An update from Forest Forge Theatre regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Following the Government announcement and the continuing global public health crisis, we regret to announce that we are suspending all performances and participations groups at Forest Forge Theatre until further notice. We will be working with our schools and outreach partners on a daily basis to [...]
At Forest Forge Theatre we are proud of the work we do with our Associate Artists to support and nurture their careers. At the end of 2019 we welcomed actor Michele O'Brien as an Associate Artist. Michele tells us here about her career as an artist and what it means to her to be part [...]
Forest Forge Theatre Company is excited to once again be working in co-production with Bumblefly Theatre to bring another festive tale to your doorstep. The story of Little Red Riding Hood will be touring to local communities, village halls, and schools from the 30th November – 18th January 2020. From the team that brought you [...]
Do you have a pile of old photographs from any time between 1900-1990? Perhaps of Hythe Village, your family, or photos looking out to ships at sea? We are inviting residents of the Waterside to share old photographs and memories from these decades, which show this local area, to help illustrate what’s changed and what’s [...]
Why our newest class 'GAME' is perfect for YOU! At the end of 2018 we introduced a new class to our line-up at Forest Forge Theatre. This one was a little different to our usual sessions. It's not about theatre or drama, it's for over 21's, you can drop in and out as you wish, [...]
Jo Billingham Directs New Play - Have You Heard About Guy? Forest Forge Theatre's Education and Participation Officer, Jo Billingham, has been putting her many talents into practice by Directing a new play 'Have You Heard About Guy?' by One-Eared Dog Productions. Using the wonderful theatre space at Forest Forge Theatre, Jo and cast members Carli Fish and [...]
Forest Forge Theatre's production of Hidden is currently touring the south, to schools for performances and workshops, and theatre venues for public performances. Young actor Inaam Barwani plays the role of Samir. The 19 year old from North London trained with the Pauline Quirke Academy and The Identity School of Acting. We caught up with [...]
Forest Forge Theatre are mid-production of new play Hidden, which will be touring to schools and various other venues at the end of September through to November (you can see it at Forest Forge on the 21st and 22nd September!). Hidden is the story of two cultures colliding and forming an unlikely alliance to challenge hatred and [...]
Design Process for Hidden: Designer David Haworth talks about the process of, and the inspirations behind, the design for the stage production of ‘Hidden’. “When I am designing a new show I look for inspiration, of course, from the script itself but also from the world we live in and from fine art. In the [...]
Thanks to funding from Arts Council England, Forest Forge Theatre Company in Ringwood was able to support writer John Yates in producing a research and development project (R&D) for his new play ‘Axe’. Research and development performances like this allow for part of the play to be produced and performed in front of an audience [...]
