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?
CONNECT: Future Ready
Future Ready is a pilot project commissioned by North East Combined Authority funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund supporting and empowering economically inactive and/or socially isolated young people aged 16-30 years old in Northumberland on their employability journey.
Future Ready is a pilot project commissioned by North East Combined Authority funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund supporting and empowering economically inactive and/or socially isolated young people aged 16-30 years old in Northumberland on their employability journey.
Mortal Fools Youth Theatre: Weekly Groups
Our Weekly youth theatre groups for young people aged 7-19 are open to new members!
We believe engaging in creativity through Youth Theatre is a tremendous vehicle for helping young people to build their confidence and skills. No previous theatre or drama experience required.
We believe engaging in creativity through Youth Theatre is a tremendous vehicle for helping young people to build their confidence and skills. No previous theatre or drama experience required.
Sounding Board
Sounding Board is a Youth Music Trailblazer funded project, created to give our Youth Theatre members opportunities to explore the expressive power of music. This bold and hopeful project is inspired by the DIY music scene, and based on the belief that young people can use their voices to speak up about what matters to them through music.
Sounding Board is a Youth Music Trailblazer funded project, created to give our Youth Theatre members opportunities to explore the expressive power of music. This bold and hopeful project is inspired by the DIY music scene, and based on the belief that young people can use their voices to speak up about what matters to them through music.
We are recruiting Mortal Fools Trustees on a rolling basis to join our board
in 2024 & 2025
We’re looking for people to join Mortal Fools' Board who believe deeply in the importance of the work we do; folks who want to invest their time into supporting children and young people by enabling the continued growth of the organisation. And who want to bring their skills, ideas, energy, and experience to enhance Mortal Fools via committed, connected, and bold governance.
in 2024 & 2025
We’re looking for people to join Mortal Fools' Board who believe deeply in the importance of the work we do; folks who want to invest their time into supporting children and young people by enabling the continued growth of the organisation. And who want to bring their skills, ideas, energy, and experience to enhance Mortal Fools via committed, connected, and bold governance.
Flux Digital is available to watch now!
The film version of our 2022 Flux show is available to watch now. Flux is a positive and empowering film, grounded in the reality of life for young people exploring their identity and making decisions about their future. Figuring it out and fitting in; what makes you, you? 12 unique young voices come together on film, to explore what it means to question your identity in a world that feels determined to put you in a box.
"We've made a film that is interesting and engaging to all sorts of people: Flux is energetic,
mysterious, and above all brave" - Ensemble Young Company Member
The film version of our 2022 Flux show is available to watch now. Flux is a positive and empowering film, grounded in the reality of life for young people exploring their identity and making decisions about their future. Figuring it out and fitting in; what makes you, you? 12 unique young voices come together on film, to explore what it means to question your identity in a world that feels determined to put you in a box.
"We've made a film that is interesting and engaging to all sorts of people: Flux is energetic,
mysterious, and above all brave" - Ensemble Young Company Member
What's on offer at Mortal Fools Guide
A new resource for folks working with children and young people; outlining some of the ways you can engage with Mortal Fools’ work in various settings, and a one-stop-shop menu of all our digital
on-demand resources.
A new resource for folks working with children and young people; outlining some of the ways you can engage with Mortal Fools’ work in various settings, and a one-stop-shop menu of all our digital
on-demand resources.
