Posts Tagged ‘Barney Ashworth’

Barney is having to give a 20 minute presentation illustrating the findings of his previous Essay for his Masters in Musical Theatre Creative Practice at The Arts Educational Schools London.

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Barney has just completed the first essay of his Masters in Musical Theatre Creative Practice at The Arts Educational Schools in Chiswick.

The first module is entitled ‘Analysis of Performance Techniques in Musical Theatre’ and he was required to write a research journal of 2250 words based on class observations and previous professional experience.

The essay is titled ‘Examining the Methodologies of Musical Direction within the Ensemble Environment’ and you can download it here if you would like to read it. The Introduction is below:

I shall be examining standard practices utilised by Musical Directors and Singers whilst learning new works in an ensemble or group situation. I shall be exploring various techniques and methodologies from other disciplines and their potential benefits if applied to Musical Direction. This will be with reference to the many class observations that I have undertaken in Ensemble, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Speech and Voice, Acting, Song Workshops and also from previous experience with professional casts. I shall be examining whether performance anxieties and the psychological state of the Singers affects their abilities and also their speed of learning. Using examples from Elite Sport Psychology, I intend to find methodologies that improve a team’s performance. I shall be looking at how the Musical Director’s role and behaviour as a leader within the ensemble can affect the performance levels within the group and the group’s dynamic. I will demonstrate that there are techniques that I have observed employed in other disciplines that the Musical Ensemble Environment would benefit from implementing.

Barney will be accompanying the incredible Tiffany Graves in Cabaret at Lauderdale House on Sunday the 14th November before she joins the tour of We Will Rock You for which she will play the role of Killer Queen.

Tiffany is currently Helene in the highly acclaimed production of Sweet Charity (Theatre Royal Haymarket), and often plays the title role. Her previous West End appearances include Chicago in which she appeared as Velma Kelly, Shout, Cats, Follies (Royal Festival Hall), Chess in Concert (Royal Albert Hall) and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (National Theatre). Tiffany’s extensive touring experience includes Run for Your Wife, Tonight’s the Night, A Chorus Line and Godspell. Cabaret credits encompass An Evening with Tony Hatch, singing with The Kitsch Lounge Riot at The Cafe de Paris and Pigalle Club and her own evening with Tom Wakeley at RADA.

Time: 16:30

Price: £13.00  £11.00

Review here by Theatre Blogger There Ought To Be Clowns

“Accompanied by the dexterous Barney Ashworth on the piano”

Barney has been playing audition piano for Qdos Entertainments to cast some of their 22 Pantomimes this season! Including John Barrowman’s production in Glasgow.

Here’s hoping for another great season for Qdos!

Barney is now represented by Alexandra McLean-Williams of top agency McLean-Williams Management

Prior to founding McLean-Williams Management, Alexandra was a highly influential Public Relations Consultant in the entertainment industry, looking after numerous celebrities personal press and publicity needs for high profile west end theatre productions, television shows and events. Alexandra also worked on the launch of two entertainment magazines one for the highly successful Time Out Group and the other for the International renowned, Express Newspapers, before taking on the challenge of the launch of Classic FM the first commercial classical radio station in the UK, which was and still is a huge success.

Alexandra’s success has enabled her to use her connections and influence to help a number of prestigious and worthy charities by linking them with the right celebrities thus gaining the charity the huge exposure needed for creating high profile and rewarding fundraising opportunities a service that she still provides to her chosen charities.

By maintaining a select client list, McLean-Williams Management has formed a close working relationship with those she and her company represent, along with a personal management service to that of respected manager/agent.

Her hard work and dedication has won her acclaim and respect from producers, directors and casting directors in all fields of the industry. Alexandra’s experience in media gives her superb negotiating and people skills.

Barney is currently arranging the music for a new musical group called The Spinettes.

Made up of three highly talented and experienced vocalists from the world of Musical Theatre,

they shall be appearing at all sorts of venues from Cabaret’s to Cruise Ships.

Please visit their website for more information and to hear some great sounds with an Andrew’s Sisters vibe.

Barney is guest Musical Director for Show Off Piano Bar on the 17th September at Cafe Koha in the Heart of the West End.

Show Off! is a musical theatre piano bar in the heart of the West End. It is a place where anyone who loves musical theatre can listen to songs from shows new and old – and where anyone who wants to can get up and perform.

The doors open at 8 p.m. The music kicks off at 9 p.m. and continues until 1 a.m., so there is plenty of time to join us if you are going to a show in the evening.

If you want to sing, just put your name and the song you want to sing on the sign-up sheet when you arrive. We have music from a wide variety of shows, but you’re very welcome to bring your own.

Show Off! costs £10 at the door. Reservations (to guarantee a place) can be made by filling in the reservation form or by sending us an e-mail. A large selection of wines and spirits can be purchased at the bar, and Cafe Koha’s full range of snacks and meals is also available to be served to your table.

Barney is playing for auditions for the English Theatre Frankfurt’s production of Spring Awakening.

Director – Ryan McBryde

Casting Director – Amy Rycroft

Barney is Deputizing as Musical Director for the UK touring production of Hi-De-Hi!

He will be conducting the shows on Saturday 4th September 2010 at The Theatre Royal, Windsor

and Saturday 11th September at The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

Barney has just been interviewed for the ‘Job of the Week’ feature on the IdeasTap website.

You can read the full interview here