Acting, dancing, singing and film for performers with a learning disability
in Winchester, Hedge End, Southampton, Ringwood, Totton and online
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Timetable for this term
Stage Company - Monday
Monday, 6.30 to 8.30 pm ACTING
From 4 September 2023 companies will all follow Hampshire school terms..
Stripe Studio 2, University of Winchester SO22 4NR
The company produces two major public shows every year. Both our summer and winter productions are usually staged at Theatre Royal Winchester and are fully supported by professional, highly experienced, artistic and technical teams.
Facilitated by Blue Apple’s Artistic Director Richard Conlon.
Hanger Farm - Monday
Mondays 11 am to 12.30 pm; 1.15-2.30 pm ACTING
These sessions do not follow school terms and continue throughout the year. Dates of any exceptions will be provided by Hanger Farm direct.
Aikman Lane, Totton, Southampton SO40 8FT
Practical and fun drama sessions for learning disabled adults in the local community in a friendly, supportive environment with exciting opportunities to perform in Hanger Farm’s stunning 18th century wooden barn.
Facilitated by Charlie Teschner.
Singing - Monday
Monday, 4.30 to 5.30 pm - SINGING
From 11 September 2023 these classes will all have 12 week terms and a half-term break.
The Chapel, University of Winchester SO22 4NR
Blue Apple Singers cover a broad mix of song choices and singing styles. The group perform at external events and within some stage events.
Facilitated by Nick Duncombe.
Dance - Tuesday
Tuesday, 4.30 to 5.30 pm DANCING
From 11 September 2023 these classes will all have 12 week terms and a half-term break.
Simeon Room, Christ Church, Winchester, SO23 9TS
Blue Apple’s dance programme is designed to be a fun and creative means of developing fitness and self-expression.
Facilitated by Amanda Watkinson.
SAC - Tuesday
Tuesday 6 to 8 pm UNSCRIPTED THEATRE
From 4 September 2023 these companies will all follow Hampshire school terms.
PCB Studio 2, University of Winchester SO22 4NR
The Special Assignments Company (SAC) produces devised work for outdoor and site-specific settings. It is suited to performers who have a flair for the improvised, the surreal, and enjoy responding in the moment in changeable public settings.
Facilitated by Blue Apple’s Associate Director Rebecca Godden.
Branching Out with Forest Forge - Tuesday
Tuesday 5.45 to 7.15 pm PERFORMING ARTS
Forest Forge Theatre, Endeavour Park, Crow Arch Lane, Ringwood, New Forest, BH24 1SF
Explore your creativity, learn valuable skills, and develop your self-confidence while you work towards performing on stage at Forest Forge.
Facilitated by Olivia Murphy.
Read more here. For details and to register call Forest Forge Theatre on 01425 470188 or email: lucy@forestforgetheatre.co.uk
Stage Company - Wednesday
Wednesday 6.30 to 8.30 pm ACTING
From 4 September 2023 companies will all follow Hampshire school terms.
West Side Lecture Theatre, Winchester School of Art, Park Avenue, Winchester, SO23 8DL
The company produces two major public shows every year. Both our summer and winter productions are usually staged at Theatre Royal Winchester and are fully supported by professional, highly experienced, artistic and technical teams.
Facilitated by Blue Apple’s Associate Director Rebecca Godden.
Hanger Farm - Wednesday
Wednesdays 11 am to 12.30 pm ACTING
These sessions do not follow school terms and continue throughout the year. Dates of any exceptions will be provided by Hanger Farm direct.
Aikman Lane, Totton, Southampton SO40 8FT
Practical and fun drama sessions for learning disabled adults in the local community in a friendly, supportive environment with exciting opportunities to perform in Hanger Farm’s stunning 18th century wooden barn.
Facilitated by Charlie Teschner.
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Oak Lodge School - Thursday
Thursdays 3.30-5 pm. PERFORMING ARTS
These follow school term dates.
Facilitated by Olivia Murphy.
Please note: This group is for pupils of the school only.
Website: https://www.oaklodge.hants.sch.uk/
Chestnut Theatre Group - Thursday
Thursday 6.30 to 8.30 pm PERFORMING ARTS
From 11 September 2023 these classes will all have 12 week terms and a half-term break.
All Saints Church, Sedbergh Road, Southampton SO16 9HJ
Build skills in acting, dance and singing in a weekly session and work towards putting on local shows throughout the year.
Facilitated by Toni Foster.
QE2 Performing Arts Group - Saturday
Saturday 10 am to 12 pm PERFORMING ARTS
See dates below.
River Hamble Country Park, Pylands Lane, Hedge End, SO31 1BH
Build skills in acting, dance and singing in a weekly session and work towards putting on local shows throughout the year.
Facilitated by Gail Oakley.
