We’re in the throws of a Lockdown and I’ve just had the privilege of presenting a paper on a potential opera I hope to write along with two other collaborators: a librettist and a scenographer. The presentation was conducted online … Continue reading International Conference at La Monnaie De Munt
In this article, I unpack some of Bertolt Brecht’s theories. What follows is a discussion about the Alienation Effect, Epic Theatre, Gestus, Contradiction and Complex Seeing. I also explore what realism means and question how one can be ‘innovative’ today. … Continue reading Brechtian Acting & Realism
Good news! The Ghost of Hope House (Macabre Pictures) has been selected for Haunted House FearFest! Tickets are available here. Sales end 21 March 2021 20:28 Continue reading Haunted House FearFest Nomination!
The short film HEATHCLIFF (Asgard productions) won best student film in the Druk International Film Festival! I play Cathy and I can’t wait to see it! Continue reading Film Award: Druk International Film Festival
I’ve made a YouTube video that tries to elaborate on my own approach to composing music. This entails what I think about what we call “Avant garde” music or “contemporary classical music” today. By all means, check out the video … Continue reading Practice-Led Research into an ‘Avant Garde’ Style
I’ve made an online lecture that discusses the compositional technique of Olivier Messiaen with reference to his quartet: Quatuor pour la Fin du Temps (Quartet for the End of Time) for clarinet, piano, violin and ’cello. In this lecture, I … Continue reading Olivier Messiaen: Quatuor pour la Fin du Temps
I once made a video about my experiences at the Museum für Moderne Kunst (Museum of Modern Art, or MMK for short) in Frankfurt, Germany. You can view this on my YouTube channel (although it’s one of my first videos and … Continue reading Museum für Moderne Kunst
I’m in another Horror feature film, this time by Macabre Pictures. It’s called Coven of Evil and the release date is May 26 2020. An investigative journalist tries to save an innocent young woman from a Wiccan cult, but in … Continue reading Coven of Evil (feature film) Release Date
I’m playing Claire (lead) in a short film by independent film production company Macabre Pictures. The film is due to be shown at film festivals. Twenty year-old Claire enters an abandoned building looking for her Grandfather, but instead comes face-to-face … Continue reading OUT NOW: The Ghost of Hope House (Macabre Pictures)
I’ve been playing the character ‘Molly’ (lead) in a music video by Macabre Pictures for the song Cast by Steve Kilpatrick and Anikó Tóth. It’s out now and can be viewed here. Cast is a dark, horror-themed music video … Continue reading OUT NOW: Macabre Pictures, Soundfackery Productions, & John Carpenter’s Tales for a Halloween Night
Tonight, my piece ‘We Lived in the Gaps Between the Stories.’, performed by accordionist Ryszard Lubieniecki, will be played on Polish radio: [translation]: “[…] a presentation of the music of young generation composers gathered around the Łódź scene of Musica … Continue reading Polskie Radio / Polish Radio
My piece ‘We Lived in the Gaps Between the Stories.’ written for amplified accordion is now available to buy on accordionist Ryszard Lubieniecki’s latest CD “SEEDS”! Below is some information about the CD which can also be read here. “The … Continue reading New CD out now!
One of my film projects, Demon Eye by Quickfoot Media (I play Sally / The Burning Girl) will be at Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes this summer. The Marché du Film is the business counterpart of the Cannes … Continue reading Demon Eye (feature film) at Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes
Demon Eye (Quickfoot Media) is being screened in cinemas across the USA! I play Sally / The Burning Girl (that thing featured on the poster). Cinemas include Kent Theater in New York; Lakeville Theater in Minnesota; Studio Movie Grill Pearland … Continue reading Demon Eye (feature film) screened in cinemas across USA
Brecht in Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre I went to see Brecht’s MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN in the Royal Exchange theatre in Manchester. It’s a beautiful building: as soon as you walk in, you’re greeted by high impressive ceilings and … Continue reading Brecht: MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN
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