Theatre and Drama
Theatre and drama are performing arts, involving acting for an audience, often involving speech, movement, music, dance, sound, film and lighting. Winchester has a deep interest in theatre, with several amateur groups as well as theatre companies and performance venues, youth theatres, playwrights, and courses in theatre studies at the University of Winchester.
Winchester offers a large and varied amount of drama based activities. From traditional theatres to more contemporary performance spaces, workshops, youth theatre groups and participatory classes, there is something to suit everyone.
Attic Theatre:
Winchester based theatre company, founder and artistic director Jonathan Kay. 5a, Jewry Street, Winchester, 01962 863 966
Ballyhoo:
Winchester based community theatre project duo Kathy Young and Jane McGibbon. 01873 737 676
Platform 4:
Winchester's only regularly funded arts council production/touring theatre company.Established in 1997, they tour nationally once a year and create numerous cross arts projects/residencies and workshops in the District and beyond. Please see their website for more details or contact Catherine or Tasmin on 01962 622 050.
Theatre Royal:
Winchester's newly refurbished 400 seat theatre offers performances, events, conference and bar facilities, participatory classes for all ages.
The River People:
Winchester based theatre company founded in 2005 by the University of Winchester graduates Edward Wren and Claire Harvey. theriverpeople@hotmail.co.uk or 07746 728 782
Wet Picnic:
Winchester based theatre company who create all sorts of theatre and performance from indoor to street theatre. info@wetpicnic.com or 01962 813 372.
Winchester Rural Youth Theatres:
These groups meet regularly in village locations, workshops and productions for 8 - 18 year olds.
Below are some links to national and local activities and information about theatre and drama:
Theatre Royal Winchester |
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The Tower Arts Centre |
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The Chesil Theatre |
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Ballyhoo Arts |
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Independant Theatre Company |
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National Association of Youth Theatres |
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Platform4 Theatre Company |
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University of Winchester |
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Wet Picnic |
