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Archive Adults With Learning Disabilities Shows

A Room of My Own 1998 devised by the company, directed by Gaynor Lougher.

Anna is thrilled as she takes the key to her own home - 'going it alone' for the first time. It's another life - the realisation of an impossible dream. Freedom... Friends... Opportunity... And Catrin! 'Home Alone' is Catrin's idea of happiness - but she has to share. So Anna moves in with Catrin - and Anna's dream becomes Catrin's nightmare. How will they manage? And who is Elliott?


A Leap In The Dark 1996 written by Brendan Murray, directed by Gaynor Lougher.

Cameron and Jo are brother and sister. Cameron is a fisherman, Jo doesn't speak and Mattie is a woman from nearby. Their lives are changed forever when a stranger is washed ashore in a storm. This is a story of the thrill, fear, pain and need of love.

Promises Promises 1995 devised by the company, directed by Gaynor Lougher.

An inspriational story of the strength of the human spirit against all odds.



On The Road Again 1994 written by Laurence Allen, directed by Jamie Garven.

A new comedy about the relationship between two friends, their differences, dependence and shared jokes. Exploring how complicated life can be...Two men locked together, but who depends on whom? One of them is happy, the other hates the rules and any rules!

Down To Earth 1993 devised by the company, directed by Rosamunde Hutt.

A story of loss, sorrow and new beginnings, of the harshness of winter and the warmth of the sun. A story of the power of friendship in a world that is changing - of three people finding their hidden voices and a safe place to share them.


Touch And Go 1992 devised by the company, directed by Valerie Lucas.

A play about breaking with boundaries. Roy and Izzy are father and daughter who live together in a world of their own: an island of secure and comfortable routines. But when Michael -a stranger from another shore- appears on the threshold he awakens long hidden hopes, fears and dreams.

Taking Flight 1991 devised by the company, directed by Rosamunde Hutt.

Sid and Hilary, brother and sister, have never really left home. They need each other but they need to be apart. For Hilary the world outside is hard and cold. Sid’s dreams are of an uncertain future - of fear and loss. When Hilary meets Shirley, from tentative beginnings, a new friendship grows.

Wishful Thinking 1990 devised by the company, directed by Gaynor Lougher.

A powerful story of three sisters - breaking the ties that bind. It is a story that could occur in any place at any time.



A World Turned Upside Down 1989 devised by the company, directed by Rosamunde Hutt.





The Uninvited 1988 devised by the company. directed by Rosamunde Hutt.





Echoes 1987 devised by the company, directed by Rosamunde Hutt.





Worlds Apart 1986 devised by the company, directed by Rosamunde Hutt.





Three's a Crowd 1983 devised by the company, directed by Dick Downing.

Touring Special Schools, Gateway Clubs and Adult Training Centres throughout Wales, also some venues in London (1984).



The Visit 1982 A show specially devised for Gateway Clubs and Special Schools by Richard Berry, Gaynor Lougher & Dick Downing.

Toured throughout Wales and performed at The Newnham International Festival of Theatre in Education (NIFTIE) in May 1983.


Adults With Learning Disabilities Shows from 2000 to present

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Productions

Future Productions & Projects 2012

Production imageThe Adventures of Sancho Panza
2 Oct - 10 Nov 12 & 13 May - 29 Jun 13
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Productions & Projects 2011

Production imageOld Hands
3rd June - 17th July
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Past Productions & Projects 2010/11

Production imageUnity Festival
27 June - 3 July 11
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Production imageIll Met by Moonlight
21 Sept - 11 Dec 10
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Production imageOdyssey Theatre - Silent Night
2,3 & 4 Dec 10
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Production imageInto my Own
12 May - 3 Jul 10
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