Arts Charities That specialise in Theatre

Dante or Die creates place-based theatre projects across the UK. The core aims are to: Present inspiring, unexpected performances in areas where there is little existing contemporary theatre offerDevelop new audiences through participation & local community outreach Inspire & train local theatre-makers and participants Create cross-generational appeal for participants & audiences

London Bubble increases access to theatre for people of all ages & backgrounds. Including: children with communication needs, at risk of youth violence, young people in the care & criminal justice systems, unemployed young adults & older adults living alone or in sheltered housing.We draw on lived experience & imagination, co-creating original theatre with our members & sharing it with audiences

The Noel Coward Foundation is an international non-governmental, non-religious organisation established in 2018.The aim of the charity is the advancement of education and drama by the promotion of education of students and other personas in the arts of drama and theatre, other charitable purposes in connection with drama and theatre as the trustees from time to time see fit.

Haringey Shed is an inclusive theatre company which offers performing arts opportunities to children and young people in Haringey, North London. We run theatre, dance and music workshops and put on professionally produced performances involving 2,000 children and young people. Over 1 in 3 of our young people has special needs or needs extra support due to behavioural issues.

The charities objects are to advance, develop, improve and maintain public appreciation of the art of musical theatre for the public benefit through the presentation of a diverse programme of public concerts of musical theatre repertoire of artistic merit

To operate as an amateur theatrical society based at the Tower Theatre in Folkestone Kent; to present a varied and high quality programme of amateur plays and musicals; to encourage outside shows to hire the theatre for their presentations; to involve a wide range of Folkestone residents with the theatre, both as audience and as active participants.

(A) To advance the education, public understanding and appreciation of the dramatic arts by providing and presenting for the public benefit high quality performances of storytelling, theatre, film, music, poetry and other performances which are of educational, cultural and spiritual value to the community.

PROVISION OF THEATRE FACILITIES FOR ART & DRAMA EVENTS USING BOTH PROFESSIONAL COMPANIES AND LOCAL DRAMA CLUBS. SCREENING OF FILMS ETC. PROVISON OF DRAMA CLASSES AND SUMMER SCHOOLS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR USE OF LOCAL CLUBS AND INDIVIDUALS COVERING VARIOUS EVENTS FROM DANCE CLASSES, PILATES, U3A ACTIVITIES AND REHEARSAL SPACE FOR LOCAL DRAMA SOCIETY. BAR & REFRESHMENTS

The Ark T Centre is a creative arts project with a recording studio for young musicians, rehearsal space for theatre and dance, a performance and concert area, art exhibition and studio spaces, a children's play-space and a cafe. It believes that creativity through the arts can allow people to discover new things about themselves and others and so unlock the potential for change.

Productions, performances and special events - from small scale to major touring productions.Short filmsYouth TheatreResidential Summer SchoolSpecial education projectsDrama training and teaching

Claybody Theatre shapes new and ambitious drama from the unique cultural heritage and contemporary lives of the people of North Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent. Claybody is inspired by the lives and experiences of local people, who form our Claybody Community. This diverse range of local people enrich our productions by performing onstage and volunteering Front of House and backstage.

JUSTICE IN MOTION is a physical theatre company, that creates issue-based work, inspired by true accounts of social injustice. Through a dynamic fusion of dance, music, multi-media, aerial circus and spoken word, JIM presents engaging and thought-provoking performances, events and workshops. JIM's aim is to inspire and catalyze positive social change, to transform and impact our culture & society.

IOU Ltd was established to promote, maintain, improve and advance education, particularly by the production of educational plays and the encouragement of the arts, including the arts of drama, mime, dance, singing and music, and to formulate, prepare and establish activities of a charitable nature.

We provide facilities to advance education and to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation, to establish or to secure the establishment of a Community Arts Centre and to maintain and manage or to co-operate with any local authority in the maintenance and management of such a Centre for the activities promoted by the Association.

The Royal Court Liverpool Trust was formed in 2008 to safeguard the Royal Court Theatre in Liverpool and to engage the local community with the rich heritage of the building and to celebrate its place in the cultural life of the city.

Glamis Hall for All provides a community centre and an affordable day centre for people over 50 living in the area who otherwise would be socially isolated or whose carers are in need of respite.We also host a youth club, youth theatre, dance groups, exercise groups, church and an eco group. Regular public events are held throughout the year and our function room is available to hire .

Hubbub Theatre Company works with people with learning disabilities. We are based in Derby, We run a touring theatre company, an actor training and a community project including outreach in the community.

Kayd seeks to promote arts, culture and heritage, particularly (but not exclusively) Somali arts, heritage and culture, for the benefit of the public, including (without limitation) musical, literary, dramatic, performance, dance and visual arts particularly, but not exclusively, by organising and delivering arts and cultural events and festivals.

The charity activities involve the advancement of education and the performing arts for the benefits of the public, including awarding scholarships to individuals studying drama in their final year of study at a university, college or institution of higher or further education. The scholarship awards to the successful applicants are paid directly to the education institution for study fees only.

THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION WORLDWIDE AND THE RELIEF OF POVERY WORLDWIDE.

The Project provides support for vulnerable families of children from 0-5 and creative arts and drama therapy for primary school children experiencing emotional difficulties.

Coney makes interactive theatre - creating games, adventures and play where people can choose to take a meaningful part. Our work takes place anywhere that people gather providing great art for everyone; in theatres, schools, museums, on the streets and online. We offer bespoke development support to artists, makers and game designers.

Women & Theatre use theatre and interactive drama, to promote the wellbeing of the whole community, to deepen understanding and affect change. The majority of its work is delivered in partnership with diverse organisations within arts, education, health and social care sectors.

Headway Arts develops accessible, engaging and inclusive arts projects to those isolated from many activities. Projects are designed with specific communities to develop events giving positive images of their culture and developing confidence and self esteem. Headway Arts currently support Seven Stars Learning Disabled Theatre Co and work with over 2000 people every year.

Zest is a national touring theatre company creating eye-opening new work for young people.We are passionate about the development of young audiences, particularly those in their mid to late teens. This is a key demographic for the arts sector. With each tour we gather data to find out more about our audience and the best ways to create long term arts engagement with young people.