Abderite aims to create imaginative and innovative
new theatre work for all ages. Based in Aberdeen,
it recognises the need for more professional
theatre work to be produced in the North East.
Abderite seeks to help the audience see theatre
in a new light. It uses text, animated performance
styles and inventive design to create environments
that tell imaginative and intriguing stories.
Abderite believes in introducing young people
to theatre and works with schools and community
groups on exciting participatory projects thereby
expanding access to the performing arts across
North East Scotland.
The Company is dedicated to:
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developing
and producing professional high quality theatre
projects for children, young people and adults |
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increasing
access to the professional performing arts
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inspiring
young people to create, perform and fulfil
their
own aspirations artistically, culturally
and socially. |
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Ewan Cameron, Creative Director
Ewan studied Contemporary Theatre Practice at
the Royal Scottish Academy of Music Drama. After
graduating he set up Abderite Productions -
a theatre company originally based in Glasgow,
now in Aberdeen. Outside Abderite, he has worked
with some of the UK's leading theatre companies
and works as a tutor and director at Mitchell
School of Drama (MSD) and HM Youth Theatre.
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Rhona Mitchell, Director
Rhona founded the Mitchell School of Drama (MSD)
in Inverurie in 1983. She has worked professionally
on radio and stage for 25 years. A freelance
voice coach, drama tutor and director since
1982, working at Scottish Television, BBC Scotland
and many theatres across Scotland. She directed
'Gobi's Eyes' for Abderite in 2004, and 'Ouch'
in 2005 and produced the first Garioch Theatre
Festival in April 2005.
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Simon Gane
Lighting and Set Design Simon was Technical
Manager at the Lemon Tree, Aberdeen for 13 years
before going freelance in 2005. Since which
he has worked as technical and production manager
for Abderite, David Hughes, Aye! Productions,
MSD among others.
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