Theatre Orchard

Tonight at Theatre Shop - Sarajevo Big Bang
Get your tickets from: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/theatresho p

The official trailer for the #TwoLittleDucks UK tour, courtesy of Idle Work Factory. The tour runs from 5 Oct-16 Nov 2018. See Matt Abbott Poet at Theatre Shop on 6th November, 19:00-20:00. Tickets from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/theatresho p

Tomorrow at The Theatre Shop, In a surprising and thrilling performance with 2 storytellers and 1 singer, the company reveals the modern history of Europe.
One of the storytellers follows the nervous young men of the action group, their pockets loaded with guns, bullets and grenades. They wander through Sarajevo during the unpredictable day of the assassination.
The second storyteller takes us on a historical journey through Europe and the Ottoman Empire of the Middle East.... He brings to life the tensions and the historical background of the shot and its aftermath.
The third storyteller takes the story forwards by singing typical songs of the time, together with prerecorded playback music. This builds an atmosphere that brings us near to the people and personalities who were living in Central Europe during this time of turbulance.
Tension mounts as the three storytellers take turns in pushing the story forwards.
See More

Travelling Light Theatre Company are holding coffee and cake afternoons/mornings to help raise funds for Theatre Orchard to bring Travelling Light’s 3 Kings to the people who live there, many of whom, ordinarily, wouldn’t be able to get to the Theatre.
The first coffee morning is TOMORROW, at Beach Lawns, 67 Beach Lawns, BS23 4BG (opposite Tropicana) 14:30-16:00
... Please do come along and support if you can - meet the Residents and have a cuppa and some cake 🍰☕
See More

Dynamic physical storytelling, live music, shadow puppetry and magical moving paper scenery combine to bring these timeless tales alive for a new generation of story listeners.
Featuring an enchanting live score with strings, wind and percussion.

In 1914 Gavrilio Princip kills Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary. For this assassination in a street of Sarajevo, the 19 year old boy will become known all over the world, as the shot becomes the starting point of The Great War, and the Big Bang of modern history.
In a surprising and thrilling performance with 2 storytellers and 1 singer, the company reveals the modern history of Europe.

14th January – 25th March
At The Theatre Shop
7-11 years: 4.30pm-5.45pm
... 12-16 years: 6pm-8pm
We are delighted to introduce our brand new Youth Theatre sessions which will run every Monday for young people aged 7 – 16 years at The Theatre Shop.
Sessions will explore a wide range of theatre techniques in a playful and creative way with the opportunity to perform your work in a professional theatre space! Build confidence, learn new skills and explore your own creativity in a supportive environment.
To book a place for spring term (January – March) please email angela@theatreorchard.org.uk for a booking form.
Junior Session 7 – 11 years Senior Session 12 – 16 years
Time 4.30pm – 5.45pm Time 6pm – 8pm
Venue Theatre Shop Venue Theatre Shop

Term Dates (10 week term)
January 14th, 21st, 28th
February 4th, 11th (18th – half term), 25th
March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th (final session of term)
Term Fees
Junior Session £55
Senior Session £60

About the Tutor
Angela Athay-Hunt
Angela is a theatre maker, practitioner, actor and director with a wealth of experience that includes Theatre Orchard, Bristol Old Vic, Travelling Light Theatre and the Egg. She was formerly Associate Education Director of Bristol Old Vic. Angela is passionate about conveying her love of live performance to one and all!
If you have any questions, please contact angela@theatreorchard.org.uk
Venue: Theatre Shop, Queens Square, Clevedon, BS21 6HX
See More

9th November-7th December
1.15pm-2pm
Clevedon Theatre Shop
... Drop in sessions no need to book
“Have you ever seen such a night as this? So, so many stars, so many stories, which one is yours?”
Drop in and join our new Under 5’s interactive theatre session every Friday afternoon at The Theatre Shop.
Inspired by Travelling Light and Theatre Orchard’s seasonal show “Three Kings”, get ready for some tall tales, storytelling adventures, song and probably a dance or two!
No need to book, just turn up and join in the fun!
Suitable for Under 5’s
Session dates November 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th & December 7th
Time 1.15pm – 2pm
Cost £3.00 per family (per session)
See More

Adult Drama Sessions
9 November -7 December
10.30am-12.30pm
... Clevedon Theatre Shop
Drop-in sessions – no need to book
Interested in learning new theatre skills in a supportive environment, exploring your own creativity and discovering a range of theatre techniques? Then these sessions are for you!
These weekly adult theatre sessions are run on a drop-in basis and will offer a different focus each week. No previous experience is necessary – just a willingness to play and explore!
Suitable for aged 17+
Session dates November 9, 16, 23, 30 & December 7
Time 10.30am – 12.30pm
Cost £3.00 per session
Venue: Theatre Shop, Queens Square, Clevedon, BS21 6HX
See More

8th November- 6th December, 6.30pm-8.30pm
Weston-super-Mare YMCA
A series of fun, interactive drama sessions that explore different forms of street theatre and popular performance. Only experience required is an ability to chuckle.
... These workshops take their inspiration from the Museum’s fascinating Seaside Heyday collection, plus a temporary exhibition on satirist Alfred Leete who went to school in Weston.
Dates: 8th November, 15th November, 22nd November, 29th November, 6th December
Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Venue: YMCA, 2 Bristol Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 2PN

