Hijinx
*FANTASTIC NEWS**FANTASTIC NEWS**FANTASTIC NEWS**FANTASTIC NEWS**FANTASTIC NEWS* ODYSSEY THEATRE (Hijinx's mixed ability community group) has reached the semi-finals of THE NATIONAL LOTTERY AWARDS An annual search to find the UK's favourite Lottery-funded projects to celebrate and recognise the difference that they can make to people and communities across the UK! YOU CAN HELP US REACH THE FINAL! PLEASE VOTE FOR US TO WIN THE 'BEST ARTS PROJECT' and we could win £2000 - every vote counts! Please vote for us now - it's really easy. Just visit: www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards click on BEST ARTS PROJECT and then vote Odyssey Theatre (voting via the website is FREE!). Or call the dedicated Odyssey Theatre hotline: 0844 686 2091 (calls to this number cost 5p from a BT landline. Calls from other networks may vary, calls from mobiles could cost considerably more). >>>VOTE BETWEEN 22ND JUNE - 10TH JULY<<< See..really easy..BUT if we get through to the final 3 you'll need to do it all over again as the counter is set back to zero. VOTE, VOTE, VOTE FOR ODYSSEY THEATRE!  |
Hijinx Theatre was founded in 1981 by Gaynor Lougher and Richard Berry. The Company’s mission statement is to create high quality theatre which is accessible, entertaining and challenging for small communities throughout Wales and England.
In the spring and early summer we create a play for adults with learning disabilities and their community. We have created many plays over the years on a variety of pertinent themes, starting from the basic premise that people with learning disabilities experience the same emotional needs as everyone else, but more obstacles are put in their way. We have developed a good working relationship with Mencap Cymru who provide excellent advice about topical issues in the learning disabled community. A Background Information Pack is produced for each production with copies left with carers to enable follow up work on the themes of the play.
Each autumn we tour a new production for the general public in community venues for eleven weeks. The company has developed a strong commitment to new writing over the last 15 years, commissioning plays from many of Wales’ leading playwrights. We have developed a strong fusion of music, movement and visual imagery in all our work.
“Hijinx are past masters of the tight, subtle, disarmingly simple art of dramatic storytelling.
David Adams ~ The Western Mail.
“If you want small-scale perfection, try Hijinx Theatre. Their shows are with almost uncanny reliability little masterpieces, miniatures where every aspect of the product is finely crafted.”
David Adams ~ The Guardian.
Hijinx are revenue funded by the Arts Council of Wales and Cardiff County Council, performances in England are sometimes supported by a touring grant from the Arts Council of England to whom applications are made on a project by project basis. (For more detailed information about funding see the Funding page).
Hijinx very grateful to VSI-thinking for sponsoring the Hijinx website.
Hijinx Theatre Ltd. is registered in England & Wales No 2161783. Registered Charity No: 1078358. A member of the Independent Theatre Council.
Productions
Current & Future Productions 2009
e: info@hijinx.org.uk
t: 029 2030 0331 or 2063 5620