Norman was the Education Worker at Half Moon Young People’s Theatre from 1985 to 1989, later becoming the Chair of the Committee in 1990. When Norman left Half Moon, he was presented with a painting by Dan Jones depicting people and performances from his years at Half Moon. Norman has donated that to the Stages of Half Moon exhibition which is in situ in Half Moon on White Horse Road.
Norman Goodman was the Education Worker at Half Moon Young People’s Theatre from 1985 to 1989, later becoming the Chair of the Committee in 1990. He talks about becoming the first Education Officer and the remit of that role.
Norman Goodman talks about Tug of Love and how the physicality and power of the piece really held the young audiences.
Norman Goodman talks about Vampirella and how this production gave Josette Bushell-Mingo her Equity card.
Norman Goodman talks about The Voyage of the Dolphin, which explored the empowerment of girls.
Norman Goodman talks about Chubb, which was the only Half Moon Young People’s Theatre show that Chris Bond directed, during his tenure as Artistic Director.
Norman Goodman talks about The Wind of Change, Winsome Pinnock’s first play and how he enjoyed seeing writers and other artists working with the company.
Norman Goodman talks about Nick Stafford‘s Bad City and how it dealt with the issue of homelessness at the time when Canary Wharf was being built and the wealth that involved was cheek by jowl with high deprivation.
Norman Goodman talks about Bag Dancing and how two very good performers could completely hold an audience.
Norman Goodman talks about Lin Coghlan‘s play, Fishing Up the Moon, which was in the main theatre and gave young people a full theatrical experience. Interviewed by Beccy Allen.
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