Puppetry & Lancashire History hit its fundraising target!5 months ago
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Locally inspired live puppetry theatre for libraries. Connecting families to the amazing local history collections across Lancashire. Celebrating history, people & places.
We will create a new live show for libraries! Partnering with Lancashire Archives & Local History & library venues. The idea for the show will be inspired by staff, volunteers & local communities & a fascinating book that can be found in Lancashire Archives, 'Puppets Through Lancashire'. Volunteers will research stories & history from the collections & families will be invited along to fun workshop days to share their stories & get creative with local history collections. Our style of theatre connects to people of all ages from 4-104! Blending puppetry, mask, circus, music & play families will enjoy a performance right in the heart of their community. Following each show, audiences can meet the performers & the puppets & explore the fascinating local history collections at the libraries. We will be creating a new interactive family 'case' that will remain at the libraries after the show for more families to enjoy. Project research will form a new local history resource.
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Why it's a great idea:
Knowing more about your local history contributes to a sense of identity, community & pride in your town. Local studies collections hold all this information & more & is freely available to everyone to access. Through this innovative & creative project, Lancashire Archives & Local History would like to encourage a wider audience of people to come into these spaces in their communities to discover and use the local studies collections. By bringing free family theatre into community spaces we provide opportunities for audiences who may not otherwise engage with local history collections to learn more about this resource and encourage future visits. Benefits will include: - More local people will enjoy a shared experience - more opportunities for children & families to enjoy theatre & find out about their local history -increased awareness & use of local history collections - a platform for sharing stories with other generations - new volunteering opportunities
Steps to get it done:
We will also be applying to the Heritage Lottery fund to support with the costs of our project.
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Brilliant news, thanks everyone!
Whoop, 10 people have pledged since fundraising began!
Supporting Culture and Sport in Lancashire.
Whoop, 10 people have pledged since fundraising began!
How will the money be spent?Total £30,240
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Total £30,240
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VolunteerGOOFUS THEATRE IS A TOURING THEATRE COMPANY CREATING ORIGINAL PIECES WITH MASK, PUPPETRY, CLOWNING, PLAY AND MUSIC. THE MAJORITY OF GOOFUS WORK IS NON- VERBAL AND AIMED AT AUDIENCES WHERE THEATRE ISN'T EASILY ACCESSED FOR VARIOUS REASONS. WE ARE A NOT FOR PROFIT COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY.
THE COMPANY WORKS WITH SMALL CASTS OF NO MORE THAN FOUR PERFORMERS. GOOFUS WORK IN VARIOUS PERFORMANCE SETTINGS RANGING FROM FESTIVALS, STREETS, UNDER TENTS, DISUSED SHOPS, FOYERS, FORESTS, COMMUNITY SPACES, MUSEUMS, CARE HOMES, HOSPITALS AND CONVENTIONAL THEATRE SPACES.
GOOFUS PERFORMERS ARE VERY EXPERIENCED AND ADAPTABLE IN WORKING/DEVISING VERY QUICKLY, PLAYING TO ALL AGES IN ALL SETTINGS. THEIR SKILLS ARE FROM MANY DIVERSE PERFORMING BACKGROUNDS INCLUDING CIRCUS, STREET THEATRE, CLOWNING, PUPPETRY AND MASK WORK.
WE BELIEVE THEATRE PERFORMANCE SHOULD HAVE NO BORDERS. WE BELIEVE ACCESS TO OUR STYLE OF PERFORMANCE IS FOR ALL AGES, ALL BACKGROUNDS, EVERYWHERE. WE BELIEVE IN A THEATRE THAT IS MISCHIEVOUS, FUNNY, STRANGE, MOVING, FANTASTICAL, SURREAL AND DREAMLIKE. WE LOVE FOLKTALES, MYTH AND MAGIC.
“GOOFUS THEATRE-GORGEOUS, FUN AND A WHOLE LOT OF WONDERFUL!”-WONDER ARTS.
Project Owner: Goofus Theatre CIC The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
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