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Alison Goldie: Theatre-Maker, Facilitator

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What I do:                   

I work in the field of performance as an:

  • actor

  • director

  • teacher

  • facilitator/workshop leader

  • television presenter

  • radio presenter

  • conference host

  • theatre journalist/blogger

  • mentor

  • What I've done:

    Performed extensively in theatre, particularly with The Weird Sisters Theatre Company and as a solo artist.

    As a theatre director, my credits include: Look Back In Anger, Pitch Black, Sacrifice, Butterflies Are Free (Vienna's English Theatre), Dead Heat, Horrible Happenings, Ambition etc (YMT:UK), Alfie, Totally Over You (CPA).

    As a TV Presenter I worked on a range of shows, in particular BBC 2's The Travel Show.

    As a stand-up comedian I supported acts such as Eddie Izzard, Jo Brand, Jack Dee and Julian Clary.

    As a Radio Broadcaster, I was a regular contributor to BBC Radio 4's Loose Ends with Ned Sherrin.

    In Film I acted with Rowan Akinson in 'Bean - The Movie' directed by Mel Smith, and many short films.

    In the Corporate Sector I have worked for blue chip companies such as Microsoft, GlaxoSmithKline and Tesco as a Trainer, Presenter and Writer.

    As a facilitator I've lead workshops in drama, comedy, improvisation, confidence-building, flirting and presentation skills.

     

     

    2011-12

    BOOK NOW for new courses, classes and events run by Alison Goldie:

    8 February: Learn to Flirt

    17 March: Learn to Express Yourself

    17 April: Introduction to Acting

    • Skyros, Greece and The Grange, Isle of Wight

    Skyros:I shall be running courses in performance and flirting on this beautiful island for the whole of August, along with a community of great teachers. See www.skyros.com

    The Grange, a comfortable hotel-with-courses in pretty Shanklin on the Isle of Wight:

    10-12 Feb: Flirtshop

    6-9 April: Celebrate Spring (with Kate Daniels)

    1-4 June: Date to Mate (with Andrew Risner)

    24-27 Dec: Christmas! (with Jo Wood)

    See www.thegrangebythesea.com

     
    • The Map

    The next of the wildly successful Sunday afternoon cabarets, featuring both pro and amateur acts, and hosted by myself and Kate Daniels, the jazz legend, will be on 18 March, from 2pm till 5.30pm. Get in touch soon if you'd like to perform or be an audience member - reservations are essential! The Map is a charming cafe and cabaret bar in Kentish Town, London.

     

    A brand new workshop, incorporating a spread of creative activity:

    Reasons To Be Cheerful

    (Staying Sane In A Mad World)

    July 7-14, 2012

    There’s a lot going on in the world, and it’s not all good. Sometimes, a person can feel overwhelmed by outside forces (and inside ones!) and feel powerless and unbalanced.

    When things get tough, we don’t need fancy solutions, we need to get back to ourselves, and what makes us feel centred and happy again. And how can you raise your spirits, improve your strength and develop your creativity?

    This new course incorporates some of the best drama and improvisation games and exercises, combined with activities that have been proved over history to keep people sane: dancing, stretching, painting, singing, creative writing and mucking about. Take your pick from these, plus other specialists offering yoga, tai chi, an excursion to ancient villages and a variety of massage sessions.
    See www.cortijo-romero.co.uk for details.

    Just so you know:

    Alison is currently open to facilitating opportunities of the following nature -

    Drama courses for all ages and abilities

    Flirtshops

    Flirt-coaching at parties and events

    Presentation Skills days

    Confidence-building sessions

    Artist mentoring, tailored to the individual's needs

    THE BLOGS: http://ladyinbed.wordpress.com for reviews of my own shows, audience comments, occasional musings and theatre reviews that I write for Remote Goat, Whatsonstage.com etc.

    http://weirdsisterstheatrecompany.wordpress.com for history

    of The Weird Sisters, my company with Kath Burlinson

    LINKED IN:

    http://uk.linkedin.com/in/alisongoldie

    TWITTER:

    http://twitter.com/ladyinbed/

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