News:
13th February 2012
Dan is producer for Agent 160 Theatre Company, whose debut production Agent 160 Presents...Agent 160 will be touring the UK in February 2012.
Agent 160 will launch at Chapter Arts (Cardiff) on Fri 17th February, before heading to Theatre503 (London) and The Arches (Glasgow). Each run features twelve short plays split over two nights, with a panel discussion regarding the need to support female artists taking place on the second night at each venue. Further information can be found on the production page on this website.
30th May 2011
Box of Tricks Theatre's summer production, Head/Heart, will be touring the UK this summer.
On various dates in June and July, Head/Heart will play at the Burton Taylor Studio (Oxford), Brewery Theatre (Bristol), Martin Harris Centre (Manchester), Bike Shed Theatre (Exeter) and Theatre503 (London). Tickets are now available, and can be booked directly from each venue - booking links are located on the production page on this website.
15th May 2011
Dan recently returned from New York, having taken part in Old Vic New Voices' TS Eliot US/UK Exchange 2011. The performance showcase presented at the Vineyard Theatre was warmly received by the invited industry audience, with Dan having produced Ella Hickson's Alfred alongside six other newly-written pieces.
Beyond the showcase, Dan also met with representatives of companies including St Ann's Warehouse, 59E59 and the Lincoln Centre to discuss how to produce work in New York. Watch this space for any future developments!
20th March 2011
Dan has been selected to take part in Old Vic New Voices' TS Eliot US/UK Exchange 2011, giving the opportunity for emerging artists to present work and build a network in contacts in New York. Dan will be one of seven producers responsible for presenting a showcase of new work to an invited industry audience at the Vineyard Theatre, and within this will be producing a new short play written by Ella Hickson and directed by Russell Bolam.
In addition to his producing responsibilities, Dan will also be co-ordinating a digital media strategy for the Exchange - tweeting about the experience using the hashtag #tseliotusuk and blogging on IdeasTap.
8th March 2011
Box of Tricks Theatre's production of Word:Play 4 at the new Arcola Theatre recently enjoyed a sell-out run, receiving positive responses from those in attendance.
After attending, What's On Stage's Jo Caird posted a blog praising the production and the Word:Play model of performance:
With Word:Play, Box of Tricks is giving six playwrights the chance to experiment with new work in a safe space, but the benefits of this type of bite-sized theatre extend to the audience too, and not just because several of the plays were entertaining in themselves. What we get with such an evening of work is a reminder that great plays don’t just emerge fully formed on the stage at the National Theatre or the Royal Court, but are almost always the result of years of slog as writers learn their craft.
6th February 2011
Box of Tricks Theatre will be presenting Word:Play 4 at the new Arcola Theatre from Tue 1st - Sat 5th March 2011.
Writers for this incarnation are Daniel Kanaber, Jaki McCarrick, Katie McCullough, Siân Owen, Becky Prestwich and Daniel Smith. Tickets can be booked online, or by calling 020 7503 1646.
28th January 2011
Dan was recently one of four producers for Time Warner IGNITE 2, presented by Old Vic New Voices at the Waterloo East Theatre.
The project saw four short plays created in response to the Old Vic's current production of A Flea in Her Ear, written over the course of a matter of days and with rehearsals lasting a week. With a panel choosing one play to be made into a short film, Jonathan Brittain's The Spies in Room 502 was chosen to advance to the next stage - where members of Ideas Tap will vote for their favourite short films created from the duration of the run, four of which will then be presented to Time Warner executives by Kevin Spacey in New York during the summer of 2012.
2nd November 2010
Following their run of performances at festivals across the UK, Box of Tricks Theatre will be taking True Love Waits to the Nu:Write Festival in Zagreb, Croatia as the final dates of the show's tour.
The festival runs from Tue 16th - Sat 20th November 2010, and will also feature performances from companies including Paines Plough, nabokov and Tristan Bates Theatre.
28th October 2010
Dan now blogs! After much consideration and deliberation, Dan has been inspired to start blogging following the recent Comprehensive Spending Review - and in light of the impact it shall have on the arts.
The blog, entitled BURNTarts, will be updated regularly with responses to events and topics directly affecting those with an interest in theatre - feedback on any posts, or ideas for how to improve it's functionality, are always welcome.
12th October 2010
EmptyBox Theatre have recently completed a week of Research & Development at the Lyric Hammersmith Studio for a new project, provisionally titled Bare Bones.
Taking place from Mon 4th - Fri 8th October, the R&D week saw the company explore ideas and techniques related to the inspirations behind this new project - particularly Motown music - whilst continuing with the use of shadows and puppetry in simple and effective ways to tell a story. Following this period, the project will continue to develop ideas prior to full development of the project in 2011 - stay tuned for updates!
6th September 2010
Box of Tricks Theatre will spending a week in the Hightide: Genesis Laboratory to workshop and develop Kenneth Emson's The Captain of the School Football Team
Originally written as a short play for Word:Play 2, the script is being developed as a full-length piece - with a view to touring the Eastern region in 2011, prior to a run at the 2011 Edinburgh Fringe. For further updates on the development of this piece, keep checking both this and the Box of Tricks Theatre websites.
6th September 2010
Following their successful run at the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe, EmptyBox Theatre will be taking their show Norman Shadowboxer to the Rotherham Open Arts Festival on Sat 18th September 2010.
Performances will be taking place at 2pm, 3pm and 6pm - and alongside these performances, the company will also be running workshops for young people exploring the use of shadow puppetry. All are welcome to attend the performances and workshops - tickets for all events need to be purchased on the day.
30th August 2010
EmptyBox Theatre recently returned from a successful debut run of Norman Shadowboxer at the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe.
