Arts Charities That specialise in Theatre

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The performance of amateur musical theatre in the Chichester district including at least one major musical per year and a number of concerts supporting local events and charities.

We perform musical theatre productions

To promote & teach all forms of professional dance and drama, producing qualified teachers and professional dances. Our area of catchment is East Kent.

TO CONSERVE, MAINTAIN AND PROMOTE THE USE OF THE WORTHING WURLITZER ORGAN INSTALLED IN THE ASSEMBLY HALL WORTHING. PROMOTION OF THEATRE ORGAN CONCERTS WITH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTES OF THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE STANDARDS. ONGOING MAINTENANCE TO PRESERVE THE CAPABILITY OF THE ORGAN TO THE FINEST STANDARDS.

Theatrical performances of the works of Gilbert & Sullivan.

1. To encourage the study, performance and appreciation of good music (and drama) by holding annual public competitions.2. To afford the competitors the opportunity of having their qualifications tested by eminent adjudicators.

Promotes the Arts

To promote an interest in drama and theatre skills by the study of plays and by public productions. To encourage a discerning appreciation of the theatre

Meeting place for community & social groups, including over 60s, dance schools, playgroups, exercise classes, sewing & flower groups, games for elderly, drama group, and talks by visiting speakers.

To educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts.

Village meetings, Badminton Club, Youth Clubs, Bowls Club, Parties & events, Council meetingsTable-top sales, Keep-fit classes, Yoga, Children's Theatre Group, Hire of Hall.

At the present time Asheldham & Dengie parish room have finished presenting a pantomime (old mother hubbard) involving all age ranges from the Dengie Peninsular. Dance classes, dog training classes and a childrens nursery hire the hall on a regular basis.Any profits from the pantomime are allocated to other local charities. Funds from classes go toward the upkeep of the hall.

Investment income and donations received are distributed for charitable purposes.

A Rural Youth movement for young people aged between 10 and 26 Years. YFC gives members the opportunity to gain skills and confidence in areas like, public speaking, sports, culture (dancing, drama, entertainments & pantomime) stockjudging and social events and meetings. YFC is member led with skills such as chairmanship, secretarial, treasurer, programme planning & leadership taught.

Provide support and transport for outings to the coast or other places of interest to our members. We provide safe transport to enable our members to go out with friends to bingo halls, restaurants, theatre etc in the evening. Support and provide our members with transport for hospital and home visits.

Performance of Shows for the general public

To educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts.

We run regular fund raising events for the whole community and rent on a weekly basis to theOver 60's for whist dominoes, coffee and a chat; Irish dancing classes, Art classes and term time only mornings pre school nursery. On a regular basis the village drama group meet to rehearse and stage regular productions and a friendship group meets for talks and demonstrations.

The Association raises money in order to provide equipment and facilities for use by the pupils at the school. The money is raised by holding events, usually on the school premises, throughout the school year for both the parents and pupils. Events include a Christmas Shopping Evening, Mother's and Father's Day Sales and a Summer Fair. Discounted theatre and attraction tickets are also sold.

A music, speech and drama festival with competence classes for piano, musical instruments, recorder, singers, school choirs, adult choirs etc caters for all ages.

On average the Society of Rotherfield Players puts on three productions. Early each year one of these is usuallly a pantomime, one other may be a musical and later in the year is a further production. New members are always welcome

Arrangement of cultural activities - visits to shows (musicals, drama, opera, ballet, etc) or outings to places of interest. Functions may be arranged such as a jazz night, a topical quiz, book sale, etc. A monthly magazine circulated to all members and contains details of our shows & events & diary note of all other local functions notified to us by any other local 'not for profit' groups.

Providing and operating a small traditional village hall for the benefit of local residents in Middleton and Aislaby villages.Current uses of the hall include classes for Art, Keep Fit, Sewing, Lace making.Other uses include WI and Churchmeetings, other Charity's training sessions,drama productions, exhibitions and musical evenings

Community Hall for pre-school children, village meetings, theatre group, bridge club, keep fit, and other social activities