Times of 13

08/01/2025

We have several new projects across the coming year. If anyone is wanting to get on stage, or perhaps try their hand in front or behind the camera drop us a message.

30/08/2024

Thank you fo everyone who came tonight, and the Wirral Theatre Festival over the past 3 days.

28/08/2024

Day one of the Wirral Theatre Festival. In a word "humbled" by the great talent that put their faith in us and this festival. A great start to the event! roll on day 2&3 Tickets below.

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22/08/2024

Just over one week away from the first performance of "The island" The cast are very excited to share their hard work with you all.

12/08/2024

Page 2 Stage Episode 5: Props and costume.
As the show gets closer, magic starts to happen!

The show is moving towards us at pace now, and with the rehearsals running out. We needed a lift! Enter props and costume

08/08/2024

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04/08/2024

Page 2 Stage Episode 4: Imagery and Music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-hzowp1qds

29/07/2024

Page 2 Stage Episode 3: Table read

Just an update on where I'm at. Table read and first blocking of the play done.

28/07/2024

We have a casting opportunity for one of our family shows. We are looking for someone who can play a young girl, playing age 16-20

23/06/2024

So this year I am lucky enough to be involved in to projects for The Wirral Theatre Festival. Here are a few snaps from our first rehearsal for “The Reunion”. Feel Blessed to be directing such talented actors.

17/06/2024

Page 2 Stage Episode 2: Casting

A small insight into my Casting process.

15/06/2024

Tickets for our festival are now on sale!

The Wirral Theatre Festival has created opportunities for writers, directors and actors across the north west.

The tickets are priced so that there is no barrier of entry. Come support and champion your local talent.

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The inaugural Wirral Theatre Festival takes place at the Floral Pavilion this summer.The three-day event will be staged from August 28-30 in the Blue Lounge at the New Brighton waterfront venue and aims to showcase and celebrate Wirral and its diverse wealth of talent.Seventeen shows have been annou...

11/06/2024

Documenting my process has always been overlooked, but not anymore!

This vlog is for me to track my process through my work. This episode is about my writing process.

31/05/2024

A few pictures from our first rehearsal of "The Island"

23/05/2024

So the cast for our next play "The Island" have been announced. We are delighted to have such a wealth of talent and experience.

CHRISTOPHER LEE-POWER

Christopher graduated from Richmond Drama School with an Oxford Diploma in acting and additional training at RADA. He recently starred as the General in the WW1 drama ‘One Night’ by BAFTA director Christopher Swann. His theatrical background spans from Shakespearean roles to works by Chekov and Brecht. His television credits include appearances on BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Amazon Prime and Sky.

MARTA CASADO

Marta attained her BA Hons Degree in Drama at the Academy of Dramatic Art in Málaga. Marta toured Spain for six years with La Paca Theatre Company. She featured in a variety from classical to contemporary Dramas, alongside working on independent films. Since moving to Liverpool in 2018 Marta has worked on a variety of projects, and continued her development with the Act Up North Drama group.

CRAIG McGRATH

Craig McGrath is a Wirral based actor who has been performing nation wide for the last fifty years. Craig’s vast experience spans both stage and screen. He is known for his work on the BBC, ITV and Channel 4. He is currently working with Sudden Death Theatre company.

CRAIG ASH MCKENNA

Craig Ash McKenna is the artistic director and founder of “Times of 13”. He studied Dance and Performance locally, before studying Physical Theatre at East 15. He went on to Graduate from Leeds Becket University with a BA in Performance. He Creates original work for both stage and screen, with talent from across the north west region.

18/05/2024

There are directors and actors wanted for shows taking place during The Wirral Theatre Festival. Link below

Call out! We're looking for actors and directors to perform in our shows for the Wirral Theatre Festival. Apply now to be considered.

18/05/2024

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Listen to this podcast to find out about how we're managing with all the festival planning! We discuss using venues, finding rehearsal spaces, directors and actors!