusts & Foundations

The work of Creative Youth and the International Youth Arts Festival would simply not be possible without the generosity, spirit and hard work of so many wonderful individuals. A special thanks goes to: Phil Hetherington, Robin Hutchinson, Jonnie Westell, Kathryn Woodvine, Molly Freeman, Jeremy James Taylor, Ann Hutchinson, David Nield, Brett Alderton, Alan Stevenson, Gail Cunningham, Chris Leach, Tina Leach, Colin Bloxham, Chiké Okonkwo, Joce Giles, Lisa Prisk, Selina Welter, Katie Hardwick, Jack Dimes, Cassidy Johnson, Stuart England, Callum Ostell, Kim Darton, Geoff Howard, Jarek Zaba, John Davey, Frank Whately, John Miles, Barry O’Mahony, Sarah Lee, Sam O’Reilley, David Osbon, David Browne, Wayne Parry, Lesley Smailes, Matt Robinson, Dave Starmers, Rachel Coltman, Brett Foulser, Frank Saunders, Laura Chatburn, Jennifer Chatfield, John Osmon, Ben Crawford, Roger Chown, Robert O’Dowd, Jon Barker, Derek Osbourne, Mary Reid, Ian Tyrell, Paul Comerford, Des Fernandes , Zoe Thomas, Lauren Elliot, Lana Parker, Hayden Winwright, Emily Masson, Andy Hoang, Aston Line, Annie Terz , Aliyah Zaidi, Trayan Velev, Kayah Mitchell, Atalanta Bluff, Leo Luis, Kevin Loader, Matthew Pateman, Jason Piper, Jon Pringle, Simon Toyne, Ian Sedgley, The Lord Bowden, Brigitte Pfender, Steffen & all our friends in Oldenburg, Kay Galbraith, Sarah Baps, Sarah Macdonald, Pip Whately, Little Cauliflower, Smoking Apples, byMoonlight, Dumbshow, Circus Suburbia, Our Friends Records, StemKU, me & you studio, Idea Generation, Justin Howard and team, Suzanne Lofthouse-Jackson, Darren Freed, Dave Brigham, Janie Harland, Jane Lloyd, Dom and the Woody’s gang, Liz, Adam, Millie, The Bench, Mr Kemp and all the staff at The Lamb, The Community Brain, The Seething villagers, Just Harry photography, Tangle Photography ... and the biggest thanks of all – to our wonderful team of volunteers and to all the young performers, producers and participants who make this festival very, very special

In memory of Parish Patel

Workshops Only those open to the public are listed here. Please check relevant page for age suitability and requirements. June 29th 10.00am - 5.00pm Dance Consequences 4.30pm - 7.00pm Dear Diary June 30th 10.00am - 5.00pm Dance Consequences 11.00am - 1.00pm Circus Skills 1.00pm - 5.00pm Dear Diary 2.00pm - 4.00pm Create Your Own Mail Art 5.30pm – 7.30pm The Puppet Ensemble 6.00pm – 9.00pm Create An Album July 1st 10.00am – 4.00pm Introduction to Total Theatre 11.00am – 1.00pm Create Your Own Mail Art 10.00am – 5.00pm Dance Consequences 2.00pm – 5.00pm New Stories: Devising Techniques 2.00pm – 5.00pm Circus Skills 4.30pm – 8.00pm Dear Diary, Devising Theatre July 2nd 10.00am – 5.00pm Dance Consequences 12.00pm – 6.00pm Create An Album

65 67

65 66 67 73 71 66

64 73 65 69 66 67

65 66

July 2nd continued 4.00pm – 8.00pm Carnival Camp 4.00pm – 8.00pm Graffiti Art 4.30pm – 7.00pm Dear Diary

65 70 67

July 3rd 10.00am – 5.00pm Dance Consequences 65 11.00am – 11.30am Storystorks 72 12.00pm – 6.00pm Create An Album 66 12.30pm – 3.00pm Circus Skills 66 4.00pm – 8.00pm Carnival Camp 65 4.00pm – 8.00pm Graffiti Art 70 4.30pm – 7.00pm Dear Diary 67 July 4th 11.00am – 1.00pm Create Your Own Mail Art 73 12.00pm – 6.00pm Create An Album 66 2.30pm – 3.10pm Storystorks 72 4.00pm – 8.00pm Carnival Camp 66 4.00pm – 8.00pm Graffiti Art 70 4.30pm – 6.30pm Dear Diary 67 5.00pm – 8.00pm Commedia Dell’Arte For Beginners 68 July 5th 12.00pm – 6.00pm Create An Album 11.30am - 3.30pm Museum Of Small Remains

Permanent exhibitions and regular events 16th – 22nd Lost Balloon IYAF Art Walk Everyday Drawing Words, Writing Pictures Everyday Live music in Rose Theatre Culture Cafe

