The Angels of Fore Street was Pipeline's most recent community project, which hit the stage in the last week of January 2018.
We took a break from our usual format of national touring for this show. As a company we felt that we wanted to give something back to our local area, and had an urge to address the issue of divisions in society which have become so apparent during recent political upheavals.
The Angels of Fore Street was an Arts Council funded community show in which we wanted to show that there is more that unites us than divides us.
That sounds very worthy - but the show was a heartwarming tale with all of Pipeline's usual humour and all the usual high production values. The difference was in the cast - which was a diverse group of 13 people, all from Camborne/Redruth area. Most of the cast had little or absolutely no experience of theatre. In addition there was another group of local volunteers who helped to make the set, learning new skills in the process.
The Angels of Fore Street was an Arts Council funded community show in which we wanted to show that there is more that unites us than divides us.
That sounds very worthy - but the show was a heartwarming tale with all of Pipeline's usual humour and all the usual high production values. The difference was in the cast - which was a diverse group of 13 people, all from Camborne/Redruth area. Most of the cast had little or absolutely no experience of theatre. In addition there was another group of local volunteers who helped to make the set, learning new skills in the process.
For a full 'making-of' video - see below:
Below are some rehearsal images:
Looking ahead
The Angels of Fore Street is a pilot project for a larger community show in Camborne/Redruth which is planned for a couple of years' time.
If you are interested in getting involved next time round, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact us at pipelinetheatre@gmail.com.
The Angels of Fore Street is a pilot project for a larger community show in Camborne/Redruth which is planned for a couple of years' time.
If you are interested in getting involved next time round, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact us at pipelinetheatre@gmail.com.