ACTion English Theatre

Rivalry - January 2012

2012-01-29T09:04:00.000-08:00

Congratulations everyone on the shows this weekend. To see more photos click on this link.

ACTion English Christmas Party

2012-01-29T08:26:00.001-08:00

Click on this link and you´ll find more photos of the ACTion English party in December!

Come and see.......

2011-05-29T04:40:00.000-07:00

Rocky Horror at La Madrilera , C/Don Felipe 9

Saturday 4th June at 7pm

Saturday 4th June at 10pm

Saturday 11th June at 7pm

Sunday 12th June at 8pm

The Life of Brian at La Madrilera

Friday 3rd June at 9pm

Sunday 5th June at 8pm

Friday 10th June at 9pm

Saturday 11th June at 10pm

THIS WEEKEND........Strange Encounters!

2011-03-02T13:50:00.000-08:00

...........or Swim Swam

Action English Presents Strange Encounters at La Madrilera

Calle Don Felipe, 9

Friday 4th March at 21.30

Saturday 5th March at 22.30

Doors open half an hour before the performance.

SEE YOU THERE

The Michael Jackson Tribute Show - Feb 2011

2011-03-01T06:29:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone,

I have put the photos of the show on this link.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH to Juliana's boyfriend for taking them. They are really fantastic.

Just click on the link and you can save your favourites.

Happy New Year

2011-01-08T09:33:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year all ACTion English. Here's a nice reminder of our Christmas Party! More photos on Picasa. Click on photo opposite!

Nuestras Obras: 24, 25 y 26 de Junio

2010-06-11T07:15:00.001-07:00

Jueves 24 de Junio a las 21h: Sala La Madrilera, C/ Don Felipe 9, Metro Tribunal. Entrada 4 euros
Viernes 25 de Junio a las 21.30h: Sala La Madrilera, C/ Don Felipe 9, Metro Tribunal, Entrada 4 euros

Sábado 26 de Junio a las 21h: IES Lope de Vega, C/ San Bernardo 70, Metro Noviciado, Entrada 5 euros

Tales of the Unexpected

2010-03-28T09:51:00.000-07:00

Well done everyone! I know you all enjoyed the shows this week and learned a lot from the experience. Enjoy the photos!!!

WELL DONE!!!!!!

2010-03-07T02:21:00.000-08:00

Well done to everyone for MURDER at SEVEN this weekend. You'll find all the photos opposite.

Murder at Seven Again!!!

2010-02-28T09:59:00.000-08:00

Hola a todos,

Debido a su éxito internacional (!!) 'and back by popular demand' vamos a repetir Murder at Seven este fin de semana.

Cuando: Viernes 5 y Sábado 6 de Marzo
Hora: 22 h
Donde: La Madrilera, Calle Don Felipe, 9
Metro: Tribunal (L1) Noviciado (L2)

Se abren las puertas a las 21.30 para tomar algo en el bar.

Para asegurar una entrada, es consejable llegar con tiempo!!!

Murder at Seven - February 12th and 13th

2010-02-04T08:13:00.000-08:00

La última obra de ACTion English

Fechas: Viernes 12 y sábado 13 de febrero

Hora: 22h (las puertas se abren a las 21.30)

Lugar: IES Barajas, Avenida de América, 119

Metro: El Capricho (L5)

Bus: 114, 115 desde Avenida de América

Entrada: 5 Euros (con fines benéficas)

Parking: Gratuito y vigilado en el Instituto

Como llegar:http://maps.google.es/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=es&geocode=&q=Avenida+de+america+119,+madrid&sll=40.445477,-3.585448&sspn=0.023711,0.038409&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Av+de+Am%C3%A9rica,+119,+28042+Madrid,+Comunidad+de+Madrid&z=16&lci=transit

December 14th OPEN CLASS

2009-12-20T04:41:00.001-08:00

PHOTO GALLERY: A Ticket to Birmingham, Titanic Alternative Endings,

The Importance of Being Earnest, Prison Break and Cabaret

Hello death. Hello oblivion! July 2009

2009-07-12T06:50:00.000-07:00

This end of term project by the ACTion English Monday group was inspired by an episode from the BBC TV series Absolutely Fabulous (Jennifer Saunders) in which Edina, an eccentric mother, can’t quite come to terms with her 40th birthday! The scene starts with her welcoming the great event saying "Hello death. Hello oblivion!" Could the day get any worse? Oh, yes..... !

As a group, we put our heads together and thought of other situations which get off to a bad start. Each sketch would begin with the same greeting but end something quite unexpected. The result was the series of humorous sketches including a wedding day jilt, a hospital hoax and rather unsuccessful audition for 'Have You Got Talent?'

