Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre company that first began in 1974.
Primarily based at our own purpose-built venue in North London, we create theatre for all ages and run successful outreach projects, education courses and membership programmes throughout the year.
Ages
0-12m, 1-17, 18+ Years
Categories
Theatre Show, Drama and Performing
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WEEKLY WORKSHOP
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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.
During the workshop, you will learn and help to develop vocal arrangements for a wonderful mix of songs arranged with a Chickenshed twist!
Each week choir members have the opportunity to gain skills, confidence and a deeper understanding of how different voices can work together.
To put your newfound skills into practice, there will be ample opportunities to perform throughout the year!
No previous participation, experience or ability to read music is required - all you need is an interest in singing and plenty of enthusiasm!
Sessions held at Christ the King Church between 8th November - 13th December are cash only.
This Sunday Shed project is designed to combine and develop music, dance and singing skills.
Suitable for children with any level of previous experience, our Performance Project is designed to combine and develop music, dance and singing skills.
For the Summer term, you can just turn up and join in each week.
This project will lead to a live performance at Chickenshed with lights, music and costumes on 16 July at 3pm.
Sunday Shed Children & Young People Sessions
Little Spark:
Each week’s workshop is designed as a stand-alone session, there’s a different theme each time that will include elements of drama, dance, music and art.
The workshops are created to enable children to simply turn up, join in, have fun and spark their imagination to explore theatre.
Suitable for young people with any level of previous experience, this Acting Project is a programme of workshops, scripted work, and rehearsals.
For the Summer term you can just turn up and join in each week.
This project will culminate in a live performance at Chickenshed with lights, music and costumes on 16 July at 7pm
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.
During the workshop, you will learn and help to develop vocal arrangements for a wonderful mix of songs arranged with a Chickenshed twist!
Each week choir members have the opportunity to gain skills, confidence and a deeper understanding of how different voices can work together.
To put your newfound skills into practice, there will be ample opportunities to perform throughout the year!
No previous participation, experience or ability to read music is required - all you need is an interest in singing and plenty of enthusiasm!
Sessions held at Christ the King Church between 8th November - 13th December are cash only.
A relaxed workshop, designing the record cover of your life, including inside sleeve and sleeve notes.
Be inspired by your life story, and musical memories and be guided to design and decorate a record cover to keep or give away to someone you love.
This is an on-going project and will return later in the summer.
THE LOST RECORDS
An intergenerational performance project
Do you remember the song that changed you, the track that takes you back to a place you had forgotten, the album you treasure for reasons only you know?
This new intergenerational theatre project will explore how music moves us, captures memories that tingle the senses and take us to places we had forgotten.
The Lost Records is a multi- arts exploration into how we connect our stories to music and memory.
The project will continue through the summer and end with a performance in July with an immersive parallel exhibition of the stories uncovered and the friendships made.
Price: £10 | Over 60 yrs free
Love Theatre? Live Theatre? Breathe Theatre? Study Performing Arts in a professional working theatre! Come and find out about the courses we offer at one of our Open Events.
Come and find out about our Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Practice, Foundation Degree in Inclusive Performance, or BA (Hons) in Inclusive Performance (Top-Up Year) courses.
This is an ideal opportunity to meet staff, participate in a practical workshop and get a feel for what being a student here will be like.
During the Open Evening you will participate in a workshop and partake in a Q&A session.
The in-house Open Evening will include the opportunity to watch our current students perform their BTEC Graduation Show!
Chickenshed practitioners are inviting young people age 12-17 who are interested in performing arts to spend an afternoon creating innovative theatre in our unique and inclusive environment.
Through a series of workshop games we will work together to create new pieces of theatre that draw upon your ideas.
If you want to share and develop your passion for writing, performance, movement, music or simply have something to say and are ready to listen, then come along and get a flavour of what it’s like to be a member of our Youth Theatre here at Chickenshed.
