RAFT UWS Productions

25/11/2021

Beyond just his music, Freddie Mercury’s performances, style, and fluidity influenced both his generation and those that followed.

16/11/2021

FOr all you wanna be producers - one not to miss.

Producing - Proper Job - Honest / Open workshop on Zoom, Multiple dates and times - What does a producer do ? Why is the role sometimes called Creative Producer ? What are the pathways into the industry ? How do we change the demographics of the leadership of the industry ? Just a few of many questi...

16/11/2021

If you did not manage to see the recent live research seminar by Dr Stephen Langston on the Golden Ratio and Musical Theatre Production, fear not. An enhanced video recording is available below. Well worth the watch if you love a bit of mystery or looking for a little help in writing your first musical or song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtJxvdp7FCQ

The Golden Ratio as an Influencing Factor within the Compositional Structure of Sung Through Musicals, Stephen Langston/ The golden ratio (Φ) is a catalyst ...

30/10/2021

Full recording of Thursday Evenings Live performance. This version includes the original live you tube performance and the pre recorded short films from the final year performance students at UWS. Well done to all involved. a major achievement both performance and technology wise.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_ZCJuS-W_s

On the 28th October 2021 the final year performance students from UWS premiered short pieces that they had written, directed, edited, produced and acted in a...

13/05/2021

Well folks what can I say? Last night we launched our creative festival and managed to hit are goal and more🤩😇

I would like to give a massive thanks to our lectures who’s supported us on our journey, Clyde Radio and Virgin ‘Go’ Radio for giving us some air time to promote our festival.

Also a massive shout out to the committee and class for pulling of an incredible achievement.👏🏻

And last but certainly not least, a big thanks to those who donated to our amazing charity’s.🥰

There’s still chance to donate, link below.

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/uwscreativefestival21?utm_term=nrpRRDWJm

12/05/2021

And we are LIVE... 👏🏻

Click the link to join our creative festival.

https://sites.google.com/view/uwsperformancecreativefestival/home/production-page

PLEASE CLICK ON A GROUP TO SEE THEIR PRODUCTIONS AND FEEL FREE TO 'LIKE' AND 'LEAVE COMMENTS' ON THE YOU TUBE SITES AS YOU PROGRESS THROUGH THESE WONDERFUL PIECES OF DIGITAL THEATRE.

12/05/2021

Only half an hour until we launch our creative festival🤩

12/05/2021

We have been working hard this week to finalise the small touches that will make our Creative Festival AWSOME!🤩

Before we go live... LETS MEET THE GROUPS!😍

Do you see any familiar faces?😉

12/05/2021

We’re not to far from our target now folks! 🤩

Remember you can still donate to these amazing charity’s...

🎬 The Eve Appeal
🎬Alzheimer Scotland
🎬SAMH
🎬Youth Theatre Arts Scotland
🎬The Jericho House
🎬The Actors Benevolent Fund
🎬The Trussel Trust

To Donate follow the link below.
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/uwscreativefestival21?utm_term=nrpRRDWJm

Thank you!

11/05/2021

COMPETITION TIME!!🎬

The creative festival team are offering YOU a chance to win some exciting prizes.🙌🏻

For a chance to WIN simply...
🤩Donate £5.55 to our just giving. Make sure you put your first and last name. (Link to follow)
🤩Comment ‘Entered’

We will announce the WINNERS soon😆

Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/uwscreativefestival21?utm_term=nrpRRDWJm

10/05/2021

It is an ecstatic and powerfully feeling being on stage. Us Performance students are so lucky and privileged to do what we love most, in a place full of creative individuals. 💜

so for us, it comes with great pleasure doing what we love to support and raise money for the charity's that needs our help.

🎬 The Eve Appeal
🎬Alzheimer Scotland
🎬SAMH
🎬Youth Theatre Arts Scotland
🎬The Jericho House
🎬The Actors Benevolent Fund
🎬The Trussel Trust

To Donate follow the link below.
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/uwscreativefestival21?utm_term=nrpRRDWJm

Thank you!🥰

05/05/2021

Our RAFT UWS Production Instagram is Officially live. Go give us a follow.😆

05/05/2021

Behind the scenes of our Creative Festival, we have an amazingly dedicated committee who take the time to pull all the strings together, so the production is a HUGE success.😇

So without further ado... Let's meet the Committee!
Here we have Amy, Katy and Chloe. Click on their photo to find out more about their job. 📸


05/05/2021

Behind the scenes of our Creative Festival, we have an amazingly dedicated committee who take the time to pull all the strings together, so the production is a HUGE success.😇

So without further ado... Let's meet the Committee!
Here we have Eilidh, Robyn, Harry and Mark. Click on their photo to find out more about their job. 📸


05/05/2021

Behind the scenes of our Creative Festival, we have an amazingly dedicated committee who take the time to pull all the strings together, so the production is a HUGE success.😇

So without further ado... Let's meet the Committee!

Here we have Megan, Eden, Robert and Conor. Click on their photo to find out more about their job. 📸

04/05/2021

The Theatres may be empty, the curtains might be shut, but that won’t stop us from putting on a spectacular performance 🎬

We are SUPER excited to announce that third-year UWS performance students have been working hard on our very own DIGITAL creative festival! With proceeds helping to raise lots of money for some fantastic charities 🤩

We will be announcing the launch date later this week, so watch this space for more information.

