E-MOTION 21
Creative Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic January 2021
Funded by Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Belfast City Council, The National Lottery Community Fund and the Halifax Foundation Northern Ireland.
Every week from the 15th January to 6th February 2021, Tinderbox will premiere on our YouTube channel a collection of Burlesque and satirical vignette films based on four characters who are discovering the meaning of life during the 6 week Covid-19 lockdown.
The Waiting Room
Meet Chris and Gary – your newly appointed, state funded comic relief. They should be taken orally once a week for 15-20 minutes. Artists from across the country have been subcontracted to work in the area of mental health. Due to their experience of going on tour and speaking to the public, Chris and Gary have been put on a fast track course to become fully qualified M.D’s and pioneer the new State Funded Comic Relief.
The show will be a fast-paced, variety style. Including all the different types of comedy Chris and Gary can think of in order to find your perfect prescription.
The Waiting Room will present a showing every Friday at 6pm on Tinderbox’s YouTube Channel. Premiering 15th January 2021
Daisy DIY
Daisy refuses to let lockdown get her down. Not one bit. Daisy decides to open herself to the world of social media influencing and starts a weekly online creative DIY programme to lift her and our spirits during the long days and nights. Daisy loves being a social influencer and posts all of her videos on all social media platforms. Daisy does realise that the arts and crafts shops aren’t open but that doesn’t stop her! Oh no, Daisy decides that she can make anything an act of creation, from deep throat singing and cup balancing to using a hairdryer to blow crumbs off the table – Everything is creative for Daisy.
Daisy will present her DaisyDIY show live on Tinderbox’s YouTube Channel every Saturday at 6pm. Premiering 16th January 2021.
The Rise and Fall of Derek Bubble
Derek is planning his ultimate showdown – his latest neighbour bubble bust-up on his street. Derek is a member of his community neighbourhood watch and is held in high regard by the local police. Since lockdown he has busted numerous social bubbles in his area such as Aoife’s 8th Birthday party, New year gatherings and late night caller shenanigans. Nothing gets past Derek and his commitment to public safety. However as with all stalwarts of the community, his rise to fame immediately crashed as the result of a meeting in Ormeau park with one of his ex-boyfriends. Derek states he was framed. His ex says otherwise. Who do you believe?
A 30 minute documentary premiering on Tinderbox’s YouTube Channel on Thursday 4th February at 7pm.
Director Patrick J O'Reilly
Producer Meg Magill
Design Diana Ennis
Music Stuart Robinson
Editor Dan Leith
Lighting James McFetridge
Cast Gary Crossan, Chris Grant, Louise Conaghan, Tony Flynn