Sign up to be part of the cast of SIDE TWO.
Two drama -based workshops, looking at the stories hidden beneath the lyrics of well-known songs.
No experience required just an interest in music, story-telling and meeting new people through creativity.
THE LOST RECORDS
An intergenerational theatre performance project:
Do you remember the song that changed you, the track that takes you back to a place you had forgotten, the album you treasure for reasons only you know?
This new intergenerational theatre project will explore how music moves us, captures memories that tingle the senses and take us to places we had forgotten.
The Lost Records is a multi- arts exploration into how we connect our stories to music and memory.
The project will continue through the summer and end with a performance in July with an immersive parallel exhibition of the stories uncovered and the friendships made.
Price: £20 (for both dates) | Over 60 yrs free
Be part of our intergenerational dance company for The Dance Floor Filler.
11am - 1pm: Be part of the creative team in devising movement for the cast.
2pm - 5pm: Be part of the cast and learn the dance together.
This workshop day will go towards creating a piece of filmed choreography and appear as part of 'The Lost Records' performance. In the summer term, we will bring the cast back together for a day to film.
No dance experience is required just an open attitude and a love of music and movement.
THE LOST RECORDS
An intergenerational theatre performance project
Do you remember the song that changed you, the track that takes you back to a place you had forgotten, the album you treasure for reasons only you know?
This new intergenerational theatre project will explore how music moves us, captures memories that tingle the senses and take us to places we had forgotten.
The Lost Records is a multi- arts exploration into how we connect our stories to music and memory. The project will continue through the summer and end with a performance in July with an immersive parallel exhibition of the stories uncovered and the friendships made.
A vocal session, working with professional recording artists, to develop a choral backdrop for the The Lost Records performance soundtrack.
No experience required, just an interest in music and meeting new people.
THE LOST RECORDS
An intergenerational theatre performance project
Do you remember the song that changed you, the track that takes you back to a place you had forgotten, the album you treasure for reasons only you know?
This new intergenerational theatre project will explore how music moves us, captures memories that tingle the senses and take us to places we had forgotten.
The Lost Records is a multi- arts exploration into how we connect our stories to music and memory. The project will continue through the summer and end with a performance in July with an immersive parallel exhibition of the stories uncovered and the friendships made.
Be part of the cast for The Lost Records: Side One, Let's Dance
This is a movement-based series of workshops and rehearsals, discovering how music moves us and uncovers stories.
No experience is required just an interest in music and movement, and making connections with new people.
THE LOST RECORDS
An intergenerational theatre performance project:
Do you remember the song that changed you, the track that takes you back to a place you had forgotten, the album you treasure for reasons only you know?
This new intergenerational theatre project will explore how music moves us, captures memories that tingle the senses and take us to places we had forgotten.
The Lost Records is a multi- arts exploration into how we connect our stories to music and memory.
The project will continue through the summer and end with a performance in July with an immersive parallel exhibition of the stories uncovered and the friendships made.
Join the creative team and work with a set designer to explore potential set designs and concepts for The Lost Records performance in July.
No experience required just a curiosity and an interest in meeting new people through creativity.
THE LOST RECORDS
An intergenerational theatre performance project
Do you remember the song that changed you, the track that takes you back to a place you had forgotten, the album you treasure for reasons only you know?
This new intergenerational theatre project will explore how music moves us, captures memories that tingle the senses and take us to places we had forgotten.
The Lost Records is a multi- arts exploration into how we connect our stories to music and memory. The project will continue through the summer and end with a performance in July with an immersive parallel exhibition of the stories uncovered and the friendships made.
THE LOST RECORDS: Hidden Track Rehearsals
Be part of the cast for the Hidden Track.
You will join an ensemble directed piece, including music, spoken word and movement.
All welcome, be part of a rehearsal and enjoy getting to know other cast members as we stage a brand new piece of theatre.
