See the trailer for the awesome production of The Tempest, completed in 2011 at the amazing Minack theatre in Cornwall.
What’s coming in 2012 ? Romeo and Juliet! And if reaction to The Tempest is anything to go by, it promises to be a fantastic show to be involved in.

Last week, members of Gobstoppers aged 14 – 18 years have been involved in a four day theatre workshop experience which has culminated in a performance of ‘The Tempest’ by William Shakespeare at The Minack Theatre in Cornwall. Chris & Victoria Williams from Gobstoppers Theatre Company arranged the ‘Raise Your Voice’ project to link children from Dacorum and Cornwall, whilst offering the experience of working with professionals in the industry and performing on such a beautiful and world famous stage. Tutors included West End Choreographer Phil Aiden, West End Stage Manager Rose Scarborough, former Gobstoppers Adam Wilson from The Guilford School of Acting and Professional Actress Emma Murray.

‘The whole experience has been magnificent. Not only have we combined 35 children from Hertfordshire and Cornwall, we have produced a fantastic production which has included all the traditional Cornish language, dance, movement, song and music’

Local Folk Band ‘Dalla’ gave a workshop on Wednesday morning and the music was then written and composed that afternoon and the choreography set that evening.

The children were inspired, excited and thrilled about performing at such a prestigious venue as the Minack Theatre. On the day of the performance, the sun shone so brightly and over 250 people from all over the world attended the two performances. Parents who travelled from Dacorum to support the project were overwhelmed by the production and Gobstoppers have said it was ‘the best week of their lives.’

Pictures coming soon!

Daisy finds her way into boarding school, but finds some of the snobbish behaviour difficult. But with the help of her friend Trixie, they get into high jinx and find treasure !
A marvelous performance put on at R.E.S. in Kings Langley (started outside, then relocated inside due to rain!)

Another successful show from the Teddy Bears group (Saturday mornings 9-10am). Everyone involved from ages 3 – 7, had a wonderful time telling the story of Penny the Penguin and her large, flappy wings!

Great performances all round, with good fun had by cast and audience alike.

Some photos now online from our production of Beauty and the Beast. A wonderful show incorporating the younger and older Performing Arts groups.

Professional actor Adrian Scarborough gave a fascinating workshop to our A level Drama & Theatre studies group, on the work of Mike Leigh. Adrian, who worked with Mike Leigh on the film ‘Vera Drake’, explained about the intense improvisation process that is undertaken, when working under the direction of Mike Leigh.

The group have been studying the play ‘Abigail’s Party’ so were delighted to hear that Adrian is friends with the actress Alison Steadman, the star of the film. They both work on the comedy show ‘Gavin & Stacey’ and so Adrian was able to give his profession opinion of the process of the play.

This was an excellent workshop and lecture, which benefited our students greatly.
Thank you again Adrian!

What a fantastic day we had on Saturday 5th October. We were privileged to have had George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, the writers of ‘Honk!’, ‘Just So’ and ‘Mary Poppins’ attending our Honk! rehearsals. They were very impressed with the talent and teaching offered here at Gobstoppers and wished all the company the very best of luck with our production of Honk!

Gobstoppers gain 100% for GCSE & A level Drama Examinations.

One member gaining the highest results in the UK!

Here are Chris & Victoria with Mike Penning MP, at the Dacorum Business wards. Gobstoppers were Highly Commended for their work in the community.