A Yorkshire Nativity
7 & 8 December 2007 at The Mart Theatre, Skipton. Click here for details
News
Sheep Town at The Mart Theatre Skipton in 2007
Sheep Town Theatre Company is delighted to announce that as of January 2007 we will be the new resident theatre company at Skipton’s Mart Theatre. This will involve five shows during 2007 and regular workshops for both adults and children.
Current and forthcoming shows
Sheep Town Theatre Company and The Mart Theatre, Skipton are pleased to announce their 2007 season:
See below for booking information.
12-13 January 2007: The Diversification of Veg Boy
With the government expecting farmers to produce miracles, one does…. A modern fairytale inspired by the plight of farmers in the UK.
See here for a review of Veg Boy.
20-21 April 2007: Phantom of the Skies
In a small town. Who will believe? Who can you trust? When two people witness the appearance of a Phantom WWII Bomber flying in the Craven skyline, their lives and the lives of the ones they love are thrown into turmoil.
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See here for a review of Phantom.
8-9 June 2007: Overdale
Overdale tells the story of a German POW who takes work on a Craven farm. It is a story of human kinship under political and social pressures.
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See here for a review of Overdale.
12-13 October 2007: The Globalisation of Veg Boy
Unfortunately, this production has been postponed until 1 & 2 February 2008 due to the recent outbreak of foot and mouth desease.
See the Craven Herald story here.
7-8 December 2007: A Yorkshire Nativity
Our version of the nativity, taking the Mart Theatre back to its roots.
2008
1-2 February 2008:The Globalisation of Veg Boy
The second installment of the Dales’ first superhero.
Booking
Sheep Town’s show times are 1.15pm and 7.15pm on Fridays and 5.15pm and 8.30pm on Saturdays. Ticket’s are £6 each or £25 for the season.
For ticket sales or further information, call The Mart Theatre on 01756 791411 or 709666, email them here, or check out their website.
Further information
For general enquiries, or to book a performance in your theatre or non theatre space, please click here to contact us.
• Sheep Town offers new and original theatre for the people of Craven based on local stories, themes and issues. • We aim to make our theatre accessible and affordable to the community. • We source all products and services locally. • Sheep Town is a non-profit making constituted company. • Sheep Town offers a free workshop to local schools on the issues and themes raised in their plays. • Sheep Town Education run classes in acting and theatre for both children and adults in Craven at The Mart.
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