Leading role for former Mayor


A FAMILIAR face awaits local resi­ dents visiting tlie new Centenaries Theatre. He is none other than former Kihhle Valley Mayor .Mr .lohn Travis (right).


Known during his term of office for his


enthusiasm about all things artistic and cultural, Mr Travis was the inspiration behind the Kibble Way sculpture trail. As Mayor, he was also a frequent visi­


tor to Stonvhurst College during the Centenaries celebrations and. from the start, took a great interest in plans for the theatre at St Mary's Hall.


Thus, when he retired as head teacher


of Fulwood High School just a few months after stepping down as Mayor, it seemed natural for him to become the community link in the Centenaries Theatre chain.


Mr Travis works in an entirely voluntary capacity, encouraging groups and


Officially known as theatre manager,


audiences from outside the school to take advantage of the facility. Artistic director Mrs Mary Jones and


Stonvhurst Developments manager Miss Frances Ahearne liaise with him about when the theatre is available. Hnilding on the intertwining threads


of art. community and young people which have been woven through ids entire working life, Mr Travis would like to see everyone, from local schools and amateur drama groups to professional opera and dance companies, using the


theatre. Kven when not present himself, a hint


of Mr Travis will he on hand at recep­ tions in the form of Centenaries Theatre wine — a reminder of his own introduc­ tion of a specially labelled vintage during his Mayoral year. Toasting the future of the facility, he


said: "It has immense potential. I would like to see the theatre become an invalu­ able resource for the Kihhle \‘alley."


FITTING CURTAIN-RAISER


TIIF. first major Stonvhurst production to he stiiged in the Centenaries Theatre was, appropriately, a presentation about the


distinguished 100-year-history of the


college. Kntitled "A Journey to


Celebrate," the present- aton was about the past on many levels, touching on the physical passage of the Slonyhurst community from St ( liner, France, to Itruges. Liege and ulti­ mately Hurst Green, its well as many symbolic and spiritual themes. lint far from a heavy


or elusive work, author Fr William llcwett and director Mrs Mary Jones created a breathtaking production, lasting just over tin hour and galloping through more than 'Jo different scenes. The performances of


Stonvhurst College boys and a single St Mary's Hall pupil. Hen Martin (11). of Goosnargh, filled the audience alternately


with tears and laughter. Juggling, gymnastics and champagne amidst a


whirl of sparkling gold costumes began the presentation. Hut there were sad notes to follow — scenes of hanging and deception. I’articularly moving


were a tuneful rendition of "Jerusalem" and, later, a smoke-filled scene of three soldiers facing certain death beneath it shower of poppies, as a reminder of the school’s seven YCs. Slides of the Kibble


400-yp.ar-old history of college first


major production


Valley countryside, with readings from the work of Gerard Manley Hopkins, and it parade of animal characters, during a tribute to Charles Waterton, brought into focus a few of the more legendary members of the Stonvhurst community. Throughout, a golden


thread symbolised the theme of continuity, including the Jesuit acting tradition, which was certainly evident in the polished and entertaining performances which unravelled against the backdrop of the superb Centenaries Theatre.


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THE Centenar ies Theatre is another feather in the artistic cap of the Kibble Valley. liver since the Kib­


ble Valley Council appointed arts devel­ opment officer Miss Heather Fox, a con­ certed effort hits been under way to raise the profile of the area, not just as a scenic tourist destina­ tion, but as a centre for the arts as well. The opening of the


Centenaries Theatre just happened to be right on track with the completion of the art gallery at Clith- eroe Hailway Station. Miss Fox could not be more pleased with their almost simulta­ neous arrival on the local scene. "We have an art


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Original Shakespeare Company workshop for local schools. Among those partici­ pating were O-level and A-level pupils front Clitheroe Royal Grammar School and 0 a k h i 11 Co l leg e , Whatley. Other groups to


grab the chance have included the Clith-


gallery and a new theatre now. Things are really coming on.” she said. Mis s F o x w a s


among the first to capitalise on the avail­ ability of the theatre to outside groups. The occasion was an


eroe-based Castle Flayers, who staged their recent produc­ tion of "King Fateh and Mr Simpkins" in the s e m i - e i r c u I it r theatre. In tu r n . I o c al


audiences are being treated to an influx of artists from outside the area. We are presently in the midst of an international piano week and four members of the Halle Orchestra recently performed a charity concert. Besides the arts,


the theatre offers a perfect venue for meetings, lectures and slide shows, with catering and accom­ modation available through Stonyhurst Developments Ltd, which deals with out­ s ide l e t t in g s . A veterinary conference has already been held and various AG.Ms are in the pipeline. The Centenaries


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THE Clitheroe Castle Flayers was the first outside group to stage a pro­ duction in the theatre with the play "King Fateh and Mr Simpkins


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