Abderite Theatre Company
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The Abderite Theatre Company is one of the few theatre
companies based in Aberdeen
in Scotland
. The company was established on 1 April 2005, and is directed by Ewan Cameron and Rhona Mitchell.
, it recognises the need for more professional theatre work to be produced in the North East. Abderite seeks to help the audience see theatre in a new light. It uses text, animated performance styles and inventive design to create environments that tell imaginative and intriguing stories. Abderite believes in introducing young people to theatre and works with schools and community groups on exciting participatory projects thereby expanding access to the performing arts across North East Scotland.
The Company is dedicated to:
Ewan studied Contemporary Theatre Practice at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music Drama. After graduating he set up Abderite Productions - a theatre company originally based in Glasgow, now in Aberdeen. Outside Abderite, he has worked with some of the UK's leading theatre companies and works as a tutor and director at Mitchell School of Drama (MSD) and HM Youth Theatre. He has run National Theatre of Scotland
workshops at the Aberdeen International Youth Festival
.
Rhona Mitchell, Director
Rhona founded the Mitchell School of Drama (MSD) in Inverurie
in 1983. She has worked professionally on radio and stage for 25 years. A freelance voice coach, drama tutor and director since 1982, working at Scottish Television, BBC Scotland and many theatres across Scotland. She directed 'Gobi's Eyes' for Abderite in 2004, and 'Ouch' in 2005 and produced the first Garioch Theatre Festival in April 2005.
Theatre
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companies based in Aberdeen
Aberdeen
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in Scotland
Scotland
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. The company was established on 1 April 2005, and is directed by Ewan Cameron and Rhona Mitchell.
Company aims
Abderite aims to create imaginative and innovative new theatre work for all ages. Based in AberdeenAberdeen
Aberdeen is Scotland's third most populous city, one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas and the United Kingdom's 25th most populous city, with an official population estimate of ....
, it recognises the need for more professional theatre work to be produced in the North East. Abderite seeks to help the audience see theatre in a new light. It uses text, animated performance styles and inventive design to create environments that tell imaginative and intriguing stories. Abderite believes in introducing young people to theatre and works with schools and community groups on exciting participatory projects thereby expanding access to the performing arts across North East Scotland.
The Company is dedicated to:
- developing and producing professional high quality theatre projects for children, young people and adults
- increasing access to the professional performing arts
- inspiring young people to create, perform and fulfil their own aspirations artistically, culturally and socially.
Directors
Ewan Cameron, Creative DirectorEwan studied Contemporary Theatre Practice at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music Drama. After graduating he set up Abderite Productions - a theatre company originally based in Glasgow, now in Aberdeen. Outside Abderite, he has worked with some of the UK's leading theatre companies and works as a tutor and director at Mitchell School of Drama (MSD) and HM Youth Theatre. He has run National Theatre of Scotland
National Theatre of Scotland
The National Theatre of Scotland is a theatre company established in February 2006. The company performs in a wide range of venues including theatres, halls and found spaces across Scotland....
workshops at the Aberdeen International Youth Festival
Aberdeen International Youth Festival
Aberdeen International Youth Festival is a leading Festival of Youth Arts, and one of Scotland's major international cultural events.Every year Aberdeen International Youth Festival attracts over 1000 of the most talented young people in performing arts companies and music groups from across the...
.
Rhona Mitchell, Director
Rhona founded the Mitchell School of Drama (MSD) in Inverurie
Inverurie
Inverurie is a Royal Burgh and town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately north west of Aberdeen on the A96 road and is served by Inverurie railway station on the Aberdeen to Inverness Line...
in 1983. She has worked professionally on radio and stage for 25 years. A freelance voice coach, drama tutor and director since 1982, working at Scottish Television, BBC Scotland and many theatres across Scotland. She directed 'Gobi's Eyes' for Abderite in 2004, and 'Ouch' in 2005 and produced the first Garioch Theatre Festival in April 2005.
Productions
Abderite produces work for schools as well as stand-alone theatre:- Smoking the Bar, The Tron, Glasgow - April 2003
- Gobi's Eyes, The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen - 2004
- Spik Nae Evil (schools production) - 2005/6
- Ouch, The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, Aberdeen - 2005
- Gertrude's Son, The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, Aberdeen - June 2006
- The Secret Diary of Mary Queens of Scots - 2006/7
- I Only Want to Help You, Lassie The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen work-in-progress - 2007
- Bogies, Brains and Bile The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen (schools production)- 2009
- Letters from a Warchild (schools production)- 2009
- The Lighthouse Film Project (schools project) - 2009
- Fathers & Eggs (schools production) - 2009/10