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In the Boat Theatre Company is an integrated company of 16 adults with disability and three artists (Mary Turner, Lena Sass and Val Regan) who meet each week at the Heeley Institute in Sheffield. Each year there are three terms, one of skills development, one of devising and rehearsing, and one of performance. The original show tours to smaller venues in the region such as the Crucible Studio and Otley Courtroom Arts Centre. In the Boat was one of the first companies specifically for adults with learning disabilities, starting up in 1984. We believe is it an example of best practice in this area.The members act as role models for their peers by their standards of professionalism, and are asked to lead discussions at conferences and present workshops on a variety of issues such as bullying, relationships and independent living. Membership is limited and recruited through an advertised audition given by the group when a member leaves.
The company has an extensive portfolio of work including the production of many touring performances, songs, books, films and animation. Their international work has taken them to Germany, Lithuania and Norway; it has also involved skills sharing work with groups from France, Romania and Greece. · Company members leading inspirational workshops for others with disability · Performances in universities, streets and theatres · Development of social skills in public places · Entry into and respect from the wider community · Development of individual skills and interests in the wider arts · An appreciation by the relatives of the abilities of the participants · Increased confidence
If you would like to be put on our mailing list to receive information about our performances or would like to be included on our In the Boat members' waiting list to be auditioned to join, please contact us on 01226 391 112.
In the Boat Gallery; photos by Pauline Neild |
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The Baker In the Boat Theatre Company's next touring theatre production entitled The Baker, will be touring from spring to summer 2012. The Baker is a new devised piece of music theatre by Sheffield's leading learning disability theatre company. The show is about a baker whose magic cakes excite romance in the village, and uses original songs, music, dance and film to tell its story. If you would like to know more about the show and would like to book a performance at your venue please contact Richard Rawson, Administrator on 01226 391 112. |
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In the Boat Band
Five In the Boat Theatre Company members are also involved in the renowned Band, an integrated band consisting of a mix of musicians. Val Regan is the musical director of the band. If you would like to book In the Boat Band to perform for your group, as part of a festival, event, at a nightclub or party please contact Action Space Mobile on 01226 391 112 or email your enquiry to contact@actionspacemobile.org The Band Gallery; photos by Lee Sass and John Bates |
