Brochure
Our current promotional material provides a general overview of our company ethos and aims. The fully illustrated brochure can be downloaded from the links below, either in Acrobat PDF format, or alternatively read in summary online as HTML.
New Strides Brochure (PDF) 120kb
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Who are we?
New Strides is an innovative theatre company created by arts professionals who have extensive up-to-the-minute community drama experience. We believe that theatre belongs to everyone and our artistic policy is to take drama to all sections of society as far as we possibly can. Our work is new, exciting, creative and accessible.
What do we provide?
* Drama workshops
* Performances
* Drama Project Facilitation
* Drama Consultation & Assistance
Who is it for?
Our firm belief that drama is for all means that we can create and adapt our work to meet the needs of many different groups and organisations.
Our performances are entertaining and accessible, and participants need have no drama experience to partake in our workshop sessions.
Some examples of people we have previously worked with are:
* Schools
* Young people who have recently left the care system
* Students
* Young offenders
* Arts professionals
* Youth groups
* Women’s groups
Our work is open to people from any background, any age, gender, physical or mental ability, sexuality, race or religion. We offer full consultation with every interested organisation to create the right experience for your group.
Why Drama?
Drama is a powerful tool which can be used to:
* Highlight important issues in an entertaining way
* Encourage creativity
* Enhance self-esteem
* Encourage greater self-awareness
* Release inhibitions
* Encourage unity, cooperation and trust
Where do we go?
New Strides has offices in London, Edinburgh and Belfast. We tour as much of the UK as we can throughout the year and make a point of attending areas that usually have less access to the arts.
What is our pricing policy?
We offer high quality drama experiences at affordable prices. In cases where an organisation has little or no finance, we are happy to work with them towards obtaining the necessary funding.
How do I book?
By telephone, email or post. All our contact details are available on this site.
You will find our staff friendly and helpful and ready to discuss all your requirements.
Edinburgh Office
1F2, 25 Pitt St, Edinburgh EH6 4BY
Tel: 0131 554 7949
Hebden Bridge Office
The Barn, Woodtop,
Hebden Bridge HX7 6JH
Tel: 01422 842542
newstrides@hotmail.com
Website
www.newstrides.co.uk
Co-Artistic Directors
Ruth Urquhart
James Duncan
Nicki Vincent
Associate Directors
Jeremy Rycraft
Tiran Aakel
Wendy Richardson