Live theatre in the wilds of Dartmoor
This October, live theatre is coming right to the heart of Dartmoor. Jubilee Hall, Chagford, will host Wild - a powerful production created by Black Country Touring.
It’s a fitting location for a show that asks: what does “wild” mean to you? For some, it’s the crash of waves or the howl of a wolf. For others, it’s the wilderness on their doorstep or the untamed spark inside themselves. Wild explores all of these ideas and more, weaving together true stories gathered from over 70 people living in rural, urban and seaside communities.
Written by Rochi Rampal, Wild was inspired by stories from residents, community workers and even a mountain rescue team. The company has taken tales of childhood adventures and camping on the edge of shadowy woods, encounters with tornadoes, the roaring sea and the untamed wilderness within our minds and imaginations, weaving them into a full-length piece of theatre.
The result is a vibrant and moving piece of theatre that combines live music, immersive soundscapes and powerful storytelling. Audiences will be taken on a journey that moves from exhilarating fear to childlike joy, leaving them to reflect on their own definition of “wild.”
It’s also a unique opportunity, as professional touring theatre rarely makes it to the middle of Dartmoor, and Wild offers local audiences the chance to experience a production of this scale without travelling to a city theatre.
Villages in Action is proud to bring the show to Chagford’s Jubilee Hall as part of Create Tour Connect - a nationwide project led by Applause Rural Touring and supported by Arts Council England. The project works with 17 arts organisations across the country to tour small-scale theatre, giving communities in rural areas the chance to access the kind of performances they might not usually be able to see.
Luke Jeffery, Producer at Villages in Action, said: “Our aim is to make sure communities in Devon don’t miss out on the kind of theatre they’d normally have to travel miles to see. There’s something really special about seeing live theatre in a rural venue like Jubilee Hall. It’s an opportunity to connect not just with the performance, but with the people around you.”
There’s also something unique about the way Wild is staged. Performed in traverse, the action runs down the middle of the hall with the audience on either side - a little like a catwalk at a fashion show. It means more people sit “front row,” close to the actors.
Performances will take place at 7.30pm on Thursday23th and Friday 24th October at Jubilee Hall, Chagford.
Tickets are available now. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to catch a powerful new show in the wilds of Dartmoor.
For more information and to book your tickets visit: villagesinaction.co.uk
Photo Credit: Anand Chhabra
