About Us
Crafting Artistry. Cultivating Community.
Discarded Nut is a female-led organisation that is run by two local women who have grass-roots involvement, a deep understanding of the changing landscape of Winchester and who have worked across the creative industry for over two decades specialising in working with young people, participatory projects, programming and small-scale community and touring theatre. We support the wealth of talent within our city, collaborating with local creatives - championing children, young people and emerging talent, and shouting to the world that Winchester is a thriving dynamic cultural destination.
The reputations of Discarded Nut Theatre Company Ltd and The Nutshell CIC, for professionalism, resilience, and unswerving determination place then as one of the most exciting creative organisations in the South. They are driven to opening access to inclusive, artistic opportunities for all by creating a welcoming, kind and fun environment where everyone is valued, supported and able to fulfil their greatest potential.
Discarded Nut will be a Charitable Incorporated Organisation that has three brands under its umbrella including Discarded Nut Theatre Co, Discarded Nut Youth Theatre and The Nutshell.
Vision
Dedicated to enriching people’s lives through the power of the arts.
Mission
To inspire and challenge people with a passion for theatre at every stage of their lives from their first steps on stage to their first professional engagement.
To provide a vibrant, safe and welcoming venue facilitating high-quality opportunities for local creatives, young people, emerging talent and members of the community.
To produce work that gives our members and audiences thought-provoking and life-enhancing experiences.
To remove financial barriers to participation in high-quality culture and creative activity.
Values
CREATIVITY - We will ignite creativity by supporting and developing creative talent.
EXPERIENCE - We will give everyone unique, high-quality, joyous and life-affirming experiences.
INCLUSIVITY - We will embrace ‘you’ no matter who you are or where you are from and make our space accessible and supportive for all.
AUTHENTICITY - We will educate, entertain and excite our audiences and members whilst remaining authentic in all that we do.
COLLABORATION - We will work collaboratively, take creative risks and be experimental.
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Our Team
Noël Jones
Artistic Director
Harriet Morris
Executive Director