16/01/2020

Coming soon: the stars of RAFT UWS Productions will be back on stage at The Gaiety in Ayr with their latest production of the hit musical 'Avenue Q'.
Tickets are now on sale for the show, running from Thursday 7th to Saturday 9th May - find out more and book your seats now!
https://thegaiety.co.uk/avenue-q-uwsraft/

14/01/2020

Finally we are proud to present at UWS door 2020 the return of............. https://thegaiety.co.uk/avenue-q-uwsraft/

Avenue Q – UWS/RAFT Please note that Avenue Q contains material of an adult nature and is not suitable for younger children. UWS/RAFT are proud to present Avenue Q, the award-winning, laugh-out-loud musical, with music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, from the book by Jeff Whitty. This am...

11/05/2019

Cast and crew of Addams......YOU SMASHED IT. SUPERB. A++

11/05/2019

Woo hoo...five stars

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘A first class ensemble cast in "The Addams Family" tonight and what a night! Great cast, great laughs, great songs and superb dancing. Forget University shows - this show had everything you'd expect to see in a Professional touring production. I had a soft spot for the comedic talents of Lurch! A great night’ [Customer Feedback - The Addams Family, 10th May 2019]

🎟 Tickets for University of the West of Scotland & RAFT UWS Productions ‘The Addams Family’🧛🏼‍♂️ SAT 11TH MAY [2pm* & 7.30pm *RELAXED PERFORMANCE] are available on 01292 288235 or online: https://thegaiety.co.uk/the-addams-family-uws/

08/05/2019

A huge congratulations to the cast and crew of the Addams Family. Never have we seen an opening night like that. Well done. Still tickets available. Don't miss out on this wonderful production.

07/05/2019

Sneak preview for the addams family. Tickets still available. Come along and join the mayhem. Photos by Bailey Matthew.

05/05/2019

Meet the cast of the addams family.

https://www.facebook.com/silverzephyrmedia/videos/967737870089152/

18/04/2019

https://thegaiety.co.uk/the-addams-family-uws/facebook

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18/04/2019

Don't miss it.
Weds 8th May to Saturday 11th May, 7.30 pm, Sat Mat - 14:00
Tickets on sale here - https://thegaiety.co.uk/the-addams-family-uws/facebook

Coming soon. Tickets on sale now.
Weds 8th May to Sat 11th May at the Gaiety Theatre, Ayr.

https://thegaiety.co.uk/the-addams-family-uws/facebook

10/05/2018

Don’t take our word for it...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “The show was brilliant. I was blown away by all the casts talent! They were really all exceptional, I really recommend it, you will not be disappointed at all. It was incredible" Our customers have gone starry-eyed for University of the West of Scotland & RAFT UWS Productions 'LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS'

Tickets for 10th - 12th May are available on 01292 288235 or online: https://thegaiety.co.uk/little-shop-of-horrors-uws/

09/05/2018

Little Shop of Horrors has opened and it’s another RAFT UWS triumph!

Well done to our amazing cast and crew

Tickets still available https://uk.patronbase.com/_GaietyAyr/Productions/UWS5/Performances?_ga=2.245036933.1011944842.1525812148-523550782.1518703114

Photography- Natasha Maree Andrews

University of the West of Scotland
The Gaiety

09/05/2018

It’s opening night!

08/05/2018

02/05/2018

30/04/2018

Check out the trailer for our upcoming prodution of Little Shop of Horrors

28/04/2018

Check out our Radio Ad for the upcoming RAFT/UWS production of Little Shop of Horrors 7:30 on the 9-12th May (2pm relaxed and audio described matinee on the 12th)

https://thegaiety.co.uk/little-shop-of-horrors-uws/

10/04/2018

Join the stars of RAFT UWS Productions for their next performance coming to The Gaiety theatre, Ayr next month - ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ opens on 9th May! Find out more and book your seats here: https://thegaiety.co.uk/little-shop-of-horrors-uws/

27/03/2018

Tickets now on sale for RAFT and University of the West of Scotland's production of "Little Shop of Horrors" at the The Gaiety Theatre 9-12th May

https://thegaiety.co.uk/little-shop-of-horrors-uws/

Little Shop of Horrors – UWS Saturday 12th May 2018 at 2pm (Relaxed Matinee Performance*) A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney’s The Little Merma...

23/03/2018

Don't forget to book your tickets for RAFT and University of the West of Scotland production of "Little Shop of Horrors" at The Gaiety Theatre 9-12th May

https://thegaiety.co.uk/little-shop-of-horrors-uws/

Little Shop of Horrors – UWS Saturday 12th May 2018 at 2pm (Relaxed Matinee Performance*) A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney’s The Little Merma...

23/03/2018

Tickets now on sale for RAFT and University of the West of Scotland production of "Little Shop of Horrors" at The Gaiety Theatre 9-12th May

https://thegaiety.co.uk/little-shop-of-horrors-uws/

Little Shop of Horrors – UWS Saturday 12th May 2018 at 2pm (Relaxed Matinee Performance*) A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney’s The Little Merma...