Date and Time: Thursday, August 7, at 7 pm. Doors open at 6.45pm.
Venue: Museum of East Dorset: Entry via the Cafe at the back of the museum (next to Wimborne Library).
Tickets: Please reserve places in advance by emailing millstream@museumofeastdorset.co.uk with your name and the number of tickets you require. Donation on the night (£5-10 suggested but please give what you can afford).
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Millstream, Dorset’s celebrated theatre company of learning disabled and autistic actors, are about to let the stars in their heart shine brightly when they perform a new original show ‘Hat’s It!’ at their base, the Museum of East Dorset (MED), in early August.
Their last show ‘In Harmony’ toured to Dorchester Arts Centre, winning praise for its “tremendous humour and sheer joy”. Since then, Millstream has been chosen by the Mayor of Wimborne, Jeff Hart, as one of his two charities for the year.
Co-Artistic Director, Tony Horitz, promises another high-quality entertainment, and some serious stories that give unique insights into the lives of the performers.
Tony Horitz, said: “Millstream aims to celebrate inclusivity and diversity, using the arts to enable people who are often marginalised to find their voice and entertain the community at large”.
To achieve this, they’ve been working with Tony and professional theatre artists, co-director Tam Gilbert and actor Michele O’Brien, to create visually striking and highly original drama, dance, movement and poetry.
Millstream member, Josh Ward, said: ‘Millstream means to me freedom to express myself in a kind and safe environment and it allows me to forget my worries for a couple of hours. It is truly awesome and I love being part of it.’
Tam Gilbert said:
“ We really hope you’ll want to come and support this unique Dorset theatre company. There’s something for everybody. We’ll also have a raffle and bar, so can promise a great evening!”