About Breakaway Theatre Company
Breakaway Theatre Company was created in 1984 by Tony Peters, to perform a stunning new play, "The Quest", in St Albans Abbey. Under his leadership, the Company went on to establish an impressive local reputation, offering an annual open-air production, usually Shakespeare, in summer and religious drama, new plays and adaptations, in the winter months. Since its inception the Company has maintained and developed its commitment to presenting powerful acts of theatre in exciting and unusual venues and utilising, where possible, original creative disciplines.
How is Breakaway different?
Breakaway is committed to the highest theatrical standard. At the same time, we seek to provide opportunities, support and training to those new to theatre skills, whether acting or technical. Cast and crew work together on all aspects of a production, which helps to bring a sense of community to the group.
Where are we?
Breakaway is not limited by the use of a theatre and each production is set in a venue appropriate to its style. We have previously performed in the outdoor amphitheatre at St Albans School, where our summer Shakespeare has been produced. Winter productions, many of them promenade, have used a variety of sites: St Albans Abbey; St Albans Town Hall; Francis Bacon School Studio; The Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead; Marlborough School; Fleetville Junior School; Abbey Orchard and a pub.
Social
The purpose of Breakaway Theatre Company is to inspire involvement in theatre. However, between productions members meet regularly at 'pub evenings', theatre trips, entertainment evenings, at parties - even at rehearsals!