66 70

July 5th continued 4.00pm – 8.00pm Carnival Camp 66 5.30pm – 7.30pm The Puppet/Performer Balance 71 5.30pm – 7.30pm Circus Skills 66 6.30pm – 8.30pm Mosaic Skills 71 July 6th 4.00pm – 8.00pm Carnival Camp

Performance July 6th 7.00pm Mugged 4 7.30pm Raise The Roof: Opening Night Concert 56 July 7th 12.00pm Poetry Pump 54 12:30pm The Red Balloon 23 7.00pm Almost, Maine 22 7.30pm Kingston Music Service - Going for Gold 35 7.30pm Country Music 2 7.30pm Day 57 8.00pm The Wordcatcher 23 8.30pm Redefining Space 48 11.00am – 6.00pm K-Town Live 49 11.00am – 5.00pm River Festival 49 July 8th 12.00pm Almost, Maine 22 12.00pm Poetry Pump 54 3.00pm Carnival 48 3.30pm Mugged 4 5.15pm The Lieutenant of Inishmore 15 7.30pm Work In Progress 5 7.30pm Goodbye Song 25 7.45pm The Taming of the Shrew 2

9th – 22nd Let Me Introduce Myself Everyday London In Motion

July 8th continued 8.15pm The Wordcatcher 8.30pm Redefining Space 11.00am – 6.00pm K-Town Live 11.00am – 5.00pm River Festival 12.00pm – 5.00pm Unity Festival

23 48 49 49 61

July 9th 11.15am Rhyme Time 58 11.30am Kingston Infant Music Festival 36 2.00pm The Lieutenant of Inishmore 15 2.15pm Kingston Infant Music Festival 36 5.00pm Zeis 3 5.00pm Don Juan 24 7.00pm The Belle of Snodland 22 7.30pm Bodies In Motion 58 7.30pm Genghis Khan 26 7.30pm Dream 18 8.00pm Beatrice on Fire 13 July 10th 10.30am Storystorks 72 11.30am Kingston Infant Music Festival 36 2.15pm Kingston Infant Music Festival 36 5.30pm The Kingstones 17 5.30pm The Gods Are Not To Blame 6 6.30pm Bodies in Motion 58 7.00pm Words, Words, Words 54 7.30pm I Will Sing With The Spirit 37 8.00pm The Lieutenant of Inismore 15 8.00pm Almost, Maine 22 8.30pm The Taming Of The Shrew 2

July 11th 3.00pm Singing Workshop 67 4.00pm Snow White 9 5.00pm The Belle of Snodland 22 5.00pm Dream 18 6.45pm The Adventures of Zap 57 7.30pm The Pearl 9 7.30pm Goodbye Song 25 7.30pm Day 57 8.00pm The Gods Are Not To Blame 6 8.00pm Don Juan 24 10.00pm Grooveline 39 July 12th 11.30am Snow White 9 12.30pm Yoga Workshop 67 4.30pm Balls 24 5.00pm Don Juan 24 5.30pm Bodies in Motion 58 7.00pm White Feathers 15 7.00pm Our Friends Ahoy 38 7.30pm Natasha 19 7.30pm Dream 18 7.30pm Day 57 7.30pm The Birdies Film Festival 43 7.45pm The Accompanist / Two Minds 6/8 8.00pm Daniel Simonsen & Adam Belbin 44 8.15pm Romeo & Juliet 19 10.00pm Get Loud 39 July 13th 1.00pm Balls 24 4.00pm Singing Workshop 67 4.30pm Natasha 19 5.00pm Huis Clos 10 5.30pm Goodbye Song 25 5.30pm Romeo & Juliet 19 7.30pm Day 57 7.45pm The Accompanist / Two Minds 6/8 8.00pm Wise Memories 62

Permanent exhibitions and regular events 16th – 22nd Lost Balloon IYAF Art Walk Everyday Drawing Words, Writing Pictures Everyday Live music in Rose Theatre Culture Cafe

July 13th continued 8.00pm Balls 24 8.30pm African Roots 34,60,62 8.30pm The Forbidden Wardrobe 20 July 14th 10.30am Yoga Workshop 67 11.00am The Accompanist / Two Minds 6/8 11.30am Romeo & Juliet 19 2.00pm, 2.45pm, 3.30pm,4.00pm Illumination 56 2.30pm The Pearl 9 5.00pm Dream 18 7.30pm Dark Dreams and Bright Nightmares 7 7.30pm The Lieutenant of Inishmore 15 7.30pm Thames Youth Orchestra 37 7.15pm Music on the River 35 8.00pm Don Juan 24 8.30pm Kinetic Visions: An Evening of Dance 28-31 11.00am – 6.00pm K-Town Live 49 11.00am – 8.00pm Dance and Circus 32 July 15th 2.30pm Something Rotten in Tipsville / Cautionary Tales For Children 3/20 4.00pm Absolute Power 14 5.00pm Alien Encounters 5 5.30pm Snow White 9 6.00pm Genghis Khan 26 6.00pm Let’s Talk 16 8.30pm The Taming Of The Shrew 2 8.30pm Huis Clos 10 9.00pm Balls 24 11.00am – 6.00pm K-Town Live 49

