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

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Our vision is to live in a society that enables everyone to flourish. Our mission is to create entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change.

Theatre Changing Lives

Theatre Changing Lives

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

Published: 14th March, 2014

Updated: 25th March, 2019

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Our Mission and Vision

Our Mission and Vision

Chickenshed is a pioneering and inclusive company that makes beautiful and inspirational theatre. We bring together people of all ages and from all backgrounds to produce outstanding theatre that entertains, inspires, challenges and informs both audiences and participants alike. Read more

Published: 1st January, 2017

Updated: 20th December, 2017

Author: Elizabeth Charlesworth

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What is Inclusive Theatre?

What is Inclusive Theatre?

We want to break down the barriers between people, and create a world without labels and where differences no longer divide. We bring people together who would otherwise never meet, never get to know each other. Read more

Published: 2nd January, 2017

Updated: 12th October, 2017

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History

History

In 1974, musician and composer Jo Collins met teacher and director Mary Ward. Sharing a belief that everyone should be able to perform and create, they set up a theatre company. Read more

Published: 29th January, 2017

Updated: 19th July, 2018

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We Are Chickenshed

We Are Chickenshed

Chickenshed is an amazing organisation, which for 45 years has been built upon the stories of the thousands and thousands of people who count themselves part of our community. These short films shine a light on just a few of these individuals, and serve to highlight how Chickenshed stands for one unique proposition – that we can all choose to create a better world where everyone is welcome and everyone is included. Read more

Published: 30th January, 2019

Updated: 29th April, 2019

Author: Alesha Bhakoo

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