Workshops and classes
Discover inclusive workshops for all ages at Chickenshed. Join us for creative sessions, make friends, and develop new skills in all areas of theatre.
Upcoming workshops
Community Choir at Chickenshed
21 January - 18 March, 2026
The Chickenshed Community Choir is a uniquely inclusive environment to develop your singing skills as part of an ensemble through a fantastic series of vocal sessions.
Ensemble Performance Workshop
22 January, 2026
Experience the SBU Ensemble style of performance which combines text, music and movement. Taking place on Thu 22 Jan at 6pm
Drama - Character and Text Workshop
22 January, 2026
Take part with members of the SBU community exploring drama through character and text work. Taking place on Thu 22 Jan at 7.30pm
Little Spark!
25 January - 22 March, 2026
Join our Sunday Shed drop-in workshop for ages 5-7, featuring new weekly themes with engaging drama, dance, music, and art activities!
Adult Acting Workshop
25 January - 15 March, 2026
These workshops are relaxed and informal sessions that will explore text and character using drama games and improvisation techniques.
Children's Performance Project
25 January - 22 March, 2026
Join our Sunday Shed performance project for children aged 8-11 and enhance music, dance, and singing skills.
Adult Performance Skills Workshop
25 January - 15 March, 2026
Explore your favourite songs from the musicals in this Sunday Shed performance skills workshop.
Young People's Performance Project
25 January - 22 March, 2026
Join the Young People's Performance Project for young people age 11-18. Engaging workshops where you'll learn scripts and get stuck into rehearsals. No experience necessary!
Musical Theatre Workshop
5 February, 2026
Have fun exploring a Musical Theatre song and bring it to life with the members of the SBU community. Taking place on Thu 5 Feb at 6pm
Sound and Image Workshop – Creating Soundscapes with our Voices
5 February, 2026
During this experimental taster workshop, we'll be using visual stimuli to create our own soundscapes, using our voices and surroundings. Taking place on Thu 5 Feb at 7.15pm
Shift the Blues Movement Session
12 February, 2026
Join us at this dance session that aims to shift the blues away as we move our bodies to some tranquil, hopeful, and uplifting tunes. Taking place on Thu 12 Feb at 6pm
Drama Improvisation Workshop
12 February, 2026
Come and explore an accessible fun session playing with situations, characters and scenarios. Taking place on Thu 12 Feb at 7.30pm
Community Choir at Christ the King
25 February - 25 March, 2026
The Chickenshed Community Choir is a uniquely inclusive environment to develop your singing skills as part of an ensemble through a fantastic series of vocal sessions.
Creative Writers' Workshop - Feb
26 February, 2026
Be part of the SBU creative process and join our writers’ room, working with Director of the SBU programme, Rachel Yates, and guest writers. Taking place on Thu 26 Feb at 6.30pm
Puppetry and Object Manipulation Workshop
5 March, 2026
Bring the objects around you to life, using play and puppetry skills with your imagination. Taking place on Thu 5 Mar at 6pm
Creative Writers' Workshop - March
12 March, 2026
Be part of the SBU creative process and join our writers’ room, working with Director of the SBU programme, Rachel Yates, and guest writers. Taking place on Thu 12 Mar at 6.30pm
Get Creative with Clay Workshop
19 March, 2026
Come and explore your inner creativity with a lovely hands-on session playing with clay. Taking place on Thu 19 Mar at 6pm
Song Lyric Workshop
26 March, 2026
A beautiful workshop led by our resident SBU musician and composer, Liz Kitchen, who will gently guide you to put words to music, or even music to words! Taking place on Thu 26 Mar at 6pm
Open Music Making Workshop
26 March, 2026
Come and celebrate the joy of making music together. Bring your own instruments if you have any or share our percussion instruments. Taking place on Thu 26 Mar at 7.15pm
Easter Shed
30 March, 2026
Easter Shed is for anyone between the ages of 5-11, and in school year 1-6, and is delivered by Chickenshed’s highly experienced and energetic team!
Easter Scratch
7 April, 2026
A creative and collaborative theatre project for 11-17 year olds, and in school year 7-13, who are interested in sharing and developing a passion for writing, performance, movement and music.
