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Jul 2025

Planet Play Spring performance

18 - 26 July, 2025

Ready for an exciting Summer season of Planet Play? Join us for sensory fun and exploration, perfect for babies and toddlers aged 0-3 years.

We are chickenshed

18 - 19 July, 2025

We Are Chickenshed is back! Join us for a wonderful night filled with songs and the incredible talent of Chickenshed!

Tales from the Shed Performance

19 July, 2025

Tales from the Shed is back for the Summer season, with vibrant, inclusive theatre shows that are perfect for young children.

Friday Night Funnies Artwork (Mic and Speech Bubble)

25 July, 2025

Live comedy at Chickenshed presented by Resistance Comedy!

Children summer season

26 July - 10 August, 2025

Ideal for younger children, these inclusive shows encourage the audience to get involved.

Big Day Out Hero

26 July - 3 August, 2025

A joyful afternoon of live shows, workshops and playful surprises for ages 0–7.

Jo Collins performs at Jo Collins and Friends

26 July, 2025

The immensely talented Co-Founder of Chickenshed Jo Collins invites guests for a thrilling set of eclectic covers from pop to soul, funk, folk and more.

Summer shed

28 July - 4 August, 2025

Summer Shed is for anyone between the ages of 5-11, and in school year 1-6, and is delivered by Chickenshed’s highly experienced and energetic team!

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30 July - 10 August, 2025

A sun-soaked summer holiday of a show, full of music, silliness and Tales magic – perfect for ages 0–6!

The Scruffapillar

30 July - 2 August, 2025

Chickenshed’s Tales from the Shed team have been working with acclaimed author J.D. Okoro to bring his beloved children’s book, The Scruffapillar, to life on stage. For ages 2-6

Tales British Library hero

1 - 6 August, 2025

A magical interactive show for ages 0–6, inspired by stories from the British Library.

Opera Blurgh Hero

2 - 3 August, 2025

Tales from the Shed meets opera in this bold, bonkers, and beautiful musical adventure starring Blurgh! Recommended for ages 2–6

Spots and Stripes

6 - 8 August, 2025

A playful, musical story for ages 0–4, exploring patterns, difference and discovery.

Totally Tales Hero

7 - 8 August, 2025

Tales from the Shed invite you to come and make up the story! Perfect for 0-7yrs.

Tales Jukebox

8 August, 2025

A joyous musical mash-up of all our summer Tales shows – packed with favourites, surprises, and songs to get little ones dancing! Perfect for ages 0-8

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11 August, 2025

A summer theatre project for 11-17 year olds, and in school year 7-13, who are interested in sharing and developing a passion for writing, performance, movement and music.

Baby Broadway Logo

21 August, 2025

Bring your baby for West End singers, live music, and interactive fun for all ages.

Tales team with their arms reaching

6 September - 18 October, 2025

Every week brings a brand-new theme, making each performance a unique adventure.

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4 October, 2025

A sparkling night of fine dining, bold performance, and joyful celebration - all in support of Chickenshed’s inclusive work.

quiz night at Chickenshed

25 October, 2025

Gather your friends and family for an exciting night of brain-teasing fun!

Halloween Tales logo with pirate blurgh and witch blurgh.

27 - 30 October, 2025

Join us for some spook-tacular fun this Halloween!

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19 November, 2025 - 10 January, 2026

A magical twist on Little Red Riding Hood set in a snowy mountain village filled with secrets, spirits, and a legendary wolf. With 200+ performers, original music, and breathtaking design – this festive show is full of mystery, magic, and unforgettable moments for all ages.

Christmas Tales

29 November - 29 December, 2025

Christmas Tales returns this year with an adventure that takes you around the world,

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4 December, 2025

Come and find out about the courses we offer at one of our Open Events.

We Are Chickenshed

Back by popular demand - We Are Chickenshed returns on 18 & 19 July for two unmissable nights!

An uplifting celebration of our past, present and future, brought to life by an incredible inclusive cast.

Boy sits on desk centre stage singing with handheld mic alongside girl with another handheld mic. There are a group of performers around them dancing looking very happy.
Chickenshed winning Golden Buzzer on Britain's Got Talent

"I love every single thing that you stand for and what you represent. Inclusivity is so important. Every body feeling represented, and you do that in abundance."

“Seeing young people on stage, and some of them even looked like me... It was absolutely mindblowing for me, and it got me so excited about theatre. I fell in love with Chickenshed at that moment.”

"Chickenshed - so called because it started life in a disused chicken shed in Barnet - has, over half a century, grown into one of UK theatre's most important arts organisations while never losing its core commitment to diversity and inclusivity."

Friends of Chickenshed

Friends of Chickenshed play a vital role in funding our work to create an inclusive society and securing our future, so that we can be here for the children, young people and communities we work with.

By giving regularly, you are helping us to changes lives and create a better world for us all to live in. 

Become a friend of Chickenshed

Who we are

We are exceptionally lucky to have an incredibly devoted community at Chickenshed, without whom we would not be able to achieve our mission of creating entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change.

chickenshed young people perform at Go Greek Festival

Creating wonder out of chaos

Through our productions, our performance training, our education courses, and our outreach projects, our mission is to create wonder out of chaos and change out of challenge.

Support us

Every year, we support over 15,000 children and young people, with over 60% facing isolation due to mental/physical health, bullying, disabilities, or caregiving roles. Chickenshed becomes their sanctuary – a second home.

Join our team of superstar supporters and volunteers, helping us shine as their beacon of hope.

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