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If your names not down, you’re not coming in…

For all of you movers and, ahem, “shakers” be sure to keep you’re eyes peeled for AD’s very own John Doull as Lucky Eric in St Helen’s Theatre Royal new production of Godber’s Internationally acclaimed show, Bouncers. If you’ve ever wondered about the people that tick behind those intimidating black bow ties!

Pack Up Morphs into a new revival.

Charting Salford life on the home front during WWII, this musical that engages with young people from across Salford with no or little training is back after a critical and commercial success in 2011. Playing at the Royal Northern College of Music, the production is produced by MORPHIC, formally CRIS, who’s aims is to raise young people’s aspirations through creative learning with theatre professionals. This year’s show also has extensive support from AD with Justine Bailey, Darren Langford, and Frances Tither all dusting off those gas masks for another moving production. Follow link for details and tickets.

Czech out Aisling’s success!

A huge congratulations and bon voyage to Aisling Caffrey, who has secured the job for HTC. She has just flown out to Prague to shoot for the brand new commercial for the international tech company, which will be coming to a screen, mobile or otherwise near you soon!

THRASHER revives with further support from AD and ACE!

As part of the writer “In Response” Scheme Conor Mckee (Writer) and Wyllie Longmore (Dramaturg/Director) bring back their highly acclaimed production of “Thrasher” for spring 2013. The “In Response” Scheme engages new local writers in each venue with the creative team of Thrasher, and is now supported by Arts Council England. In addition, this previously sold out production will now star AD’s Darren John Langford and Justine Bailey as Colin & Vic respectively.
Show tours Salford, Hull, Preston, Sheffield, Bury, Leeds, and RADA’s studio Theatre, London. Click on area for links.