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?
Feel the Sound - a FREE creative workshop
It's time to switch off, get creative, and take a break from exam stress, at a FREE workshop organised by Mortal Fools' Youth Leadership Team for young people aged between 10-15.
Sunday 17th May, 10am - 2:30pm
Hirst Welfare Centre, Ashington
Enjoy a mix of fun drama games, music and audio-making, with guest professional Musician Calum Howard, plus arts and crafts — including set design! You’ll bring everything together in a final sharing, experiencing each other’s work by listening to the audio and music while exploring the artwork.
No experience is needed -- just bring your enthusiasm!
This session is kindly funded by Rise North East Youth Network Fund.
Sunday 17th May, 10am - 2:30pm
Hirst Welfare Centre, Ashington
Enjoy a mix of fun drama games, music and audio-making, with guest professional Musician Calum Howard, plus arts and crafts — including set design! You’ll bring everything together in a final sharing, experiencing each other’s work by listening to the audio and music while exploring the artwork.
No experience is needed -- just bring your enthusiasm!
This session is kindly funded by Rise North East Youth Network Fund.
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.