The show received positive responses from audiences during the run, and also received praise in a number of reviews:
"Shadows, puppets and live, rhyming commentary all blend to produce an experience different from other shows. The duration is short - good for the younger ones - but this has led to a more polished performance"
***** Broadway Baby
"Norman Shadowboxer is the company’s debut show, but you would never guess it, such is the understated brilliance with which this sweet story is told."
**** Fest
"Overall the play has a very gentle feel and benefits from being simple and short, ideal for children. It was also very entertaining to watch as an adult, so highly recommended for a family group."
**** LoveFringe
The company have lots of plans for the future of Norman - so watch this space for news of any upcoming adventures!
26th July 2010
The clock is quite literally ticking towards EmptyBox Theatre's production of Norman Shadowboxer arriving at the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe!
Tickets can be booked through the Edinburgh Fringe website, or by calling C Venues Box Office on 0845 260 1234. Have you booked your yet?
22nd July 2010
Box of Tricks Theatre have recently returned from this year's Latitude Festival, where they enjoyed a successful run of True Love Waits. Staged at the Outdoor Theatre, performances took place on Friday and Sunday afternoon, and both were well received by large audiences; photos from the performances can be found at the Box of Tricks Facebook page
In addition, the company will be performing their only London date at Theatre503 THIS EVENING, Thursday 22nd July @ 8pm. Tickets can be booked online through TicketWeb, by calling 020 7978 7040 or in person. Hope to see you there!
10th July 2010
EmptyBox Theatre's Edinburgh fundraiser took place on Monday 5th July 2010, in support of their production of Norman Shadowboxer - being performed at the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe .
An incredibly supportive audience came along to The Horse pub in Lambeth for the event, and in return were entertained by the acts who took part. Below are a few snapshots of the evening.
The company would like to thank all of the acts who performed, and everyone who attended the event - as well as congratulating those who won prizes in the raffle!
Of course, tickets for Norman Shadowboxer are still available through the Edinburgh Fringe website, or by calling C Venues Box Office on 0845 260 1234.
4th July 2010
EmptyBox Theatre will be holding a fundraiser event for their production of Norman Shadowboxer, in preparation for their run at the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe.
The event will take place at The Horse pub in Lambeth on Monday 5th July, starting at 7:30pm. Tickets are £5 on the door, and acts performing include the following:
All are welcome - so feel free to come along, and bring some friends! And remember - tickets are still available through the Edinburgh Fringe website, or by calling C Venues Box Office on 0845 260 1234.
4th July 2010
Box of Tricks Theatre's latest production, True Love Waits, will be performed at this year's Latitude Festival. Having already successfully performed as part of New Wolsey Ipswich's PULSE Festival 2010, Box of Tricks return to Suffolk to continue their tour of festivals with True Love Waits.
In addition, the company will be performing at Theatre503 as part of FEST!, on Thursday 22nd July @ 8pm. Tickets can be booked online through TicketWeb, or by calling 020 7978 7040.
11th June 2010
EmptyBox Theatre will be taking their debut production, Norman Shadowboxer, to the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe. Performing at C aquila, the company will be performing daily at 11:05am from Thu 5th - Sun 22nd August 2010 - so be sure to book your tickets!
Tickets can be purchased online through the Edinburgh Fringe website, or by calling C Venues Box Office on 0845 260 1234. And if you come to see the show, be sure to say hello!
10th April 2010
Dan is happy to announce that he has joined Box of Tricks Theatre as Associate Producer, and will be collaborating with them frequently in the near future on a number of projects.
Updates about the company's work will be posted on this website, but for more detailed updates then feel free to sign up to their Mailing List - or perhaps become a Patron?
6th April 2010
Box of Tricks Theatre's Word:Play 3 recently enjoyed a sell-out run at Theatre503, and received a great response from audiences. Remote Goat had this to say about the production:
"We kick (or rather, push) off with Kenneth Emson's 'Shove'… A promisingly intriguing start and an engaging performance by Simon Darwen… Hannah Nicklin's 'Awake'… neatly engages in a poignant argument... aided by a terrific performance from Gunnarsson, evoking the spirit of a Jean-Pierre Jeunet hero. [In 'Struck by Love/Train', Natasha] James has great fun with Evan Placey's witty and poetic script…We end with Marcelo Dos Santos' 'Safety'… Dos Santos marries Pinter with Philip Ridley in a uniquely beguiling manner and the cast are excellent… Box of Tricks' evening is certainly interesting, even fascinating at times."
13th March 2010
Rehearsals begin on Mon 15th March for Box of Tricks Theatre Company's Word:Play 3, which Dan is producing. The show will take place from Tue 30th March - Sat 3rd April 2010 at Theatre503, and tickets can be booked online through TicketWeb, or by calling 020 7978 7040.
If you are on Twitter then do follow the company - all involved will be using the hashtag #wordplay3, so keep your eyes peeled for updates direct from the rehearsal room!
8th March 2010
Norman Shadowboxer was performed as part of Lyric Lounge at the Lyric Hammersmith, on Fri 26th February 2010. The event was a great success, and EmptyBox Theatre are now looking into a number of potential future directions in which to take the show - including touring and educational workshops.
Promotional material (including a DVD) are currently being prepared - if you are a venue or promoter and are interested in the production, then please get in touch.
22nd February 2010
Norman Shadowboxer will be presented as part of Lyric Lounge at the Lyric Hammersmith, on Fri 26th February 2010. The event begins at 8:00pm, and tickets can be purchased either online, by calling 0871 22 117 29 or on the door.
22nd February 2010
Dan is currently working with Box of Tricks Theatre Company as Producer for Word:Play 3, which will take place from Tue 30th March - Sat 3rd April 2010 at Theatre503. Tickets can be booked online through TicketWeb, or by calling 020 7978 7040.
