Arts Charities That specialise in Theatre

The principal activity is the provision of and maintenance of property for youth theatre groups and other community groups

Performance of plays, community workshops, engagement of artists, musicians, and dancers. Screening of films.

The society exists to present all types of entertainment which are suitable for audiences. Each year we present shows (5) and plays (3) together with shows we bring in to help with our finances. The theatre is used also by learning difficulty groups , local dance schools and our own youth group.( 35 children)

THE MAIN PURPOSES OF THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE ORGANISATION ARE TO ENABLE WOMEN WHO ARE INTERESTED IN ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH RURAL LIFE, INCLUDING ARTS, CRAFTS AND SCIENCES TO IMPROVE AND DEVELOP CONDITIONS OF RURAL LIFE, TO ADVANCE THEIR EDUCATION IN CITIZENSHIP, IN PUBLIC QUESTIONS BOTH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL, IN MUSIC, DRAMA AND OTHER CULTURAL SUBJECTS AND IN ALL BRANCHES OF AGRICULTURE ETC.

A well equipped community hall with entertainment and alchol license. Regular groups include skittles, short mat bowls ,history group, pantomime group, WI, and meeting place for Parish Council and other committees.Regular use also by local primary school.A venue also for family celebrations eg weddings and parties.Exhibitions and workshops are regularly held.

Shottery Memorial Hall provides facilities for use by local organisations including school & youth groups, mental health charities, orchestra, dance etc. Shottery Youth Theatre performs an annual panto and there are frequent special events, including an annual summer fete.Facilities include 2 halls, bar/lounge, kitchens and art studio.The Hall Committee meets monthly.

Just Friends helps to combat the effects of loneliness in those who live alone, including carers. Just Friends organises social meetings, walking groups and a lunch each month in each branch. In addition members can enjoy events including Tea Parties with Entertainment, Steam Train outings, Wine Tasting excursions, Theatre Visits, Specific Lunches including Halloween, Christmas etc and more.

To promote the advancement and improvement of general education in relation to all aspects of the art of drama and the development of public appreciation of such art.

RUNNING CHURCH SERVICES AND SEMINARS IN THE CHURCH WITH PROVEN MINISTERS OF THE FAITH TO GUIDE MEMBERS IN THE VARIOUS ASPECT OF CHRISTIAN FAITH.PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR OTHER CHARITIES AND CHRISTIAN EVENTS.INVOLVING IN ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The wholly amateur theatre presents a minimum of five plays during the financial year.

IN ANOTHER PLACE, WORKING IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS, OFFERS LARGE CREATIVE ARTS PROJECTS AND SMALLER SPECIALIST GROUPS INCLUDING: GOSPEL CHOIR, SCHOOLS GROUPS, PUPPET THEATRE, FESTIVALS AND EXHIBITIONS TEAM, INSPIRED BY OUR LOVE FOR GOD AND THE PEOPLE AROUND US.

To provide and maintain a viable performing arts centre for community arts organisations and emerging professional theatre groups:1. to facilitate the development and presentation of live theatre in all its forms and2. in support of the performing arts assist in the promotion, maintenance, advancement and education of the entire community of York and surrounding areas

Opera and music theatre, commissions, productions and performanceEducation and community work in Dorset and the South West and other parts of the UK also in the EU region and Central and Eastern EuropeMixed art form projectsPartnership collaboration and development

We hire rooms at the centre, and also run table tennis, art and photographic clubs plus folks alone organisations and the Llandudno Music Theatre group for children from 7 to 17 for music and drama.

BALPA (Bristol Academy of Live Performing Arts) for ages 2 - 18 year olds in singing, dancing, musical theatre and instruments. We run a bursary scheme for this to ensure it is accessible to all community members within this age range. Community activities such as involvement in the carnival and Christmas lights switch on. We are now running adult classes as well.

Provide a nutritious lunch four days a week and offer other such support to the members of the local retired community. Provide transport where required.Services provided include hairdressing, chiropody, fitness and seated yoga sessions as well as health initiatives such as annual influenza vaccinations. Visiting theatre companies and entertainers areoften additions to the schedule.

We help women from ethnic minorities, particularly those who speak English as a second language. We provide community, support and opportunities through:1) English teaching: free, women-only classes with creche.2) Well-being activities: drama, Zumba, craft, gardening, parties.3) Resources: clothing, baby, kitchen items etc, also food delivery.4) A wide range of one-to-one support.

The Actors Workshop Bristol offers cutting edge actor training for adults and teens, getting 80 to 90n percent of students into UK drama conservatoires every year. We offer CPD for actors, teachers and the community through workshops, short courses and performances. Scholarships and bursaries allow anyone with the necessary talent and drive to access our training.

To allow preschool aged children to discover and explore freely, to combine learning with play. Providing opportunities to learn, we help our children expand their knowledge and increase their vocabulary, learning alphabet, numbers and information about the everyday environment, the world, and how things work. The children engage in music, art, and dramatic play. Follow the EYFS Every Child Matter

Drama workshops for disadvantaged young people. Workshops for unemployed people which use drama techniques to help them find work. Working with volunteers to make accessible community theatre. Cooperating with other arts and educational organisations. Promoting New Writing. Creating projects exploring heritage and history. Producing new plays. Producing play readings. Training volunteers.

To promote the education of the general public in the appreciation of the combined arts of Music and Drama by Public Operatic and Musical Productions of a consistently high quality.

Production of theatre shows for public audiences to highest standards. Accessible theatre training . Workshops and community development programmes for young people and adults. Specialists in developing programmes for under-represented people, such as BME, disadvantaged, local communities etc.

Presentation of amateur theatre productions including youth theatre.

COFFEE BAR,POOL TABLE,TABLE TENNIS ,DANCE STUDIO,DRAMA,DANCE,FOOTBALL,ART & CRAFTS,DJING,COMPUTER ACCESS,UNI HOC,RESIDENTIALS AIR-CONDITIONEDnGYM,INTERNET ACCESS,CLUB OUTINGS,WEEKEND FOOTBALL,DISCUSSION GROUPS,BOARD GAMES

Provides support to the Astor Community Theatre by raising funds to create and enhance the available opportunities for arts and music activities, education workshops, apprenticeship schemes, capital expenditure project and events to local communities of East Kent.