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![]()  Ian Court as Dad and Mary Green as Mum from 2000 tour 'Kids Having Kids' |
Pintsize Theatre was initially founded in 1998 by four mature student graduates of the Nottinghamshire Next Stage Diploma in Acting: our aim was to research, devise and tour community theatre and 'theatre in education' which accurately reflects the experiences and concerns of people of all ages and backgrounds who live and work in the East Midlands.
These founding members came from diverse walks of life and brought not only their performance skills but also their experience of living and working in Nottinghamshire to the business of creating new theatre.
After two years, because of the growth of the company and the personal and work commitments of some of the original members, it was reformed as a non profit making partnership between the remaining founders, Ian Court and Mary Green. Since then over 80 people have been involved in the development and touring of ten company devised projects (9 plays and a short film, 'What About Me?'), which range over such issues as teenage pregnancy, youth crime, old age, illegal drugs, tobacco and alcohol abuse.
Although our main emphasis is on devising new work we are also available to develop drama workshops around the needs of other community groups - see Tour Details for further information.
Central to the company's philosophy is that theatre provides a forum in which strategies to deal with local issues can be explored, discussed and developed. The forum theatre workshop and supporting resources which accompany all of our productions, are as important as the play itself and are carefully tailored to meet the needs of our target audiences.
All plays are thoroughly researched with the most important contribution coming from individuals and groups who share with us their knowledge, thoughts and experiences. In addition we have sought out creative partnerships with local schools, colleges, theatres, support agencies, actors, designers, writers and directors all of whom have made their contribution to the development of the company. Particular thanks go to Nottingham based writer Andrew Haynes who, alongside company writer/director Ian Court has written, co- scripted and advised on many of our projects.
Most of our projects in schools are designed and devised to support ongoing work at both primary and secondary level in PHSE although we have also performed to audiences of all ages in community venues, youth clubs, young offender centres, district council offices, pubs and (in one instance) a working men's club.
In addition to our theatre skills the company's core members have over forty years of shared experience of working in mainstream and special education.
Our thanks go out to the many and diverse agencies that have funded and supported our work for the last eleven years and the community groups whose insights and experiences have been invaluable in the development of our work.
For further information please contact the company manager Ian Court.
TEL: 0115 8409249 (tel & fax)
or 0115 9599857 (evenings)
MOBILE: 07966 551964
E-MAIL: pintsizetheatre@hotmail.com
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