Hijinx Theatre Company

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Hijinx Theatre was founded in 1981 by Gaynor Lougher and Richard Berry. The Company’s mission statement is to create high quality theatre which is accessible, entertaining and challenging for small communities throughout Wales and England.

In the spring and early summer we create a play for adults with learning disabilities and their community. We have created many plays over the years on a variety of pertinent themes, starting from the basic premise that people with learning disabilities experience the same emotional needs as everyone else, but more obstacles are put in their way. We have developed a good working relationship with Mencap Cymru who provide excellent advice about topical issues in the learning disabled community. A Background Information Pack is produced for each production with copies left with carers to enable follow up work on the themes of the play.

Each autumn we tour a new production for the general public in community venues for eleven weeks. The company has developed a strong commitment to new writing over the last 15 years, commissioning plays from many of Wales’ leading playwrights. We have developed a strong fusion of music, movement and visual imagery in all our work.


Connected mandy members:

2016, 6 weeks placement, Intern Student
Aly Holmes
Assistant Stage Manager
2015, Unity Festival, Site Manager
Cardiff City Centre
2015, SOUP, Ensemble
Kelsey Sapp
Production Manager
2015, Hijinx Theatre Festival, Production Assistant
Dave Atkinson
Set Designer
2014, The Waiting Room, Set Builder
Tour
Andrew Tadd
Actor
2013, The Adventures of Sancho Panza, Cast
Ronan Maurice McMahon
Movement Coach
2013, OCP, Choreographer
Iain Gibbons
Actor
2012, Whispers on the Waves, Ben
Wales Millennium Centre
Kirstie Evans
Production Manager
2012, The Adventures of Sancho Panza, Production Manager / Company Stage Manager
Amy Wildgoose
Stage Manager
2012, The Adventures of Sancho Panza, Production Assistant
Becky Davies
Costume Designer
2012, Snooks Brothers Aquatic, Designer
Wales Millennium Centre, Welsh Tour, Glastonbury Festival, Spain
Jane Lalljee
Lighting Designer
2011, Various, CSM/PM/LX designer
Touring
Sarah Jane Morgan-Jones
Stage Manager
2011, Unity Festival - Outreach, Stage Manager - Festival
Pierhead Building Cardiff Bay
Iain Gibbons
Actor
2011, Unity Angels, Man/Angel
Wales Millennium Centre
Kevin Smith
Company Stage Manager
2011, Old Hands, ASM
Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff
Andrew Tadd
Actor
2011, Old Hands, Cast
Iain Gibbons
Actor
2011, Forum Theatre Presentation, Bank Clerk
Liberty Stadium
Owain Roach
Actor
2011, Angles, Clown
Wales Millennium Centre
2010, Into My Own, Terry
Tour
Nadia Hamilton-Jones
Stage Assistant / Stagehand
2010, Into my Own, Stage Management, technical theatre and set design work experience
Wales Millenium Centre, Cardiff

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Alternative Company Names

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