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Futures Festival

Futuristic city image with a night sky

Get ready for an electrifying invitation from our Young Company as they invite you to embark on a journey into their vision for the future during our 50th year!

This dynamic youth-led festival delves deep into their hopes, dreams, and concerns for the future. Join them as they navigate the unwritten, planting the seeds of their aspirations and igniting the sparks of their potential.

As we mark fifty incredible years of Chickenshed, let's envision a world from those who will be leading the way for the next fifty years. 

It’s a place that feels like home, where the four walls are the essence that continues to rejuvenate and evolve.

Maya Neilsen, former YC Member

Pricing

The work of the Young Company is always youth led and always developing, and our young people want as wide an audience as possible to come and see their work, so tickets for their performances are priced as Pay What You Want.

Tickets start from £4. If you want to pay over the suggested price, please feel free to do so. If, after you've seen the piece, you want to pay more please see our front of house team who will direct you to a pay point to make a donation to Chickenshed

What is the Young company?

The Young Company is an inclusive and dynamic initiative dedicated to nurturing the creative potential of young individuals through the performing arts. Led by passionate directors and supported by creative teams, mentors, and facilitators, it offers a vibrant platform where members from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to explore, learn, and grow.

Through a blend of workshops, performances, and collaborative projects, the program fosters personal and artistic development while instilling a sense of ownership and pride in each participant. With a focus on youth leadership and guidance, the Young Company ensures that every voice is heard and valued, creating a space for exploration, discovery, and personal growth.

Ultimately, it serves as a community and catalyst for change, empowering young people to shine both on stage and in their lives beyond.

Young company

Chickenshed’s Young Company is a place for every individual to flourish.

young company group on stage

Accessibility

You can find all info on access at Chickenshed here.

If you're coming to an event and have specific access requirements, we would advise you to contact us in advance so that we can make sure your needs are catered for.

Times & Tickets for Futures Festival

Wednesday 26 June 2024

Thursday 27 June 2024

Friday 28 June 2024

Saturday 29 June 2024

Monday 1 July 2024

Tuesday 2 July 2024

Wednesday 3 July 2024

Thursday 4 July 2024

Friday 5 July 2024

Saturday 6 July 2024

Monday 8 July 2024

Tuesday 9 July 2024

Wednesday 10 July 2024

Thursday 11 July 2024

Friday 12 July 2024

Saturday 13 July 2024

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