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  Thanks. I seem to do a lot of thanking, but it is sincere. Thank you for being a member of the UK Theatre Network.
  

  Now SIX YEARS OLD.

  Yep. July 1st 2001 was when I launched the UK Theatre Network. It came out of the desire to support and promote theatre in the online world which at the time there were few places to do that. It was back in the day when I was co-founder of the UK Casting Network for Shooting People and I said to Jess and Cath that theatre could do with a similar service. As their focus was purely in the independent film world, I decided to go it alone and six years later those core ideas have become a world and industry trend we now call "Social Networking". None of us could have predicted it. We were just passionate about sharing connections, links, resources and importantly, networking with like-minded people. Each week I am now meeting people who say "so you're the guy behind UK Theatre Network", so it's nice to know that word is definitely spreading and I'm delighted that it goes from strength to strength. 
  
  
  PASSIONATE ABOUT THEATRE, FILM, STANDUP, GIGS, PHOTO...
  
  The strategy for UKTN in 2007/8 is to continue to develop parallel networks in other fields. This will help to introduce theatre to new audiences who may not be regular theatregoers. A click on their favourite film or gig might turn out to be a few more clicks to see what's on theatre. I'm currently looking for editors for those elements, so if you know anyone let me know.
  
  UKFILM.TV PROJECTS
  
  Making It In Hollywood has been a lot of fun and I'll be continuing the festival route with it. Channel 4 will be looking at it next week and it has been submitted to Raindance, so I'll keep you posted with the twists and turns that one takes.

  Little India is a low budget comedy film I'm now attached to as Producer. It has been entered into Film London's Microwave scheme as a bid for up to £50,000. Another £50,000 needs to come from local authority and lottery funding in order to make it a a success, so it's still a long way from saying it will definitely happen. Filming targetted for November 2007
  
  KPAX-II: The Return of Prot is the sequel to the Jeff Bridges and Kevin Spacey blockbuster. I received the latest version of the script from author Gene Brewer this week and I'm also now attached to it as Producer. Gene reckons that Jeff Bridges will get involved but it looks like Kevin Spacey has hung up his acting boots. I have some theatre related ideas linked to it which might interest him. It would be nice to get this one going but Kilimanjaro might be an easier mountain to climb. Filming targetted for Summer 2008.

   

  OTHER NETWORKS

  Remember to connect up if you are on any of the online networks. Facebook is my favourite at the moment and I've started developing some UKTheatre.TV and UKFilm.TV applications for that which are quite exciting. Click here to add me as a friend.

  Bebo have been very supportive and continue to feature UK Theatre on their Video section. If you have a theatre related video, then let me know. I can have up to 60 uploaded, and I'm happy to promote members work as well.
  
  Two major international TV broadcasters have also contacted me to provide online content for Australia and New York, so this is an interesting development which could get videos shown to millions around the world on TV.

  It's all happening, indeed.
  
  
  Douglas McFarlane
  Producer/Broadcaster/Webmaster/Editor/Actor
  UKTheatre/UKFilm/UKStandup/UKGigs
  
  (note to self: get bigger business cards)

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  ELLING

   

  based on the novel by Ingvar Ambjørnsen

  in original stage adaptation by Axel Hellstenius in collaboration with Petter Næss

  In a new version by Simon Bent      

  After a sell-out season at the Bush Theatre, this critically-acclaimed production now transfers to the West End for a limited season.  Based on the award-winning cult film, Elling stars John Simm (Dr Who, Life on Mars, State of Play), Adrian Bower (Teachers).
  
  
  Mummy's boy Elling (Simm) and his roommate, the uncouth reluctant virgin Kjell Bjarne (Bower) are the Odd Couple of Oslo: a pair of confused souls taking their first steps in the outside world after years of an isolated and institutional life. Given a flat in the city by social services, their mission is to re-assimilate themselves into society - it's either that or a return to the asylum. All they have to do is convince their social worker that they really are ‘normal', even if it does feel safer sleeping in a wardrobe...      

   

  REVIEWS

   

  "The most blissfully funny and touching evening I've had in the theatre for ages"    
  Lyn Gardner, The Guardian
  
  "Elling is one of those rare, precious pieces of spoken-word drama that persuades even sour old cynics like me to go home riding high on waves of joie de vivre. There is no better theatrical tonic in town." Nicholas de Jongh, Evening Standard

  
  "Moving and very, very funny. Thoroughly life-affirming"     
  Sam Marlowe, The Times   "Simm delivers a tour de force in the title role.Adrian Bower is a delight"    
  Charles Spencer, Daily Telegraph

  

   

   

  Most Recent Articles
  Title	Description	Date
  Elling	After a sell-out season at the Bush Theatre, this critically-acclaimed production now transfers to the West End for a limited season. Based on the award-winning cult film, Elling stars John Simm (Dr Who, Life on Mars, State of Play), Adrian Bower (Teachers).	6/30/2007
  Rocky Horror Show (King's Theatre, Glasgow 25 - 30 June 2007)	Fishnet stocking loving theatregoers delight as the Rocky Horror Show returns to the Kings Theatre, Glasgow for the only Scottish dates of the current tour.	6/26/2007 10:06:00 AM
  Deadlock - Theatre Royal Glasgow 25th-30th June	With more twists than a Chubby Checker danceathon, Peter Benedict's fabulously horrific thriller manages to create laughs, and gasps of shock in equal measure from an audience who were never going to guess the outcome of this nerve-shredding play!	6/26/2007 6:25:00 AM
  WOMEN ON THE VERGE	Marie Jones's energetic comedy is at the Oldham Coliseum, directed by Natalie Wilson.	6/24/2007 6:09:00 AM
  "Elvis People - A New Play" (New World Stages, New York)	Doug Grissom's new play explores the impact of 'The King' on our culture today through memories, monologues and musings	6/24/2007 12:22:00 AM

   

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  Optical Identity	TheatreCryptic	8/31/2007 at 8.00pm
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