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NATURAL THEATRE MEZZANINE PROJECT UPDATE, JULY 2010
Now the company wants to utilise all that experience to create an inspirational legacy for young people in the form of a unique street theatre school. At one point, having outgrown their current premises it seemed the company would have to move out of town in order to achieve this goal. However, Aaron Evans Partnership has come up with an ingenious plan that will see a large mezzanine studio inserted into the roof space of the historic building. This along with additional improvements will not only enable the Naturals to remain a focal point of the neighbourhood of Widcombe but will also create a buzzing production centre and place of learning for young people. The courses which will be provided in the centre (some of which are intended to be accredited as part of the national curriculum) are mostly aimed at those whose creativity has not necessarily flourished in mainstream education. The Naturals have found that their particular brand of theatre and the way they teach it engenders a remarkable increase in confidence and self-esteem amongst young participants. ‘The week has opened my eyes to another form of theatre. I want to thank everyone for the inspiration that I received during the week. I feel a lot more confident in my choice of profession. I cannot thank you enough.’ Work experience participant. ‘I had a fabulous time, learnt a lot and became more driven to pursue a career in acting.’ Fountain of Natural Youth participant. Total costs for the project are £210k of which approximately £160k has been raised through generous support from Arts Council Grants for the Arts, B&NES, The Roper Family Charity Trust, our own reserves and local efforts. In order for building work to begin on schedule and to gain release of the £50k from the Arts Council, the bulk of the money needs to be in place by October 2010. Thus we are appealing for donations, large or small to help us reach this goal. Natural Theatre Company is committed to presenting accessible, relevant and comic theatre in places no other company can reach (to quote the famous lager ad.) Please help them in their ambition to make the world a funnier place by supporting the Mezzanine Project. Natural Theatre Company, Widcombe Institute, Widcombe Hill, www.naturaltheatre.co.uk 01225 469131 ralph@naturaltheatre.co.uk Registered charity number: 266038 Corporate and private donations can be acknowledged through the naming of rooms and courses, with plaques in the public areas, guided tours for family and friends and of course invitations to the Grand Opening sometime in 2011! |
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NATURALS OFF TO CHINA FOR 5 MONTHS! The Naturals have performed their particular brand of humorous and quintessentially British street theatre at many of the international Expos in recent years, including | ;) |
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BECOME A NAT! Natural Theatre has launched its friends and supporters scheme, known as The Nats. | ;) |
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PANDA POWER! We're proud to announce that our new radio-controlled character, the Cycling Panda, has had its first outing. Christened Gordon, he wowed the crowds at BikeFest during the final of the Tour of Britain in London. Our resident boffins have produced this hilarious new prop in the form of a life-size radio-controlled panda. This very convincing cuddly creature rides a child's tricycle whilst interacting with a crowd - rolling his eyes, gobbling bamboo and he can even talk back when required! Operated by a hidden technician, Gordon is accompanied by characters such as a Cycling Proficiency Officer, who ensures he's a very safe panda whilst out on the streets! We have always used elaborate stage props for our indoor shows. Gordon originally provided pedal-power for Widow Twankey's magic washing machine in Greenwich Theatre's 2005/6 panto Aladdin, which was a Naturals' co-production. Click here to see him in action | ;) |
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Do you yearn for the cinema of the 1950’s? B movies, fag smoke clogging the projector beam, standing for the Queen at the end? No? Tough! It’s back! As Natural Theatre Company brings you: The aged (and odd) staff of the Bijou Cinema have been brought out of retirement to shine their torches and tear your tickets one more time! So come and enjoy a night at a 50's cinema. Wear your best 1950's outfits, (prizes for the best dressed!). Watch a real 1950's B movie. Sample 3D and Smell-o-Vision! Sample the usherettes! But no snogging in the back row!! | ;) |
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An Audience With Albert Einstein - now available for booking! NTC has teamed up with GB characters to promote An Audience With Albert Einstein to schools and venues. This one-man show, originally developed for secondary schools and colleges, has played to audiences throughout the UK and abroad including successful runs at Wimbledon Theatre and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. For more information please click here. |
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We're bursting with new ideas to brighten up your street! See the details below or click here to watch them in action: BATH GRANNY SANCTUARY Walkabout - Mystery Tours - Workshops - Installations | ;) |
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For the care and re-homing of our senior friends.
A new scenario for 2009 and already proving popular!
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Another new scenario from the Naturals:
.... you never know who will pop up from this intriguing piece! | ;) |
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And now a whiter-than-white version of our famous piece:
Perfect for that perfect day ...
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Introducing the
They'll create a bowling green anywhere! | ;) |
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We can put the fun into the Credit Crunch!
SCROOGES: The original money-saving experts. 'HELLO' MAGAZINE CORRESPONDENTS: Anyone can get the star treatment from these avid gossip mongers. Let them add some glitz to your day. | ;) |