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Chickenshed is a theatre company for absolutely everyone. For fifty years, we’ve created bold and beautiful work from our limitless belief in each other.
We Are Chickenshed
Featured event
16 - 17 July, 2026
We Are Chickenshed is back! Join us for a wonderful night filled with songs and the incredible talent of Chickenshed!
Upcoming events
Community Choir at Christ the King
20 May - 17 June, 2026
The Chickenshed Community Choir is a uniquely inclusive environment to develop your singing skills as part of an ensemble through a fantastic series of vocal sessions.
Hood
20 - 21 May, 2026
Hood is a bold reimagining of the Robin Hood story, brought to life by Chickenshed’s Young Company through original music and ensemble performance.
Planet Play
22 May - 17 July, 2026
Ready for an exciting Summer of Planet Play? Join us for sensory fun and exploration, perfect for babies and toddlers aged 0-3 years.
Tales from the Shed
23 May - 18 July, 2026
Tales from the Shed is back for the Summer, with vibrant, inclusive theatre shows that are perfect for young children aged 0-6 years.
Jo Collins & Friends May
23 May, 2026
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.
Little Spark!
24 May - 12 July, 2026
Join our Sunday Shed drop-in workshop for ages 4-7 (Reception - Year 2), featuring new weekly themes with engaging drama, dance, music, and art activities!
Baby Broadway
24 May, 2026
Bring your baby for West End singers, live music, and interactive fun for all ages.
Adult Acting Workshop
24 May - 5 July, 2026
These workshops are relaxed and informal sessions that will explore text and character using drama games and improvisation techniques.
Children's Performance Project
24 May - 12 July, 2026
Join our Sunday Shed performance project for children aged 8-11 and enhance music, dance, and singing skills.
Adult Musical Theatre Workshop
24 May - 12 July, 2026
Explore your favourite songs from the musicals in this Sunday Shed performance skills workshop.
Young People's Performance Project
24 May - 12 July, 2026
Join the Young People's Performance Project for young people age 11-18. Engaging workshops where you'll learn scripts and get stuck into rehearsals. No experience necessary!
Foundation Degree End of Year Production
3 - 6 June, 2026
The final show from the Foundation Degree in Inclusive Performance students.
BTEC End of Year Production
10 - 13 June, 2026
Join us for the final show from the BTEC students.
BA (Hons) Degree End of Year Production
17 - 20 June, 2026
Join us for the final show from the BA (Hons) in Inclusive Performance students.
A Midsummer Musical Evening
21 June, 2026
Join us for a midsummer evening of music with Chickenshed’s Community Choir, sharing their unique arrangements of songs that you will know and love.
Young Company Festival
24 June - 11 July, 2026
Chickenshed’s Young Company invites you to experience the electrifying finale of a year bursting with bold ideas, fearless youth leadership and powerful exploration.
The Dopamine Effect
24 - 28 June, 2026
Chickenshed’s Young Company invites you to experience the electrifying finale of a year bursting with bold ideas, fearless youth leadership and powerful exploration.
When the Records Play
1 - 3 July, 2026
Chickenshed’s Young Company invites you to experience the electrifying finale of a year bursting with bold ideas, fearless youth leadership and powerful exploration.
Secrets of the Wylde
4 - 11 July, 2026
Chickenshed’s Young Company invites you to experience the electrifying finale of a year bursting with bold ideas, fearless youth leadership and powerful exploration.
If we had it our way!
8 - 10 July, 2026
Chickenshed’s Young Company invites you to experience the electrifying finale of a year bursting with bold ideas, fearless youth leadership and powerful exploration.
Jo Collins & Friends July
12 July, 2026
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.
We Are Chickenshed
16 - 17 July, 2026
We Are Chickenshed is back! Join us for a wonderful night filled with songs and the incredible talent of Chickenshed!
Children's Summer Season
25 July - 15 August, 2026
This summer, join us for a fantastic season of children’s shows, featuring Darnaby's Space Race, Fairies Tale, Sunshine Tales and more!
Tales Big Day Out
25 July, 2026
A joyful afternoon of live shows, workshops and playful surprises for ages 0–7.
Summer Shed
27 July - 3 August, 2026
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!
Sunshine Tales
29 July - 6 August, 2026
A sun-soaked summer holiday of a show, full of music, silliness and Tales magic – perfect for ages 0–6!
Darnaby’s Space Race
31 July - 15 August, 2026
A joyful, high-energy show packed with imagination, laughter and outer space fun. For ages 0-9
Fairies Tale
7 - 15 August, 2026
A magical, family-friendly adventure full of wonder and imagination. Fairies Tale follows one human who doesn’t believe in magic… until they become lost in the fairy world, with the fate of both worlds at stake. For ages 0-9
Summer Scratch
10 August, 2026
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.
The Fairy Academy: the Magic of the Elements
12 - 13 August, 2026
Join The Fairy Academy and become a fairy in training! When the magic of Earth, Air, Fire and Water begins to fade, young audiences must help restore balance through songs, spells and magical trials. For ages 2-8
12 Days
18 November, 2026 - 9 January, 2027
Our 2026 Christmas show '12 Days' is on sale now. Early Bird offer - 10% off until end of the day 19 June.
Christmas Tales
28 November - 29 December, 2026
Tales from the Shed Presents: Christmas Tales.
Sunday Shed
Jump into the fun at Sunday Shed – every week at Chickenshed!
Creative, energetic and packed with imagination, these fun-filled workshops are perfect for children and young people aged 5-18 who love to move, make and perform.
Each session explores storytelling through drama, movement and music – all in Chickenshed’s inclusive and welcoming style.
Join us on Sundays | From £8 per session
Featured stories
"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."
Alesha Dixon after Chickenshed's 'Britain's Got Talent' Golden Buzzer Audition
“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.”
Michael Bossisse, former Chickenshed student
"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."
Lyn Gardner - Associate Editor of The Stage, Theatre Critic, Journalist and Children's Author
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.
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.
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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