West London Story Forums Summaries: How to develop a grass roots response to Shakespeare Theme (23rd Feb, Lighthouse)
Leader: Chris Tranchell
hammersmithcomtrust@runbox.com
Key points of discussion:
• Area Relevance. Do people see the scenes in their local spaces?
• Young people being inspired
• History of Shakespeare in west London i.e. Garrick Temple
• London-wide contacts – i.e. ‘Improbable Theatre’ website
Key Actions
• To inspire youth! Ignition point
• Create a Fellowship of Players (Shakespeare Troupe). 8 players.
• Using text to link with West London groups and Venues
• LAMDA Students & Studio/ Latymer School Drama department & studio space/ Lyric Theatre Creative Learning team
• Use teaching methods from DSCF Package ‘Shakespeare for All Ages and Stages’
• Use local practitioners to share their approaches
• BBC programming Big Screens after ‘3 minute wonders’