You'll find the photos on the picassa site.

The Perpetua McLain Song

2009-07-12T04:39:00.000-07:00

Verse 1
It’s a quarter to eight,
Hell, we’re gonna be late
Coz it’s primetime
And we cannot wait
Chorus:
Here is the Perpetua McLain Show
Here is the Perpetua McLain Show
Verse 2
If you fancy a rest,
Get some dirt off your chest
Come and meet her,
You could be her guest
Chorus:
Bridge
It’s the way she walks She’s spectacular
The way she talks Such vernacular
She’s streets ahead So contemporary
She’s great in bed! She had better be
Verse 3
Sit down, take off your shoes
Phone in, tell us your views
Come and meet her
She’s hard to refuse
Chorus:
Ooooooh Perpetua McLain Show

2008-12-09T02:59:00.000-08:00

COMING SOON

The Perpetua McLain Show

Meet Perpetua McLain and her guests in an entertaining

review show that covers five years of ACTion English.

Date: 7th February 2009 at 22h

Venue: Matadero Tres C/ Don Felipe 9, Madrid

http://www.mataderotr3s.com/

Date: 8th February 2009 at 22h

Venue: Matadero Tres

Date: 12th February 2009 at 22h

Venue: La Plaza de las Artes

http://www.laplazadelasartes.com/

2008-10-12T09:24:00.000-07:00

Visit the website:

www.actionenglishtheatre.com

Theatre in English in Madrid!

LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION - SOME QUESTIONS

2008-06-01T09:48:00.000-07:00

Will Agent Starling reveal her real problems?

Will Lizzie find her way to the front of the stage?

Will these policemen remember their 2 lines?

Will the victim have to change his skin care routine?

Will Rocco ever find the right belt to fit his trousers?

Will Nurse Michelle adapt to hospital life?

FIND OUT THE ANSWERS TO ALL THESE QUESTIONS IN

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!!

COMING SOON.

Candy's Singing Workshop February 2008

2008-03-03T14:46:00.000-08:00

For everyone who attended Candy's workshop, I think you'll agree it was a wonderful day. I couldn't believe how good we sounded:-) Thanks Candy.

What did we learn? A brief summary: (and this probably won't make much sense for those who didn't go)

Breathe deeply - shallow breaths are a waste of energy.

Posture is important when singing - stand like a puppet!

If you want to reach those high notes, bend your knees a little.

Move with the music - don't disconnect the head and the feet.

Remember that lyrics are important - and the way your sing the words reflects the meaning and the mood of the song.

Finally - never leave your shoes alone in an African village.

To see the photos go to: http://picasaweb.google.es/harriet.action.english/ActionEnglishPhotosSummer2007

(Photos are at the end of the album)

Mr Thompson's message: Put your scripts down!

2007-10-18T10:46:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone, Make the most of this weekend to study your lines.

As from next week's rehearsal, there will be no scripts on stage.

(Somebody will be promting of course)

We also discussed a couple of weekend rehearsals at Reza's or Gloria's

new flats. Any sueggestions?

It's My Party Rehearsals

2007-08-04T04:46:00.001-07:00

Rehearsal TIPS for IT'S MY PARTY

1: Know your lines by September (07!)

2: New information for the audience?

If so, speak your lines slowly, loudly and clearly.

3: Keep background party noise to a minimum.

4: Give your character something to do,

even when you're not centre stage.

CAN YOU ADD ANY MORE TIPS?

2007-03-01T11:39:00.000-08:00

Hi all
I`m adding 2 link to some pics from the summer and December plays at the picasa web album.
witch just made me think, maybe we should set up an own picasa web album for Action English ;)

well here they go:
Summer 06 play, Fine & Dandy
December 06 play, Fine & Dandy AND Antena Trash

have fun :)

Mr Thompson's visit

2007-02-23T05:10:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone,

Hope you all enjoyed the visit this week from Rod Thompson (surprise guest/my Dad!)

I'm sure you'll agree that he gave you all some good advice and sound ideas on which to start rehearsing your characters.

I took notes so if you want need any reminders just ask me. Start learning your lines!

Harriet

Forthcoming Events

2007-02-17T03:39:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone,

Welcome to the ACTion English chat site. I'm going to use this site to keep you updated with forthcoming events, interesting links and general theatre comment.

On Wednesday 21st Feb we have a special guest visiting our theatre. I hope you can all come to the rehearsal.

This surprise guest has many years experience working & directing in theatre and will be taking you through a workshop based on extracts from It's My Party.

Looking forward to seeing you there,

Harriet