In September 2015, I discovered ‘The Story of Mrs. Lovewright and Purrless her Cat’ by Lore Segal. On the cusp of 30, it seemed to me to be about how we sabotage our deepest longing for connection by demanding that those close to us love us in exactly the way we expect. In the following […]
"Utterly Brilliant" - Curious Arts Festival In July 2018, LAStheatre began the early stages of research and development on The Rascally Diner, a new show inspired by The Rascally Cake by Jeanne Willis and Korky Paul. This R&D supported by the Old Vic Theatre with space at their Work Rooms and culminated in a sharing at […]
This summer we are developing a new show based on the children's book 'The Story of Mrs Lovewright and Purrless her Cat' by Lore Segal. The process will take place in collaboration with 4 schools, a Home Ed group and local families from the Folkestone area. Parents/carers, teachers and children will have an active […]
Barra Collins and Cherry Truluck led a day long Design CPD, on the collaborative relationship of a Director and Designer, for teachers at the Old Vic Theatre. This CPD covered: The role of the designer. The role of the director. The importance of collaboration. A brief history of scenograhpy. Theatre styles and vocabulary. How to […]
Marley is dead. Dead as a door nail. But his spirit has returned to plague one unsuspecting soul: Ebenezer Scrooge. We invite you to relive this classic festival tale and join characters from Dickens’ many Christmas stories in this new adaptation of his work. Following last year’s critically acclaimed sell-out success, Newton Park at Christmas, […]
LAStheatre will be back at Curious Arts Festival again this year. This time in the guise of Story Storage. At Curious Arts Festival, 2017 Story Storage will be delivering their world famous Imagination Manager training! Come and tell them your favourite stories and, with their help, turn them into miniature 3D environments – ready for […]
Last week we were busy creating a launch event for the exciting new advertising agency Always Be Content at the Marketing Society Star Awards. They’re an agency for a new age: who make magic out of logic and bring a more a balanced, holistic approach to the creative business. See what we did there? […]
In July, LAStheatre created an adaptation of There Is A Monster In My Home by 王蕾 at the Art+ 798 International Art Education Center in the heart of Beijing's art district. Barra Collins (Writer/Director) and Sean Turner (Designer) lead a team of 4 - 12 year olds in a creative process which saw them design and build […]
Our Artistic Director, Barra Collins, (amongst others) talks to The Stage about how working with brands doesn't have to mean selling out and also discusses potential pitfalls of these type of collaborations. "Barra Collins (LAStheatre) is a theatremaker and actor. He has worked with a number of brands. Like others, he welcomes the exposure it […]
Today LAStheatre were interviewed by the radio station RBC. The Interview was part of the program Story Time. LAStheatre's Barra Collins and Sean Turner discussed the importance of reading and theatre for young audiences.
