NEWS
New Calendar Page
(5th February 2010)
We're pleased to announce we now have a calendar page on this site, currently loaded with the dates and times for our Spring Workshop series.
2010 Update
(8th January 2010)
As you may have noticed, times they are a'changing at the Big Red Door. You may also have noticed this page has not been updated since last summer... It has been a period of transition, and so much has been going on there's been no time to cover everything.
However, having emerged more or less unscathed from the recent festive period, after a successful Winterval run, new plans are afoot. te POOKa has made the Big Red Door its main focus now, and with the help of a raft of fresh new volunteer types (perhaps not so fresh now!) there's a huge drive to bring life, light and action to the whole building. Starting with our spanky new 2010 Workshop programme.
The venue known as the big Red Door also now has its own blog - bigreddoor.wordpress.com where you can find news of current goings on and commentary from some of those involved.
More plans are in the pipeline and this page will be updated once they're in place. Thanks for all your support, every little counts in the drive to keep the Big Red Door alive.
Spring 2010 Class & Workshop Programme at the Big Red Door
For all bookings & enquiries email bigreddooredinburgh AT gmail DOT com
WEEKLY CLASSES
MONDAYS
TRAPEZE BEGINNERS I
With Tree Stewart
Learn the basics of single point dance trapeze, gain in confidence off the ground, learn some simple tricks and sequences and get fit the fun way.
8 Week Course: 18th January – 8th March 6pm-8pm
8 weeks £80 (£75 members)
AERIAL OPEN STUDIO
With Tree Stewart
For improvers level or above (not beginners) the Open Studio for personal training. Room is suitable for low trick work and strength training, 5 rigs and a mixture of equipment to play. A fun way to improve your training and share with others.
8 Week Course: 18th January – 8th March 8pm-10pm
£5 (£4 concs and members) weekly
TUESDAYS
DANCE
With Joanna Jeffries
Sweat, stretch and shake off the old year and ring in the new with this invigorating and energising movement class.
6 Week Course - 19th January – 23rd February 5.30pm-6.30pm
£5 (£4 concs and members) weekly
BEGINNERS CAPOEIRA
With Mão no Chão
Capoeira Angola is an Afro-Brazilian art form involving music, instruments, song, dance, martial-play, acrobatics and theatre. Includes free entry to roda on 19th Feb. All abilities welcome. Contact maonochao DOT edinburgh AT googlemail DOT com for more booking information.
6 week course: Tuesday 12th January - Tuesday 16th February 6.30pm-8pm
£25
HULA HOOPLA LA!
With Mazzula Hula
From basic moves to hooping tricks to finding YOUR OWN STYLE of hooping, learn at your own pace in an open, fun, hooptastic environment. Funky music, hula hoops, learn tricks, share tricks, Hooping Jam... Hoops provided but bring your own if you have one!
6 week course: 23rd February - 30th March 6.30pm-8pm
£30 or drop-in £7 (£5 members)
PHYSICAL COMEDY & IMPROVISATION
With guest tutors each week
Participant-led workshop exploring the fundamentals of theatre clown, improvisation, character development, buffon, slapstick and mime. With guest tutors including Tim Licata & Simon Abbott, suitable for all levels but particularly those open to their imagination and willing to play.
Drop-In class: 19th January - 30th March 8pm-10pm
£5 (£4 members) weekly
WEDNESDAYS
STRETCHING & CONDITIONING
With Sarah Phizacklea
General combination of yoga, press ups and other delights! Spend an hour working on core strength, balance and flexibility, ideal for improving your condition for aerial or acro or just general fitness. Run as a weekly drop in class.
Drop-In class: 20th January – 31st March 5pm-6pm
£4 (£3 members) weekly
TRAPEZE BEGINNERS II
With Tree Stewart
This course is only for those who have completed a beginners course or the equivalent elsewhere. Learn new moves, improve the basics, learn some exciting drops and put together sequences.
8 Week Course: 20th January – Wednesday 10th March 6pm-8pm
8 weeks £80 (£75 members)
OPEN STUDIOS
Drop-in Open Studios for you to come in, use the space, equipment and train.
Wednesdays 4.30pm–6pm £5 (£4 members)
THURSDAYS
BARTITSU
With Philip Crawley
Bartitsu is an Edwardian martial art, created for the defense of Ladies and Gentlemen, blending punching, kicking, grappling and walking cane techniques. All abilities welcome. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and shoes and be prepared to be physical.
Drop-In class: 21st January - 25th March 6.30pm – 8.30pm
£5 (£4 concs and members) weekly
BEGINNERS POI WITH FIRE SPINNING
With Antti Jalkanen
Five workshops to get you through the most confusing part of playing with poi: the beginning. The workshops will include basic moves, movement while spinning, simple choreographies, fire safety and a chance to try fire spinning in a safe environment.
5 Week Course: 21st January - 18th February 8.30pm – 10.00pm
£70 (£60 members)
OPEN STUDIOS
Drop-in Open Studios for you to come in, use the space, equipment and train.
