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?
Hirst Fest
Kev Howard - Stars Come Out at Night
This winter, you’re invited to a mini festival for young people and families packed with fun, creativity, community spirit, and festive cheer.
We’re turning up the creativity and sparkle with free events in the Hirst, Ashington; enjoy creative activities with artists, family fun, themed discos, a magical light installation, festive surprises, film screenings, and lots of opportunities for the community to come together to celebrate!
Have fun, try something new, and embrace the magic of winter! All events are completely free.
We’re turning up the creativity and sparkle with free events in the Hirst, Ashington; enjoy creative activities with artists, family fun, themed discos, a magical light installation, festive surprises, film screenings, and lots of opportunities for the community to come together to celebrate!
Have fun, try something new, and embrace the magic of winter! All events are completely free.
Ensemble Young Company Presents...
Across May - August 2025, our Ensemble Young Company set out to create two short films tackling some of the barriers young people face today. Filmed entirely on an iPhone (a creative challenge in itself), the films are intended to start conversations with young people about Anxiety and Relationships with adults.
New Stage One Youth Theatre group
We have recently launched a brand new youth theatre group for children aged 5-7 in Ashington this Autumn. This new group is weekly, during term time and free to join at Ashington Family Hub.