THE LOST RECORDS
An intergenerational theatre performance project
Do you remember the song that changed you, the track that takes you back to a place you had forgotten, the album you treasure for reasons only you know?
This new intergenerational theatre project will explore how music moves us, captures memories that tingle the senses and take us to places we had forgotten.
The Lost Records is a multi- arts exploration into how we connect our stories to music and memory. The project will continue through the summer and end with a performance in July with an immersive parallel exhibition of the stories uncovered and the friendships made.
Join us for a wonderful Fundraising Gala that not only celebrates the joy of Chickenshed, but will help subsidise seats for hundreds of local children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
What better way to start spreading the true spirit of Christmas!
Money raised on the night is going towards our Christmas Show Fund.
By helping us raise £10,000 at this event, we can invite 1000 children to see our incredible Christmas production; many of whom have never seen live theatre before.
This is the equivalent of fully subsidising 2 x Primary Schools, or 6 x Year groups at Secondary School, to set foot through our doors and truly experience the wonder of Chickenshed.
Any money we raise above this amount will support subsidised tickets all year round.
Included in the price of this ticket is:
• A complementary programme
• Pre-show drinks and food reception (including children friendly options)
• Your seats for a truly amazing Christmas show – The Toymaker’s Child
• A complementary drink in the interval (and snacks for children)
• Post event refreshments (including tea, coffee and mince pies)
A fantastic feel-good opportunity to make a difference to a child’s experience of Christmas this year!
After a smash hit run in the summer of 2022, Cinderella in Boots moves with a Christmas spin into the Tales Christmas slot.
The first Tales winter pantomime in history!
See classic panto elements meet all your favourite Tales characters in this interactive family winter extravaganza!
Audience Feedback:
'The children love the interaction, the performers are lovely and there’s plenty of comedy for the grown ups too, it’s all great family fun.'
'Full of energy and good music & dancing.'
'Great acting, singing and dancing... It was all beautifully bonkers!'
A Century of Swing | Down for the Count All-Stars
Returning to Chickenshed following their sell-out show earlier in the year, join the UK’s hardest swinging band Down for the Count All-Stars for “one hellova celebration of vintage music” (Time Out London) as they celebrate A Century of Swing.
You’ll hear instrumental songs from the likes of Duke Ellington and Glenn Miller and vocal classics from singers such as Nat ‘King’ Cole and Ella Fitzgerald, all presented with Down for the Count’s own unmistakable brand of wit and humour.
“Awesome!!!” Michael Bublé
They'll send you away singing!
Mr Bear is desperately trying to get to sleep but is kept awake by the varying sounds of the night: Mrs Bear snoring, Baby Bear playing, a dripping tap, a clock ticking, an owl hooting… will he ever get any rest?!
Inspired by the enduringly popular picture book by Jill Murphy, Peace At Last, is performed by three singers, harp and woodwind.
The toy maker lives a simple and quiet life.
He has just one child, his pride and joy; but (as all parents do) he worries.
They often play alone and rarely bring friends home from school. Worried his child is lonely, the toy maker cooks up a cunning plan...
Using a magical 3D printer, he creates an all-singing all-dancing AI child!
However, things don't quire go according to plan when the AI child, serial number PIN:0Cch10, proves to be a bit too mischievous to handle!
Get ready for a theatrical experience that will leave you spellbound.
With a captivating cast of colourful characters, big laughs and stunning sets The Toy Maker's Child promises to be an unforgettable journey.
Join our talented cast of over 200 as they fill the stage with wonder, beauty, and just a touch of delightful chaos.
We’re introducing a fabulously festive fundraiser to our Christmas calendar.
For one night only we’ll be bringing together our community choir, alumni band and others to perform some of our favourite tunes, including a sing-a-long, showcasing the wonder and joy that Christmas can bring.
Yule not want to miss out, so book your tickets today!
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas at a festive Baby Broadway concert this December!
An interactive Christmas performance suitable for all ages.
