Saturday 27 April 2013

Ongoing - Last Round Of Headshots From Oedipus Offstage

Relief Theatre! Tonight's the night!

Oedipus Offstage is happening tonight, 7:30pm, Teviot Underground. Only a few hours away. But I know you can't resist for so long without a small aperitif, so here is the last round of pretty headshots for you to enjoy.

Euridyce, wife of Creon

Eteocles, Prince of Thebes

Ismene, Princess of Thebes


Thursday 25 April 2013

Ongoing - And Even More Pictures From Oedipus Offstage

Still yearning for more? Not satisfied with the first round of headshots? Want more Oedipus Offstage in your life?
Well, my dear Reliefators, here you are.


Polynices, Prince of Thebes
Argea, Princess of Argos
Helen, parlour maid
Get ready, everyone, Relief Theatre's newest show is coming to Edinburgh!

Wednesday 24 April 2013

Ongoing - More Pictures From Oedipus Offstage

Hello Reliefators!
Oedipus Offstage is getting closer and closer. Haven't you decided whether to go or not? Well, I hope this pictures, courtesy of Eilidh Leask, will convince you.


Haemon, son of Creon

Lillian, Jocasta's handmaiden

Jocasta, Queen of Thebes

Oedipus, King of Thebes

Tuesday 16 April 2013

Opportunities - Reliefators in Ellen Kent's 'Carmen'

Thanks to our former Workshops Coordinator Sebastian King, some Reliefators were given the chance to perform as extras in Ellen Kent Opera's Carmen. And the fun they had! Logically, not everyday one can wander around dressed as a Spanish matador.


Relief's toreros: Daniel, James, and Adam.
Marta and Athina, Spanish jewels among the rest of the female cast.

Monday 15 April 2013

Opportunities - Singers Needed for Productions in Edinburgh

Good-day, Reliefators!
Apparently there are many opportunities this year for young singers around Edinburgh:

· Opera Camerata are starting rehearsals tonight for The Magic Flute at 7:30pm in St Ninian's Church, Corstorphine. Their show takes place every October at the Churchhill Theatre, Morningside. If you aren't a natural singer, you can also contact them about helping with stage and front of house.

· Edinburgh Grand Opera are also looking for singers (especially tenors). A good time to join them is around September, when the new season begins. They meet on Mondays, then nearer the show on Thursdays and Sundays.


So if you feel you have the talent of singing in front of an audience (without making their ears bleed, that is) then don't be shy and go!

Sunday 7 April 2013

Ongoing - Pictures from Oedipus Offstage

Oedipus Offstage's rehearsals are not ordinary rehearsals. And if you don't believe me, just take a look at the following pictures.
In the last few days, the cast has organized a couple of long-form improvisations to work on character interaction and get some material for the script. On Wednesday, the family gathered together to enjoy a nice dinner and taste some delicious foreign food (American, mostly, plus some Athenian wine) while on Saturday the ruling couple decided to take the children and some servants for a picnic, after which they headed to Teviot's tavern in order to watch the Grand National.

The royal family (less Antigone, who was indisposed)
having an exotic banquet.
The service, absconding from their obligations.
Everything has its right place, or so Eteocles thinks.
Not everyday one can enjoy a sunny picnic in Thebes.
"Sitting in the Sun,
Your Love hits me like a gun.
With you I have lots of fun.
Please don't become a nun."
by Haemon, Son of Creon
Oedipus looks distressed.
Jocasta looks like a teapot in that hat.
The bread looks oppressed.

Also, be prepared for soon we'll be announcing an Extraordinary General Meeting to vote on our new Workshops Coordinator.

Saturday 6 April 2013

Ongoing - Snippets from Oedipus Offstage

Oedipus Offstage is going very well. But after two months rehearsing, improvisation has led to some amusing traits in some of the characters. For instance, Adam Butler's Haemon had developed an interest in poetry. Sadly, his skills are not as good as one would expect.
Here's his last work, a poem for Antigone:

I love you when you're here.
Even when you're not near.
But your voice I'd like to hear.
In my eyes there is a tear.

Heartbreaking, is it not?

Stay tuned for more snippets from our current production and for more updates on the company!