“Secrets of the Stour” – 6, 7, 8 and 9 July
19 Apr 2024
Secrets of the Stour
A site-specific production in a hidden part of Wimborne
Get your tickets HERE
Journey from Julian’s Bridge across the meadows beside the river Stour as we follow two young people setting out on a quest to discover how ‘our rivers run through us’..
Image credit: White Sheep Project
Wimborne Community Theatre is working with
Millstream Theatre – a local adult company of actors with learning disabilities – to produce a series of four evening, riverside performances from the
6th to the 9thJuly, featuring giant puppets created with expertise from
Burn the Curtain.
This exciting production, Part 2 of Wimborne Community Theatre’s “Our Rivers Run Through Us” project, has been developed by members of WCT, written & directed by Tony Horitz, in collaboration with artistic director, Joe Hancock from
Burn the Curtain,
Millstream artistic director, Tam Gilbert, musician and composer,
Karen Wimhurst, and sound artist,
Adrian Newton.
Reflecting a sense of place and intertwined with personal and mythical stories, we take a walk down the River Stour to learn just how crucial our river ecology is for us.
Audiences will be led along the river following two young people setting out on a quest to better understand recent losses in their lives. Characters and creatures from the river are met along the way, and with gentle humour, bring wisdom and well-being, as we all discover how ‘
Our Rivers Run Through Us’.
Performances will take place on land owned by Sir William Hanham, of Dean's Court, Wimborne, so audiences can enjoy this very special location on the River Stour near Julian's Bridge.
Sir William said that
the performances will help raise awareness of the value of our rivers for the community and for the wildlife that inhabits them. With both the Allen and the Stour running through the Deans Court Estate, we are starting to regenerate the land to bring it back into balance with nature, and we hope to engage with schools and community organisations to participate in this endeavour. This summer’s riverside theatrical production couldn’t be a better way to start.
Further details:
DATES
July 6, 7, 8, 9 at 7.30pm Gates open from 7.15pm
Jul
y 8 – BSL Interpreted performance.
TICKETS
Booking Essential: Tickets are available through Eventbrite. Get your tickets HERE
Tickets: Adult £10
Child/young person £ 5
Family ticket (up to 2 adults/3 children) £30
Suitable for children over the age of 6 yrs.
ACCESS 
Because some of the terrain will be uneven and may be difficult for some walkers and wheelchair users, an accessible vehicle will be available to take up to 8 people (wheelchair users and those with limited mobility). Before booking your ticket online please book a space on the accessible vehicle with Rachel of White Sheep Projects:
rachel@whitesheepprojects.co.uk
Full directions, parking details and other information will be available on booking, but please note that parking will be in town centre car parks, most of these are a 5-10 minute walk to the venue. Limited parking available for blue badge holders – please email (
rachel@whitesheepprojects.co.uk) before booking to confirm that space is available.
