Category Archives: Secondary

Drama, Expressive Arts, Primary, Secondary, Uncategorized

Tron Panto 2011 – Mister Merlin

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MISTER MERLIN
A PURE MAGIC PANTO

By Alex Norton
Directed by Andy Arnold
Designed by Kenny Miller

Mister Merlin’s magic is mince if he doesn’t have his wand – a family heirloom handed down through many Merlin generations. The Great Bahooky’s magic has always been mince – so stealing Mister Merlin’s wand, helped (or is it hindered?) by his side-kick Bumble, is part of his cunning plan for wizard world domination.
What he didn’t bank on was Merlin having a guardian angel, in the guise of The Govan Fairy; or two plucky puppet pals Peter and Penny prepared to brave Clabber Castle’s haunted garden to get the wand back.
Last performed in 1989, Peter & Penny’s Panto is given a modern day makeover by original creator Alex Norton.

Tron Participation has created a section on Glow for our Panto. In this area you will find, rehearsal photos, games and puzzles, panto gags and much more. We will be uploading material from now till Christmas so be sure to log on!!

Adult, Drama, Expressive Arts, Primary, Resource Pack, Secondary, Uncategorized

Teachers Group

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Tron Participation are keen to start a working relationship with teachers as we expand the services we provide for schools, both on Glow and an outreach capacity. Our next teachers’ group will be Wednesday 16th November at 6pm. Book a place and join us for discussions, workshop ideas and resources. After the session we encourage you to stay for the evenings performance of Blackbird by David Harrower. To book a place call box office on 0141 552 4267.

Drama, Expressive Arts, Helath and Wellbeing, Primary, Resource Pack, Secondary, Uncategorized

More resources uploaded from Tron Participation

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On our Visiting Companies page on Glow you will find design resources which we created to accompany Edwin Morgan’s ‘Dreams and Other Nightmares’. You will also find the Blackbird education pack from Pilot Theatre Company and York Theatre Royal and you can still access the resources for Catherine Wheels production of Kes. Be sure to check it out!!

Drama, Expressive Arts, Primary, Secondary

‘Days of Wine and Roses’ Actors Blog

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Sally Reid and Keith Fleming are perfroming in ‘Days of Wine and Roses’ which is a co-production with the Tron Theatre and Theatre Jezebel. The show opens here at the Tron on Tuesday 18th October.

Tron Participation are always interested in the rehearsal process for shows, we like to get our hands on inside information and because of this we have asked Sally and Keith to blog about their experience.

The blogs will be posted from next week so be sure to keep an eye out on The Tron Theatre’s Creativity Portal and Glow Group. If you have any questions for Sally and Keith about their experiences of being actors please post a comment on our Glow page.

Thanks,
Deborah

Adult, Drama, Expressive Arts, Nursery, Primary, Secondary

Summer at the Tron

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Tron Participation has been quite busy this Summer with our Tiny and Tall Tales workshops, all of which were a huge success. We ventured into the jungle, we met a bear,we made magical potions and that was just in the office! lol! Look out for our Autumn programme of workshops; information can be obtained via the Tron Box Office.

We are counting down the days until the Tron Participation Glow area goes live. We have some exciting stuff on there and look forward to you joining us!! 21 days and counting!!!

Adult, Drama, Expressive Arts, Helath and Wellbeing, Languages and Literacy, Relationships, Secondary

From a City Balcony

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Directed by: Lisa Gregan
Presented by: Tron Young Company
Thursday 26th – Saturday 28th May

Tron Young Company celebrated its first anniversary in style! In January of this year a recruitment workshop was held, which attracted young performers from throughout central Scotland. This influx of fresh talent reinvigorated the Young Company, adding new energy and dynamism to this already formidable ensemble. Meeting only once a week for a 2 hour rehearsal the Young Company began their devising journey.

Being part of Mayfesto has produced a real determination and desire, within the group, to create and perform an engaging, relevant piece of theatre. With such rich foundations as the work of Edwin Morgan and the city of Glasgow as inspiration, the creation of ‘From a City Balcony’ has been a rewarding and revealing process for all involved.

