Chain Reaction Theatre Blog http://www.chainreactiontheatre.co.uk/blog Chain Reaction Theatre's Blog Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:04:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 en PROJECTS 2008 http://www.chainreactiontheatre.co.uk/blog/2008/03/20/projects-for-2008/ http://www.chainreactiontheatre.co.uk/blog/2008/03/20/projects-for-2008/#comments Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:30:03 +0000 Chain Reaction Theatre Company http://www.chainreactiontheatre.co.uk/blog/2008/03/20/projects-for-2008/ We are working hard touring some of our favourite projects, all dealing with a range of current issues!

Touring September - October 2008…
‘MOVIN ON UP’
‘Aspirations and Fulfilling The Future
(Key stage 3). ‘ A celebratory theatre project which inspires young people and motivates them towards building a positive future. Ideally suited for year 9; ‘Movin On Up’ kick starts the  year that they begin choosing their options and thinking about the future. 
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Touring October-November 2008…
‘TOTALLY TOGETHER’
Celebrating & Understanding Diversity
(Key stage 2 and 3 - years 5,6 and 7)
A highly successful project dealing with community cohesion and bullying. Totally Together celebrates difference and tackles racism and discrimination.
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Get in touch for more info on these projects and our amazing range of additional educational shows!

]]> http://www.chainreactiontheatre.co.uk/blog/2008/03/20/projects-for-2008/feed/ CHAIN REACTION ‘SPICE’ UP WALTHAM FOREST’S GENDER EQUALITY LAUNCH!!! http://www.chainreactiontheatre.co.uk/blog/2008/03/20/chain-reaction-spice-up-waltham-forests-gender-equality-launch/ http://www.chainreactiontheatre.co.uk/blog/2008/03/20/chain-reaction-spice-up-waltham-forests-gender-equality-launch/#comments Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:50:21 +0000 Chain Reaction Theatre Company http://www.chainreactiontheatre.co.uk/blog/2008/03/20/chain-reaction-spice-up-waltham-forests-gender-equality-launch/  On 1st August, under sunny skies (for once this summer!), Chain Reaction added a touch of sunshine to the London Borough of Waltham Forest Gender Equality Duty launch with their unique new show “If You Wanna Be My Equal”, to high praise and great feedback from senior management.   The Gender Equality Duty is a legal obligation which came into force in April 2007. It requires public authorities to promote gender equality and eliminate sex discrimination.   In seeking a new and entertaining way to introduce and champion this new legislation, the London Borough of Waltham Forest commissioned educational theatre veterans the Chain Reaction Theatre Company to write and perform a brand new show to ensure that the ground-breaking Gender Equality Duty was launched to their staff in a suitably unique and memorable way.   The new show features a fun range of pop culture references including songs from the Spice Girls and Grease, and scenes based on popular TV shows including ‘Deal Or No Deal’ and ‘EastEnders’ which entertained, and engaged the audience whilst illustrating the problems of gender inequality.  

“What Chain Reaction did in ten minutes is more than I could have done in a whole hour’s presentation. In terms of getting the message of gender equality across and engaging the audience, it was perfect!”

Jane Brown, Diversity Manager, London Borough of Waltham Forest 

“Once again, Chain Reaction have turned a local government issue into something that is fun, engaging and accessible for all audiences”

Robin Tuddenham, Assistant Chief Executive, London Borough of Waltham Forest 

For more info on this show, visit our Corporate Theatre page and follow the link to Gender Equality Duty Launch Performance, or contact us now!

]]> http://www.chainreactiontheatre.co.uk/blog/2008/03/20/chain-reaction-spice-up-waltham-forests-gender-equality-launch/feed/ Chain Reaction brighten the day on children’s ward! http://www.chainreactiontheatre.co.uk/blog/2007/07/19/chain-reaction-brighten-the-day-on-childrens-ward/ http://www.chainreactiontheatre.co.uk/blog/2007/07/19/chain-reaction-brighten-the-day-on-childrens-ward/#comments Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:19:47 +0000 Chain Reaction Theatre Company http://www.chainreactiontheatre.co.uk/blog/2007/07/19/chain-reaction-brighten-the-day-on-childrens-ward/ Music collageRomfords new Queen’s Hospital welcomed bright new art on Wednesday 18th July, as colourful canvases created by local youths in workshops with Chain Reaction Theatre Company were formally presented to the children’s ward.

Chain Reaction presented canvases to the Tropical Lagoon Children’s Ward which were created during February half term, when the locally-based educational theatre champions delivered a fantastic range of art and drama workshops to over forty 6-16 year olds in the Village Ward area of the borough.

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]]> http://www.chainreactiontheatre.co.uk/blog/2007/07/19/chain-reaction-brighten-the-day-on-childrens-ward/feed/ National Tackling Drugs Day Event - Ali G at D’Barking Town Hall http://www.chainreactiontheatre.co.uk/blog/2007/05/31/national-tackling-drugs-day-event/ http://www.chainreactiontheatre.co.uk/blog/2007/05/31/national-tackling-drugs-day-event/#comments Thu, 31 May 2007 17:44:17 +0000 Chain Reaction Theatre Company http://www.chainreactiontheatre.co.uk/blog/2007/05/31/national-tackling-drugs-day-event/ ali-g.JPG

Wednesday 23rd May was National Tackling Drugs Day. The Barking and Dagenham Drug and Alcohol Action Team had an event at Barking Town Hall to launch their new treatment system for adults and young people across the borough. Chain Reaction were asked to perform ‘Know Your Mind’ at the event which has recently enjoyed a successful tour of schools in the borough as part of their drugs education. 100 delegates crammed into a small hall on a very hot day to watch us do our thing and it was great fun. The piece is aimed at 9-11 year olds but the adult audience proved to be game from start to finish and it was great to see the Mayor (who was sat in the front row) chuckle along to our antics. The day was also guest to Vernon Coaker MP, Under Secretary of State for Policing, Security & Community Safety…pheww!
THANK YOU!! Can’t tell you guys enough how well your performance went down with all those who watched it on Wednesday, feedback was so positive. As always you guys delivered, not that I ever doubted!!“ Saleena Sreed-Haran, Young Persons Substance Misuse Commisioner, Barking and Dagenham DAAT

]]> http://www.chainreactiontheatre.co.uk/blog/2007/05/31/national-tackling-drugs-day-event/feed/ Feeding the Future http://www.chainreactiontheatre.co.uk/blog/2007/04/10/17/ http://www.chainreactiontheatre.co.uk/blog/2007/04/10/17/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:57:52 +0000 Chain Reaction Theatre Company http://www.chainreactiontheatre.co.uk/blog/2007/04/10/17/ Chain Reaction are touring their secondary Healthy Eating Show, ‘Feeding the Future’ between Wednesday 25th April and Friday 11th May 2007. If you would like further information about the project check out this link. Click here if you are interested in having a performance and perhaps an accompanying workshops in your school or educational establishment then send us an email.

]]> http://www.chainreactiontheatre.co.uk/blog/2007/04/10/17/feed/ Welcome to our blog! http://www.chainreactiontheatre.co.uk/blog/2007/04/10/12/ http://www.chainreactiontheatre.co.uk/blog/2007/04/10/12/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2007 13:49:32 +0000 Chain Reaction Theatre Company http://www.chainreactiontheatre.co.uk/blog/2007/04/10/12/ all-cast.jpg Welcome to our Blog! We have just finished a successful tour of our secondary Drugs awareness show ‘Know Your Mind’ This took place throughout March and visted schools in East London Boroughs. We will keep you udpated on what we are doing and look forward to hearing from you with your comments.

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