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
AS YOU LIKE IT
by William Shakespeare adapted by Dave Baldwin
BISHOPSWOOD HOUSE 2nd September 2010
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The Youth Company's summer Shakespeare followed a four day workshop at Bishopswood House in the most glorious weather imaginable. It was a delight to be there in such idyllic surroundings under clear blue skies and warm sunshine. Twenty-one young actors, aged between nine and sixteen, worked hard to place their work in numerous natural settings around the spacious grounds of the house. At the same time sewing machines ran hot as our two seamstresses conjured colourful and appropriate costumes to add authenticity to the performances. Music was chosen to link the many scenes and loudspeakers were positioned around the acting areas. Then, on Thursday evening, in an exciting, nerve tingling hour and a half. the work came to life before an audience of around a hundred and fifty people who followed the action promenade style around the scene settings. The audience loved it! The cast loved it! And we'd like to think that the Bard would not have been disappointed in the efforts of young actors who have learned to understand and love his language, his characters and his poetry.
The Cast
Duke Senior Elliott Holden ................... Elliott Holden
Frederick, his brother ............................Reece Taylor
Jaques, lord attending Duke .................Benjamin Bornoff
First Lord ...............................................Anna Barker
Second Lord...........................................Francesca Watling
Le Beau, a courtier.................................Charlotte
Charles, a wrestler ................................Jack Whittaker
Oliver, son of de Boys ............................Daniel Mace
Jaques, son of de Boys...........................Oscar La Gambina
Orlando, son of de Boys .........................Oliver Bartle
Adam, servant to Oliver ..........................Vivien Broole
Dennis, servant to Oliver ........................Ty Hale
Touchstone, a clown ...............................Joseph Bornoff
Sir Oliver Martext, a vicar ........................Laurie Brooke
Corin, a shepherd ...................................Lewis Jones
Silvius, a shepherd ..................................Jacob Timms
William, in love with Audrey .....................Lairie Brooke
Rosalind, daughter of the Duke ...............Maddy Maloney
Celia, daughter of Frederick .....................Sarah Lester
Phebe, a shepherdess ............................Jasmine Jones
Audrey, a country wench .........................Phobe Mills
Hymen, Goddess of marriage ..................Laura Aubrey
Duke Senior’s Attendants ........................Lewis, Laurie, Phobe & Oscar
Duke Frederick’s Attendants ....................Jack, Laura, Charlotte, Ty, Anna & Francesca
The Crew
Directors ............................Dave Baldwin, Margaret Baldwin, Gordon Stewart
Costume & Props................Stella Truscott, Penelope Timms
Stage Manager....................Dave Shaw
Sound..................................Charles Wintour
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 25th Sept | 10.00 - 12.00 | Goodrich Village Hall | Dave, Margaret & Gordon | Theatre Workshops |
| Sat 2nd Oct | 10.00 - 12.00 | TBA | Dave, Margaret & Gordon | Theatre Workshops |
| Sat 9th Oct | 10.00 - 12.00 | Goodrich Village Hall | Dave, Margaret & Gordon | Theatre Workshops |
| Sat 16th Oct | 10.00 - 12.00 | Goodrich Village Hall | Dave, Margaret & Gordon | Theatre Workshops |
| Sat 23rd Oct | 10.00 - 12.00 | Goodrich Village Hall | Dave, Margaret & Gordon | Theatre Workshops |
| Sat 30th Oct | 10.00 - 12.00 | Goodrich Village Hall |
Dave, Margaret & Gordon | Theatre Workshops |
| Sat 6th Nov | 10.00 - 12.00 | Goodrich Village Hall | Dave, Margaret & Gordon | Theatre Workshops |
| Sat 13th Nov | 10.00 - 12.00 | Goodrich Village Hall | Dave, Margaret & Gordon | Theatre Workshops |
| Sat 20th Nov | 10.00 - 12.00 | TBA | Dave, Margaret & Gordon | Theatre Workshops |
| Sat 27th Nov | 10.00 - 12.00 | TBA | Dave, Margaret & Gordon | Theatre Workshops |
| Sat 4th Dec | 10.00 - 12.00 | TBA | Dave, Margaret & Gordon | Theatre Workshops |
| Sat 11th Dec | 10.00 - 1200 | Goodrich Village Hall | Dave, Margaret & Gordon | Theatre Workshops |
| Sat 18th Dec | 18.30 - 21.00 | Goodrich Village Hall | The Bare Bones Team | Christmnas Party |