Director Lisa Gregan said “drawing a giant map of Glasgow on the rehearsal room floor was the first thing we did together. It was geographically inaccurate, the Kelvingrove Gallery cooried into Central Station and Glasgow Green threatened to engulf all other places of significance but we realised that this City connected us to Edwin Morgan, it is what we had in common. Morgan writes about the good and the bad of Glasgow and those who inhabit it, but the words always feel underpinned with a fondness we all understand. So ‘From a City Balcony‘ is our love letter to Glasgow.”

Tron Young Company used Edwin Morgan poems in their entirety as well as extracts, sometimes merely a line or two and then sometimes their own words felt like just enough. This was an engaging and thought provoking piece of theatre.

Drama, Expressive Arts, Helath and Wellbeing, Secondary

Project Branded

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Directed by: Lisa Keenan and Gillian Crawford
Presented by: Senior Tron Skillshops Group
Thursday 7th – Friday 9th April 2011

What would happen if teenagers were all exactly the same? Would it be a good thing or a bad thing? Surely growing up would be easier? Imagine never worrying about making wrong decisions… about fitting in… or what your friends will think? Not to mention the positive effects it could mean for society.

Tron Skillshops 13-17yr group experimented with that very question through workshops, characters and movement. The result was Project Branded. Supporting the youth of today to become the society of tomorrow. Will you join us?

Being branded is a way of life. It’s my personality. It identifies me. It supports me. No worrying. No hierarchy. Total harmony. The brand experience creates an impression. It makes us special and unique.  Join us. It will make you stronger. Make us stronger.  Branded. Be part of it.

Tron Theatre’s senior Skillshops members explored identity, peer pressure, individuality and making choices. Working with movement specialist Jen Edgar and with original music by RJ McConnell they produced a brilliant piece of theatre which was performed in the main auditorium in April.

Drama, Expressive Arts, Helath and Wellbeing, History, Languages and Literacy, Primary, Relationships, Secondary, Skills for life, Social Studies, Standard Grade

CAGED

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Directed by Gill Robertson
Presented by Catherine Wheels
Thursday the 28th – Saturday 30th April 10.30am, 1.30pm and 7.45pm at the Tron Theatre

Beauty and the beast will never get on.
He licks his hands, stands on the toilet and runs through the woods.
She carries a hankie, never gets mud on her shoes and always remembers to send a thank-you note.
So how come, when she sees him run like that,
when he brings down a deer, when they sit at night just watching the stars, how come her heart starts to spin?
Beauty and the Beast will never get on. Will they?

Caged is a story about two people trapped together and finding more freedom than they ever imagined.

Caged looks at the themes of:

  • Changing ideas of ‘beauty’ – in history, art, fashion, your local area or in the media
  • Persecution and isolation – finding real life links to the Beast character in society today, people in the past or in other works of fiction.
  • Changing tales – focusing on the original French tale and the different adaptations throughout the years. Helping pupils to consider what each new voice was trying to tell us and gaining a more rounded picture of the issues that arise.
  • True love and heartbreak – some of our most powerful stories from the classics to modern day soap operas have sparked into life because of love or loss. What different things have people or characters been willing to risk just to get what they desire?

 

Caged will develop self awareness by encouraging pupils to explore relationships and to consider how they relate to others. It will also help to develop more informed, ethical views of complex issues and see the importance of respecting other people’s needs and beliefs. It is suitable for everyone aged 8 years and above.

Within the Curriculum for Excellence, Caged will link to key area of – Literacy, Health and Wellbeing and Skills for life. And it also has secondary school subject links to Drama, English, PSE, History, Modern Studies, Art and RME

For more information please contact Lisa Keenan, Education and Outreach Manager on 0141 559 5318 or email lisa.keenan@tron.co.uk

Tickets avaiable from the Tron Box Office on 0141 552 4267

http://www.tron.co.uk/event/caged/