9th – 22nd Let Me Introduce Myself Everyday London In Motion

July 15th continued 11.00am – 8.00pm Dance and Circus Stage 32 July 16th 11.00am Alien Encounters 5 2.00pm The Belle of Snodland 22 2.30pm Move Talk Love 42 4.00pm Alien Encounters 5 4.00pm Singing Workshop 67 5.00pm One Size Fits All 13 5.30pm Farewell My Concubine 59 5.30pm The Trial 21 7.30pm Genghis Khan 26 7.30pm Zeis 3 8.00pm The Pearl 8 9.00pm Punk Rock 4 July 17th 5.00pm Something Rotten In Tipsville / Cautionary Tales For Children 3/20 5.30pm The Lucky Ones 9 7.30pm An Evening with Three Half Pints 44 8.00pm T h e D r e a m i n g GALA NIGHT PERFORMANCE 18 8.00pm Freestyle 2012 47 8.00pm Beatrice on Fire 13 8.30pm Let’s Talk 16 10.00pm Peace and Dub 39 July 18th 2.30pm Storystorks 72 3.30pm Singing Workshop 67 4.00pm Dream/Life 16 5.00pm Madame Très Bleue 26 5.00pm Why I Was The Way I Am 12 6.30pm The Trojan Women 10 7.00pm Razing Eddie 14 7.30pm The Adventures of Zap 57

July 18th continued 7.30pm A Servant Of Two Masters 11 7.30pm Sikosis 39 8.00pm The Wordcatcher 23 8.00pm The Forbidden Wardrobe 20 8.30pm Punk Rock 4 10.00pm Grooveline 39 July 19th 12.00pm The Lucky Ones 8 1.00pm Yoga Workshop 67 2.30pm Farewell My Concubine 59 2.30pm The Wordcatcher 23 4.00pm Dream/Life 16 5.00pm Absolute Power 14 5.00pm One Size Fits All 13 6.00pm An Evening With Three Half Pints 44 7.00pm Madame Très Bleue 26 7.30pm The Dreaming 18 7.30pm Country Music 2 8.00pm Why I Was The Way I Am 12 8.30pm Razing Eddie 14 10.00pm Squeezebox 38 July 20th 12.00pm The Caucasian Chalk Circle 21 3.30pm The Lucky Ones 8 4.00pm Dream/Life 16 5.00pm A Servant Of Two Masters 11 6.00pm The Wordcatcher 23 7.00pm The Night of the Big Wind 17 7.00pm I Hate Hamlet 11 7.30pm One Size Fits All 13 8.00pm The Trial 21 8.00pm The Forbidden Wardrobe 20 8.45pm Folk ‘n’ Roll 36 July 21st 11.00am Madame Très Bleue 26

Permanent exhibitions and regular events 16th – 22nd Lost Balloon IYAF Art Walk Everyday Drawing Words, Writing Pictures Everyday Live music in Rose Theatre Culture Cafe

July 21st continued 11.30am The Dreaming 18 11.30am A Servant Of Two Masters 11 12.00pm Absolute Power 14 2.00pm Why I Was The Way I Am 12 2.00pm Beatrice on Fire 13 2.30pm I Hate Hamlet 11 3.00pm The Big Wheel 51 3.00pm The Trojan Women 10 4.00pm Singing Workshop 67 5.00pm The Pearl 8 5.00pm Country Music 2 5.30pm The Night of the Big Wind 17 5.30pm The Belle of Snodland 22 7.30pm Work in Progress 5 7.30pm Zeis 3 8.00pm Farewell My Concubine 59 8.00pm The Caucasian Chalk Circle 21 8.30pm Let’s Talk 16 8.30pm An Evening With Three Half Pints 44 11.00am – 10.00pm Showtime 52 11.00am – 6.00pm K-Town Live 49 11.00am – 8.00pm Dance and Circus 32 July 22nd 10.30am Yoga Workshop 67 11.30am The Trojan Women 10 1.30pm The Caucasian Chalk Circle 21 2.00pm, 3.30pm & 5.00pm Birdbrain 51 3.00pm Audiovision 61 5.00pm The Dreaming 18 7.00pm Walk the Plank 39 11.00am – 6.00pm K-Town Live 49 7.00pm – 9.00pm Dance and Circus 32

9th – 22nd Let Me Introduce Myself Everyday London In Motion

online www.iyafestival.org.uk www.rosetheatrekingston .org

telephone 08444 821 556

in person Rose Theatre 24-26 High Street Kingston KT1 1HL

Workshops workshops@iyafestival.org.uk 0208 547 5417

Festival Pass ‘Early Bird’ Festival Pass until 1st June: £60 adults / £30 concessions Festival Pass after 1st June: £80 adults / £30 concessions

‘Creative Youth’ A Company Registered in England and Wales no 06848384. Registered Charity No: 1132314 President: His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex KG GCVO. www.creativeyouthcharity.org