Fantastic inclusive performance workshops involving movement, drama, singing and story-making.
Inspired by a love of all things theatre and frustrated
of the lack of performance opportunities available for people with learning disabilities to devise, create and perform alongside their non-disabled peers, The Hopshed Theatre Company was launched in 2013.
A ‘shed link’ of the world-famous Chickenshed Theatre Group, Hopshed empowers and enriches lives through inspirational and inclusive theatre. We believe that in an inclusive theatre model, the 'difference' that often divides serves as the magical element of an amazing theatrical experience.
Led by The Hopshed Theatre’s highly experienced and enthusiastic staff, The Hop Shed’s creative and artistic workshops are specifically designed to encourage members to make friends, develop new skills, and grow in confidence in a vibrant, inclusive, and uplifting environment.
We are proud to present ground-breaking theatre
Theatre with a Difference
The HopShed Theatre Company is:
Totally inclusive – The Hopshed Theatre Company is made up of over 60 people with and without disabilities, who work together as genuine equals.
Challenging and fun – the majority of the productions have big messages delivered with high energy, accompanied by a real sense of fun.
Adopts a broad and ever-growing range of multi-media to both grab audiences in fresh ways and enable everybody, no matter what their disability or otherwise, to fully participate.
Our workshops & productions
We run workshops on an ongoing basis where we develop material and rehearse for public productions throughout the year. These are often performed in public spaces or by invitation to events.
VenueS:
Mondays, 10 am, -5pm: The Barn, Spilsill Court, Staplehurtst, Kent, TN12 0DJ
Tuesdays, 10 am - 4 pm: Hop, Stitch and Jumper, Royal Star Arcade, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1JL
TO FIND OUT MORE OR GET INVOLVED:
Telephone: 01622 863 291
Email: hopshed@symbolconnect.co.uk