Well, proscenium arch in fact, but a well rounded pot of a wild and unchainable life. Into the mearest of hours, the 1 in 12 Drama Collective have succeeded in cramming not only the essence of one man's extraordinary struggle, but also the tangled mess that constituted Spanish political life during a twenty year period where every nook was crannier than a crook, and every broth was soupier than a cook's convention. And all of this achieved with an economy of flourish and a density of language both of which defy the amateur realities of the production.
The theatre walls themselves are one huge CNT flag; one side of the stage features the barricades of Barcelona, whilst the other represents the Cathedral-cum-Casino of power-ridden Madrid. Laughs abound, boos accrue and tears flood until we're left with only the stark tragedy which befell the Spanish Revolution. This production - itself a living display of collective might - is both a beginners tour of events and an insightful angle for the well-versed anarchist: unmissable!
Noel (April 29)
The Socialist Workers Party held a May Day rally at the Pennington Midland Hotel, with national speakers.
(April 30)
April 27
A brand new revolutionary Ale went on sale at the 1 in 12 Club today: "Red & Black" bitter, specially brewed by local brewers Marston Moor. "It's a light, full bodied, slightly sharp bitter" explained bar steward Pete Chapman, "and it's proving very popular. I just hope the 4 barrels we have see us through May Day."
The Ale was brewed to commemorate the Clubs 10 years at its current home on Albion Street.
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Paradise Greens is a food growing collective in Lidget Green. They are converting an ex-council dahlia gardens into a permaculture site to grow organic fruit and veg for passers by, community caterers and people throughout Bradford who are wanting locally grown organic produce.
On Sunday 3rd May they are inviting people to come and build scarecrows, dress trees, discuss land rights and see the site. Rupert Litherland, one of the volunteers, says:
"May Day has a tradition of celebrating labour rights as well as earth cycles, so it seems an ideal time to celebrate land rights as well. There is a re-emergence of a land rights movement in Britain and we see ourselves as part of that."
They are striving to take some control over their environment, tackling the issues of food production and transportation.
The collective is run voluntary, and they have had some financial help buying tools, an irrigation system and a polytunnel, (Shell Better Britain, Neighbourhood Challenge and Land fill tax moneys). They would love people to come along and help with the scarecrows, to be made from scavenged material (feel free to bring your own stuff), or just to chat about the project and related issues.
The potential of the site is exciting. The infrastructure is sound, with a greenhouse, well defined beds, pond and the embryo of a forest garden . This year the aims are to increase awareness of the site with more open days, establish a small scale box scheme (weekly delivery of seasonal fare), and to use this experience as a trial for a business plan for a more ambitious scheme.
They are always open to new volunteers and customers so this is the ideal opportunity to wander along and get to know them better. The entrance to the site is on Hollingwood Lane, just by the old lodge house on the left hand side as you go up the hill. If you need more information contact Rupert on (01274) 745002 or Matt and Louise on (01274) 483346.
- Julia (April 26)
May Day History on menu; i - portraits of anarchists; Fun'da'mentally Sound; NoBacon's Bingo Bash Boost;
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