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Wizard’s first UK tour complete… tour 2 now being prepared!
“A big magical thank you to everyone who came out to see ‘Wizard‘ on our first UK tour. What a joy to go to so many new places and meet so many new people. Feedback has been overwhelming! Here are some reviews of our show:
‘Wizard’ in Manchester review: http://unmemorablemusings.tumblr.com/post/20344441221/wizard-a-review
‘Wizard’ in London review: http://pawhouseboy.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/review-wizard-by-dominic-berry.html
These reviews will be part of our application to funders to get another tour of this show out on the road. Fingers crossed!
The stigma surrounding mental health and the horrific cuts to essential services that this government are making (OK, so cuts apparently have to be made- why start with what affects the most vulnerable?) are things that I (and all the ‘Wizard‘ team) have very strong feelings about. If you haven’t seen already, I’ve written a blog about my own experiences that fed into the creation of the ‘Wizard‘ show. You can read that blog here: http://contactmcr.com/blog/2012/mar/30/panic-attack-disco/
We’ll keep you all posted on how ‘Wizard‘ progresses and any news on our next tour will be posted here first!
Love and light, xxx”
Wizard UK tour!!
Here are the dates of the first ‘Wizard’ UK tour:
The Cockpit, Gateforth Street, Marylebone, London, NW8 8EH
Tue 1 – Wed 2 May. 7.30pm. Tickets: £10/6
Booking: thecockpit.org.uk / 020 7258 2925
ACE Centre, Cross Street, Nelson, BB9 7NN
Thur 3 May. 6.30pm. Tickets: £8/4
Booking: www.acecentre.co.uk / 01282 661 080
Oxford University, Corpus Christ College, Merton Street, OX1 4JF
Thur 10 May. 8pm. Tickets: £7/5
Booking: tickets available from the venue on the night
When an agoraphobic Wizard shares his world of tea loving carpet goblins and a zombie slaying dish rack with a neighbour from the flat above, three days of magic change both their lives forever.
A funny, delicate and imaginative show by Dominic Berry, champion of New York’s Nuyorican Poetry Cafe slam and Manchester Literature Festival’s Superheroes of Slam.
“Really very inspiring. I love the seriousness and the humour.”
Benjamin Zephaniah
“From the moment he started to speak we were totally captivated- the incredible way he uses words, the expression and energy of the delivery and the subject matter made him irresistible.”
City Life Magazine
Arts Council England and Lottery funded, Wizard will appeal to audiences who enjoy Tolkien, Terry Pratchett or films like ‘Amelie’ or ‘Submarine’, stories about finding magic and joy in the darkest of places.
Arts Council Funding Bid Success!
The Arts Council of England have awarded Dominic development funding to explore the themes of isolation and agoraphobia. These new poems will contribute largely to his forthcoming show, working title, ‘Wizard’. Check out Demon for a taster.
Dominic wins …
Superheroes Of Slam Final, hosted by the Manchester Literature Festival and Commonword Cultureword at greenroom theatre, Whitworth Street, Manchester!
Dominic Berry’s Kro Pulse…
The launch of Dominic’s first spoken word CD at Kro Bar, 325 Oxford Road, Manchester!