IN LIGHT OF RECENT EVENTS,
GREENWICH THEATRE PROUDLY PRESENTS
GREENWICH CONNECTS
AN ONLINE INITIATIVE FOR AUDIENCES, ACTORS AND
THOSE ACROSS THE ARTS INDUSTRY
Last week, following government advice, we took the painful decision to suspend all performances in both the main house and the studio with immediate effect. There is very little that we find more upsetting than a closed theatre, particularly when we had a host of exciting new shows lined up for the weeks ahead, but public health is and has to be our priority
As most members of both the creative industry and our audiences are now based at home, we are announcing the launch of Greenwich Connects, an online programme of interactive theatre opportunities for anyone and everyone to express and expand their creativity and engage with other members of the community through a series of weekly events.
These events are as follows:
Monologue Mondays
Every Monday morning we’ll send out a theme or a style and invite performers to send in self-taped monologues, all of which we will stream across our social media channels the following day. Think of it as an online monologue slam which anyone can watch for free.
Wednesday Wisdom
Every Wednesday, an expert from the theatre world will take over our Instagram account for a Q&A session. Simply submit your questions via Instagram and tune in every Wednesday for some words of wisdom.
Flashback Fridays
Watch some of Greenwich Theatre’s greatest past performances, including acclaimed productions of School for Scandal and The Duchess Of Malfi. Tune in to Facebook every Friday for an evening show at 7.30pm and watch with friends and family. Simply share your show on social media or email it to [email protected] for the
chance for us to share it with the Greenwich Theatre community!
Short Play Submission Sundays
Every Sunday we will set a theme for a piece of short writing to be submitted by the following Sunday. Our top picks will have the opportunity to be performed once the theatre is reopened in a sharing event or even an online table reading. Simply share your show on social media or email it to [email protected] for the chance for us to share it with the Greenwich Theatre community!
James Haddrell, the theatre’s artistic and executive director, said:
“We know that this is a global crisis, and people will have heard from many arts organisations about the impact the closures will have on all theatres and arts venues. For those that are unaware, at Greenwich Theatre less than 10% of our income comes from public funding, so 90% is generated through a combination of ticket sales, bar sales and hire fees – all of which have taken a substantial hit during this crisis. It has been through our community’s help and support over the years that we have not only continued to function but to thrive, but that is now under threat. For anyone who would like to support us during this unprecedented crisis, we are encouraging them to make a donation, to buy a Friends membership or to support our Buy a Brick campaign.
However, this initiative is not about income. This is about the fact that whatever the situation, Greenwich Theatre is here for both artists and audiences. We’re not saying ‘see you when this is done’. We’re saying whatever the situation, Greenwich Theatre is here and serving its users and its supporters.”