Jason and Medea - Bristol Old Vic Young Company
Hello everyone, and thanks for the support so far...
Big News we have now been officially selected to go to NSDF!
So now the cause is so much more urgent!
Before you read on, most of the words in bold are links to other exciting information about our work either REVIEWS, VIDEOS, or PICTURES So do click away and enjoy, but please remember to come back here and donate. Also check out the blog section of this project (button above) to get up to date info.
1 out of 103
Out of 103 shows this year we are 1 of 13 to be selected, and we are the only Youth Theatre to be invited, the rest are university groups, so it's a massive achievement and a big stamp of approval that our show is one of the best in country!
Now we know our video is slightly silly and low tech, but we didn't want to show off, however to show you our work is truly of a professional standard please take a look at our REVIEWS, VIDEOS, and PICTURES
REVIEWS
Read a review so can judge for yourself Click here Jason and Medea Guide To Bristol Review
VIDEO TRAILERS
Please take a look at our EPIC trailers on youtube Click here Jason and Medea - The Argonauts
PICTURES
You can also see some blazing images of our show Click here for Photo Album
HOW YOU CAN HELP
1. Click the donate button on here and receive one our fantastic rewards
2. If you are not savvy to paypal, or feel uncomfortable about donating online, please send a cheque made payable to Bristol Old Vic, in an envelope marked JASON and MEDEA, including your name and contact and we will donate your contribution on here for you.
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So...
The Story so far
Bristol Old Vic Young Company produced a fantastic new show Jason and Medea in November 2010. It received rave reviews and brilliant audience responses when it performed here in Bristol. It has since been SELECTED to go to the National Student Drama Festival (NSDF) and SELECTED for the International Youth Arts Festival (IYAF).
Since the funding cuts Bristol Old Vic Young Company now need public support to be able to tour this show and pass on the message that young people can create great theatre if given the opportunity and support they need.
The show was created by the company with their Director Tid as a guiding force.
Every word, image, musical stroke was found through a collaborative devising process 8 hours a week over 12 weeks from Sept – Nov.
The company involved in creating the show are aged 12 - 23, and came out of the core group of around 400 young people who attend weekly sessions as part of Bristol Old Vic Young Company.
The Next Stage
So now we want to fulfill the potential of this show by raising the funds we need to take this show up to NSDF and down to IYAF and hopefully a few places in between.
The cash you provide us with will go straight to this project and will be managed by our production manager at Bristol Old Vic, this cash will afford us to:
• Travel to the venues
• Rent accommodation
• Give the set a lick of paint
• Rig and re-design the lights
• Hire/design the costumes
• Rent rehearsal space
• Bring a brilliant piece of work back to life!
Reviews and Responses
"Jason & Medea was without a doubt the most enjoyable piece of theatre I’ve experienced at the venue." Rudy Millard, Guide To Bristol
"individual scenes that have more verve and spark than yer average hydroelectric plant" Venue
"between set design, music, acting, directing and script, the Bristol Old Vic Young Company triumph unanimously." Suit Yourself Magazine
"It was like a lock stock, oceans 11, layer cake mix of magnificence. Not a dull moment." Steph, Audience Member
"the best piece of theatre I think I've ever seen, truthfully. Incredible individual performances but as always amazing collaboration too"Phoebe, Audience Member
"a truly inspirational piece of theatre; beautiful, heartfelt and funny" Ben, Audience Member
Links
Bristol Old Vic Young Company Facebook Page
The Show
London, the 1960s, and the biggest heist the criminal underworld will ever see.
Jason pulls together a crack team of all his china plates, the Argonauts.
While Medea, his lemon curd, lies at the heart of all that's to come.
It's a right old Jackanory, full of love, vengeance, violence and adventure.
An epic quest at a local level, will it be lock stock and barrel as
they snatch the golden piece; or will everyone just end up fleeced?
With a psychedelic 60s soundtrack, a force of physicality, and enough cockney lingo
to sink a half-penny dip, you better get on the dog and bone and come and have a butchers.