Thursdays 4.30pm–6.30pm £5 (£4 members)
FRIDAYS
MINI MISCHIEF MAKERS
With Sarah Phizacklea and Jess Whiteley
Circus club for kids aged 5 to 11. Running weekly and covering all manner of different circus skills; juggling, acrobatics, acrobalance, poi spinning, stilt walking, clowning and more! Lots of games and lots of playing.
Drop-In class: 22nd January – 26th March 4pm-5pm
£4 (£3 members) weekly
CIRCUS SKILLS
With Tom Caine
A fun five week introduction to circus skills covering stilting, juggling, acrobalance, firespinning and balloon modelling at a basic level. Each session will cover one area.
5 Week Course: 22nd January – 19th February 7pm – 9pm
£40 (£28 members) or drop in £10 (£7 members) weekly
SATURDAYS
BIG DRUMS AT THE BIG RED DOOR
With Jem Le Lievre
Explore the basis of hand-to-hand drumming, rhythmic structures, unusual time signatures, entertainment. Using big drums with sticks , and a range of percussion (provided), Jem will cover fundamental aspects of group drumming - listening, tempo, timing, beats/offbeats, "the count", time signatures, technique/stance.
Taster Session: 16th January 4pm-6pm £7 (£5 concs/members)
10 Week Course: 23rd January - 27th March 4pm-6pm
£60 (£45 concs/members) or £7 (£5 concs/members) weekly
PLEASE NOTE - COURSE FULL
Email jem AT jaijiel DOT net to receive information from time to time about future classes and workshops.
SUNDAYS
JUGGLING CLUB
More than just a club, this is your weekly social engagement to play, swing, throw, fall, get up and keep trying. Kit and mats available plus friends, sharing and inspiration aplenty.
Every Sunday: 3pm–6pm £3
WORKSHOPS
FOOLS STUDIO
With Jess Whiteley
For all sketchaholics who want something a bit different, here is a chance to play with your creativity and become part of the artwork! Costumes, props, games and role-reversal...draw with hands, feet, even teeth! At the fool's studio every one is free and anything goes.
Sunday 17th January, Sunday 21st February & Sunday 21st March, 2pm–5pm £5 (£3 members)
BI AIG FOIS: HEALING MEDITATION
With Miriam Prosser
Friendly and informal group healing meditation in a beautiful safe space; a chance to come together with issues and problems, worldwide and personal that are close to your heart. Make space in the New Year for both the beautiful things in life, and the sad.
Sunday 24th January, 1pm–3pm
DONATION
BUTOH
With Yuri Dini
After initial research into body mechanics, we will move on to using the imagination to locate expressive sources in the body. The process is aided by looking to ancient myths for inspiration, seeking to embody the experiences they signify. This work can be suitable for people of all ages and levels. Contact ilteatrodellabeffa AT gmail DOT com for booking details.
Saturday 6th February 12pm–2.30pm
£12 (£10 advance)
FIRE EATING
With Antti Jalkanen
Nom nom. It's actually safe and quite an experience when you know what you are doing. Just swallow hard and book it now!
Sunday 7th February 2pm–3.30pm
£25 (£20 members)
CLOSE-UP MAGIC
With Tom Caine
Can you keep a secret? This weekend of intensive covers all the basics of card magic, coin magic and most importantly misdirection. With an emphasis on performance this course gives you the skills, knowledge and psychology to perform amazing feats right in front of their very eyes.
Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th February 10am–6pm
£100 (£90 members)
STORYTELLING
With Kenn Musso
An afternoon of spontaneous magical mythmaking, weaving of wonder, and telling of tales. No prior 'Storytelling' experience required. We are all storytellers after all. Just bring lots of imagination and a loose well-warmed tongue.
Sunday 7th March 1am–5pm
£25 (£20 members)
BEGINNERS STILT WALKING
With Bright Night International
Introductory level stilt walking workshops for complete beginners and those just starting out on stilts. All stilts and safety equipment will be provided. Book early as places are limited: jl AT brightnightinternational DOT com
Saturday 13th March 12noon–4pm
£25
INTERMEDIATE STILT WALKING & STILT JAM
With Bright Night International
A part led session for those with previous stilting experience, giving an introduction to slightly more advanced stilt walking techniques and acting as a creative lab for experienced stilters to meet, play and share skills. Stilts can be provided but use of own equipment is preferred.
Sunday 14th March 13th March 12 noon–3pm
£10
MEMBERSHIP
You can support us and help yourself by becoming a member of the Big Red Door.
Membership entitles you to discounts on classes and workshops an entry to special members-only nights. All money is going is helping us to buy the building.
New Members £5
Renewal £3
Want to use the Big Red Door?
(Updated 8th January 2010)
The Big Red Door has been a venue since 2008 and after having much fun - and expending a lot of blood, sweat and tears - we will be building on this in the coming year. So - for one of Edinburgh's most interesting venues - keep your eyes peeled.
If you would like to use The Big Red Door for your event, performance or workshop. Contact us for more details.
Website Updates
(Updated 21st January 2009)
New Gallery pages - A Wake for All Souls
New Gallery pages - Secrets of the Forest
Our website is undergoing a makeover.
More sections will be online soon... Tell us what you think, especially if you have any technical problems with it - please replace the AT with an @ and the DOT with a . (Spam-free etc.).
