Gale Theatre encourages and nurtures young Barbadian talent where ever possible.

Educational Impact

Students between the ages of 16 and 18 yrs receive complimentary tickets to matinees of productions, thanks
to Nova Scotia, BNB, Front Street Bank and Central Bank of Barbados.
Training
2008 we sent a young Barbadian to Rada Summer school with the help of Rotary Club South.
2009 Gale Theatre along with Rotary Club South helped to send a young Barbadian to RADA summer school. He subsequently achieved a place , one of 25 out of 3,000 applicants, at the prestigious Guildhall School and Music and Drama. Gale theatre along with the Peter Moores Trust has helped to raise sponsorship for this three year vocational course. We hope he will give back to Barbados what he will undoubtedly learn and that he will give to the UK a sense of the culture and pride of being a Barbadian.
French Guyanese born, Bajan bred, artist print maker, Scarlett Massel who lives in London, saw the 2010 production of "The Memory of Water." Massel visits the island every year to see family and friends and was so impressed, she sponsored a young actor for Rada Summer school in 2011.
Workshops.
2007 Ian Davie workshop in acting.
2008 Alsion Sealy Smith, Patrick Foster and UK company held workshops for entire Macbeth company.
2009 Louise Page award wining playwright gave a Master class in play writing.
2010 Endy Mckay workshop for teachers of drama, so teachers took skills back to the classrooms.
2011 Acclaimed British director Glen Walford returns, to hold workshops in the schools directly with
students who are studying The Merchant of Venice at CXC Level.

Comments about "The Memory of Water"

It is imperative that students are exposed to these kinds of productions because there are issues that we need to discuss in a safe and open environment, that effect the psychological growth of our children. They are exposed to far worse on TV
Stephanie Chase. (Head of Drama Garrison school).

It's a dark comedy that is humourous but still deals with serious issues. It's very well put together. It shows you how to deal with these issues, without leading to depression.
Teacher, St. Michael School

It was good and I liked it a lot. I learned that if you don't have a relationship with your mother, everything falls apart.
Loi Norgrove, Student, St. Michael School

I really liked the themes, for example, the impact of teenage pregnancy. Even though the character's pregnancy was hidden, she still developed problems and major issues.
Marcia Cumberbatch, Teacher, Deighton Griffith

Each woman gave a bit of herself, and you can learn from each of the character's experiences.
Teacher, Deighton Griffith

The play was good. It shows that parental relationships are important in showing the kids how to have a relationship. Each of the characters had different problems because of that bad relationship. Parents need to set examples for the children.
Samantha Yearwood,Student, Deighton Griffith

It was good. I learned a lot about teenage pregnancy and family problems.
Christopher Browne, Student, Deighton Griffith