Amahl and the Night Visitors
December 2009 at The Rickyard, Horton-cum-Studley
Text based upon the most popular Opera in the world
A Mother and her crippled child are woken by visitors from afar
A story for Christmas in an atmospheric setting where the audience becomes part of the action.
Nobility meets the poor in a run down shack, a Mother is tempted by riches and steals for her child, her crippled child is cured and
lessons are learned by both parties. The Kings continue their journey taking the child with them.
Romeo and Juliet
July 2008 at Northwall Theatre, Oxford
William Shakespeare
Is love a tender thing?
Is it too rough, too rude, too boisterous
and it pricks like thorn.
The ultimate family feud, handed down from one generation to another wreaking havoc on both sides. Romeo tries to break the mould but is caught up in the destruction bringing about his own death and Juliet's, the one he loves. The two families are then brought together to put away their differences forever - but do they?
The Nativity
Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd December 2007 at The Millenium Hall, Horton cum Studley.
A traditional play for Christmas, The Nativity was
told in a transformed Village Hall thanks to the stunning artwork of
local artist and stone mason Nicholas Mynheer.
This original artwork was projected onto 3 walls as the story unfolded.
The audience were treated to comedy and tragedy, hatred and enlightenment,
all wrapped
up in a strong script
and dazzling costumes from the RSC. "And a word hung on the breeze
.... believe". They came and they did.
The profit from this production was dedicated to the Special Care Baby
Unit and the Children's Ward at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
Four Baboons Adoring the Sun
Wednesday 26th June to
Saturday 29th June2007 at The Old Fire Station, Oxford.
In Four
Baboons Adoring the Sun (nominated for four Tonys) Greek
Tradegy met Romeo and Juliet.
This lyrical fable
moved from domestic comedy into a tragic world, dark and deep,
and mythic, as the families tested the idea of idealized love to its
limits. Their journey was propelled by music, sound, light and film.
Peter Pan
The Marquee, Horton-cum-Studley
Many hurdles were overcome to put this production on, not least the losing
of two venues. However, the show was sold out and took on a magical feel
as it was staged in a marquee in the middle of winter.
Performances :
Thursday 21st December 2006 at
7.30pm
Friday 22nd December at 7.30pm
Saturday 23rd December at
2.30pm
Saturday 23rd December at 7.30pm
The profit from this production was dedicated to the Special Care Baby
Unit and the Children's Ward at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
Lord of the Flies
Based on the novel by William Golding.
Adapted for the stage by Nigel Williams this production had children playing the major roles in their discovery of tribalism, fear and the shattering of innocence.
Venue - The Old Fire Station
Performances :
Thursday 21st July 2005 at 7.30pm
Friday 22nd July at 7.30pm
Saturday 23rd July at 2.30pm
Saturday 23rd July at 7.30pm
King Stag
Poster and Set Design by Korky Paul
Venue - The Theatre at Headington
Performances :
Thursday 16th December 2004 at 7.30pm
Friday 17th December at 7.30pm
Saturday 18th December at 2pm
Saturday 18th December at 7.30pm
The king of Serendippo needs a bride. Number 2,751 eventually fits the bill. But things become complicated when his evil minister usurps both his throne and his bride by stealing the king's body and leaving him as a stag. Only a wizard can restore order.
This production was in aid of The Special Care Baby Unit of the John Radcliffe Hospital.
The Skin of Our Teeth
The Actors Company brought this Pullitzer Prize-winning comedy by Thornton Wilder to the Old Fire Station stage, 40 George St, Oxford.
From Tuesday June 29th to
Saturday July 3rd 2004
7.30pm
Tickets £9 Concessions £7
"A marriage of Groucho Marx and Plato !"
Narration by Kenneth Branagh
‘Living is struggle.’ Wilder’s words resonate at the start of this new century as well as they did in the last.
Mr. Antrobus invented the wheel and the brewing of beer and no matter what happens, is intent on saving the works of Shakespeare. Mrs. Antrobus invented the hem, the apron and "frying in oil", and would burn all the works of Shakespeare to keep her children from catching a cold. This winner of the 1943 Pulitzer Prize, once labelled “the marriage of Groucho Marx and Plato,” refuses to stand still for even a minute. Wilder takes his characters through such events as the Ice Age, the Flood, War, even a beauty pageant in Atlantic City. And all the while, the actors crack jokes to the audience, refuse to perform scenes they don't like and argue with the Stage Manager.
About Us
Founded in 1995, based in Beckley and Horton-cum-Studley villages, Oxford.
Artistic Director: Gail Heather
Patron: Kenneth Branagh
- produce Shakespeare and classical texts
- create new writing
- provide adults and young people with a chance to perform in high quality productions
During the past seven years The Young Actors Company has produced original adaptations including 'The Snow Queen', 'A Christmas Carol', 'The Tempest', 'Peter Pan', 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe'.
The Company has performed in Oxford at the Dragon School, The Burton Taylor Theatre and The Pegasus Theatre.
“A chance for actors to surprise themselves and the audience by what can be achieved" Kenneth Branagh
The Actors Company is open to anyone from age four upwards interested in performing, taking part in workshops and developing skills in any area of live theatre.
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Contact
If you are interested in The Actors Company and would like more information on our programme
of activities then please email: GailHeather