Blind Eye was founded in 2018 by like minded people with a clear vision – to highlight things that people turn a ‘Blind Eye’ to in society.
As a company Blind Eye recognises the strong link between positive mental well-being and theatre and aim to perform one play and one musical a year.
Lindsey Hemingway, Secretary and Treasurer for the group told Gedling Eye: “Our objective is to create a healthy and safe space for members of our community to explore their interests in theatre.”
She joined the Blind Eye team in its infancy back in 2017 and has enjoyed the challenge along with the Blind Eye team of setting up a new production company and being its Secretary and Treasurer.
The Blind Eye team team also includes John McCormack (Chairman), Stephanie Timbol (Social Media Manager), Adam Chapman (Fundraising Manager / Mental Well Being Champion), Paul Duffy (A/V Manager) and Beth Duffy (Marketing Manager / Safeguarding Manager).
So far Lindsey has taken part in all of Blind Eye’s Productions and is loving every moment.
Lindsey has been an active member of various groups around Nottingham for many years, after first joining The Bonington Players at aged 20 and has enjoyed acting, singing and dancing in many productions over the years, as well as taking on stage management and directing in more recent years, all of which she takes great pleasure in undertaking.
Lindsey added: “We work to promote the benefits of theatre and how it can help to build confidence and skill sets as well as offering the opportunity to meet and work with new people, working towards a shared goal.
“We are proud of accomplishments as well as raising awareness and funds for the mental well-being charity Mind. We are also proud to be a nominated Charity for the Local Co-Op charities.”
Blind Eye rehearse every Sunday at the Arnold Community Centre from 16:30 until 20:30 with recent productions including Calendar Girls, May 2023 performed at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold, A Christmas Carol, November 2022 performed at The Duchess Theatre, Long Eaton and The Three Musketeers, May 2022 performed at The Bonington Theatre.
Next up is ‘Gypsy’ based upon the autobiography (1957) of Gypsy Rose Lee, original name Rose Louise Hovick who was one of the most famous burlesque artists in 1930s America.
Next year’s performances include A Streetcar Named Desire in May 2024 and The Wind in the Willows – Musical in November 2024.
Gypsy will run from November 22 to 25 and full details including purchasing tickets, cast members and future performances can be found on Blind Eye’s social media HERE.
