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- What I do... (Actor, director, designer, teacher etc?)
- Red Ladder makes new theatre productions and tours them nationally to theatre and community venues.
Founded in 1968 in London, has a colourful history. It spans 30 years, from the radical socialist theatre movement in Britain known as agitprop, to the company's current position.
The company moved to Leeds in the 70's and is still based in the city. During the 80's the company redefined itself, changing its cooperative structure to a hierarchy and became a company that specialised in targeted work for youth audiences. Often targeting young people who have little or no access to theatre.
- My Quick CV
- Today the company is acknowledged as one of Britain's leading national touring companies producing high quality new plays for youth audiences. Our aim is to make theatre which celebrates, inspires and challenges young people, developing in them the desire and ability to express ideas and strengthen social and cultural cohesion. We are looking to embellish current text-driven practice by experimentation with new theatre practice – including working with other art forms, partnerships and international collaboration.
- The first thing that inspired me in theatre...
- Red Ladder was inspired by the 60's, an era of riots, demonstrations and political debate. They wanted theatre to take part in this revolution of ideas.
- My favourite theatre something is...
- The diversity and range of artistic styles that make up our industry.
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- http://www.redladder.co.uk
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- http://www.audencesyorkshire.org.uk
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Ugly by Emma Adams
Following the acclaimed production of Forgotten Things at the Edinburgh Fringe 2009, which received 4 & 5 star reviews and was shortlisted for 2009 Meyer Whitworth Award, the company is reuniting this highly successful writer and director team. The production will tour nationally Autumn 2010... and is currently booking. Contact Stef for… Continue
Posted on February 8, 2010 at 3:26pm —
Red Ladder & Chumbawamba
Going back to our political roots Red Ladder is proud to be collaborating with Chumbawamba on this new play. A riotous comedy set in Northern industrial Britain with a mix of theatre, music, banter and action for an audience looking for a world beyond TV Talent Contests and multi-millionaires taking multi-million pound pensions in this winter of recession.
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Posted on November 25, 2009 at 3:28pm —
Red Ladder Theatre Company visit London
Direct from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, receiving 4 & 5 star reviews, your chance to see this acclaimed production in London. Penned by Yorkshire-born playwright Emma Adams, the play has also been shortlisted for the Royal National Theatre Foundation’s Meyer-Whitworth award. Fusing puppetry, innovative theatre and surreal style the show offers a cross-generational story for 21st century audiences, not to be missed.
bittersweet, intelligent...the power to m… Continue
Posted on September 21, 2009 at 2:18pm —
Great Edinburgh Reviews for Red Ladder
We are so proud..... onwards and upwards!
Forgotten Things by Emma Adams Reviews :
Broadway Baby ****
The List ****
Ed Frin… Continue
Posted on August 18, 2009 at 4:18pm —
Edinburgh Festival 2009
A darkly comic play about finding hope...and what happens when it is taken away. Fusing puppetry, physical performance and theatrical trickery Red Ladder have created a visually enticing cross-generational show.
A 21st century dysfunctional family struggle to cope with their suicidal son and senile grandmother.
‘Moving, funny, h… Continue
Posted on August 3, 2009 at 2:31pm —
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