The Dual Role of Writer & Actor with John Rwothomack
Tuesday 22nd March 2022
6pm – 7.30pm
ONLINE
How do you write for a one-person show? Is the process different when you're writing for yourself as the performer? How do you navigate with the creative when you're both the writer and actor? Who comes first, the writer or the actor?
These are some of the questions we will attempt to answer in the session. John will use his first hand experience of writing and performing in FAR GONE, to take us through his process and his experience of solemnly working as an actor on projects, some of these questions will be answered and whatever pops us during the session.
This session will be relaxed throughout, providing the opportunity for you to ask as many questions as you like.
This online event is FREE TO attend. It will take place via Zoom. Places are LIMITED.
Ticket Information
Once you have booked your ticket you will receive an invite to attend via email, this will be sent out on the day of the event (please check spam folders just in case.) You will receive a final invite 15 minutes before the session starts, please ensure you have booked your tickets well in advance as we can't guarantee entry after this point. If you have any ticket issues please email hello@goodcreator.org
ABOUT JOHN RWOTHOMACK
John is a Ugandan born, London trained, and Sheffield bred and based actor, director and playwright.
As an artist, John aims to bring African stories, culture, and history to the canvas of theatre. This includes creating new pieces about, and with, artists from the continent, staging plays that already exist, or adapting classics to an African context. John holds the view that African culture is not present enough in the UK’s theatre scene. As a result, there’s a lower rate of participation both in audience members and practitioners from this sector of the community.
John’s acting credits include both theatre and film. Credits include:
H&P, ON MISSING, (The Cockpit Theatre, London 2019), Dr Bupe, TALES FROM THE PLAYGROUND, (Paper Finch Theatre, Sheffield 2018), Priest, THE DEVIL IN MARY (short film York, 2017), Witch Doctor, THE EMPEROR JONES, (The Lost Theatre, London 2016), John Blanke, THE LOW ROAD, (Stratford Circus, London 2015).
He was the Director of BAD BLOOD BLUES, Theatre Deli, 2018, and of the short film, ALLY, in 2020.
As an assistant director, has worked onTHE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND, Sheffield Theatres, 2019, and WHITE NOISE, Bridge Theatre 2021.
John plays the dual role of actor and playwright in FAR GONE, which is on tour throughout the UK in 2022, including a show at The Dukes.
Images: ‘‘Far Gone’ © Smart Banda
ABOUT THE DUKES
The Dukes is the only producing theatre venue in Lancashire. As an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation, The Dukes creates a sense of place that challenges, enthrals and excites audiences, though live performance, film, art and events, promoting Lancashire talent and acting as an important resource for the community.