Wild Will Theatre Company

Outdoor theatre and education outreach

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2025 performance season

This year we are presenting two plays, on succesive weeks in August and September. Both will be staged in the gardens of Mothecombe House in South Devon. This is unforgettable ambulatory, immersive theatre at its best.

Twelfth Night, One of Shakespeare's best known comedies, well loved by young and old....

Jerusalem, Modern, edgy, funny and shocking....a must see play first performed at the Royal Court, London....

Twelfth Night

Much loved Shakespeare comedy.

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Jerusalem

Modern, edgy, funny and shocking....a must see play first performed at the Royal Court, London....

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Who we are

Inspirational outdoor theatre and education

WILD WILL THEATRE COMPANY

Wild Will is a vibrant community-run theatre company based in South Devon, dedicated to making the magic of theatre accessible to everyone. Our mission is to engage audiences with the works of Shakespeare and other playwrights, ancient and modern, through our enchanting outdoor performances and outreach programs. We aim to inspire the next generation of theatre-goers, fostering a love for the arts while showcasing the talents of our dynamic and enthusiastic team.

Our strength lies in our volunteers, who bring diverse skills and experiences to each production. Whether seasoned professionals or enthusiastic newcomers, everyone plays a vital role in creating our shows. Join us as we blend creativity, community spirit, and passion for theatre in every performance we stage.

WHO WE ARE

Enlightening, deeply memorable and impressive

The productions serve the local community and the surrounding areas and have a wide-reaching reputation for being high quality performances. The shows I have seen have been enlightening, deeply memorable and impressive.

The shared journey of bringing the plays to life permeates the community and it feels like almost everyone in the area gets involved in some small way.

Dr Sharon Smith, senior lecturer at Plymouth Marjon University where she runs an MA in Experimental Theatre Practice

Take part

Wild Will invites everyone to take part in our vibrant theatre community. Whether you are interested in acting, assisting backstage, or contributing in other ways, your involvement helps us create unforgettable experiences. We encourage individuals of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels to join us and share the magic of theatre.

In addition, our outreach work expands opportunities for engaging with Shakespeare and the arts through school visits and community events. We highlight the importance of accessibility in our productions by offering subsidised tickets to ensure everyone can enjoy the transformative power of theatre.

TAKE PART

Amateur actors welcome

Actors and cast

Wild Will is made up of a wonderfully diverse group of volunteers from the South West Devon area, each bringing their own unique background and experience to the party.

Our passionate and talented performers range from experienced amateurs from the Holbeton and Modbury Players, through those who have never acted before, students from local schools and sometimes even the odd Hollywood A-lister. We come together with a shared love of the arts, a commitment to supporting the community and having fun. The variety of skills and perspectives within our group creates an inclusive, dynamic atmosphere where creativity thrives and everyone’s contribution is valued.

Take part

Light, sound, costume and production

Production team

Our director Rob Heyland has had an extensive acting career including working with the Royal Shakespeare Company, script writing and running theatre companies including the New End Theatre in Hampstead.

Our amazing production team volunteers bring a wealth of experience that they have gained through their professional careers. These old hands happily mentor new volunteers from university, colleges and local schools. We have stage managers who have worked with the likes of the Theatre Royal Plymouth to Ridley Scott.

Through working together on Wild WIll productions we offer opportunities to learn new skills in stage productions and sound and lighting design.

Take part

Volunteers wanted

Front of house

The volunteers of the front of house team run the licenced bar and food, ticket and progaramme sales, and anything generally helping the audiences.

By volunteering with us you’ll not only gain experience in the world of theatre but also become part of a supportive network that shares a passion for the arts. Through various roles, you can help us inspire audiences and create memorable performances. Join us in our mission to make theatre accessible and enjoyable for everyone!

Take part

A cast of characters

We are inclusive and have a range of skills and people coming together to put on our productions.

Incredibly intuitive....

Incredibly intuitive performance and skill.

Probably one of the best productions I have ever seen.

Anonymous audience member

An utter joy

An utter joy...It was brilliant

Completely mesmerised and enthralled!

Anonymous audience member

Enchanting evening

Truly wonderful and a very special, unique and enchanting evening.

We the audience were all lucky to have been part of it

Anonymous audience member

Came home elated and singing

What a beautiful thing you all created together

A delight from start to finish

It was such a wonderful production ..absolutely enchanting. We were a group aged 28 to 80 and all came home elated and singing.

Anonymous audience member