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?
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.
Team Mortal Fool are delighted to present our Impact Report 2022/23 – downloadable now in various formats.
Another year of conscious and thoughtful growth! Across the last year, we’ve supported more young people than ever before, and co-created some brilliant work.
"Mortal Fools are a really exciting, collaborative organisation who think outside the box, and are always seeking to do things in a different way. It is very refreshing!"- Lead Youth Worker YMCA Northumberland
Another year of conscious and thoughtful growth! Across the last year, we’ve supported more young people than ever before, and co-created some brilliant work.
"Mortal Fools are a really exciting, collaborative organisation who think outside the box, and are always seeking to do things in a different way. It is very refreshing!"- Lead Youth Worker YMCA Northumberland
The Bigger Picture Films are available to watch NOW!
The voices of 75 young people from Northumberland and the North East come together in a collection of 6 poignant and purposeful film shorts, created by Mortal Fools Youth Theatre with Fly Girl Films and Mortal Fools’ associate artists.
Their realities, lived experiences, inner worlds, and fantastical dreams - interwoven with the positive changes they want to make in the world on film!
A resource pack is available for youth workers, teachers, home educators, and community group leaders to use in their settings.
The voices of 75 young people from Northumberland and the North East come together in a collection of 6 poignant and purposeful film shorts, created by Mortal Fools Youth Theatre with Fly Girl Films and Mortal Fools’ associate artists.
Their realities, lived experiences, inner worlds, and fantastical dreams - interwoven with the positive changes they want to make in the world on film!
A resource pack is available for youth workers, teachers, home educators, and community group leaders to use in their settings.
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.
Wellbeing resources & support for young people & our Mortal Fools community
Team Mortal Fools have pulled together a downloadable resource to signpost to a wide variety of wellbeing and mental health support organisations, friends of Mortal Fools, inspirational influencers, courageous activists, and colourful content creators.
Team Mortal Fools have pulled together a downloadable resource to signpost to a wide variety of wellbeing and mental health support organisations, friends of Mortal Fools, inspirational influencers, courageous activists, and colourful content creators.