Based in Northumberland, we are specialists in co-creation with young people. We produce compelling, socially-relevant, and high-quality theatre, film, and creative projects – led by children, young people, artists, producers, and communities. Our inclusive practice ensures that we actively collaborate with young people who are under-represented in the arts and traditionally face barriers.
Our purpose is to support people to have better quality interpersonal relationships with one another, and to use theatre and drama-based activities as a methodology to achieve this; helping people connect, have fun, learn, and grow together.
We work with thousands of children and young people every year, mostly in the North East of England; including approximately 100 young members in weekly, youth-led, deep-level engagements.
We are passionate advocates for theatre and film created for and by young people - and believe it should be recognised and supported as the important art form that it is. Our work explores the realities of the world we are living in now, from the perspective of young people - instigating positive change for young people, our communities, and society.
Our purpose is to support people to have better quality interpersonal relationships with one another, and to use theatre and drama-based activities as a methodology to achieve this; helping people connect, have fun, learn, and grow together.
We work with thousands of children and young people every year, mostly in the North East of England; including approximately 100 young members in weekly, youth-led, deep-level engagements.
We are passionate advocates for theatre and film created for and by young people - and believe it should be recognised and supported as the important art form that it is. Our work explores the realities of the world we are living in now, from the perspective of young people - instigating positive change for young people, our communities, and society.
WHAT'S NEW?
OUR SUMMER HAF SESSIONS ARE BACK
Throughout the summer holidays, we'll be hosting free creative workshops for 7-12 year olds in Ashington.
Our Creative Sparks sessions are the perfect opportunity for young people to try their hand at a variety of different artforms: from performance and collage, to zine-making and animation.
The workshops are part of Northumberland Holiday Provision; eligible families will receive information on how to register for Creative Sparks, and other fantastic opportunities across the region, directly from your schools.
Our Creative Sparks Workshops
Tues 4 August at Ashington Family Hub
Tues 11 August at Hirst Welfare Centre
Tues 25 August at Ashington Family Hub
If you have any questions about eligibility, please do get in touch with our team.
Our Creative Sparks sessions are the perfect opportunity for young people to try their hand at a variety of different artforms: from performance and collage, to zine-making and animation.
The workshops are part of Northumberland Holiday Provision; eligible families will receive information on how to register for Creative Sparks, and other fantastic opportunities across the region, directly from your schools.
Our Creative Sparks Workshops
Tues 4 August at Ashington Family Hub
Tues 11 August at Hirst Welfare Centre
Tues 25 August at Ashington Family Hub
If you have any questions about eligibility, please do get in touch with our team.
Get your copy of Melva Mapletree and the Great Undoing
"Well written, moving, humorous, emotionally honest. Many children will immediately relate to Melva and her world" - David Almond, author
Our new illustrated novel is the latest addition to MELVA, the multi award-winning digital programme, used by over 16,000 children in primary schools across the North.
Developed in collaboration with local young people, the book follows the story of Melva Mapletree, an almost 12-year-old navigating the challenges, uncertainty and hilarity of adolescence.
Developed in collaboration with local young people, the book follows the story of Melva Mapletree, an almost 12-year-old navigating the challenges, uncertainty and hilarity of adolescence.
