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2007
WSV: Weekly Club
When: Saturdays, 4.30pm -6.30pm
Where: Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Who: Deaf and hearing, ages 11 - 18
A free integrated weekly drama club. We explore drama in an integrated group of deaf, hearing and hearing impaired young people. Full communication support is provided. Please contact Angela for detailed information. 0121 414 0099 or
angela@leaveners.org.
2008
Whatever Next?!?
When: 4th - 6th January 2008
Where: Bilberry Hills Centre, Birmingham
Who: Ages 14 - adult
A reunion project for those who have come on a project before. It is an opportunity to see old friends and to look ahead to upcoming projects and propose projects for the future!
Choral and Chamber Music Weekend
When: 15th - 17th February 2008
Where: Charney Manor, Oxon
Who: Ages 14 to adult
The Leaveners are offering an opportunity for experienced singers, string and woodwind players (Grade 5+) to enjoy a weekend of a capella singing and chamber music together.
Technical Theatre Weekend
When: 14th - 16th March 2008
Where: Maldon Meeting House
Who: Minimum age 14
Practical project looking at stage management, lighting and sound. Practical sessions will be at a local school.
Intensive Drama Weekend
When: 9th - 11th May 2008
Where: Venue TBC
Who: Minimum age 16
Practical project with professional practitioners.
Mr Punch @ the Big Youth Theatre Festival
When: 11th - 20th July 2008
Where: Gilwell Park Scout Camp, Epping Forest, Essex
Who: Ages 14 - 25
A scripted play, with large technical and costume teams. Staying in Lea Valley Youth hostel and then onto the Big Youth Theatre Festival, camping in Gilwell Park.
Words, Signs and Vibes @ the Big Youth Theatre Festival
When: 17th - 20th July 2008
Where: Gilwell Park Scout Camp, Epping Forest, Essex
Who: Ages 14 - 25
Words, Signs and Vibes will be returning to BYTF to do a performance based on the idea of ficitional and fairy tale characters in the Big Brother house.
DramaQuest 1652
When: 21st - 25th August 2008
Where: Yealand Conyers, Lancashire
Who: Ages 12 - 16
The popular DramaQuest project returns to its classic 1652 tour, acting out events in Quaker history in the places where they actually happened around the Lancashire area. Trips will include visits to Firbank Fell where George Fox preached, Lancaster Prison where he was goaled and Brigflats Meeting House - one of the oldest Meeting Houses in the world, built in 1675. This is an excellent chance to learn Quaker history and make new friends in an exciting way.
WSV: Signs Alive 5
When: 27th - 31st October 2008
Where: Venue TBC
Who: Ages 13 - 18
Another year, another popular Signs Alive event! Information about the theme and venue to follow. Watch this space!
2009
Song of the Goat: The Passion of James Nayler
When: 2009
Where: Bristol
Who: Ages 14 to adult, grade 5+
‘The Song of the Goat’ is a cantata about the life and ministry of James Nayler. The music will be written in the main for a four part Choir, but there will also be music available for a range of instruments including piano, strings and trombone! Please note this project has been postponed until 2009.
