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.
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Join us for a weekend of free creative activities and performances for young people, families and the community in the heart of Ashington.
Saturday 27th June and Sunday 28th June | Duke's Secondary School, Ashington
Various timeslots
Join us for a fun, creative event that celebrates what is important to us in our community.
You'll be guided by friendly characters through a range of activities and performances, co-created and
performed by local young people.
There will also be fun crafts, things to see and listen to, as well refreshments. All ages welcome!
Booking a slot is strongly recommended to make sure you experience the full event.
Saturday 27th June and Sunday 28th June | Duke's Secondary School, Ashington
Various timeslots
Join us for a fun, creative event that celebrates what is important to us in our community.
You'll be guided by friendly characters through a range of activities and performances, co-created and
performed by local young people.
There will also be fun crafts, things to see and listen to, as well refreshments. All ages welcome!
Booking a slot is strongly recommended to make sure you experience the full event.
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.
