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Number
8 Community Arts Centre is inspired and led by the community of
Pershore.
From
a seed of an idea 10 years ago, a truly exciting facility has emerged.
 The
capital redevelopment programme has lasted 18 months and in December
2004 Number 8 will open its doors offering a full programme of film,
live events, children's workshops, courses and gallery exhibitions.
Number
8 is a voluntary run organisation; out of its 100 strong staff only
the Programming & Marketing Manager is employed.
It
is a true community venue and further volunteers are always welcome
to join this dynamic and fun team.
You
can work in the cafΓ© or bar, be film projectionist, work
in the box office, and the list goes on.
There
are many exciting events already planned for the first season.
There
will be two children's theatre shows, a family ballet show, music
nights, comedy, plays and much more.
Number
8 will feature nationally touring work through to local community
based groups.
Film
will be a major part of the programme with Monday Morning Matinees
showing your favourite films and actors along with popular, art
house and family films throughout the year.
Number
8 will also hire their facilities to community groups or individuals.
As
a result there is a rich community arts and leisure programme with
classes in illustration, yoga, ballet, pilates, tap, mixed media
art to name a few.
These
classes begin in September 2004 as The Courtyard Room will be open
before the rest of the building.
They
will also hire their auditorium and studio out to businesses for
seminars, training and conferences.
These
facilities are beautifully equipped and will provide businesses
with a creative and stimulating setting for their work.
 Another
big initiative is the Number 8 Youth Theatre starting in January
2005.
Every
Wednesday during term time there will be classes for 7-12 year olds
and 13+.
A professional
Youth Theatre Leader will be employed to guide young people in creating
their own pieces of theatre by exploring various theatrical styles
such as masks, mime and script.
It
will be a highly creative and animating experience!
Number
8's first seasonal brochure will be released at the beginning of
November.
Friends
of Number 8 will be entitled to a week's priority booking before
tickets go on general sale.
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