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
The Merchant of Venice
by William Shakespeare adapted by Dave Baldwin
This year's open air Shakespeare play was "The Merchant of Venice". It was performed on the evening of 3rd September in the grounds of Bishopswood House before an appreciative audience of around one hundred and fifty people. The performance was the culmination of a five day theatre workshop at Bishopswood. Each member of the thirty strong cast came to the workshop with a good working knowledge of the play and a fully learned role. The workshop co-ordinated the action of the play, polished the characterisations and set the whole piece against the backdrop of this beautiful Victorian mansion house. The 'summer' weather often threatened to wash away the efforts of our young players but the day of performance dawned on a miraculously sunny day and once again Shakespeares words were delivered under a blue sky.
At the end of the performance a 'bucket collection' was made amongst the audience, as a result of which a cheque for £100 has been sent to Children in Need. Our thanks to all of those who gave so generously.
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 27th February | 10.00 - 12.00 | Goodrich Village Hall | Dave, Margaret & Gordon | The Festival productions |
| Sat 6th March | 10.00 - 12.00 | Goodrich Village Hall | Dave, Margaret & Gordon | The Festival productions |
| Thurs 11th March | 18.00 - 22.00 | Courtyard Theatre, Hereford | The Bare Bones Team | County Drama Festival |
| Sat 20th March | 10.00 - 12.00 | Goodrich Village Hall | Dave, Margaret & Gordon | Drama Workshop |
| Sat 27th March | 10.00 - 12.00 | Goodrich Village Hall | Dave, Margaret & Gordon | Drama Workshop |
| Sat 24th April | 10.00 - 12.00 | Goodrich Village Hall | Dave, Margaret & Gordon | Drama Workshop |
| Sat 1st May | 10.00 - 12.00 | Goodrich Village Hall | Dave, Margaret & Gordon | Drama Workshop |
| 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 12th June | 10.00 - 12.00 | Goodrich Primary School | Dave, Margaret & Gordon | The Summer Shakespeare |
| Sat 19th June | 10.00 - 12.00 | Goodrich Village Hall | Dave, Margaret & Gordon | The Summer Shakespeare |
| Sat 26th June | 10.00 - 12.00 | Goodrich Village Hall | 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 |
