Theatre company clears storeroom (From Oxford Mail)

Theatre company clears storeroom

5:50pm Friday 15th August 2008

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Sinbad's sword, dwarf puppets and a levitation device have been listed among the lots at an auction of theatre goods.

Bosses at the Creation Theatre Company hope to raise £10,000 by selling hundreds of costumes and props used in the group's plays.

Items listed for sale also include stilts, a skull and smoke machines. All of the items have played a part in the 13-year history of the open-air theatre company.

Producer and artistic director David Parrish urged people to support Creation by purchasing a auction catalogue ahead of the September sale.

He said: "If you're looking for a present and you want something unusual, that's not mass produced in China and isn't sold on the high street, get our catalogue and make a positive contribution to the Creation Theatre Company."

Mr Parrish said the charity decided to hold the sale to raise funds and provide more storage space at its headquarters, in London Place, St Clement's.

He said: "You could have a few hours of complete silly fun playing with some of the props and items we have got.

"If you open the cupboards, there's quite a mixture of items. There's a smart business suit, next to the mask of a deranged horse, next to a pair of glam rock shoes."

Mr Parrish said he hoped proceeds from the lots, from 35 of the company's shows, would raise £10,000 towards an autumn education programme and Christmas production.

A brochure of the items is available for £5, by calling 01865 766266.

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