What Has WCT Achieved In The Past?
Who Are WCT?
Wimborne Community Theatre was set up in 1991 by a small group of local people to create performances, for schools and community, in sites of local interest (usually outside) that explore past, present and future stories about a particular community and its environment through performance arts.
There are currently nearly 20 members
in WCT, with ages ranging from 9 - 80 years. Members are involved in many
ways: as actors, singers, musicians, researchers, but also as artists, planners,
makers and back-stage crew.
The group research, devise and develop each performance.
WCT is run by a small steering group, who work in partnership with East Dorset Heritage Trust, and with professional arts practitioners. Projects are planned by this group.
Wimborne Community Theatre welcomes
new members. If you would like to join a friendly, co-operative group committed
to developing fresh creative ideas, researching local stories and making innovative
site-specific productions, please phone 01202 874145 for more details. We
welcome people with little or no experience in these areas, as well as people
with creative skills to share.
What Are WCT's Aims ?
To
Support Community Involvement
The
group exists to develop individuals' creativity and sense of community through
theatre which explores the locality and history of the area in which members
live.
The
audience also becomes a partner in a shared experience, celebrating a sense
of heritage and community.
To Increase Skill and Creativity
Evaluations
of past projects indicate that members feel empowered to express themselves
in a way which is outside their normal experiences.
By
employing professional practitioners, members' own creative skills are developed
and artistic standards are improved.
Members
have grown in confidence and self esteem and raised consciousness of inclusivity
and environmental issues.
To
Extend Access and Participation
The
group is open to all; performances and rehearsals are held in accessible venues.
New
membership is regularly recruited, particularly prior to a new projects.
What has WCT achieved in the past?
WCT works in partnership with East Dorset Heritage Trust. Since its inception in 1991, WCT has been responsible for several successful productions:
In partnership with the National Trust and other organisations, WCT created
3 productions at Kingston Lacy (1991,1992 &1996), Wimborne Minster (1993),
Christchurch Priory (1994), and Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum and cliff
top (1997).
Smaller
productions took place at Knowlton Rings, the Corn Market, Wimborne for VE
Day, Wimborne Minster for the Millennium Day celebrations, and at Allendale
House in 2001 to celebrate its opening as a Community Learning Centre.
In
2002, in partnership with English Nature, WCT produced 'Bare Bones' on Hambledon
Hill.
Return to top of page