To join please contact QE2 on 023 8040 4844 or email activities@qe2activitycentre.co.uk
Young Company Performing Arts - Saturday
Saturday 11 am to 12 pm PERFORMING ARTS
From 11 September 2023 these classes will all have 12 week terms and a half-term break.
Online via Zoom.
Blue Apple’s Young Company Performing Arts teaches skills to young people with learning disabilities aged 14-18. The online sessions offer singing, dance and drama.
Facilitated by Emily Skeldon.
Term dates
Please note that classes have different term times
Blue Apple Companies - Monday / Wednesday Stage and Special Assignments Companies
From 4 September 2023 these companies will all follow Hampshire school terms. There is not usually a half term.
Monday: 15 April-08 July | Bank Holiday Mon 6 May | No half term
Wed: 17 April-10 July | No half term
SAC: 16 April-9 July | No half term
Blue Apple Singing, Dance and Performing Arts Classes (includes Chestnut and Online)
From 11 September 2023 these classes will all have 12 week terms and a half-term break.
Singing: 15 April-15 July | Bank Holiday | Mon 6 May | Half term 27 May
Dance: 16 April-9 July | Half term 28 May
Chestnut: 18 April-18 July (Election no session 2 May | Half term 30 May)
Carries on an extra week due to Election date.
Online: 20 April-13 July (Half term 1 June)
Oak Lodge and Forest Forge
These follow Hampshire school terms and have a half-term break.
Oak Lodge dates: Thursdays 3.30-5 pm. Term dates to be confirmed.
Forest Forge dates: Tuesdays 5.45-7.15 pm. Term dates to be confirmed.
QE2 and Hanger Farm
These do not follow school terms and continue throughout the year. Dates of any exceptions will be provided by QE2 and Hanger Farm direct.
QE2: 13 April-13 July (no session 4 May and Half term 1 June)
Hanger Farm does not follow school terms and carries on throughout.
Hampshire school terms are shown below. Please note that Blue Apple Classes now follow a fixed 12 week term so will start at a pre-defined date.
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Classes
Dance: 2 Jan-26 March ( Half term 13 February)Singing: 8 Jan-25 March (no half term)
Online: 6 Jan-23 March (no half term)
Chestnut: 4 Jan-28 March (Half term 15 February)
Oak Lodge: 4 Jan-25 March (no session 18 Jan, Half term 15 Feb)
QE2: 6 Jan-23 March ( Half term 17 Feb)
Hanger Farm and Forest Forge tbc
Companies
No Half Term.Monday: 8 Jan-25 March
Wed: 3 Jan-27 March
SAC: 2 Jan-26 March
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Classes
Term dates w/c 15 April to w/c 8 July
Half Term 27 May to 31 May[Young Company last day Sat 13 July]
Companies
No Half Term. Please note production week for Wind in the Willows starts Sun 23 June with performances on Wed 26 and Thurs 27 June[Mon Company last day 8 July and Wed Company last day 10 July]
Summer break to 30 August
Locations
Locations
If there is no class in your area yet, then please fill in this short form to express your interest.
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The University of Winchester is at Sparkford Road, Winchester SO22 4NR
For specific locations on campus please see Campus-Map.pdf (winchester.ac.uk)
The Paul Chamberlain Building is on the Campus map at 17 and The Stripe is at 25
Singing is in The Chapel at the University of Winchester. See the Campus map at 06
Dance is in the Simeon Room at Christ Church, Christchurch Road, Winchester, SO23 9SR. See map here.
Winchester School of Art is at Park Avenue, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 8DL. See map here.
QE2 Activity Centre is at River Hamble Country Park, Pylands Lane, Hedge End, SO31 1BH. See map here.
Hanger Farm Arts Centre is at Aikman Lane, Totton, Southampton SO40 8FT. See map here.
Forest Forge Theatre is at Endeavour Park, Crow Arch Lane, Ringwood, New Forest, BH24 1SF. See here.
All Saints Church is at Sedbergh Road, Southampton SO16 9HJ. See here.
Costs for Blue Apple
Fees cover the costs of hiring a venue hire and paying facilitators. If you cannot afford the fees please contact us to ask about our bursaries.
Sessions
Singing, Dance, Young Company Performing Arts, Chestnut Theatre Group
Prices are: £86 per term which can be paid in two lots of £43 or for the whole year at £250 (This saves you £8).
If you also take part in Monday or Wednesday Drama or SAC then the price is £80 per term or two payments of £40 or £240 for whole year in advance.
Companies
Stage Company Drama (Mon/Wed) and Special Assignments Company (Tue)
Cost £26 per month, £104 per term or £312 per year. Commitment to Companies is for a year.
Please email groups@blueappletheatre.com for questions about pricing and to make payment
Collaborations
QE2 Activity Centre | Hanger Farm | Forest Forge | Oak Lodge
Please contact QE2/Hanger Farm/Forest Forge/Oak Lodge direct about their costs.