The whole family can sing and dance along to seasonal show tunes from hit musicals and well-known songs from Christmas films, all performed by our West End singers.
Enjoy well-known numbers from Elf, White Christmas, Mary Poppins, The Snowman, Frozen and many more.
Festive fancy dress is encouraged and - as well as singing, clapping and dancing along - you can expect bubbles, bells, flying babies and puppetry!
Join us at Chickenshed for this special evening to raise funds for Unicef, to help the children and families affected by the war in Ukraine.
Take Five are a band made up of friends of Chickenshed and professional musicians, and they are going to be joined by some special guests.
A fun evening of music and dancing, with a licensed bar and snacks available.
Take Five are a band made up of friends of Chickenshed and professional musicians.
Early booking is recommended as last year’s event was a sell out!
All ticket sales go directly to funding Chickenshed’s work with young people.
Doors open 7pm | Music 8pm (2hrs)
Price: £12
Where: Chickenshed Cafe
English Jazz Orchestra make a welcome return to Chickenshed with their big band sound and swinging hits from the songbooks of Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Basie, Bublé and more.
They’ll set your feet tapping and send you away smiling and humming!
The immensely talented Co-Founder of Chickenshed Jo Collins invites guests for a thrilling set of eclectic covers from pop to soul, funk, folk and more.
So why not gather a group of friends, book a table and enjoy the wonderful sounds of Jo backed by her in-house band?
Open Mic!
During the evening guests can take to the stage for a song or two as part of this fun, relaxed and highly enjoyable Sunday night out.
Whetstone Musical Theatre presents Saucy Jacks and the Space Vixens for 3 nights only.
Created in 1995 this multi-award-winning immersive musical has been performed all over the world including two runs in London’s West End.
Set in a futuristic cabaret bar, the music is loud, the characters are brazen and the atmosphere is hot...
The audience will be transported to Saucy Jack’s, a cabaret club on a distant planet in an unspecified future.
Come and join in the fun!
Bring Your Own Baby Comedy is the UK's premier baby-friendly comedy club!
Our multi-award-winning shows feature the funniest comedians in a totally baby-friendly environment.
Most importantly, our events are all about you...the parents! (But don't worry - we also take great care of our younger guests.)
We provide soft flooring, buggy parking and baby changing so that your baby is happy and you can relax. The bar is fully stocked pre-show, whether you fancy a cuppa or even something a bit stronger. If you need to whip out a bum (the baby's please!) a boob, or a bottle, please feel free...and our comics won't mind being heckled by our younger guests!
Grown-Up Comedy...Babies Welcome!
This performance is suitable for babies up to 15 months old.
Roll up! Roll up!
Take your seats for the smallest circus in town.
George the ringmaster has quite the challenge on their hands.
The circus isn’t quite what it once was but even still, George has curated a programme of acts more bedazzling than ever.
But first, they must make sure all of the acts are ready to razzle-dazzle.
Where on earth is Flop? And why is Smelly Dog making all that fuss?
Join Little Angel’s Miniature Travelling Circus and be delighted by beautiful puppets, nostalgic magic tricks and acts so tiny you may wonder how you can possibly see them!
From performing mice to acrobatic fleas – this circus has stars you won’t see anywhere else!
Review:
“This would make an ideal first show for a child – it’s a great example of just how magical family theatre can be.”
- The Stage (5 Star review)
Live comedy at Chickenshed presented by Resistance Comedy!
Chickenshed comedy nights continue to deliver laughs as Resistance Comedy bring some of the best and brightest comedy performers to our café performance space.
Fully licenced bar and snacks available.
Tickets: £12
Time: Comedy starts at 8pm, bar/doors open from 7pm
Please note – likely to contain strong language and adult content. Unreserved seating.
Welcome to these extra-special sessions of Planet Play, forming part of our Children's Festival of Fun.
Planet Play offers a magical world of sensory learning, wonder and exploration, for babies and toddlers aged 0-3 years.
