Theatr Ffynnon 54 Victoria Street |
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| current production | past productions | |
| phone | ffôn | 01633 838 672 |
| e-mail address | e-bost | info@theatrffynnon.co.uk |
| web site | wefan | www.theatrffynnon.co.uk |
| director cyfarwyddwr |
Patricia O’Sullivan |
| artistic
policy polisi artistig |
Administration/Outreach and Lead Tutor: Lisa Harris Lead Tutor: Angharad Evans Current Freelance Creative Directors on projects/productions John Norton ‘Pieces of Hate’ – 2012 John Norton/Phillip MacKenzie ‘Cluttering’ – 2012 Theatr Ffynnon is a unique community arts theatre company working primarily with adults and young people with learning disabilities, and is recognised as a model of best practice in supporting the development of a disability arts culture in Wales and beyond. We exist to enrich the lives of people with learning disabilities by providing development opportunities through training and participation in the visual and performing arts. Through such diverse opportunities, we endeavour to change perceptions within our communities of people with learning disabilities, by promoting a greater understanding and engagement. Creating a challenging, expressive but safe environment is essential to our work. We believe that by building some of our work around topical or divisive issues, we can help to confront negative attitudes and defy expectations of what can be achieved by individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health issues. The diversity of work we undertake is consistently devised and led by the membership (which currently stands at 100) and the communities we work within, to establish themes or issues pertinent to the individual & communities we represent. Our company provides a number of projects, including theatre productions across Mid, South and West Wales. These projects are a window to the work of Theatr Ffynnon and play an integral part in raising the profile of the company’s work. They also challenge people’s perception of disability and mental health. Moreover they give a voice and a platform for our members to develop confidence, independence and life skills, but above all to stimulate and challenge themselves and realise their full potential. |
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past productions rhai cynhyrchiadau'r gorffenol |
2006 - Childhood Friends 2007- Matthews Passion 2008/2009 – Elemental and ‘Who will care for Joe Egg?’ 2010 – Green Eyes 2011 – 25 Shapes in Full Colour 2012 – Pieces of Hate |
| future plans
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August 2012 - Theatr Ffynnon and Sherman Cymru Youth Theatre present “Cluttering” Through creative development, exploration and research, the performance will look to unravel what happens between the listener and speaker, when the “expectation of communication is violated”. This has been an 8 month collaborative project between Theatr Ffynnon and Sherman Cymru through a series of workshops and residency, involving pupils from Crownbridge Special Needs School, participants from Sherman Cymru Youth Theatre, along with support from the staff from Torfaen Transitional Team and Youth Service. Cluttering will take place at Sherman Cymru on; Friday/ Gwener 31 August/ Awst & Saturday/Sadwrn 1 September/Medi, 7.30pm. November 2012 – Theatr Ffynnon present ‘Pieces of Hate’ A small – scale tour of the successful production ‘Pieces of Hate’, which premiered at Chapter Arts Centre in February 2012. The tour will seek to raise awareness of Disability Hate Crime in various communities throughout South and Mid Wales. |
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