The Space Between Us Programme

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The Space Between Us Programme began as a pilot project in 2017 and was born out of the desire to bring together a group that crossed generations, from all sides of society and developed a creative platform to have conversations, explore histories and devise theatre together. This project culminated in a performance, We All Have Stories, as part of the Young Company New Routes Festival, July 2018, in Chickenshed’s Rayne Theatre.

The response from participants and audience supported the belief that the processes involved in this project could be of benefit in a range of environments where social cohesion was a goal, so it was at this point that ‘The Space Between Us’ pilot project evolved into a flexible outreach programme which encourages individuals to come together to explore their personal stories and experiences in a safe, supportive space through performing arts. Taking ideas and outputs from initial conversational sessions and workshops, an emotive and thought-provoking piece of theatre is developed that prompts society to think about that ‘Space Between Us’ and how community can be a catalyst for improved social cohesion and mental wellbeing.

Using this framework, the particular route and focus of any specific project can be tailored to respond to the priorities of any partner organisation or participant group.

Getting involved with this project has been the most inspiring, uplifting experience I have had for years, it has made me feel alive again

- The Space Between Us Participant, 2017/18

Get Involved!

There are so many opportunities to meet people of all ages, be creative and form friendships when you join the Space Between Us Community.

Gladrags Society

Get your Gladrags on and enjoy glamorous afternoons of live music, dance and entertainment. Enjoy our suave intergenerational band ‘The Ten Bob Notes’ as they take you back through the decades, meet new friends of all ages, and enjoy dressing up for a right posh afternoon out!

Sign up to become a Gladrags member today and get your name on the VIP list before word gets out. Remember... it’s our secret!

Dance Space

Have you got a hidden dancer inside you? We are forming a brand new dance company inviting people 50+ to join! Come and learn to choreograph and move beautifully together. All sessions will be accessible, joyful and friendly. No experience required.

Saturday Splinters

A series of free workshops led by and for our intergenerational community. Visual arts, song writing, creative writing, dance, drama, film making. Sign up to be a SBU member and come along.

Intergenerational Theatre Project

Sign up now to be involved in our brand new Space Between Us Intergenerational Performance Project. A piece will be devised by our community, involving music, drama, dance, visual arts and creative writing. We also have café socials and musical theatre workshops.

Cafe Connect

A brand new series of socials led by our Space Between Us Community. Watch out for upcoming dates and activites.

Become a SBU Volunteer

Our community is always looking for volunteers, let us know if you have time to spare to support or lead some activities.

Want to get in touch?

For further information please contact Rachel Yates, Creative Director of The Space Between Us Programme, [email protected]

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