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Through the presentation of entertaining, engaging and exciting performances, the company seeks to challenge prejudice and raise the ceiling of expectation for adults with learning disabilities.

At Blue Apple Theatre we are particularly interested in the relationship between arts and health - not just the wonderful direct and indirect benefits to physical and mental health that come from being able to take part on stage, but also the direct way theatre and film can help with messaging.

Blue Apple believes that the sense of self worth, meaning and purpose gained through being directly involved in the arts is incalculable and greatly helps in the building of a more inclusive and equal society.

Blue Apple is a fully inclusive company, where people of all abilities are equally valued.

Current Projects:

Hamlet
In May 2012, six Blue Apple actors will tour their re-imagining of Hamlet to mainstream theatres and arts venues across the South. This is being supported by the Arts Council. The touring actors will return to the main company for performances at Winchester Theatre Royal from June 28th-30th. More information to follow - but reserve your tickets now!

Living Without Fear
A small-scale production about independent living and disability hate crime, which completed a hugely successful tour in autumn 2011 and is now available for booking in autumn 2012. ‘poignant, startling, wonderful’ Hampshire Chronicle May 2011

Dance
Blue Apple's Dancers continue to develop their repertoire of bookable performances, with recent shows for the Mayor of Winchester, the Rotary Club and at a fundraising evening in Winchester’s idyllic water meadows.

Freddie’s Story
This training film for medical staff about patients with learning disability is being used by NHS Foundation Trusts across Britain. It was inspired by Mencap’s Death By Indifference report, and the Sir Jonathan Michael Inquiry into Healthcare For All.

Recent Productions:

Christmas Showcase 2011
Blue Apple members explored new art forms such as puppetry, ventriloquism, singing and percussion before presenting a showcase of their efforts at the Tower Arts Centre. Photos to follow soon!

The Government Inspector
A new adaptation of Gogol’s classic comedy performed over 5 nights to sell out audiences in June 2011 ‘Joyous’




This is a Showreel of Blue Apple's work in 2010-11. We hope you enjoy it!