Ken Alexander

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We are looking for an Assistant Sound Supervisor / Assistant Head of Sound. This varied & exciting role is ideal for someone with a combination of technical skills & informed interest in theatre & the arts in general

Deadline: Mon 5th May

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I’ve just moved to Sydney and I’m looking to connect with Australian theatre people!

Word of the day is ‘arsle’ (19th century): to have a distinct sense of going backwards.

@xtinabianco.bsky.social absolutely LOVED Joseph tonight and especially your brilliant performance, Christina! 👏👏👏

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Didn’t know that!

Plus, maybe I’m a slow reader!

lol just about ‘minimum wage’ if you spend a couple of hours per script - double that for an hour of work!

Also there are scripts you know fairly quickly are not going to meet the requirements of the brief. Do you still have a duty to read the whole thing? It depends on what’s been promised to the writers at the outset, I would say…

As long as it’s made clear to anyone submitting that their script will not be given feedback unless it goes onto a shortlist. Even then you’d need a couple of hours to read a piece that plays at anything over 90 minutes, in my opinion.

It’s a real mix. As a freelancer I’m often asked to read early draft plays as well as work that has gone through development - mostly unpaid. Reading/response time is sometimes incorporated (or assumed it will be absorbed) into fees I’m paid when working for a company to develop a specific script.

Quite often thinking of both the writer and the producing organisation but it really depends on the path the script has taken to get to you.

I personally think that if you’re going to offer open submissions then you need to commit the resources to making sure everyone has the same opportunity of consideration.

I’d find it hard, or pretty impossible, to do justice to a full length play or even a one act play and give considered feed back in just an hour. And I do a lot of play reading.

👀 Watch Scotland's Finance Minister, Shona Robison announce a significant increase in culture funding for 2025-6!🎉 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Fireworks above Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland

NEW: The Scottish Government has significantly increased its investment in culture, improving prospects for artists and organisations at a critical moment. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎉

It follows months of campaigning and a petition backed by 18,000 Campaign for the Arts supporters.

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YouTube video by Andy McGregor A Play A Pie and a Pint - 20th year Celebration song

I was asked to write a song for A Play a Pie and a Pint's 20th anniversary. Attempted to tell the story of the Scottish theatrical institution, whilst also namechecking as many plays as I could...and hopefully be funny too....

youtu.be/m9vlQ0CkKZA

Sign the Petition The Brunton Must Be Replaced!

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Now I have a word for it!

Our Mother Goose trailer!https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15etmmxqj6/?mibextid=WC7FNe

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Good Things by Liz Lochhead

Very happy with the responses so far to our newly opened production of Mother Goose at the Gaiety Theatre in Ayr - especially from @thomdibdin.bsky.social Here’s a quote from the lovely review!

Thanks! I hope so, too 😀

Thank you!

Thanks for battling your way to and from Ayr, Thom. It’s much appreciated! Thanks also for your lovely review, we had such a good time making the show. 🪿🪿🪿

Hi, I’m Ken. I’m ’bone idle and will never amount to anything’

As I enjoy meeting Ex Xs here, with a renewed bluesky vision, can I ask for your help sharing info on the next 4 days Essential Creative Producing course which we will be running 7-10th March in London for inspiring and aspiring producers and SPAs. Thanks

Mother Goose - The Gaiety Theatre Ayr

Scottish Panto writer here, part of the LGBTQ+ community! Can I come in and join you…? thegaiety.co.uk/events/mothe...

Kenzie has been enjoying being in Panto rehearsals at the Gaiety Theatre in Ayr. This has been her favourite spot during Tech!