Theatre

Winchester Stage Company

Monday 6.30-8.30pm - Drama
at The Stripe Studio 2 at University of Winchester

Wednesday 6.30-8.30pm Drama
at West Side Lecture Theatre, Winchester School of Art

The stage company consists of approximately 32 performers who have a learning disability.

The company produces two major public shows every year that are usually based on ‘classic’ texts, including Shakespeare plays. Both our summer and winter productions are now staged at Theatre Royal Winchester and are fully supported by professional, and highly experienced, artistic and technical teams.

We strongly believe that creating inclusive theatre is important in building bridges of understanding and respect between different community groups.

Classes follow the school academic term and take place weekly. There is not usually a half term.

See here for more details.

Please email groups@blueappletheatre.com to find out more or book.

The core company represents Blue Apple in major touring and other high-profile events. Membership is by audition.

Since 2011, the core company has undertaken three tours of Living Without Fear (2011-14), a national tour of Hamlet (2012), two tours of Much Ado About Nothing (2015), a tour of The Tempest in 2019 and a tour of Wizard of Oz in Brno (2022).

The tours have stretched across the length and breadth of England, from Cornwall to the north of England; as well as to Jersey, has included a residency in Virginia USA and took part in the Be IN! (clusive) Festival held in Brno, Czech Republic during the first week of May 2022.

Special Assignments Company (SAC)

Tuesday 6-8pm Special Assignments Company
at Paul Chamberlain Building Studio 2 University of Winchester

There is not usually a half term.

SAC offers site specific and outdoor performance using a mixture of disciplines.

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Tuesdays 5.45 to 7.15pm

Partner: Forest Forge Theatre

What? Explore your creativity, learn valuable skills, and develop your self-confidence while you work towards performing on stage at Forest Forge.

When? Tuesdays 5.45 to 7.15pm

Who? Adults with learning disabilities (Aged 18 and over)

Where? Endeavour Park, Crow Arch Lane, Ringwood, New Forest, BH24 1SF

Cost: £40 for first 8 week  term, or £5 each session.

For details and to register call Forest Forge Theatre on 01425 470188 or email: lucy@forestforgetheatre.co.uk

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