Hall
Green Little Theatre
Written by Simon Pittock,
theatre member |
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members in the 1950's taking a tea-break |
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The
Hall Green Little Theatre was founded in the 1950's - and they're
still going strong today.
Simon Pittock a theatre member tells us about the theatre and how
you can get involved. |
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Based
in Acocks Green in Birmingham the Hall Green Little Theatre is a voluntary
organisation run entirely by its members, an elected council and various
committee groups.
Having just renewed my membership, I am now in my third year as an
active member.
My activities at the theatre include secretary of the marketing committee,
sound and lighting work, carpentry, set building and the design and
upkeep of our website - amongst other things!
I became a member of the theatre at the age of 22 and joined a long
list of thespians, techies, stage hands and dedicated members who
have helped to shape and mould the theatre since it was built in 1950.
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| Building
the theatre |
At that
time the group was without premises and despite a lack of money, experience,
formal skills or training they decided to build their own theatre
from the ground-up.
During a period of stringent restrictions due to post-war rebuilding
work, the group overcame enormous adversity and with a stalwart determination,
a good deal of Heath Robinson inventiveness and a lot of back-breaking
work they built their very own theatre.
A modern addition
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| The
new extension built in the 70's |
The building
stands today with the addition of the "Act II" extension. Built during
the seventies, it provided the theatre with a large new foyer area,
a bar lounge and a new studio theatre.
During each season we run six plays in our Veitch Theatre (the main
stage) and four in our Signature Theatre (the studio).
With each play there are opportunities for directing, stage management,
props work, set building, technical design and operation and a host
of other jobs besides.
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| A
rooftop rehearsal during building work |
We have
an active friendly community within the theatre and members range
in age from our junior Youth Theatre members to some of the founder
members who can even point out which bricks they laid during the theatre鈥檚
construction!
We are always pleased to welcome new members to the theatre, so why
not come along and see what we do for yourself.
We usually run a new members night at 8pm on the Monday before each
of our main stage productions, which everyone is welcome to attend.
Alternatively you can contact our new members secretary Mrs Jean Hulme
who will be glad to welcome you and show you around.
If you're not 'a theatre member type' you can still enjoy our performances.
Visit our for up to date details of all our productions, and
feel free to sign our guestbook!
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