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LADY GOGO GOCH TOUR PACK
a Bristol Old Vic Ferment Commission
A powerful and playful exploration of music, voice and cultural identity
Part-cabaret, part-gig, Welsh woman Frankie Fox examines the history, lore and lineage ofone woman, with musician Ricardo Rocha using traditional, bespoke and amplifedinstruments to create trance-like atmospheres.
‘You have to struggle consciously for your identity. Not because you’re better thananybody else, or because your culture is greater. But because it just happens to be yours’
"Fox's humour and passion, and Rocha's virtuosity, are unmistakable" The Guardian
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Reviews
★★★★ THE LIST "Fluid, intense, and ultimately trippy exploration of Welsh culture"
"A marriage of striking visual imagery and abstract musical reverie...Glorious"
TOTAL THEATRE"A brave and accomplished performance resplendent with exoticism and mystery"
★★★★ EDINBURGH FESTIVALS"Impressive, varied and absorbing"
★★★★ SCOTSGAY"A powerful, entertaining and thought-provoking look at Welsh stereotypes"
★★★★ WALES ONLINE"It demonstrated a love of the sounds of the language and empathy with a nation with two tongues"
THE GUARDIAN"Fox's humour and passion, and Rocha's virtuosity, are unmistakable"
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Marketing
Online:Teaser trailer: http://vimeo.com/81272993
Website show page:http://kilnensemble.org/currently-touring/lady-gogo-goch/(includes images, reviews, programme notes and copy)
Video of full show:http://vimeo.com/83008591Password: kilnpromoter(for reference only, not to be published)
Company Website:www.kilnensemble.org
Social Media:Facebook: KILN BirminghamTwitter: @KILNensemblehashtag: #LadyGoGoGoch
KILN was previously called Kindle Theatre
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About KILN
KILN was formed as Kindle Theatre in 2005, a company creating ensemble led performance made in collaboration with a range of artists, makers and professionals. We reinvent familiar narratives through a collision of art forms, plundering epic stories to create “a heady brew, of the sweetly inventive and the brazenly original” (Metro). We create “ambitious projects to ignite the imagination” (Birmingham Post) and our productions are playful, made with passion and are “wildly imaginative” (The Guardian).
Partners
Development of 'Lady GoGo Goch' supported by: Arts Council England
Arts Council Wales / Cyngor Celfyddydau CymruBirmingham Repertory Theatre
mac birminghamCambridge Junction
Theatr Genedlaethol CymruNational Theatre Wales: WalesLabCentre for Performance Research /
Ganolfan Ymchwilio Perfformio, Aberystwyth
Diolch / Thanks: Emma Bettridge and Bristol Old Vic Ferment; Aberystwyth Male Voice Choir; Melin Teif; Margaret Pikes (founding member of Roy Hart Theatre); Matt Ball and Simon Coates at National Theatre Wales; Arwel Gruffydd at Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru; Bragod; Dawnswyr Nantgarw; Cath Cullinane & Coventry University; Alex Walker of the National Welsh Rugby Team; Joan Mills of the Centre for Performance Research, Aberystwyth
Previous Tour Venues
Summerhall, EDINBURGHThe Arena, WOLVERHAMPTONTheatr Soar, MERTHYR TYDFIL
Wales Millennium Centre, CARDIFFCamden People’s Theatre, LONDON
Courtyard Theatre, HEREFORDFerment at The Old Vic, BRISTOL
mac, BIRMINGHAM
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Programme Notes for 'Lady GoGo Goch'
Lady GoGo Goch was frst conceived when I made a trip to a Giving Voice Festival in Wroclaw, Poland in 2009 (curated by Centre for Performance Research). I was entranced by the music and voices I heard during that trip, ranging from Ukrainian female ensembles to groups of male Corsicans singing hand-to-shoulder. I realised then the power of the human voice. The longing a single note can summon, the joy, the silliness and the darker stuff. I had no idea what the lyrics meant literally, but I felt a deep emotional connection with the sonic worlds these voices were sharing with me. It got me thinking about my native language Welsh, and what this identity means to me as a resident of England. So we began devising a show with the Welsh voice at its heart, and here we are.
