May 13, 2009 by katie
This fantastic ‘word cloud’ programme was brought to my attention via Flatpack Festival’s blog.
So I thought I’d try it out on our own audience feedback.
See below the ‘cloud’ of feedback from people who saw Black Tonic in Manchester November 2008 – the cloud is a representation of all the text from our ‘Guest Book’, which audience members are invited to write in after the performance.
by katie
We had a great (and exhausting) time performing Black Tonic at Mayfest in Bristol over the May Bank Holiday weekend. We had sold out weeks before opening, and were really pleased that every single one of our audience members made it on the night, so not one place was wasted.
I’d like to say a big thanks to the performers who worked incredibly hard, also to our Bristol-based volunteers. And we’d like to thank everyone at Mayfest for their support, and the fantastic staff of the Mercure Holland House Hotel & Spa who accommodated the performance with such good humour.
April 15, 2009 by katie
Black Tonic is off on its travels. After spending Easter in Birmingham at the Radisson SAS Hotel we’re off to Bristol to the Mercure Holland House Hotel & Spa, performing as part of Bristol’s Mayfest from 1-4 May 2009.
The people of Bristol have been so keen to get their hands on tickets that we have already SOLD OUT.
If you’re desperate to get in, it can be worth turning up on the day (15 mins before the shows start) and asking our Black Tonic Receptionist if there’s been any cancellations.
April 3, 2009 by katie
Black Tonic opened last night to a full house, and lots of great comments from our audiences.
There are still tickets available for next weekend – Easter Weekend (9-12 April), so get in quick.
Click here for booking info. You can book online or by phone (no booking fee for either).
Black Tonic is sponsored by Radisson SAS Hotel Birmingham, funded by a Wellcome Trust Arts Award and the Sir Barry Jackson Trust.
March 30, 2009 by katie
Black Tonic in Birmingham opens this Thursday at the Radisson SAS Hotel Birmingham.
Tickets have been selling fast, but there are still a few left – especially over Easter Weekend (9-12 April).
Click here for booking info. You can book online or by phone (no booking fee for either).
Black Tonic is sponsored by Radisson SAS Hotel Birmingham, funded by a Wellcome Trust Arts Award and the Sir Barry Jackson Trust.
March 22, 2009 by katie
We spent this afternoon filming the (faked) CCTV footage that appears as part of Black Tonic.
As you can see, its a glamorous job. The photo above shows our film maker Chris Keenan setting up his tripod in the bath, and trying to avoid getting dripped on by the shower.
The team were good sports as ever, and our performer Magda (dressed in the Radisson’s housekeeping uniform) already had the head of housekeeping fooled and thinking she’s a new member of his staff.
March 13, 2009 by katie
You can now book tickets for Black Tonic in Birmingham this Easter.
There are only 100 tickets available, so get in quick…
February 23, 2009 by katie
Plans are full steam ahead for performances of Black Tonic in Birmingham this Easter.
We are very pleased to welcome the Radisson SAS Hotel Birmingham as our hotel sponsor, and the performance’s venue.
We are also grateful to the support of The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, who have awarded a grant to support the Birmingham performances.
Information about booking will follow shortly.
December 9, 2008 by katie
We’re taking a well earned break over the Christmas period, following our successful run of Black Tonic in Manchester throughout November.
If you weren’t one of the lucky 100 who managed to get a ticket this time, watch out for more performances in Birmingham over Easter in April 2009.
For a taster, check out the following:
November 15, 2008 by katie
Black Tonic continues in Manchester until Sunday 30th November. We are totally SOLD OUT, but if you’re prepared to hang around in the hotel lobby at 7, 8 or 9pm, let us know you’re waiting and we might be able to squeeze you in if there’s a no-show….
Tickets through Contact Theatre
Sponsored by The Place Hotel, Manchester