About the Tutor
Angela Athay-Hunt is a theatre maker, practitioner, actor and director with a wealth of experience that includes Theatre Orchard, Bristol Old Vic, Travelling Light Theatre and the Egg. She was formerly Associate Education Director of Bristol Old Vic. Angela is passionate about conveying her love of live performance to one and all!
To sign up for these FREE COURSES, please email Angela@theatreorchard.org.uk, who will send you the simple paperwork.
See More

8th November- 6th December, 4-5pm
Weston-super-Mare, Town Museum
A series of fun, interactive drama sessions that explore different forms of street theatre and popular performance. Only experience required is an ability to chuckle.
... These workshops take their inspiration from the Museum’s fascinating Seaside Heyday collection, plus a temporary exhibition on satirist Alfred Leete who went to school in Weston.
Dates: 8th November, 15th November, 22th November, 29th November, 6th December
Time: 4-5pm
Venue: Weston Museum, Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1PR
About the Tutor
Angela Athay-Hunt is a theatre maker, practitioner, actor and director with a wealth of experience that includes Theatre Orchard, Bristol Old Vic, Travelling Light Theatre and the Egg. She was formerly Associate Education Director of Bristol Old Vic. Angela is passionate about conveying her love of live performance to one and all!
To sign up for these FREE COURSES, please email Angela@theatreorchard.org.uk, who will send you the simple paperwork
See More

Adventures with collage and paint
20 October, 10am-4pm
Weston-super-Mare, Town Museum
... For 16 years +
Adventures with collages and paint …. simple visual games and poems will fire imaginations in preparation for some playful collage work that responds to the MathildaMathilda exhibition and the Museum’s wider collection. There will be plenty of help and individual guidance. No experience necessary.
Led by Ros Cuthbert RWA.
Venue: Weston Museum, Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1PR
To reserve your FREE place, please call Weston Museum on 01934 621028 weekdays and Saturdays between 10-5pm. Please note that there is limited availability on this course.
See More

Sing Happy sessions with Kate Dimbleby
7th, 14th, 21st October & 8th December, 11am-12pm
Weston-super-Mare, Town Museum
... Age 11+ No need to book – drop in!
Internationally acclaimed singer Kate Dimbleby, daughter of Britain’s broadcasting family of voices, has traveled the world with her one woman show about entertainers such as Peggy Lee, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith. In this unique workshop, Kate invites you to Weston Museum to take inspiration from a rich history of seaside entertainers and to come together in a rousing celebration of voice.
Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary.
“I loved it. It was completely different to anything I had done before but I had such fun! It was nice to get to know the others and see how people grew in confidence. Kate is AMAZING and such great fun and the ability to get people to be involved was great.“ Feedback from Kate’s ‘Sing Happy!’ series
Venue: Weston Museum, Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1PR
See More

Check it out!

How could that fatal gunshot in Sarajevo change everybody’s life – even yours, even today?
Through stories, songs and a crazy cabaret, meet characters who really only want to live, laugh and love and follow them on a surprising journey through power struggles and secret machinations.
This Scandanavian company bring us unforgetttable personalitites,... memorably connecting the audience with that fateful gunshot that started the Great War.
See More

Through stories, songs and a crazy cabaret, meet characters who really only want to live, laugh and love and follow them on a surprising journey through power struggles and secret machinations.
This Scandanavian company bring us unforgetttable personalitites, memorably connecting the audience with that fateful gunshot that started the Great War.

FREE Collage and paint workshop for 16 + to Adults
Weston Museum
Burlington Street
... Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1PR
Saturday October 20th 10 am – 4 pm
Led by artist Ros Cuthbert Music
Working with collage, paint and drawing materials Ros will use simple visual games and poems to stimulate your imagination. She will also show some amazing collages by a variety of artists.
In the morning you will make several quick collage paintings and after lunch there will be a chance to spend more time on a single piece of work. Ros will give plenty of help and individual guidance.
Materials will be supplied but please bring paper collage materials and acrylic paints if you have them. TO BOOK A PLACE contact the Museum 01934 621028
See More

“The Star Seekers” is an interactive show that explores the limitless majesty of galaxies, the solar system, shooting stars and planets through songs, silliness and anti-gravity antics.
Perfect entertainment for Grown-Ups and Children to beat rainy-day boredom!
Come along tomorrow, 14th Oct at 2.30pm for a unique... theatrical experience.
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/theatresho p
See More

Have you seen what's in store next weekend on our 'Engage' page?
Adventures with collages and paint …. simple visual games and poems will fire imaginations in preparation for some playful collage work that responds to the MathildaMathilda exhibition and the Museum’s wider collection. There will be plenty of help and individual guidance. No experience necessary.
To reserve your FREE place, please call Weston Museum on 01934 621028 weekdays and Saturdays between 10-5pm. Please note that there is limited availability on this course.

Very talented and classy act, really enjoyed the performance last night.