'We are the Lavender Hill Mob and we're The Others too.
We're just a group of youngsters, come here to entertain you.'
Founded in February 2001
as the 'Lavender Hill Mob Drama Club', it was decided that because we
offered more than just drama, it was necessary to become 'The Lavender
Hill Mob Theatre Company'. Our aims are still to give anyone from the age
of 4 years and upwards, access to Performing Arts. Rehearsals and
Workshops take place all year round in Hunstanton, on the North West
Norfolk coast. (Click
here to find us!)
The Beginning
Founder Les Miles trained at
the Chicken Shed Theatre Company, in North London. Having three years
experience as a Learning Support Assistant and ten years as a Qualified
Registered Child Minder, she brings her own and part of the Chicken Shed's
Ethos, which means that everyone is included.
Inclusion: How we work at the Lavender Hill Mob Theatre Company
We are an Inclusive Theatre Company.
This means that
everyone is welcome
no matter what their abilities, capabilities or disabilities and
no audition is
necessary. Everyone is respected and encouraged to take part, no
matter how small their contribution is.
Most of our material is original, giving
the children and adults a chance to pursue their own talents, or to develop
talents that some didn't think they had! Some of our members choose not to act,
dance or sing, but take an interest in the more technical side of the Theatre,
which can be as equally challenging as performing on the stage.
Each member of the group respects one
another and is taught that everyone has a gift of some sort. All our
performances include sign language (BSL) where appropriate. Moreover, our
older members are encouraged to do extra training, such as first aid and
sign language, in order to teach the younger members.
Membership of the group has risen from 15 members to over 70 and is still increasing. Our members are split up into groups.
Each
group has Team Leaders to assist the Directors and help to encourage and control
the more challenging members and stimulate the learning environment.
There are three fundamental rules of the Lavender Hill Mob Theatre Company:
'RESPECT - ENCOURAGEMENT
- COMMITMENT'
These three words are
requirements from everyone.
Learning, attention and behaviour
difficulties, Autism and Down Syndrome are just a few of the disadvantages that
some of our members have. Many members who take safe and enjoyment time with us,
are found to be shy and withdrawn, but joining in however brings out the 'Golden
Heart' inside them. The LHMTC gives the opportunity to assist and
support them to develop social and calm behavioural skills. So much so, that
they look forward to the weekly workshops and depending on their age, can also
attend other evenings where they can
write their own short plays/scripts and learn all aspects of theatre, including
the
Hudson Voice Method.
Our rehearsal schedule is as follows:
Monday: Dance Workshop/Rehearsals (5.00-8.00pm)
Tuesday: Music & Theatre Workshop (5.00-7.00pm)
Wednesday: Writing & Devising/Acting Techniques, incorporating the
Hudson Voice Method
(5.00-8.00pm)
During rehearsals for main shows, our schedule runs something like this:
Monday:
Dance and Movement Rehearsal for both Cast and Principal Parts (5.00-8.00pm)
Tuesday: Music Rehearsal (5.00-6.00pm); Workshop (6.00-7.00pm); Principal
Soloist's Rehearsal (7.30-8.30pm)
Wednesday: Full Script/Acting Rehearsal - All Cast and Principals
(5.00-8.00pm)
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Website Last Updated on:
31/05/2010
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