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'Whodunnit'

by Anthony Shaffer

Friday 26th March 2010, 7.45pm
Natural Theatre Company HQ, Widcombe Institute, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA.

Animated play reading of the famous spoof thriller performed by Natural Theatre regulars Pavel Douglas, Ralph Oswick and Ric Jerrom, with live sound effects by Haf Morgan.

Wine bar

Tickets £10, in aid of Natural Theatre's Mezzanine Youth Theatre Project
Available 
from Bath Festivals Box Office, online, tel. 01225 463362 or on the door.

Whodunnit - click to enlarge

Women on the Make
in association with Natural Theatre Company

present

'LET THEM EAT CAKE'

Wednesday 7th April 2010 8pm
Mission Theatre, Corn Street, Bath.

Three women in three comic playlets about three women!  Women on the Make are the ladies from the famous Widcombe Players, the am-dram group from hell. They've now gone professional. Gorgeous costumes designed by Ralph Oswick.

Wine bar.

Tickets £8 from
Bath Festivals Box Office online, tel 01225 463362 or on the door.

 

Let Them Eat Cake - click to enlarge

'I SHOT DIRTY DEN'

Saturday 10th April  7.30pm
Natural Theatre Company HQ, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA

Starring Pavel Douglas         Directed by Andy Burden
Produced in Association with Natural Theatre Company


A comic, intelligent & heart-warming one-man show.  Eastenders & Lovejoy star Pavel Douglas played Gregory Mantel - the gangster responsible for killing Dirty Den. Flipping from funny to poignant, this life-affirming, virtuoso performance entertains with a cast of hilarious characters, reflections of an almost forgotten star and evocative scenes from his Polish childhood. But when Dirty Den is resurrected, Pavel asks 'Do I actually exist?'

Wine bar.

Tickets £10 in aid of Natural Theatre's Mezzanine Project.
Book now from
Bath Festivals Box office online, tel 01225 463362 or on the door.

Pavel Douglas - click to enlarge

FOUNTAIN OF NATURAL YOUTH WORKSHOP

Are you 12 - 18 years old?

Want to work with Bath's Natural Theatre Company?


The Fountain of Natural Youth is an exciting new young people's street theatre project performing at Widcombe Rising 2010.

Workshops begin in April and places are £40 per person.

Click here for full details

Enrol now online at Bath Festivals Box Office or tel. 01225 463362.


WIDCOMBE RISING 2010
Sunday 13th June,   1.30pm - 7.30pm

Bath's biggest and best fun day!

This year's event will have a watery theme, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Kennet & Avon Canal.

The roar of the traffic in Claverton Street will be replaced by the sound of music, theatre, choirs and barking dogs. Yes, Lady Margaret's Dog Show is back, along with Natural Theatre's giant Painting by Numbers, the Widcombe Gallop, three stages, a Very Important Pensioner area and even free rides on the Widcombe Eye, a 51ft big wheel.

Supported by local traders, so please support them!
Entrance fee £2 donation per adult, includes free programme.

Widcombe Rising 2010 - click to enlarge

BECOME A NAT!

Now there is a chance for you not only to support Natural Theatre Company's many exciting projects but also to encourage even more! 

Natural Theatre has launched its friends and supporters scheme, known as The Nats.

For further info: http://www.naturaltheatre.co.uk/supportus.php

Exclusive Enamelled Badge - click to enlarge

PANDA POWER!

We're proud to announce that our new radio-controlled character, the Cycling Panda, has had its first outing.  Christened Gordon, he wowed the crowds at BikeFest during the final of the Tour of Britain in London.

Our resident boffins have produced this hilarious new prop in the form of a life-size radio-controlled panda.  This very convincing cuddly creature rides a child's tricycle whilst interacting with a crowd - rolling his eyes, gobbling bamboo and he can even talk back when required!

Operated by a hidden technician, Gordon is accompanied by characters such as a Cycling Proficiency Officer, who ensures he's a very safe panda whilst out on the streets! We have always used elaborate stage props for our indoor shows.  Gordon originally provided pedal-power for Widow Twankey's magic washing machine in Greenwich Theatre's 2005/6 panto Aladdin, which was a Naturals' co-production.

Click here to see him in action
Gordon the Panda - click to enlarge

Do you yearn for the cinema of the 1950’s? B movies, fag smoke clogging the projector beam, standing for the Queen at the end?    No?  Tough!  It’s back!  As Natural Theatre Company brings you:

A NIGHT AT THE BIJOU

The aged (and odd) staff of the Bijou Cinema have been brought out of retirement to shine their torches and tear your tickets one more time! So come and enjoy a night at a 50's cinema. Wear your best 1950's outfits, (prizes for the best dressed!).  Watch a real 1950's B movie. Sample 3D and Smell-o-Vision! Sample the usherettes! But no snogging in the back row!!

Click here for a short video 

Click here for further details or to book the show 

A Night at the Bijou - click to enlarge

An Audience With Albert Einstein - now available for booking!  NTC has teamed up with GB characters to promote An Audience With Albert Einstein to schools and venues. This one-man show, originally developed for secondary schools and colleges, has played to audiences throughout the UK and abroad including successful runs at Wimbledon Theatre and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. For more information please click here.

We're bursting with new ideas to brighten up your street! 

See the details below or click here to watch them in action: 

HIGH STREET BOWLING CLUB

UMBRELLA SURPRISE

BATH GRANNY SANCTUARY

WEDDING FLOWERPOTS

We can spring into action at any time of the year!

Walkabout - Mystery Tours - Workshops - Installations

NTC Umbrella Surprise - click to enlarge

BATH GRANNY SANCTUARY

 

For the care and re-homing of our senior friends.

 

A new scenario for 2009 and already proving popular!

see video

 

Bath Granny Sanctuary - click to enlarge

Another new scenario from the Naturals:

 

UMBRELLA SURPRISE

 

 .... you never know who will pop up from this intriguing piece!

see video

Umbrella Surprise - click to enlarge

And now a whiter-than-white version of our famous piece:

 

WEDDING FLOWERPOTS

 

 Perfect for that perfect day ...

 

White Flowerpots - click to enlarge

Introducing the

 

HIGH STREET BOWLING CLUB

 

They'll create a bowling green anywhere!

see video

High Street Bowling Club - click to enlarge

We can put the fun into the Credit Crunch!

 

SCROOGES:  The original money-saving experts.
GREENS:
        These expert foragers enjoy sharing their shoots and leaves.
WEST COUNTRY HOUSEWIVES:  They always have an eye for a bargain!

'HELLO' MAGAZINE CORRESPONDENTS: Anyone can get the star treatment from these avid gossip mongers. Let them add some glitz to your day.
HIPPIES:      All you need is love, man! 


NTC Scrooges - click to enlarge


For further information, please contact:
Helen Chamberlain, General Manager, Natural Theatre Company, Widcombe Institute, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA, UK
Tel + 44 (0)1225 469131 Fax + 44 (0)1225 442555 e mail: info@naturaltheatre.co.uk web: www.naturaltheatre.co.uk