Any one going on Friday or Saturday?
 

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The ASDA of satire.
"Thoughtcrime was not a thing that could be concealed forever. You might dodge successfully for a while, even for years, but sooner or later they were bound to get you."� Which is exactly what happened to Winston Smith. His rebellion was not one that was foolish and too outspoken. He silently tried to defeat the Party for his personal happiness, and in the end it cost him everything he had fought for, and his love for Julia. He had learned to love Big Brother, which was his ultimate fear when trying to live a life of individuality. The Party had defeated him.

1984
 

Why's that? Having something performed?
 

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Playwrite extraordinaire.

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No idea, doubt it.

So I can glower at the stage, and feel the bile and resentment pump through my twisted veins like poisoned tar.

Could be a laugh though.
 

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The ASDA of satire.
"Thoughtcrime was not a thing that could be concealed forever. You might dodge successfully for a while, even for years, but sooner or later they were bound to get you."� Which is exactly what happened to Winston Smith. His rebellion was not one that was foolish and too outspoken. He silently tried to defeat the Party for his personal happiness, and in the end it cost him everything he had fought for, and his love for Julia. He had learned to love Big Brother, which was his ultimate fear when trying to live a life of individuality. The Party had defeated him.

1984
 

Quote: sootyj @ February 6, 2008, 12:29 AM

No idea, doubt it.

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I thought you had the lineup?
 

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A forum for novelists, short story writers, poets, playwrights etc. Feel free to join in!
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For last week, I think they were going to update for this week

 

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The ASDA of satire.
"Thoughtcrime was not a thing that could be concealed forever. You might dodge successfully for a while, even for years, but sooner or later they were bound to get you."� Which is exactly what happened to Winston Smith. His rebellion was not one that was foolish and too outspoken. He silently tried to defeat the Party for his personal happiness, and in the end it cost him everything he had fought for, and his love for Julia. He had learned to love Big Brother, which was his ultimate fear when trying to live a life of individuality. The Party had defeated him.

1984
 

How regular do they send out the line-up?

I got an email from them about writers tickets being available, but that's all.
 

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Usually only 2 a provisional, and a final one 9which has the writers names in it)

Sometimes though they have more if their changing material between shows, you don't get a really definitive one till after the last show when their divying up money.
 

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The ASDA of satire.
"Thoughtcrime was not a thing that could be concealed forever. You might dodge successfully for a while, even for years, but sooner or later they were bound to get you."� Which is exactly what happened to Winston Smith. His rebellion was not one that was foolish and too outspoken. He silently tried to defeat the Party for his personal happiness, and in the end it cost him everything he had fought for, and his love for Julia. He had learned to love Big Brother, which was his ultimate fear when trying to live a life of individuality. The Party had defeated him.

1984
 

I've been before Joel and I would recommend it. Seeing the show gives you an idea of the restrictions on the performers and will help you with the kind of material they are able to work with.
 

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Naturally sparkling? I've never seen a fizzy river.
 

I've been to every one since I started writing, was just wandering if I was going to have any company this week?
 

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The ASDA of satire.
"Thoughtcrime was not a thing that could be concealed forever. You might dodge successfully for a while, even for years, but sooner or later they were bound to get you."� Which is exactly what happened to Winston Smith. His rebellion was not one that was foolish and too outspoken. He silently tried to defeat the Party for his personal happiness, and in the end it cost him everything he had fought for, and his love for Julia. He had learned to love Big Brother, which was his ultimate fear when trying to live a life of individuality. The Party had defeated him.

1984
 

I'm going Saturday, so we can glower together with jealous rage if you're going then.
 

I append the main body of an email I received today, as it may be useful for the completely uninitiated.
Having received that, I have no idea when the deadline is for submissions, what's in, what's not, etc. Very puzzling.

