Six Steps To Joy

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James Burns

Life is hard. A grind. A rat race. And the rats are tired. Uninspired. Heck they’re not even competitive anymore.

War. Global warming. Poverty. Normal milk in your chai latte when you specifically specified soy. The world can get you down.

But fear not! Life is beautiful. People are kind.

2013 Funny Women Awards Finalist Becky Brunning and Katharine Markwick invite you to join them on a journey…Destination: joy.

This jet-pack for the soul will warm your heart, feel your good affirm your life and keep your up lifted. As heard on BBC Introducing.

You can catch Becky and Katharine at Prototype, Experiments in Theatre. If you’ve attended Theatre Bristol and TFT’s Prototype event before, then you’ll know to expect extracts of works in progress by young artists rubbing shoulders with those from more established companies. You’ll know that it’s often hilarious and thought-provoking, and always stimulating and surprising. And you’ll know that as an audience member you’re really important in helping the work become the best it can be.

Prototype is on Sunday 23 March at 8pm for more informationg click HERE!
 

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James Burns
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This award is open to all women filmmakers and content developers. The film must be an original narrative created, produced and devised by a woman, or women, although male cast and crew members are allowed.

ARE THERE ANY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR MY FILM?

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