Blue Apple Theatre - Stage Company - Winchester Monday
Monday evenings 6.30–8.30pm
Drama sessions for people over 18 with learning disabilities leading to big scale public shows at Theatre Royal Winchester. We support participants to develop creativity and improve their social skills and confidence. Fun but serious sessions for those with high ambitions. Monday 6.30-8.30pm - Drama at The Stripe Studio at University of Winchester
Blue Apple is an ambitious creative company that supports performers with learning disabilities to develop theatre, dance and film productions that are performed within a variety of large and small scale public venues. The company received considerable attention following a Channel 4 News feature about its performances at Shakespeare’s Globe in 2016, and its production of Hamlet was the subject the subject of the award-winning TV documentary Growing Up Down’s.
“Blue Apple is a team builder. It builds both you as a person and as a character as well.” - James Benfield, Blue Apple performer
“The infectious enthusiasm on stage was really life-affirming. The performances delivered the story with huge integrity.” - Audience member, 2017 Changes production
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Elisabeth Yeats-Brown
- Contact Position
- Administrator
- Telephone
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01962 827352
07510 844 480 - groups@blueappletheatre.com
- Website
- Blue Apple Theatre website
- https://www.facebook.com/blueappletheatre/
- https://twitter.com/BlueApplePlays
- Notes
Contact details
Elisabeth Yeats-Brown
Administrator
01962 827352
07510 844 480
Where to go
- Name
- The Stripe Studio at University of Winchester
- Address
-
Sparkford Road
Winchester
- Postcode
- SO22 4NR
- Notes
There is a campus map for University of Winchester here: Campus-Map.pdf (winchester.ac.uk)
The Stripe is at 25 on this map
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, Accessible toilets
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- Monday evenings 6.30–8.30pm
- Time of day
- Evening
- Session Information
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The Main 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 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 (no half-term)
Other Details
Costs
- Table of costs
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type 25 per month - Details
- Cost £25 per month, £100 per term or £300 per year. Usually payable in advance. Commitment to Companies is for a year.
Availability
- Referral required
- No
- Other notes
Contact us for further information and registration form.
Local Offer
- What does your service do?
Founded in 2005 and based in Winchester, Blue Apple is an inspirational and ambitious theatrical company that supports performers with learning disabilities to develop and present high quality productions for the widest possible audiences.
The charity’s participation programme has been steadily growing in scope towards a Hampshire-wide model and the performance programme has been actively increasing in scale and ambition.
Blue Apple is committed to the development of integrated and progressive opportunities within the arts for people with learning disabilities, to raise the ceiling of expectation and advocate for the development of a more inclusive and equal society. The increase in confidence gained through stage performances has helped Blue Apple participants to enhance their social, personal and artistic skills and achieve public recognition for their talents.
- Who does your service provide for?
People with learning disabilities aged 18+
- How can I start using the service?
Contact us for further information and registration form.
- Where is it located and what areas does it cover?
We work out of offices based at Faculty of Arts, St. Edburga Building, University of Winchester, Sparkford Road, Winchester SO22 4NR
Blue Apple offers online sessions, in-person sessions and can accommodate hybrid sessions using online streaming.
The company presents performing and touring theatre, dance and film within a variety of large and small scale venues around Hampshire and the southern regions, as well as nationally and internationally.
- How are decisions made about who can use your service?
Registration forms are reviewed by Blue Apple's staff team, and prospective new members are asked to attend for a trial to assess suitability on both sides.
- How do you communicate with service users and how are they involved in decision making?
Conversations by phone and email
- Is your service fully accessible?
Blue Apple Theatre provides services to people with learning disabilities. We evaluate whether we can support specific needs on an individual basis.
- Which of the following applies to your setting?
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Our service is delivered in the community
Wheelchair access - Who can I contact for further information?
Elisabeth Yeats-Brown via admin@blueappletheatre.com or 07510 844 480
