Off the Rails
Murder on the Orient Express, Strangers on a Train, Brief Encounter – and now a new railway epic is on the horizon with ‘Off the Rails’, from Okehampton-based theatre company Get Changed.
Expect, drama, comedy, music and misplaced luggage – all served up with the inimitable Get Changed blend of theatricality and imagination at Bratton Clovelly Parish Hall on Friday and Saturday, April 13th and 14th.
Get Changed Theatre Company works with adults with learning disabilities offering them the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills and as gain confidence. The group meets throughout the year at the Ockment Centre in Okehampton. The regular sessions offer the chance to create friendships and develop supportive relationships for people who might otherwise feel isolated.
The performances are a lot of fun and provide an enormous sense of achievement. Under artistic director Jules Walker, the company has produced some well-received shows that have delighted audiences. In the past, Get Changed has explored Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. One of the venues was Castle Drogo, where Get Changed also performed ‘Raise the Roof’; the culmination of a summer history project. The show was a hit, with one local newspaper reporting it as ‘wild, whacky, wonderful and undoubtedly a huge success’.
The quality of the performances helps change perceptions by the public and demonstrates the creativity, vibrancy and talent the company has to offer.
This year, Get Changed is one of the beneficiaries of the Co-op Local Community Fund. The group receives 1% of what Co-op members spend on selected products and services in Okehampton.
Tickets for Off the Rails are available from rob@getchanged.com. If you are interested in supporting Get Changed, or joining the company, please email info@getchanged.com.