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We are delighted that our Creator Network group will be celebrating the launch of their theatre company Rusted Boot Productions, with a new play.
The Creator Network supports emerging creatives aged 18-25 years with their first steps into the industry, and forms part of our Careers in the Arts programme.
Since November 2024, this cohort have met monthly and had their knowledge of the industry challenged and developed with a series of independent research tasks and exercises. From there, the group have learnt about producing their own theatre company and subsequently have devised, written and directed their original piece, Family Ties.
Family Ties opens a window into four generations of the Shire Family. Through the performance we are invited to visit them around their kitchen table as we follow the journey of one family shaped by the historical events of their town.
Born into the midst of World War II, Georgie Shire navigates domestic life throughout national and local events, in a home that houses 4 generations of the Shire family from 1940s to 1990s.
Family Ties captures the essence of what bonds a family together throughout the challenges of everyday life in Newbury.
The premiere of Family Ties will tie in with Beyond the Stage, an inspiring event championing creative careers for young people through our Careers in the Arts programme, run in collaboration with the Corn Exchange, funded by Greenham Trust.
Hosted at the Corn Exchange, this event is designed to open young minds to the wide opportunities within the creative industries.
Building on the success of last year’s event hosted at the Watermill, Beyond the Stage returns with an expanded programme of hands-on workshops, an industry insight careers fair and a celebratory reception, ahead of Family Ties and a post-show Q&A with the team.
Beyond the Stage
Newbury Corn Exchange
15 Jul