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On the subject of submissions this is something that all our writers need to know.
At the moment, I direct, script-edit the show and appear in it (massive stress learning lines right up to the curtain). As well as producing the show and editing the AV I do 5 jobs as our budgets are so tight that we have to multi task. But I have kept an eye on submissions from writers who have recently joined and there is a lot of promise in the material. But here is one thing that must be mentioned. we will not consider material if it doesn't follow the writers guidelines. I know they sound a bit fussy but it is essential that these guidelines are followed as we use a mix of Macs and PC's and view material in body of e-mails and then print from documents. Some writers are sending formats that are not openable (we use WORD or if you don't have that use RTF) or don't put the title of their submission in the subject field. (This means your material can get lost between cast, directors e-mails and office). Also each item must be on a separate e-mail. Otherwise again your material can get missed. And last of all, I am astonished at the number of writers who fail to put their names on their material. This holds up the crediting and payment process for everyone and just pisses everyone off. More importantly can lead to you the writer not being credited or paid.
So please check the guidelines on the website about this if you're not sure as we will not consider your work if these guidelines are not followed, there simply isn't the time.
 

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Things fall apart.

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Thanks James -- that's really useful.

Dan
 

Quote: James Williams @ February 6, 2008, 3:16 PM

I have no idea when the deadline is for submissions, what's in, what's not, etc. Very puzzling.

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There is no deadline, as I understand it, but the nearer it gets to the show the less likely you are to get in work that needs lengthy rehearsals. You need to look at the showtimes on the website, particularly the main show at Brighton, to know when it's best to send. I've sent in a topical gag which has gone in that evening. But that's very unlikely to happen with a sketch. I think the best time to send is probably about 2 weeks before the Brighton show.

But they do also hold onto material. The first sketch I had on there I had emailed months before and heard nothing.

They are obviously a bit overwhelmed with material, particularly at the moment by the sound of it.

The mailing list is also a bit hit and miss. I got nothing when I first started submitting, then when I got in I started getting the final running order a few days after the Brighton show. Others get provisional running orders and edit sheets detailing the sort of topics they want covering, but I never seem to have got on that mailing list.

If you get something in, you'll get a running order after the Brighton show and a request for your bank details. If you want to know earlier, best to see the show, which is helpful to see what they like anyway, if you can get there.

Hope this helps.
 

Quote: John Kelly @ February 6, 2008, 4:17 PM

There is no deadline, as I understand it, but the nearer it gets to the show the less likely you are to get in work that needs lengthy rehearsals. You need to look at the showtimes on the website, particularly the main show at Brighton, to know when it's best to send. I've sent in a topical gag which has gone in that evening. But that's very unlikely to happen with a sketch. I think the best time to send is probably about 2 weeks before the Brighton show.

But they do also hold onto material. The first sketch I had on there I had emailed months before and heard nothing.

They are obviously a bit overwhelmed with material, particularly at the moment by the sound of it.

The mailing list is also a bit hit and miss. I got nothing when I first started submitting, then when I got in I started getting the final running order a few days after the Brighton show. Others get provisional running orders and edit sheets detailing the sort of topics they want covering, but I never seem to have got on that mailing list.

If you get something in, you'll get a running order after the Brighton show and a request for your bank details. If you want to know earlier, best to see the show, which is helpful to see what they like anyway, if you can get there.

Hope this helps.

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Very helpful, thank you very much
 

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Things fall apart.

www.newstroupe.co.uk
 

We will glower together, glower for all we are worth.
 

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The ASDA of satire.
"Thoughtcrime was not a thing that could be concealed forever. You might dodge successfully for a while, even for years, but sooner or later they were bound to get you."� Which is exactly what happened to Winston Smith. His rebellion was not one that was foolish and too outspoken. He silently tried to defeat the Party for his personal happiness, and in the end it cost him everything he had fought for, and his love for Julia. He had learned to love Big Brother, which was his ultimate fear when trying to live a life of individuality. The Party had defeated him.

1984