... 2002, if we're being precise, a group of friends thought it would be a great idea to put on an open-air Shakespearean production, and Dartmouth Castle seemed to be the ideal setting.
Of course, one of the most important decisions that had to be made was: What would they call themselves? So they ordered another round of drinks at the bar of The Cherub Inn (can you see where this is going?) and put their not inconsiderably endowed heads together.
Thus was born The Inn Theatre Company. Little did they know!
The full story of The Inn Theatre Company is to be found within the pages of this site. Have a look around, you'll be amazed at the number of people, over the years, who have been involved and helped make us what we are today.
Of course, one of the most important decisions that had to be made was: What would they call themselves? So they ordered another round of drinks at the bar of The Cherub Inn (can you see where this is going?) and put their not inconsiderably endowed heads together.
Thus was born The Inn Theatre Company. Little did they know!
The full story of The Inn Theatre Company is to be found within the pages of this site. Have a look around, you'll be amazed at the number of people, over the years, who have been involved and helped make us what we are today.
Living and working in the South Hams, as the majority of the Company do, we feel it only right that we should try to put back a little of that which has been afforded us by the people who support us; whether that be audience or sponsors or volunteers.
To that end, we decided to take a percentage of our ticket sales and make a donation to a specific charity every year. The donation in 2008 was sent to Dartmouth Caring.
We have also made donations to other local bodies, amongst them The Dartmouth Film Society and St.Petrox Church.
To that end, we decided to take a percentage of our ticket sales and make a donation to a specific charity every year. The donation in 2008 was sent to Dartmouth Caring.
We have also made donations to other local bodies, amongst them The Dartmouth Film Society and St.Petrox Church.
But we're branching out in other directions too. Some of our friends who live in a nearby village, were dismayed to discover that the young people's arm of their local dramatic society was going to disband; primarily due to lack of funds and the departure of the couple who had run the venture.
The Inn Theatre Company stepped up to the oche - is that right? - and made a donation to pay for rehearsal space and volunteered some of their members' services to get their 2008 February production up and running.
'Olivia' was a wonderful experience, for everyone involved, not least, of course, for the youngsters. We're doing it all again this year.
And that experience got us thinking...and we now have our own Education Officer looking after that side of things. We're always on the look-out for new projects...
Busy, busy, busy. We will be adding more pages to the website when time, and the rehearsal schedule, allow, but if you want to get involved, in any capacity, please, get in touch!
The Inn Theatre Company stepped up to the oche - is that right? - and made a donation to pay for rehearsal space and volunteered some of their members' services to get their 2008 February production up and running.
'Olivia' was a wonderful experience, for everyone involved, not least, of course, for the youngsters. We're doing it all again this year.
And that experience got us thinking...and we now have our own Education Officer looking after that side of things. We're always on the look-out for new projects...
Busy, busy, busy. We will be adding more pages to the website when time, and the rehearsal schedule, allow, but if you want to get involved, in any capacity, please, get in touch!
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Thanks for visiting - and remember! If you enjoy the theatre, come and watch or get involved!
WELCOME TO
THE
INN THEATRE COMPANY
LOCAL THEATRE FOR SOUTH DEVON
The auditions are over and done with and most of the parts have been cast. Now the hard work begins. As you can see, this year's production is 'Much Ado About Nothing.'
Once again, Malcolm MacIntosh will be directing and Lynne Deller will be assisting.
Tickets will be on sale from the Tourist Information Centre later in the year
Once again, Malcolm MacIntosh will be directing and Lynne Deller will be assisting.
Tickets will be on sale from the Tourist Information Centre later in the year
ONCE UPON A TIME IN DARTMOUTH...
But we're always on the lookout for people to come and join us! If you've ever thought that it might be fun to get involved in the theatre - in whatever capacity you fancy! - then you were RIGHT! It is fun.
What interests you? Acting? Lighting? Scenery? Make-up? Sound? Costume? Or just being involved?
Whatever you enjoy, there's sure to be something that will make you happy.
Drop us line - click the 'Get Involved' button at the top of the page then find the Get In Touch link.
It's really that easy. Look forward to hearing from you.
What interests you? Acting? Lighting? Scenery? Make-up? Sound? Costume? Or just being involved?
Whatever you enjoy, there's sure to be something that will make you happy.
Drop us line - click the 'Get Involved' button at the top of the page then find the Get In Touch link.
It's really that easy. Look forward to hearing from you.
Paul Wonnacott &
David Fallow
in the first ever
Inn Theatre Production
'Twelfth Night'
David Fallow
in the first ever
Inn Theatre Production
'Twelfth Night'
The joys of open-air theatre!
After last year's 'The Tempest', we have decided to present a good fun, feel-good play.
'Much Ado About Nothing' is a classic love story involving two couples.
Claudio and Hero are madly in love and arrange to get married in a week's time. But Don John, who is the villain of the piece, manufactures a doubt about Hero's virginity.
The other couple, Benedick and Beatrice, seem to be an ill-suited pair who argue every time they meet. However, to pass the time before the wedding, their friends play matchmaker and try to get them together.
Slapstick comedy is amply provided by Dogberry and his Keystone Kops type watch.
This year's production will feature live music from a renowned medieval group of musicians from Totnes. Known as 'Mock Hobby Horse', they promise to provide a fresh element this year.....oh, and by public demand, there will also be a welcome return of Jake the dog.
We're also on the look-out for people who can juggle, eat fire and generally entertain.
Please contact us via this web-site, or ring the director, Malcolm MacIntosh on 01803 835551.
'Much Ado About Nothing' is a classic love story involving two couples.
Claudio and Hero are madly in love and arrange to get married in a week's time. But Don John, who is the villain of the piece, manufactures a doubt about Hero's virginity.
The other couple, Benedick and Beatrice, seem to be an ill-suited pair who argue every time they meet. However, to pass the time before the wedding, their friends play matchmaker and try to get them together.
Slapstick comedy is amply provided by Dogberry and his Keystone Kops type watch.
This year's production will feature live music from a renowned medieval group of musicians from Totnes. Known as 'Mock Hobby Horse', they promise to provide a fresh element this year.....oh, and by public demand, there will also be a welcome return of Jake the dog.
We're also on the look-out for people who can juggle, eat fire and generally entertain.
Please contact us via this web-site, or ring the director, Malcolm MacIntosh on 01803 835551.
Welcome to The Inn Theatre Company web-site. We're starting to get ready for this year's fabulous Dartmouth Shakespeare Week production, 'Much Ado About Nothing'...as you can see!
BUT
have you ever wondered what it takes to put on a production that is the size and complexity of Dartmouth Shakespeare Week?
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Visit our BLOG, read the diary and leave a comment. We always love hearing from you!
BUT
have you ever wondered what it takes to put on a production that is the size and complexity of Dartmouth Shakespeare Week?
Go and find out.
Visit our BLOG, read the diary and leave a comment. We always love hearing from you!