These 50 minute sessions will encourage young children to develop and explore the world around them through song, music, movement and a truly sensory experience.
Created by our Tales from the Shed team, Planet Play has been specifically devised to encourage play and early communication development in young children.
Research has shown that singing songs and rhymes on a regular basis helps to widen your child’s vocabulary and listening skills which are an essential part of learning to read, write and communicate.
So join us for musical fun and games, learn lots of new songs, play with puppets, dance and enjoy time with your little one.
Meet Harmony, a young girl who struggles with sounds.
One day she meets a scruffy and unruly sound and, together, they discover the beauty of sound and how they help tell a story.
Baby Gospel Family Concert
Baby Gospel is an uplifting family concert of soul, Motown and gospel music, featuring the astonishing vocal talents of London’s CK Gospel Choir.
The whole family can enjoy singing and clapping along to hits by Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, Adele, Jackie Wilson, Pharrell and more – as well as some traditional Gospel songs and nursery rhymes.
These concerts are baby-friendly and open to all ages from newborns to school age to grandparents. At around 45 minutes long they are the perfect pre-lunch pick-me-up!
Cor Blimey, Guv’nor, it’s a good old fashioned East-End knees up!
Baby Knees Up is a zany, interactive family event with bubbles, puppets and plenty of singing along for adults, babies and children aged 0 - 100.
Tom Carradine (Carradine’s Cockney Singalong) will get you and your little ones Doing the Lambeth Walk, pondering How Much is That Doggy in the Window, marching with inflatable bananas “down The Strand” and much more!
Brought to you by the producers of highly successful Baby Broadway and Baby Gospel concert series.
Audience feedback for Baby Knees Up:
“the show’s hosts were super fun and enthusiastic and got the kids involved in the performance from the get-go”.
In a secure unit in an offshore correction facility, on the Island of Coraim Berdu, the Quatro trainees and the Mono trainees come together for their final tests under the watchful eye of The Examiner…
Will the island women ever find their way to freedom under their tyrannical leader?
Don’t forget your Smiles!
Smile! is a play which advocates for global social justice and pays respect to the Grenfell fire legacy.
Written by award-winning script writer and Artistic Director of S.P.I.D. Theatre, Helena Thompson, and directed and performed by young people from Chickenshed, Smile! will be performed in the Natural History Museum’s Attenborough Studio.
The scratch production is a collaboration between SPID (Social Progressive Interconnected Diverse), Chickenshed and the Natural History Museum as part of SPID's Season of Social Change, uniting heritage partners and artistic activists to inspire a fairer future.
A Century of Swing | Down for the Count All Stars
Join the UK’s hardest swinging band Down for the Count All-Stars for “one hellova celebration of vintage music” (Time Out London) as they celebrate A Century of Swing.
You’ll hear instrumental songs from the likes of Duke Ellington and Glenn Miller and vocal classics from singers such as Nat ‘King’ Cole and Ella Fitzgerald, all presented with Down for the Count’s own unmistakable brand of wit and humour.
“Awesome!!!” Michael Bublé
They'll send you away singing!
Time: 2 hrs | Interval = 20 Mins
Prices: From £17.50
Following on from last year’s hit, Cinderella in Boots, the Tales from the Shed team present their second summer panto!
Enter the fantastic world of THREE, where famous fairytale characters live their lives in three-dom. Join the three pigs, bears, mice and a whole host of characters.
Told through song, puppetry and movement. Make sure you use one of your three wishes and come and see THREE!
Friday Night Funnies 'Go Large' in our big Rayne Theatre... FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Get ready for big laughs galore, as Resistance Comedy bring some of the best and brightest comedy performers around to Chickenshed's Rayne Theatre.
PRE SHOW... pop-up street kitchen open for food in our garden space.
AFTER SHOW... chill in the bar or our garden space with a post-show curated playlist and enjoy our late licence.
