Red Dog was a real dog. He lived an independent life, owned by no-one but befriended by many, often making unlikely alliances in the heat and dust of the Pilbara Desert, in the outback of Western Australia. His life was one of adventure, discovery, fun, and sometimes danger. If dogs were allocated lives the way cats are, he would have used all of his up! So he captures the spirit of what theatre can be -fun, dangerous, unlikely.
And theatre, like Red Dog, can travel anywhere and be part of anyone's life, even if it is just for one evening. So Red dog we are......
You can read about Red dog's life in 'Red Dog' by Louis de Bernieres. Watch out for the new Australian film also based on the book'Red Dog' opening February 2012 certificate PG
Red Dog's Story
Theatre at OPENhouse
The theatre at OPENhouse (formerly known as Five Valleys Foyer) is part of a complex of buildings owned by OPENhouse which also houses Star Anise Cafe. We hope that with its pretty courtyard setting alongside Star Anise Cafe will become an artistic hub for Stroud: a place where good food, exciting performances and an entertaining, innovative approach to the arts can be experienced.
Our aim is to produce and present a year-round rich and varied programme of theatre and other performing arts that will enrich Stroud’s cultural life. The theatre can currently seat up to 60 comfortably, with movable seating allowing for a totally flexible space.
Over the past four years Red Dog has developed a style and way of working that is now key to our productions.
• Working with disadvantaged young people
.• In the round performance
• Working with local artists to create costumes and textiles that link to and celebrate the artistic importance and excellence of the textile industry in
Gloucestershire