Theatre

Winchester Stage Company Sea | Sky

Monday 6.30-8.30pm - Drama
at The Stripe Studios 1 and 2 at University of Winchester

The stage company consists of approximately 32 performers who have a learning disability. They rehearse in two groups called Sea Blue Drama and Sky Blue Drama.

The company produces a major public show every year that is usually based on a ‘classic’ text, including Shakespeare plays. Productions are usually 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.

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

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

This group has variable meeting dates.

See here for more information.

Branching Out - a weekly session for learning disabled adults to learn and develop drama skills, explore creativity, develop self-confidence and perform on stage. Created as a partnership between Forest Forge and Blue Apple, Branching Out offers an inclusive and accessible way to take part in the arts and unleash your potential.

Partner: Forest Forge Theatre Company

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? First Floor, Pintail House, Duck Island Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 3AA

Cost: £50 for 10 week term, or £5 each session.

New group in West Moors, Ferndown

There is now also a group in West Moors on Wednesdays 2.30 to 4 pm. West Moors Memorial Hall
231 Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 0HZ.

For more information email Lucy at business@forestforgetheatre.co.uk or phone 01425 470 188.

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