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The Rude Mechanical Theatre Company was founded in 1997 and began touring in 1999. It is led by Pete Talbot, who trained in commedia dell’arte with the maestro Antonio Fava at the Scuola Internazionale dell’Attore Comico in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Our shows - which are inspired by and deeply rooted in the commedia - are performed both indoors and outdoors and we produce plays for both adults and children. The Rude Mechanical Theatre Company Original Commedia dell’Arte for Contemporary Audiences Our acting style uses large comic and often acrobatic movement and physical jokes called lazzi and burli, much of it part of a tradition which is hundreds of years old, but using Pedrolino style white faces - pantomime blanche (rather than leather masks) - and bright coloured vibrant ‘cartoon-ised’ costumes. We literally use the slapstick or battoccio, but our work is not ‘merely slapstick’. Poetic solutions to storytelling are never far away and through mime, ‘sound texturing’ and devices of our own we are constantly looking to exploit the poetic, fantastic and absurd. Nor do we regard ourselves as a ‘heritage’ company - English nor Italian. We use tools from the tradition - as and when we see fit - to produce new work. Fava calls this use of tradition to create contemporary work commedia parodia. Artistic Director - Pete Talbot To keep up to date with news of our future productions, including tour dates and advance tickets, please visit: www.therudemechanicaltheatre.co.uk or follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/RudeMechTheatre Twitter: @RudeMechTheatre “It’s a pleasure to see a company so expertly making good 21st century theatre firmly based in an old art form which is such an important strand in the history of our industry.” The Stage Magazine Help keep The Rudes’ on the road...become a Friend! Help keep The Rudes’ on the road - become a Friend! With large numbers of grants from funders being withdrawn from the arts, we more than ever need the direct support from people who care about what we do to keep us on the road and producing work into the future. In 2013, for the first time in the history of the company, we finally moved into our own dedicated studio and office space, which is allowing us to develop new indoor and outdoor shows and tour more than once a year - one of our long-term goals. By becoming a Friend you will be backing us in developing new work, reach new audiences and helping demonstrate to arts funders how much our community touring is really valued. In return we send you: •a welcome pack and membership card •regular newsletter throughout the year •exclusive information about our new projects •fascinating background on the commedia dell’arte •special offers and discounts on Rudes’ merchandise •invites to special events such as our Season Launch •Party and meet our fabulous actors. “Their sheer energy and commitment to performance put The Rude Mechanicals on a level of their own - we had an immensely talented troupe of actors give us a traditional theatre form with a contemporary political edge. Politics and Prosecco, al fresco on a sunny evening in rural Sussex. Think of it as Brecht meets Glyndebourne…” Fringe Review “Commedia dell’arte – the tradition that gave us Mr Punch and the foundations of pantomime – is a rare discipline, even in Italy. But the Rudes have made it their own.” Jenny Gilbert - The Independent You’re all such a breath of fresh air. Our chums weren’t sure what to make of it all at first but soon got the hang of things and left as prophets! Terry, Worth Matravers Legacy Giving A growing number of people are helping to ensure the things they care about have a secure future by deciding to leave a Legacy gift in their Will. No matter how large or small, this is incredibly important to us, and is a wonderful way of enabling us to continue what we do best. As we are a registered charity (no. 1064399), no inheritance tax is payable on the amount of your gift. Therefore, it is worth bearing in mind that after providing for your loved ones, instead of paying tax to the Inland Revenue you can leave a tax-free gift to a charity whose work has given you enjoyment over the years. There are three main ways to support The Rudes’ in your Will: •A Residual Legacy, which is a share or a percentage of your estate •A Pecuniary Legacy, which is a fixed amount of money •Specific gifts or bequests, such as property or stocks and shares If you already have a Will and would like to include a gift to The Rudes’, you can make a straightforward and inexpensive amendment, or codicil, arranged through a solicitor. Should you decide to remember The Rudes’ in your Will, we would be very grateful if you could let us know, as this will enable us to thank you for your generosity and allow us to keep you, or someone close to you, informed and involved with the theatre. All information that you supply will be treated in the strictest confidence, and does not involve you in any binding commitment. To discuss your legacy, please call 01323 501260 to ask one of our team about making a gift.