I decided to team up with Ricardo Rocha - a versatile musician with an interest in mixing traditional and contemporary styles. With his Portuguese heritage and interest in linguistics, I knew he would be able to offer the outside perspective and help the collaborative team build a piece that could appeal to Welsh-speakers, English-speakers, or speakers of neither language.
This is a music-theatre show that is consciously fragmented. There's no use looking for a single story thread, there isn't one. The sound world of Lady GoGo Goch is built live with the help of a loop station, and with some pre-recorded contributions from Aberystwyth Male Voice Choir and Meredydd Evans. What we've made is a set list of original and traditional Welsh songs and sounds and these are “hosted” by a series of Welsh Ladies. They are:
Lady Llanofer Augusta Hall, 19th Century Welsh patron of Welsh Arts Lady Cydweli Little old Lady Cydweli, a folk fgure who sells black sweets Lady Teatowel Welsh souvenir Lady Bassey Brassy-voiced diva from Tiger Bay Lady Delilah Fictional down and out Cardiffian Lady Rebecca 19th Century agricultural workers who rioted toll-gates dressed in women's clothing with
blackened faces, calling themselves Merched Rebecca (Rebecca's Daughters) Lady Nanny Frances Inspired by a conversation with my nan about her's father's fatal mining accident Lady Draig Welsh dragon Lady GoGo Goch Inspired by The Chairing of the Bard at the Welsh Eisteddfod
They will take you by the ear and guide you around my Land of Song.
This is my tribute to the land I love but do not live in. Frankie FoxPerformer & Co-Artistic Director of KILN
Set List
Si Hei Lwli Welsh Traditional Yr Wyddor / The Alphabet OriginalMolwch Hi / Praise Her Improvisation based on the Robert ap Huw manuscriptHen Fenyw Fach Cydweli / Welsh traditionalLittle Old Lady CydweliDi Didl Lan Dan Welsh mouth musicGweddi dros Gymru / HymnA Prayer for WalesLlanfairpwll Gogogoch Original theme based on Canu Pwnc (unique form of Welsh chanting)O Gymru / Oh Wales Music: Rhys Jones, Words: Leslie Harries Delilah Music: Les Reed, Lyrics: Barry MasonGwahoddiad / Invitation HymnFflam Yn Llyfu / Licking Flames Original Tongue-Tafod OriginalEisteddfod procession OriginalMolwch Hi (reprise) Improvisation
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Bespoke Instruments and objects
Welsh Lovespoon Crown made from gifts sourced from The Lovespoon GalleryCrwth specially commissioned instrument based on the Crwth (medieval bowed instrument) Eisteddfod Chair a new design by Matt Foster inspired by 'The Chairing of the Bard' ritual at the
Eisteddfod (Welsh arts festival) Harp adaptation of Troubador harp by Niebisch & TreeWelsh Costume Melin Teif Woollen MillClogs Trefor Owen ClogmakerSlateophone Ricardo Rocha
Collaborative Team
Frankie Fox PerformerRicardo Rocha PerformerEmily Ayres Director / Hat-makerJill Dowse Deviser / Vocal CoachCath Cullinane Lighting DesignLizzie Moran Stage ManagerMatt Foster Set Design & BuildChickenbone John Instrument builder (Crwth)Tony Appleby Harp harness and decorationPhotography for marketing Graham Pritchard & Ricardo RochaLive show photography Jonathan 'Bungle' Blackford
KILN
Emily Ayres Co-artistic directorFrankie Fox Co-artistic directorOlivia Winteringham Co-artistic directorJo Salkilld General Manager / Producer
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Basic Technical Details
A full Technical Rider is available via our website: http://kilnensemble.org/currently-touring/lady-gogo-goch/
Get-in, Fit-up and Get-outThe show, if not part of a double-bill, will get-in in one day. We assume a get-in start timeof 10am, providing the LX has been pre-rigged. We require at least one technician to beavailable during the get-in, ft-up and get out, preferably two. The get-out takes one hour.
Storage: We require a lockable storage area for valuable instruments
Smoking:During the production a cigarette is smoked. The risk-factor of the smoking is addressedwithin the risk assessment, which can be provided upon request.
Please advise the company immediately if it is not possible to obtain permission from theLocal Authority to smoke during the performance.
