The following article was originally compiled by Jacqueline Contré in December 2015 for the Culture Matters website. It was also posted on Banner’s Theatre website. Jacqueline updated it in December 2017.[1] Banner Theatre: A Brief History Introduction Banner Theatre is a socialist theatre company based in Birmingham. Formed in 1973, Read more…
Actuality, Charles Parker and Me by Frances Rifkin, 2010 ACTING WITH FACTS: PERFORMING THE REAL ON STAGE AND ON SCREEN 1990-2010. University of Reading, 1-3 September 2010 The following account was presented at the above conference in Reading. Also presenting were David Edgar, Patricia Hodge, Mark Lawson, Jan Ravens, Sylvia Read more…
Remembering Charles Parker, Pete Yates and Renate Viesel I remember both Pete and Renate as comrades, colleagues and essential co-workers in Corby and Birmingham. Pete’s genius as a musician, writer and interviewer remain with me. Renate was an essential co-worker on the recording work and the processing of the recordings. Read more…
The following article was written in 1992 by Dave Rogers and published in Theatre Ireland. [1] Banner Theatre Banner Theatre is a Socialist theatre company based in Birmingham. The Company was formed in 1973, from a rather strange collection of folk singers, drama teachers, office workers, technicians and car workers. Read more…