Arts Charities That specialise in Theatre

DASH develops and presents new theatre, dance, music and visual art events in collaboration with artists, producers, venues, and festivals in the UK and abroad, both as part of thematic seasons of work or as one-off productions. DASH seeks international collaboration across arts forms, cultures and social divisions. DASH engages young people, artists and local communities in the UK.

access, creativity, theatre, artsacta champions the positive and transformational effects of active creative participation in the arts for individuals and communities. We are committed to providing access to the arts for those most at risk and most in need; to making theatre part of people's lives.

The promotion of public education and the encouragement of the arts through the visual and performance arts. It achieves its charitable objectives through its principal activities. Horse + Bamboo exists to pursue excellence in visual theatre and related activities and to take innovative theatre to sections of the community who may not easily access it.

Stan's Cafe make highly original theatre from their Birmingham base and tour it locally and internationally. Often presented free in non-theatre spaces, to offer wide audience access, these shows help people see the world in new ways. An extensive participatory programme encourages learning across age groups but particularly focuses on school improvement across the curriculum through the arts.

The main areas of activity are to:- produce and tour new work in the UK and internationally- engage in research and development and cross artform work with collaborators who share the Artistic Director's vision- develop audiences and encourage participation in dance through the delivery of classes, workshops and residencies within a diverse range of education and community settings.

We make theatre productions with embedded access at start of the artistic process, employing teams of professional Deaf, disabled & non disabled creatives. We run workshops & training to upskill emerging disabled & non disabled creatives. We explore new methods- human and technological- of pushing the boundaries of creative access, and we share our learning through symposia & events.

Company of Others is a dance theatre company based in the North East of England, led by Artistic Director and Choreographer Nadia Iftkhar. We collaborate with people who have experience of being 'othered' by the society we live in, to co-create dance theatre experiences which highlight and share stories of the human experience through their lens. Our values are Artistry, Equity and Integrity

Chol Theatre is a community arts company that works to advance education and cohesion in society, through the advancement of the arts, in particular the art of drama. We work in education and community settings and produce arts and education projects that have a social commitment.

The provision of a repertory theatre in Rugby and the furtherance of education on the history, art and practice of drama.

Preserve and maintain the property known as Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall. Establish and maintain a museum in the property.

We hire rooms for all kinds of uses: Adult Education, U3A, exercise classes, art & theatre classes as well as yoga, karate, pilates, weight watchers, blood donations, childrens activities, parties, wedding receptions etc. We also have monthly and ad hoc dances. weekly markets & monthly Art & Craft Fairs.

Provides buildings/facilities/open space for amateur & professional groupsActs as umbrella or resource body

Activities pertaining to the operation of an Arts Group

A year round programme of workshops, masterclasses and an extended rehearsal period leading to fully staged productions at a London theatre. This programme is designed to give emerging singers, musicians and technical trainees at the start of their careers the opportunity to work in a nurturing environment with a fully professional team.

Provides a theatre-in-education service for schools, pupil referral units, special schools, and colleges;Presents performances of new plays, for young people in particular, in arts and community venues;Makes theatre-based inputs into teachers' INSET, and into teacher-training and drama courses;

Community Arts workshops and projects in film, animation, dance, drama, forum theatre, photography, visual and digital arts, music, design, multi-media, storytelling and writing, creating equal opportunities through positive action by prioritising individuals, groups and communities who may be marginalised, vulnerable or at risk

To promote, maintain, improve and advance education by the encouraement of the arts, including the arts of drama, mime, dance, singing and music, and all other arts relating to the performance and presentation thereof and to formulate, prepare and establish schemes therefor, provided that all objects of the company shall be of a charitable nature.

The Courthouse Project runs a fully accessible arts and resource centre in Otley where people of all ages take part in arts educational, heritage and voluntary sector activities inc. music/theatre/dance/visual arts workshops, rehearsals, classes, training, meetings and performances; digital media, exhibitions and visual arts/crafts activities. It supports 135 volunteers who help run the building.

Speak Out in Hounslow is a user led, charitable organisation based in Hounslow providing services to people with learning disabilities and/or autism. We run activities including fitness, learning, a campaign project, social outings, volunteering opportunities, drama/music project, consultation and learning disability awareness services for organisations and companies.

Supports the work of the University of Bristol Theatre Collection, volunteering roles in the archives and raising funds to assist in the purchase of new acquisitions.

To educate the public in the dramatic, operatic and musical arts and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in said arts.

Vital Xposure is a disability-led theatre company that educates about diversity through theatreproductions and training programmes that expose and challenge cultural and social prejudice.

The Television Workshop promotes, enhances, develops and maintains the education of young people, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, in relation to performing arts and media. The objects are achieved by the provision of workshops in film and television, theatre and drama skills and the preparation and the presentation of theatre performances by children and young people.

We are a thriving, York based, community theatre and social hub, hiring out our space and facilities to groups and individuals, and providing a venue for social activities and meetings likely to benefit the communities we serve.

Unanima is an arts organisation that provides a variety of creative, learning, cultural and campaign opportunities for learning disabled and autistic people, and the wider community, in and around Mansfield & Ashfield