acta introduces Pathway
Pathway is a group that uses fun, engaging and practical creative techniques to help you achieve your goals by mapping a journey for you to follow to education, volunteering and employment. You will also have the opportunity to meet new people, hear from Colleges and Universities, Businesses and Employers, and support each other in your ...
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#ThePrimeMinisterIsMissing
The planet is dying, people are being cruel to animals, war is ongoing, poverty and hunger are still rife – there’s only one thing left to do. Let’s kidnap the Prime Minister. Join acta’s Young Carers for an evening of putting the world to rights… whatever it may take!
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When You’re Gone
Death. It’s the only certainty there is in life – but when did you last talk about it? acta Company invite you for an evening of reflection as they present ‘When You’re Gone’: an exploration of life, death, love, and grief. We’ll meet a cast of characters who are all affected by death. We hope ...
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Forge
To create (something) strong, enduring, and successful. Forge is a two-year theatre training programme led by women, for women.Over two years, we will introduce you to a range of theatre skills, and then you’ll specialise in either production or theatre-making. You’ll also complete an accredited Arts Award Qualification along the way. You can read the ...
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Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
We’re so pleased to let you know that we’ve been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service – the MBE for voluntary groups. Our amazing volunteers do all sorts: devise and act in our plays, help run our shows, cook dinners for our Making Time group, help steer our work on our board of Trustees… ...
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Old Brooms Know the Corners
Leonie is a typical British teenager, testing the boundaries and not worrying about the consequences – that is until she’s sent to live with her Grandma in the Caribbean. As her Grandma and the local aunties teach her to fall in line, they share stories from their own childhood, and lessons they’ve learnt along the ...
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Sudafest 2022
Sudafest is a celebration of Sudanese culture. Everyone is welcome at Sudafest – Those with Sudanese heritage and those who want to learn more. We‘ll revel in the breadth and vibrancy of Sudanese culture by coming together with music, food, theatre, dance, workshops, a parade, and more! There’ll be something for all ages, with a ...
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Seminar | From Story to Script
Join us on Wednesday 29 June, 12.30pm – 2.00pm for the latest in our series of online interactive seminars. For this one, we will be exploring dramaturgy in the context of community theatre – how to take a story devised by a group, and turn it into a script with a clear narrative that ensures ...
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Hard Evidence
Jan, a survivor of an abusive relationship, finds her confidence grows when she is invited to join an advisory group where her story matters and is valued. Can her friend, Christine, feel the benefits too? Written and performed by two women with direct experience of domestic violence, Hard Evidence tells the story of friends supporting ...
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Creative Wellbeing Café
We are excited to announce the re-opening of acta’s Creative Wellbeing Café. The café will be open on Thursdays from 10.30am to 2.30pm, serving hot drinks, homemade cakes, and a simple lunch. From 11am-1pm you’ll be able to get hands-on with a free creative activity hosted by some wonderful local artists. No experience is needed ...
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