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Beavers, Borris and burst pipes
It is lovely to see Kielder Winter Wonderland filled with all the visitors again. As soon as Mr Beaver has fixed those leaks we’ll have you back in my kitchen in no time!! Looking forward to seeing you all again soon. Mary Christmas
Kielder Winter Wonderland
Kielder Winter Wonderland is back again ….. the elves, the fairy, Borris, Beavers, Mrs Christmas and of course the main man himself are all looking forward to seeing you again!
360 days till Christmas
Well we have done it again for another year! Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and your stockings were filled with your favourite things! Only another 360 days left till Christmas, so much to do. Mrs C xxx
Phew!
If any of you elves happen across this blog, not that you could possibly have a minute to spare,and recognise any of your socks from my line, could you please come and collect them. Only 7 more washing days to go, and I still have to stock the Xmas Larder, see to the animals, help [...]
Only 15 more washing days before Christmas!
Well, the pile of socks grows ever larger, with all that sledging the elves seem to have soaked more pairs than ever, Father Christmas tells me that he has had some lovely letters from you, don’t worry if you’ve not sent yours yet, the Kielder post is getting through despite all the snow. Today I [...]
Snow, Snow, Snow
Well what a to do, it seems that there were so many wishes for snow this weekend, that when they all came true, every thing came to a standstill. The elves stopped working and went out sledging, Father Christmas and I made sure all the birds, squirrels, rabbits and reindeer were safe and well fed [...]
Mrs Christmas – Stir up Sunday
Now, Stir up Sunday is past, but don’t worry for those of you who spent it in my Kitchen, sorting out Boris’ odd socks. There’s still time to get those puddings in their basins, and don’t forget, stir up your mix tree times digitally, to make your Christmas wish come true…… Well I’d best be [...]
Christmas hints and tips
Mrs Christmas has gone digital at this years Kielder Winter Wonderland …….. ‘I will be keeping everyone up to date with Christmas hints and tips here. So let me know what you want to know by leaving me a comment’ Mary Christmas
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Kielder Winter Wonderland is back again ….. the elves, the fairy, Borris, Beavers, Mrs Christmas and of course the main man himself are all looking forward to seeing you again!
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Fantastic support…..
We would like to thank everyone who has supported the Archie Sibeko Roundhouse. The fundraising events in the UK and Canada now mean we can start to raise the roof!!
Fundraising performance of ‘Xolisile’s Song’
Fundraising performance of Dodgy Clutch’s latest show, ‘Xolisile’s Song’. This event will be held to raise funds for the Archie Sibeko Roundhouse Foundation. The performance will be held on Monday 28th March 2011, 7.30pm at King’s School, Tynemouth. All tickets £10.00. To reserve tickets please contact Vicky on: rileyvicky@btinternet.com or mobile no: 07704 612795 Payment [...]
Fundraising performance coming soon!
We will be having a fundraising performance in Newcastle for the Tyhume Project, time and place to be confirmed soon!
Elephant on Main Stage at National Arts Festival, S.A.
Elephant Show is returning to South Africa in the first week of July 2011. We will be performing on the main stage at the National Arts Festival in Grahams Town, South Africa. More information on the National Arts Festival, South Africa can be found here. You can also read a review from the Elephant 2010 [...]
latest from South Africa
Latest pictures from past week on site. Been troubled by heavy rains this week, which mean stop/start… down to the wire, depending on the next 10 days of weather!
performance 16th october
sorry for the delay, Ive only just started downloading all the pictures we took on the site. thought these ones show the potential of the theatre; even as a building site you can see how well it’s going to be used. Pedro and co played some music but the real performance was when the local [...]
mon 15th – wed 17th Nov
cracking on again. got rained off site on Tuesday, so the gang on site have chosen to work longer days and through their breaks for the rest of the week to catch up! Compacting should be completed by Monday, ready for more baskets, and lots more stones!
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Coming to the end of the rural tour.
If you have not yet seen the show there is only 1 week of performances left at: 09.04.11 Carnforth. Cumbria. Arnside Educational Institute. 01524762254 10.04.11 Corbridge. Northumberland. Corbridge Parish Hall. 07500822784 14.04.11 Eastwood. Nottingham. Eastwood Comp School 01773786212 ext123 15.04.11 Aslockton. Nottingham. Thomas Cranmer Centre. 019499850600 16.04.11 Grantham. Lincolnshire. Allington Village Hall. 01400281042
Fantastic support…..
We would like to thank everyone who has supported the Archie Sibeko Roundhouse. The fundraising events in the UK and Canada now mean we can start to raise the roof!!
Still tickets left for tonights fundraising performance…
Please come along to tonight’s fundraising performance of Xolisilie’s Song: Location: King’s School, Tynemouth Time: 7:00PM Monday, March 28th
Fundraising performance of ‘Xolisile’s Song’
Fundraising performance of Dodgy Clutch’s latest show, ‘Xolisile’s Song’. This event will be held to raise funds for the Archie Sibeko Roundhouse Foundation. The performance will be held on Monday 28th March 2011, 7.30pm at King’s School, Tynemouth. All tickets £10.00. To reserve tickets please contact Vicky on: rileyvicky@btinternet.com or mobile no: 07704 612795 Payment [...]
Great Review of Xolisile’s Song by Sue Robinson
Dodgy Clutch set off for the International Village of Culture Newcastle-based Dodgy Clutch, in partnership with South African company, Uhpondo lwe Afrika have set off on their 38 date rural tour of England. With their first three nights taking place in Lancashire, we’ve found audiences of all ages delighted by the energy, exuberance and power [...]
Xolisile’s Song Now Touring!
Xolisile’s Song is now touring in the following venues: Burnley Youth Theatre Friday 25 Feb Earby, New Road community Centre Sat 26 Feb Brindle community Centre Sun 27 Feb David Hughes secondary School Tuesday 1 March Dragon Theatre, Gwynedd Wednesday 2 March Y Plas, Machynlleth Thursday 3 March Neston Civic hall Friday 4 March Audlem, [...]
Rehearsals going well!
Xolisile’s Song rehearsals in South Africa went really well, we have a lovely little show going on tour tomorrow!
Rehearsals in full swing
Xolisile’s song rehearsals now in full swing for the spring rural tour. Some pics/video coming soon!
Xolisile’s Song Tour Dates – now updated
Xolisile’s Tour Schedule and Box office numbers. 25.02.11 Lancashire. Burnley Youth Theatre 01282 427 767 26.02.11 Lancashire. Earby, New Road Community Centre 01282 842 221 27.02.11 Lancashire. Brindle Community Centre www.brindlecommunityhall.co.uk 01.03.11 Bangor. David Hughes Secondary School 01248 712 287 02.03.11 North Wales. Dragon Theatre 01341 281697 03.03.11 North Wales. Y Plas, Machynlleth 01654 702571 [...]
A flavour of Xolisile’s Song
Some photos to give a flavour of our Spring Rural Tour of Xolisile’s Song.
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