Project managing and designing the build of my own house. Playing Kevin Rosario in the London production of In The Heights was a wonderful role that stretched my acting chops. The research was just relentless and the discipline needed to actually get them done was insane! Still working on book three by the way. What piece of creative work are you most proud of? Playwrights: Peter Shaffer, Tom Stoppard and Larry Kramer.Īrtists: David Wynne, John Napier and the Pre-Raphaelite painters. Writers: Sir Terry Pratchet, Philip Pullman, George Orwell, Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Tolkien.įilmakers: Tarantino, Coppola, Harryhausen, Cecil B. Compartmentalise your strategy, and take one step at a time.Īnyone that has the fortitude to complete what they start, no matter what the personal cost. Take a moment to articulate your thoughts before making decisions and approach everything as a set of chapters. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes and learn from them. What advice would you give to a business to help them become more creative?Īlly yourself with the right partners, be diligent and prepare as much as you can. It can also be incredibly cathartic.Ĭulture is the foundation of humanity, if we do not accept and build culture the world descends into chaos, wars are fought, dictators of all sorts arise and groups are marginalised. It allows a connection to occur as well as reflection. Art can be a window that does that, it can give sight to the emotional mind of an artist as well as the viewer. I think everybody needs to have their mind expanded. Why are arts and culture important to everyone? These form puzzles that allow me to venture deeper into creativity. You see, the moments of peace and solace that are so infrequently pilfered from time, become daydreams and, ‘lightbulb’ moments, stories and tales. History, mythology, current affairs, nature, my own imagination and personal experiences. He is also the author of the best selling Mythvolution series. Vas is a successful theatre director, writer and actor currently starring as Hertz in the National Tour of hit musical Rock of Ages. And it always positive to see creativity used to attract visitors and support local business.Īt Bournemouth Triangle until 9th October. As GIANT Gallery Director Stuart Semple said at the opening night event it is wonderful to see BCP and the BID investing in public art for everyone to enjoy. This piece has been seen in China, the US and Australia but is making its UK debut here in Bournemouth. The piece was created by ENESS, an Australian creative studio, who have worked all over the world. It brings us beautiful colours, alien forms accompanied by softly melodic and enveloping music that lifts the spirit and offers a space for reflection. Presented by GIANT Offsite at Bournemouth Triangle.Īs summer gently fades, days shorten and the skies become more grey Airship Orchestra has landed in Bournemouth Triangle. The tour starts at Bournemouth Little Theatre Click and the link for more info is here: .uk Locally based Extraordinary Theatre are touring our area with one of Shakespeare’s finest tragedies. Check the programme here: .uk/events/Ģ5th October – 1st November: King Lear. From skateboarding and roller skating to Colombian music and kids creative workshop,s this is a wonderful event. For tickets click here.ģ0th September – 2nd October: Arts By The Sea Festival is back bringing performance, live music and art across Bournemouth. At the Boscombe Arts Depot – doors open at 7pm.
Winner of multiple awards the movie is shown in the original Japanese with English subtitles. Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s film is a haunting road movie travelling a path of love, loss, acceptance, and peace. The global smash hit musical lands at Lighthouse, Poole, featuring a fantastic cast, your favourite rock hits and an incredible live band taking you back to the time when the hits were as big as the hair! Tickets: .ukĢ8th September: B.A.D Cinema presents Drive My Car.
We meet actor and writer Vas Constanti, one of the stars of Rock of Ages in 6 Degrees of Inspiration, I review Airship Orchestra by ENESS which is presented by GIANT Offsite and we discover how important it is to establish a clear story for our business in Creating Atmosphere.Ģ0th – 34th September: Rock of Ages. Our local creative community is back in full effect with BCP’s Arts By The Sea Festival, an exciting new season at Lighthouse, Poole, and BEAF presenting a movie season in Boscombe while new locally based Extraordinary Theatre get ready for their tour of Shakespeare’s King Lear. The French call it La Rentree: the moment when summer holidays are over, the schools open and we cling on to the final flickers of long warm days, writes Jason Ward.