Space / Layout
Audience capacity: Ranging from 40 – 200 audienceLayout: End-on / Cabaret / VariousVenue: Theatres / Arts Centres / Site-specifcContext: Standalone / Double-bill with 'A Journey Round My Skull' (another currentKILN production) / Festival show
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Front of House
Age Guidance:Suitable for 12+. Contains smoking.
Booking information:Lady GoGo Goch is a show about Welshness and its form is part-cabaret, part-gig. It isperformed partly in Welsh and partly in English, but it is not necessary to speak eitherlanguage to enjoy the show.
The show does not contain a narrative or story and it is consciously fragmented. Theshow is essentially a Cabaret of original and traditional Welsh songs and sounds and theseare “hosted” by a series of Welsh Ladies.
Target audience:'Lady GoGo Goch' has a broad appeal and has received very positive responses from the following audience groups:• Young People 16 – 25• Music lovers• Welsh community (inside and outside of Wales)• Choirs• Storytelling groups• Others that identify as being from a “Small Nation”• LGBT community• Experimental Theatre-goers• Visual Arts and Live-Art audiences
Duration:Lady GoGo Goch lasts for one hour. There is no interval.
Programmes:KILN tours free giveaway programmes, sometimes with evaluation forms inside. Pleasearrange for front-of-house staff to give programmes to the audience at the same time aschecking tickets. Please also arrange for front-of-house staff to be available at the end of the performance tocollect completed evaluation forms (if included) from audience members. We would bevery grateful if front-of-house staff could be briefed to encourage audience members to fll-in the forms as they leave the auditorium.
KILN is happy to share evaluation results with you. Please email the General Manager fora copy of the evaluation for your venue.
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Additional Info
Post-show discussion:KILN is happy to offer a post-show discussion at no extra charge. Please advise thecompany as soon as possible if you would like a post-show discussion.
'The Multicoloured Voice' workshop:This workshop can be booked to accompany a 'Lady GoGo Goch' show. It is lead by the show's performers and is a session suitable for anyone interested in exploring their own voice in a playful way. Participants will be guided through various warm ups, vocal games and basic breath exercises that will encourage them to use the whole body and voice to create sound. The workshop also allows participants to try out some vocal characters and build a choral score.Participants are encouraged to bring along a song / piece of text or poem in their native language.Suitable for small groups of up to 10 - 15 people.
Please advise the company as soon as possible if you would like to book a workshop.
PRS:All the music in the production is original and composed by the performers, or traditionaland out of copyright, with the exception of the following:
O Gymru / Oh Wales: Music: Rhys Jones, Words: Leslie Harries. Arranged and performed under licence from Sain.
My Delilah: Music: Les Reed, Lyrics: Barry Mason.Arranged and performed under licence from Sony Music.
International Shows
'Lady GoGo Goch' is suitable for international touring. The show is performed partly inWelsh, partly in English, but it is a highly musical, visual and physical, meaning that it isnot essential for audiences to speak these languages to enjoy the performance. Whereappropriate subtitling can be made available.
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Contractual
Please quote KILN's registered office address on contracts:
KILNBirmingham Repertory TheatreCentenary SquareBroad StreetBirminghamB1 2EP
Please email contracts to General Manager Jo Salkilld at: [email protected] or by postto the following correspondence address:
72 Underwood RoadHigh WycombeHP13 6YA
Please also send a fnal box office return to the General Manager for evaluation purposes.
Financial
Please pay any fees or box office percentages by BACS to:
Bank: Nat WestAccount name: Kindle Theatre
Account number: 80590284Sort code: 51-70-32
KILN is registered for VAT. Registration number: 180154332
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Contact Details
Booking queries, Press and MarketingCo-Artistic Director: Sam FoxEmail: [email protected]: +44(0)7736038574Skype name: sammyannfox
Contractual and Financial queriesGeneral Manager: Jo SalkilldEmail: [email protected]
ReferenceProducer, Bristol Old Vic Ferment: Emma Bettridge
Email: [email protected]
Social Media
Website: KILNensemble.orgFacebook: KILN BirminghamTwitter: @KILNensemblehashtag: #LadyGoGoGoch
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