Since our revival in 2000 the Masques have
involved over a thousand volunteers and performers from all backgrounds, created five new musical theatre plays, written 55 new songs and dances and allowed 300 children to perform for the first
time.
The Boxford Masques offers open access to disadvantaged groups in the community, the
elderly, the differently abled, young people from all backgrounds, and those without easy access to the performance arts. Each play has a huge impact on rural
communities in West Berkshire providing art to those not easily able to travel to the bigger
regional hubs, bringing people together and increasing their sense of community.
In particular,
young people are encouraged to participate in and attend these plays. The majority of the cast is under 25 and half the cast are usually of primary school age. Everyone involved attends over thirty workshops in drama , dance and musical performance, all led by leading
professionals.
For the majority of the cast, this is the first such experience they have had and amongst other benefits for them
are:
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a new appreciation of the arts
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confidence from performing to a paying audience
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education in drama, dance and music
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an experience which is not available to many, particularly in rural West Berkshire
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an event that brings together the community of Boxford and surrounding villages, and by necessity has young and old, as well as disabled people working together in teams for a common cause.
The Masques are entirely free for
all participants, with any or no experience, from any place
Want to get
involved?
See the contact page for
details.
Latest News
Sad News
All of us at Boxford Masques are devastated to learn of the untimely
passing of Jonny Harding this weekend.
Jonny was a stalwart of many Masques productions; a talented,
engaging and skilled actor but also just a lovely man to spend many happy summers with.
We feel lucky to have enjoyed so many good times together and the
laughter and memories will stay with us all.
Our thoughts are with all his family and friends at this awful time
and thank you for all your commitment to the Masques; you will be very missed x
Thanks to everyone who made such a success of the Boxford Christmas Market!
You are stars!
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