Desert by the MolinoGroup An Arts project from Exeter, Devon by the-molinogroup

We are a new theatre company raising money and galvanise support for a new piece of theatre entitled 'desert' inspired by the story of Pfc. Bradley Manning, the US Intelligence Analyst accused of leaking classified information to Wikileaks while serving in Iraq. Our aim is to create a great show that blends text, movement and media to intrigue and move audiences. Have a look at our rewards & thank you for your support!


We have 8 weeks to raise £800 for desert ...

What the project is

desert tells a story that ask questions about the reach and responsibility of an individual's actions in international conflicts and the differing ways these can be portrayed in the public arena.

Blurring between real and imagined events in a kaleidoscopic exploration of this important contemporary figure, desert probes how far the campaign phrase ‘We are all Bradley Manning’ really goes. 

Who's behind it

the MolinoGroup is a new theatre & performance collective set up in 2011. Working with an acting ensemble in a collaborative way, the company develops new writing from a different angle, workshopping text alongside a more physical approach. In doing so we aim to bridge the gap between new writing and devising practices.

 

Why we need the money

We need your financial support because:

a) We feel this is a hugely important story that doesn't have as much coverage as it should in the UK -- and theatre is a good way of looking at it afresh;

b) As we are a new company we do not have any Arts Council funding;

c) We are fundraising for two very specific things which we could not otherwise afford, both of which are crucial to making the story as engaging as it can be for our audiences; they are: (i) the week-long hire of the technical equipment and expertise required for the show's multimedia elements (film and video projection); (ii) the hire of a Movement Director; desert only involves two performers, which means that the physical demands on them to present the world surrounding Bradley Manning and his alleged 'leak' is enormous; a Movement Director is crucial for us to achieve the distinct visual language we want for the play. 

What we hope to do in future

Make more theatre!

But in the immediate: after its run at the Bike Shed Theatre Exeter, we are planning to tour desert in 2013. We hope this is only the start of a long journey!

How you can get involved

 GRAB ONE OF OUR LOVELY REWARDS!

COME AND SEE THE SHOW!

Come and see us at The Bike Shed, Exeter (click on the website link for details) and let us know what you think.

JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! Send an email with the title 'Subscribe' to: molinogroup@gmail.com

FIND US ON ONE OF THESE SOCIAL MEDIA THINGS

twitter @molinogroup

facebook.com/MolinoGrp

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BRADLEY MANNING

You can find out more information about Bradley Manning and the background to desert via the following links. However, we would emphasis that these provide only the tip of what is an iceberg of debate/comment/information about the story available online, and we would urge you to research independently:

http://wiseupforbradleymanning.wordpress.com/

http://www.bradleymanning.org/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-16210862

£1,320 RAISED OF £1,000 TARGET
132%
Backers26
Project funded
PLEDGE £5.00 OR MORE 11 backers so far // The Shout // Every last little bit counts! Shout us £5 and we'll shout back with thanks from our twitter / facebook pages. A fiver is no small thing -- thank you!
PLEDGE £15.00 OR MORE 5 backers so far // The Follower // A selection of 6 Wikicakes -- the classic all-American cupcake revamped for the information age, with special Wikileaks-themed design and a variety of flavours. Also a personal thank you on our facebook and/or twitter page(s). **Please note: although we are very happy to send the Wikicakes to you, if you are able to collect them in either London, Exeter or Plymouth they will be fresher and in better shape for consumption!**
PLEDGE £30.00 OR MORE 6 backers so far // The Protester // VIP invite to our London fundraiser including free entry +1, a drink on arrival and a selection of 6 Wikicakes, as well as personal thank you on our facebook and/or twitter pages.
PLEDGE £60.00 OR MORE 4 backers so far // The Hacktivist // One of the MolinoGroup is a professional massage therapist (true story!). This rewards gets you 1-hour's massage therapy (London-based) + VIP invite to our London fundraiser including free entry +1, a drink on arrival and a selection of 6 Wikicakes, as well as personal thank you on our show programme in Exeter as well as facebook and/or twitter pages.
PLEDGE £180.00 OR MORE 1 backer so far // The Whistle-blower // Our top reward gives you a tailored day's workshop with the MolinoGroup, giving you an insight into some of the techniques used to create a piece inspired by a contemporary public figure. As well as VIP invite to our London fundraiser including free entry +1, a drink on arrival and a selection of 6 Wikicakes, your name/the name of your group will appear as 'Generously supported by' on future print for the 2013 tour, as well as in our show programme in Exeter and facebook and/or twitter pages.
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