ShedLink is our ever-growing network of individual Sheds, established by Chickenshed and working by our inclusive creative method.
Every Shed is different. Mostly, they grow from our outreach projects. Some start with regional arts professionals, keen to train in inclusive theatre. A local authority or business may want to regenerate a specific area. Or a group of parents push for change in their own community.
First, we must secure funding and recruit and train local practitioners. Over two years we establish a Shed that is independent from Chickenshed, but part of our growing network, ShedLink.
A Shed that is free to develop its own identity, but always working with our inclusive creative method. As word gets out, the most important people arrive – the children and young people from the local community who want somewhere they can belong where they can express themsleves through the performing arts. Working together they can forge creative relationships and partnerships with individuals they may not necessarily meet in school or in any other community setting.
There’s no national artistic programme or centralized control – what we share is our inclusive creative process. And a passion to widen participation, so more children and young people can benefit.
To apply for a volunteer post as an arts practitioner at one of our satellite 'Sheds' please email ShedLink@Chickenshed.org.uk. All volunteers will undergo an enhanced CRB check.
Locations and Contact Details for Sheds
At present we are looking to develop inclusive theatre practice teams for some of the areas in which we are working. We are looking for committed volunteers, musicians, actors, dancers, teachers, youth workers and anyone with an interest in the performing arts who would like to train and support at one of our Sheds on one evening a week during term time. We also require people with First Aid training, management and administration skills to support these exciting inclusive community theatre projects.
In particular we are looking for practitioners for:
Angel Shed, Islington N7
Brixton Shed, Brixton SW2
Cotton Shed, Rossendale BB4
Fife Shed, Kirkcaldy KY1
Habbit Shed, Essex RM12
Hackney Shed, Hackney E5
Harrow Shed, Harrow HA3
Peckham Shed, Peckham SE15
As part of your training there may be opportunities to attend workshops and productions at our theatre in North London. While there is no funding to pay for your involvement, your contribution to furthering the aims of inclusive theatre will help to make a difference.
Please phone 020 8351 6161 ext. 223 or email ShedLink@Chickenshed.org.uk if you have any questions.
All volunteers will undergo an enhanced CRB check.