We have taken the difficult decision to close Chickenshed to the public and cancel all events with immediate effect. Please click for further information. Read more
To celebrate our 45th birthday, 33 of our supporters are taking on the ultimate challenge and cycling from Bath to Chickenshed on Bromptons to raise funds for our life-changing work. Read more
Last week a Chickenshed company of 14 finished the last few performances of a six-week tour, which ended in the beautiful Ffwrnes Theatre in Llanelli, Wales. Our fantastic company has travelled far and wide this summer. The tour is an important landmark for our Theatre and Performance work in many ways, but it has been great to see our work introduced to new audiences throughout the country who have never have had the opportunity to actually see our inclusive work in action. Read more
Our Artistic Director Lou Stein is currently working with a small group of students and Young Company members to develop a new adaptation of Snow White. The sessions have been creative, imaginative and inspiring. Every fortnight, on a Thursday afternoon, ideas for themes, story and characters are being explored. Read more
Our 2020 Spring Show, Waiting for the Ship to Sail, has been nominated for an Off West End Award. Read more
Wendy has been involved with Chickenshed for almost 30 years. From painting to performing, Wendy has lended her skills in many area's over the years. Read more
Nadia’s support for Chickenshed spans decades, including her time as Mayor of Enfield in the 1990s. Read more
Our 2019 Christmas Show, Snow White, has been nominated for an Offie! Read more
Exciting news about a new grant received from the Mayor of London's Young Londoners Fund. Read more
We are thrilled to announce our Spring 2020 programme! We have so many different shows, events, workshops and classes for people of all ages that you won’t need to go anywhere else but Chickenshed this spring! Read more
Ruth and Shah have been involved in Chickenshed for 25 years, since their daughter Monica joined at 9 years old. They continue to support and fundraise across many roles. Read more
On Thursday 1 August we held our Volunteers Summer Celebration. Our volunteers are integral to our organisation and provide us with vital support. Each and every one of them brings a special skill set and unique personality; without them we simply could not do what we do. Read more
Max first came across Chickenshed after he moved to New Barnet in 1986. He came to watch a Chickenshed performance and was deeply impressed by the inclusion he saw on stage. Over 30 years later both he and his wife Helen continue to volunteer for Chickenshed. Read more