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Stories of the Forest
Location: Gloucestershire
The project aims to encourage the young people in the Coleford area to explore their historic customs and tradition through the collection of old local stories, myths and folk tales. These will be used as the inspiration for interpretive theatre and film which expresses their understanding of and feelings about the Forest of Dean, its traditions and environment.
The stories will be collected from the local community and then explored during 6 workshops which will develop the group’s ideas toward creating public performances for the local community. These will be performed at the site of Beechenhurst Lodge.
The performance will be filmed and copies of the film will be made publicly available through libraries etc. It is hoped that the performance will encourage greater understanding and further research both on the part of performers and the audience.
Group Name |
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Found in the Forest - A Youth Theatre for the Forest of Dean |
| Project Contact |
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Lisa Joyce - Youth Theatre Director
01989 566644 |
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GL16 7EW |
| Finishing Date |
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31 Oct 06 |
| Local Community Involvement / Partnerships: |
Children from the youth theatre and local schools developing material and taking part in the project.
Lcal artists and filmakers developing documentary material.
Local historian sharing stories, myths and legends, whilst the young people research stories within their community. |
| Grants: |
Heritage Lottery Fund: £5170
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