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Engaging Communities

Alongside our work in schools and prisons, we also develop tailored projects with specific communities. As with all of our community-focused activities, we hope to inspire and engage participants through the power of Shakespeare’s work by providing appropriate and safe spaces of exploration and practical enquiry.

More Than a Mummers' Play

April 2026

In April 2026, we partnered with Cricklewood Library, in North West London, to stage a modern take on a Mummers' play: a form of traditional English folk drama, historically performed by troupes of local amateur actors. The project was funded by Brent Council, and was the first show that Cricklewood Library had ever produced. The show’s five performances were attended by over 175 people, and free tickets were made available to the public for free. The cast of nine actors were local residents, ranging in age from 35 to 87. Creative team: Writer: John Waters Director: Mary Chater Musical Dirctor: Jamie Layfield Fight Director: Martha Ibbotson Costume and Set: Peter Denchfield and Sally Long

Ebbing and Flowing - The Tempest

Winter 2022

In the winter of 2022, we led workshops with women at The Venus Centre, Bootle featuring characters from The Tempest, called Ebbing and Flowing - The Eleanor Rathbone Trust awarded us funding to lead the project.

Apples and Eyes 2 + Wildfest

Summer 2022

The Arts Council gave us a grant in summer 2022 for Apples and Eyes 2 + Wildfest, a free inclusive community festival celebrating the Arts and Nature coupled with a performing arts 4 day summer school for young people from 14 - 19. Over 3000 people came to Wildfest in One Garden, Stanmer Park, Brighton.

The Merchant of Venice

Autumn 2021

The Arts Council gave us a grant in summer 2022 for Apples and Eyes 2 + Wildfest, a free inclusive community festival celebrating the Arts and Nature coupled with a performing arts 4 day summer school for young people from 14 - 19. Over 3000 people came to Wildfest in One Garden, Stanmer Park, Brighton.

Apples and Eyes

Summer 2021

In summer 2021 we were awarded an Arts Council grant for Apples and Eyes, our first young people's performing arts summer school in Racehill Community Orchard in Brighton.

Pandemic Workshops

April 2020

During the pandemic we ran regular Shakespeare playreading sessions, scene workshops and a playwriting competition with Props Mental Health that attracted over 100 entries.

Alien’s Order

Summer 2017

In the summer of 2017 we were awarded our first Arts Council grant for Alien's Order, a project with the Italian Community in Peterborough. https://vimeo.com/233367113 Alien's Order video that comprises pop up street theatre sketches performed as part of the two day Italian festival in the city.
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Would you like to work with us?

If you think we could be a good fit for your organisation, contact us to discuss how we could collaborate.

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