BareBones Youth Theatre
About Us
When the BareBones Theatre Company was formed in the summer of 2004, the founding members had no immediate thought of forming a youth section. Indeed the five people involved were only too well aware of the task they faced in establishing the adult group. However, within weeks of declaring their intent to form the touring company, they were inundated with requests from the members of youth groups with which they, as individuals, had had some dealings. When the number of such enquiries reached around forty, it became clear that there was indeed some local need and BareBones Youth Theatre was born.
One of our founders, Dickie Worrall, had considerable experience in the organisation of youth companies and immediately set up a comprehensive programme of tuition and theatrical activities which would expand the skills and abilities of the young people whilst entertaining them for two hours on each Saturday morning. Two basic principles were placed at the very root of the group:
- Tutors would have a solid practical background in theatrical direction.
- Skills acquired would be exercised in live public performance.
Our youth membership ranges in age from nine, (our minimum age limit), to sixteen, with, remarkably, as many boys as girls.
With a major full length production, a County One-Act Festival entry and a Shakespeare summer workshop each year, BareBones Youth has quickly become a well supported and respected part of the local amateur theatre scene.
Our Latest Production
"You, Me and Mrs Jones" and "Rabbit"
by Rony Horitz and David Foxton
GOODRICH VILLAGE HALL 18th - 20th FEBRUARY 2010
The Youth Company's February production sufferred in the coldest winter we've known for thirty years! Not only did we miss rehearsal time but even the first night of our short run at Goodrich had to be cancelled when around six inches of snow fell in a couple of hours on the Thursday of our workshop. Nevertheless we managed to put i two performances on the Friday and Saturday evenings which were well attended and went without hitch. Twenty two young actors were delighted and releived to be able to place their work before a most appreciative audience.
It was originally planned that we should make Rabbit our entry to the Herefordshire County Drama Festival but the festival committee asked that we put both plays into the competition. This places something of an additional strain on these young actors some of whom will be required to play four charcters in two plays in a single evening. This group of youngsters seem undaunted by such a prospect and eagerly look forward to the experience. Oh the fearlessness of youth!
The Cast of "You, Me and Mrs Jones" and "Rabbit"
For further information or tickets please phone the BareBones Box Office 01981 540820 or use the contact form on our website.
Events Programme
The following programme of events will be updated regularly.
| Date | Time | Venue | Tutor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8th May | 10.00 - 12.00 | Goodrich Village Hall | Dave, Margaret & Gordon | The Summer Shakespeare |
| Sat 15th May | 10.00 - 12.00 | Goodrich Village Hall | Dave, Margaret & Gordon | The Summer Shakespeare |
| Sat 22nd May | 10.00 - 12.00 | Goodrich Village Hall | Dave, Margaret & Gordon | The Summer Shakespeare |
| Sat 29th May | 10.00 - 12.00 | Goodrich Village Hall | Dave, Margaret & Gordon | The Summer Shakespeare |
| Sat 19th June | 10.00 - 12.00 | Goodrich Primary School | Dave, Margaret & Gordon | The Summer Shakespeare |
| Sat 26th June | 10.00 - 12.00 | Goodrich Primary School |
Dave, Margaret & Gordon | The Summer Shakespeare |
| Sat 3rd July | 10.00 - 12.00 | Goodrich Primary School | Dave, Margaret & Gordon | The Summer Shakespeare |
| Sat 10th July | 10.00 - 12.00 | Goodrich Village Hall | Dave, Margaret & Gordon | The Summer Shakespeare |
| Sat 17th July | 10.00 - 12.00 | Goodrich Village Hall | Dave, Margaret & Gordon | The Summer Shakespeare |
| Sun 29th August | 10.00 - 16.00 | Goodrich Village Hall | The Bare Bones Team | Shakespeare Workshop |
| Mon 30th August | 10.00 - 16.00 | Bishopswood House | The Bare Bones Team | Shakespeare Workshop |
| Tues 31st August | 10.00 - 1600 | Bishopswood House | The Bare Bones Team | Shakespeare Workshop |
| Wed 1st Sept | 10.00 - 16.00 | Bishopswood House | The Bare Bones Team | Shakespeare Workshop |
| Thurs 2nd Sept | 10.00 - 20.30 | Bishopswood House | The Bare Bones Team | Workshop/Performance |
