Theatre Impossible III is a half-term workshop for Primary School children (Year 5 & 6), devised and run by Bristol Old Vic’s Education Department. It has one aim - to produce and perform a play in a week through intense rehearsals, culminating in a performance on Friday evening to an invited audience of family and friends!! Read more »
For many years now I have promised myself that a half marathon should be a milestone in my life. Well now is as good time as any.
On Sunday September the 16th I will be donning trainers and shorts and putting myself through 13 1/2 miles of mind numbing pain. WHY DON’T YOU JOIN ME!
It is in aid of a very good cause - The Bristol Old Vic. We are securing places for Bristol Old Vic team and you could share my milestone and run to help fund the refurbishment of Bristol’s premier producing theatre. Sponsorship is being sort for the team that will match our individual sponsoship efforts. If you are interested in running or sponsoring our brave team then find out more.
Otherwise if you have any advice on how to survive 13 1/2 miles without crippling yourself please feel free to respond.
Scott Rogers - Director of Communications and Development
Dick Penny background
Moved to Bristol in 1974 and has mainly lived in Bristol since then with brief periods living in the Wye Valley and London.
Before working in the arts he worked as a builder, a computer programmer, a production controller in furniture manufacture and commercial vehicle building, and general manager of an industrial textile company.
He has worked as manager, consultant and producer in the arts and creative industries since 1980. First role in the arts was as administrator with the Little Theatre Co from 1980-1983. This company was set up by a group of BOV actors and technicians to keep the Little alive as a professional venue. During this time he also learned how to build sets, operate lights and build relationships with audiences. The final show was Raymond Briggs’ adaptation of his own book Protect and Survive which transfered to the Whitehall Theatre. Read more »
The public meeting held at the Theatre Royal last Thursday 10th January was unlike anything I have experienced before and I suspect will remain a unique experience. I was positively challenged at the end of the meeting to accept the offer to become chair of the Bristol Old Vic. Read more »
The Board of the Bristol Old Vic can confirm that they are in active discussion with the Arts Council England (ACE) regarding future funding of the theatre past 31 March 2008. A final decision over the level of ACE funding will not be made until the end of January 2008. Read more »
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