Outreach Projects

Crime of the Century

Performances and Workshops for schools, colleges, Pupil Referral Units, Young Offenders’ Institutes, Prisons and more.Read more

Voices and Choices

A performance workshop transition project for Primary Schools.Read more

Survivors

Funded by the National Lottery of Wales, Survivors is a long-term outreach project working with victims of domestic abuse throughout Wales.Read more

Set up a Shed

An inclusive theatre training programme to help organisations and individuals establish their own inclusive theatre groups.Read more

Bespoke Workshops

One-off or a series of workshops tailored to the needs of the organisation.Read more

Chelsea & Westminster Hospital Project

Chickenshed's Chelsea & Westminster Project is an interactive and portable children’s show that uses puppets, music and sensory elements that can be taken into children’s centres, schools, nurseries and hospitals. For children fighting an ailment or those who are visiting their loved ones, The Hospital Project is a welcome, entertaining and stimulating diversion that can be performed right by their bedside.Read more

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Crime of the Century

Crime of the Century is a hard-hitting, raw piece of theatre which explores the issues surrounding gang violence.

Stig of the Dump

This new adaptation of Clive King’s Stig of the Dump has been developed by members of the Chickenshed Young Company for performances with 300 children and young people over three casts.

Whodunnit – an immersive murder mystery evening

Immerse yourself in a murder mystery evening with an twist-filled storyline and live characters.

Young Musicians Workshop

The Young Musicians Workshop at Chickenshed is run by a small group of local music teachers who recognise the importance of providing a live performance platform for young musicians.

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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.

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

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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.

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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 music, 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.