SAVVYstarted in
2001 with four teenage
pupils, passionate about
drama and performance.
Since then
the initial group has
grown into a respected
young company, producing
unique and challenging
theatre projects, with
performances at a wide
range of venues including
the Oval House Theatre in
London, the Harlequin
Theatre in Redhill, the
Electric Theatre in
Guildford and locally at
the Charles Cryer,
Croydon Warehouse and
Secombe theatres.
In 2007,
SAVVY officially became a
not-for-profit theatre
company dedicated to
Youth & Community
Arts.
Formed
in 2001, THE
YOUNG COMPANYis
a weekly group for
teenage artists who are
passionate about theatre
and performance.
In
2007 SAVVY'S
ADULT COMPANYstarted
with the aim of giving
tuition and guidance to
those wishing to study
the craft of acting.
In
2005 SAVVY
COMMUNITY PROJECTS
began with a series of
inclusive workshops
bringing together people
aged from 2 to over 70
years of age!
SAVVY
often employs
professional actors,
directors, costume
designers, puppeteers,
choreographers etc...
either for one-off
workshops or projects in
the pipeline.
If
you would like to find
out more about SAVVY and
how you can become
involved, please get in
touch: savvytheatre@hotmail.co.uk
SAVVYwas
founded by Sheree
Vickers, current Artistic
Director and former
street performer - an
existence that gave her
the ability to take
RISKS!
Through
her early work with
school and community
groups, Sheree noticed
that although the process
of drama could be
exciting and valuable for
the participants, very
often the presentation
was arduous for the
audience, as many of them
only 'woke-up' when
someone they knew was on
the stage.
Therefore, the aim of
SAVVY is to create
theatre that is not only
inspiring and enjoyable
for those involved in its
production, but one that
will give the audience a
worthwhile and memorable
experience also.
Although
based in the Sutton,
Wallington & Croydon
areas of South London,
SAVVY continues to
maintain and build links
further afield and is
always interested to hear
from people and companies
involved in any of the
following:
• Youth
& Community Theatre
•
Puppetry
Masks
• Street
Theatre
• Circus
•
Comedy
•
SEN ... ... in fact,
anyone who believes in
the power of the
performing arts when it
comes to personal growth,
the right of all
individuals to artistic
expression and anyone
involved in the arts who
is prepared to take a
risk and
challenge/question the
'norm' !!
