THE TRUST

The Class Act Charitable Trust was established when St.Christophers at Weelsby Road was put up for sale. The Charity hoped to buy the property so that Class Act and other groups still had a home.  Unfortunately we were unsuccessful in our quest, however Class Act has continued with the quality productions we are famed for.  The Charitable Trust is still working towards finding a home and supporting Class Act and other community projects.  The dream of a Class Act home is still very much alive.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Like any charity we rely on donations and funding. We are always on the look out for ways to raise funds so any ideas, suggestions and donations would be gratefully accepted.  If you happen to be a fundraiser with knowledge of funding and grants, we would very much like to hear from you.  However, there are other ways you can help instead of just money.  In our search for a home we will need tradespeople, solicitors, surveyors and more.  If you feel you can help us, or have a few thousand kicking around we would love to hear from you.

Class Act has changed so many peoples lives and we could do so much more. Please help us keep the dream alive!

Simon Hewson

Chairman. Class Act Charitable Trust

CLASS ACT ON FILM!

Class Act was honoured to provide 26 actors for the blockbuster movie ’Atonement’ starring Kiera Knightley and James McAvoy.  The film premieres during 2007.  As our pictures show, the lads had to endure hours of make up and were very uncomforable covered in blood and wounds.  It was an experience they will remember for life, with two days filming in Grimsby and 4 days in Redcar.  Principal David Wrightam was given special permission to take photos during the constuming and filming process.

Class Act students Robert Bishop, Richard Waller and Kane Murray took part in the film Eastern Promises, starring Viggo Mortensen (Arragon in Lord Of The Rings) early this year.

Student Sophie Powles is now on our screens in EMMERDALE on ITV

Robert Bishop also joined Principal David Wrightam in ’A Time For Life – John Harrison’ performed before an International audience during 2006.  Sudents Nicola Law and Jordan Carlton also took part in this production.

SPECIALLY COMMISSIONED PRODUCTIONS

During 2008 David Wrightam, assisted by Robert Bishop, staged Dreamtime – Lowans Story at the Humberston School. David was commissioned by the school to write and direct the play which tells the story of the destruction of the aborigine tribes on the island of Tasmania in 1771 by the British.  This moving and compelling drama involved a huge amount of work with design, costume, body make up and hand painted back drops.  Another Class Act success in conjunction with this great school.