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The Boat Shed is a community arts centre based on Whitby Road in Ellesmere Port. We offer a range of arts-based community projects as well as affordable live theatre and events for people of all ages
Opened in 2020, just 5 days before the start of the first lockdown, the Boat Shed - The home of the Boaty Theatre Company - has become a hub of activity for people in the community supporting people through hard times by engaging with the arts through participation in groups or by attending an event. The Boat Shed is the home for the arts and artists to develop and showcase their talents. In addition to Live theatre, Comedy, and Music events, The Boat Shed represents a number of local visual artists and will host pop-up exhibitions to showcase the work of local visual and offer people the opportunity to talk to the artist about their work. We are seeking funding to enable us to build a temporary gallery in order to be able to hold these events. The Boat Shed, and the boaty theatre company is a registered charity and as such rely on funding and donations to keep the doors of the hub open, without support we will be unable to continue our work in the community.
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Why it's a great idea:
Helping to support The Boat Shed will enable us to continue the work we have started within our community, providing a safe and inclusive space that everyone can call home and a space for new ideas to thrive.
Steps to get it done:
Covid-19 continues to affect the boat shed as lots of people are still scared to come out. In addition to the funding, we rely on people attending our ticketed events to help us remain sustainable. Without your help and support the future of the Boat Shed is uncertain.
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How will the money be spent?Total £6,996
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Total £6,996
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VolunteerFormed by award-winning Director and Theatre Practitioner, Laura J Harris, we are The Boaty Theatre Company!
We might seem like the new kids on the block, but we have a wealth of EXPERIENCE driving this boat with PASSION and DETERMINATION always at the helm. And, yes... we do puns!
From our hometown in Ellesmere Port we create and produce award-winning, internationally recognised theatre and live performance of all kinds. We build exciting works that challenge and entertain. We work with exceptional artists, performers and creatives to deliver engaging performances in all kinds of underused and unexpected spaces, challenging preconceptions of what theatre means and what it can be.
Through our professional productions and our youth performances we provide opportunities for young people to train and gain valuable, real life experience in the performing and production arts industries.
We provide a safe and supportive environment that encourages young people to explore and to thrive, not only as performers and artists, but as individuals working as part of a creative team.
Our mission is always to create a sense of belonging and community that extends beyond the walls of the theatre, making live performance and the creative arts accessible to all.
Project Owner: The Boaty Theatre Company The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
