Jo Collins MBE

Jo Collins MBE co-founded Chickenshed 45 years ago along with her best friend Mary Ward MBE .

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Actors Workshop

An inter-generational actors workshop at Chickenshed.
Tales from the Shed at Parklife

Tales from the Shed are on tour throughout the UK - come and see them in Broomfield Park as part of the Parklife Cultural Weekend.
Life is One Long Weekend

An evening of entertainment and live music in aid of Chickenshed and the Eileen Hayes Fund, supported by the Brazelton Centre UK.
Musical Theatre Workshop

Come and explore the techniques behind Musical Theatre. A fun, interactive workshop for all adults.

Nathalie Ginvert
Matthew Rose

Treasurer and Deputy Co-Chair of Chickenshed Theatre Trust; Treasurer of Chickenshed Property Company; Treasurer of American Friends of Chickenshed
Kimberly Culmone
Elaine Finkletaub

President of American Friends of Chickenshed
Vikki Heywood CBE
Shari Sapp

Chair

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How to Find Us

The theatre is located approximately 10 minutes walk from Cockfosters Underground Station and 12 minutes from Oakwood Underground Station. Both stations are on the Piccadilly line.
Theatre Changing Lives

We champion difference through inclusion, to enrich lives and transform our world.
Study at Chickenshed

For the past 40 years we have been leading the way in inclusive performance and our students are right at the heart of our work. Find out what makes our students and learning environment so unique.
Take Part

Courage, magic, honesty, passion, emotion and truth. These are all the things that make our members, participants and performers so wonderfully unique.
Tales from the Shed Autumn Season

Tales from the Shed are vibrant, interactive theatre shows that are perfect for young children age 0-6.
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Level 3 Training

The BTEC Extended Diploma in Performing Arts is a two year full time course, nationally recognised as an equivalent to three A-levels (Level 3). Over the course of two years you will have the opportunity to explore dance, drama and musical theatre through a series of units and gain practical experience of inclusive theatre practice.
Young Creators

Theatre relies on the skills and creativity of many people from the beginning of an idea to the final bows and our Young Creators Programme and Trainee Scheme provide vocational training and hands-on experience for young people looking to discover more.