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FOG Theatre

Upcoming Performance!
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Theatre Works, September 2011
Book tickets here: http://www.theatreworks.org.au/whatson/event/?id=93
Date: 21 Sep 2011 - 23 Sep 2011
Time: Wed 21 @ 7.30pm, Thurs 22 @ 7.30pm, Fri 23rd @ 1.00pm
Price: $15 full / $8 con / $5 gps 10+ [+bf]

Formed in 1991, the FOG Theatre (formerly known as JustUs drama group) is a performance based arts project that caters for people with an intellectual disability.

FOG Theatre meet one day a week (Thursdays from 11.30am - 3.30pm) at the Centre for Creative Ministries Hall, East St Kilda. FOG Theatre weekly workshops take place during the school terms and also provides company members with additional experiences through performance opportunities links to other drama groups, and connections with other activities in the City of Port Phillip and the broader community.

Around 15 members participate in the group on an ongoing basis.

Staff - the group's current Artistic Director, David Wells, is supported well by Arts Workers; Marjetka McMahon, Gemma Falk and Katie Lockett. David, Gemma, Katie and Marjetka all have extensive experience working on participatory, high quality community arts projects inclusive of people with disabilities, and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to FOG.

Through their involvement in FOG Theatre, members have the opportunity to:

  • Develop drama, music and performance skills through weekly drama workshops
  • Perform at local festivals and events
  • Perform in major productions (annually)
  • Collaborate with other drama and performing groups
  • Attend performances by other theatre companies
  • Work on special projects, developing particular skills
  • Develop friendships, increase confidence and have fun!

Forest of Gongs - 2009 Major Production

The Forest of Gongs was performed at Theatre Works, 14 Acland Street, St Kilda.

Read the AGE Review here http://www.theage.com.au/news/entertainment/arts/finding-lost-tales-in-the-trees/2009/11/27/1258824829879.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Past Performances

Hang On a Minute - one man's journey to find friendship

Hang on a minute played to full houses at Theatre Works in November 2007, and received both popular and critical acclaim. The FOG Theatre ensemble showcased their unique and diverse skills including, dance, percussion, mime, improvisation and movement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Funding

The City of Port Phillip receives funding from The Department of Human Services, Southern Region, and the council provides support and direction through is Access Arts Development unit. The City of Port Phillip recognizes the central role, which the arts and cultural development play in building community identity and celebrating diversity within that community.

All photos by Fiona Brook amd Paul Dunn.

For more details, please contact the Community Cultural Development Officer via eServices or phone ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713.