Booking in advance is recommended.
The Foundation Degree end-of-year show is the final piece from our FD students.
That represents the culmination of all their learning and creativity during their time here.
The show is directed and devised by the students to create original unique pieces.
These productions are only open to the public once a year and are a great opportunity to see our unique creative process in action.
Expect to be moved, entertained and inspired.
The BTEC end-of-year show is the final piece from our BTEC students.
That represents the culmination of all their learning and creativity during their time here.
The show is directed and devised by the students to create original unique pieces.
These productions are only open to the public once a year and are a great opportunity to see our unique creative process in action.
Expect to be moved, entertained and inspired.
We are delighted to be welcoming back our Baby Broadway friends.
Enjoy well-known musical numbers from your favourite shows and films, all performed by amazing West End singers.
You can also expect bubbles, puppetry, dance moves and lots of audience interaction - join in as much or as little as you want to!
All ages are welcome - babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and even grandparents!
Join us on this sensory journey, exploring two forms of communication through beautiful interactive theatre.
Targeted at supporting the development of language and communication for early years, through fun and colourful singing, whilst using BSL (British Sign Language), Sing Sign supports your child's understanding of key words.
Chickenshed's Children Theatre introduce a brand new story, using themes from last year's Amplify project.
A group of children travel to a dystopian future, where the corrupt Authority have created Bots to destroy all forms of nature in order to make as much money as possible.
The children must hurry back to the present day to prevent this future from coming into fruition.
Together they must show the world just how powerful children's imaginations can be...
Performance Dates:
Thu 29 Jun | 7.30pm (CTA)
Fri 30 Jun | 7.30pm (CTB)
Sat 1 Jul | 1pm (CTA) , 6pm (CTB)
Tue 4 Jul | 7pm (CTA)
Wed 5 Jul | 7pm (CTB)
NB. Please note CTA and CTB indicate the rota groups
Tales from the Shed are vibrant, inclusive theatre shows that are perfect for young children.
They are informal, lively and amazingly engaging as the performers and audience share the same space.
Every carefully planned show incorporates educational songs, movement and language games, which help promote brain development and early learning in young children.
Every show is different, with a new theme incorporated into the show each week.
Having worked in partnership with early years experts over three decades, our diverse team present educational stories featuring our much loved characters - from Can-Can the beautiful bird to laid back Lion Down and The Thing That Goes Blurgh!
Experience the power and emotion of orchestral soundtrack music from some of the greatest movies and most celebrated cinematic composers of the last century, ranging from James Bond to Out of Africa and from Hans Zimmer to John Williams.
An unforgettable and immersive, full-on musical experience!
Our show features the combined forces of Enfield Film Orchestra's instrumentalists and the singers of Enfield Film Chorus.
Come join us for an immersive and evocative musical experience in a wonderful setting.
Prices:
Adults - £16
Concessions - £13
Children - £8
Baby Gospel is an uplifting family concert of soul, Motown and gospel music, featuring the astonishing vocal talents of London’s CK Gospel Choir.
The whole family can enjoy singing and clapping along to hits by Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, Adele, Jackie Wilson, Pharrell and more - as well as some traditional Gospel songs and nursery rhymes!
This concert is baby-friendly and open to all ages from newborns to school-age to grandparents. The concert lasts approximately 45 minutes.
CK Gospel Choir are a versatile professional group from London who are united by their love of gospel music and have provided backing for artists such as Beverley Knight, Peter Andre and Alfie Boe.
Join us for some egg-stra special Easter fun during the holidays.
Held in our large Rayne Theatre, our Tales from the Shed team will get the audience involved - meet some new characters and join in with the singing, dancing.
There’s plenty of fun to be had by all.
The BA end-of-year show is the final piece from our BA students.
That represents the culmination of all their learning and creativity during their time here.
The show is directed and devised by the students to create original unique pieces.
These productions are only open to the public once a year and are a great opportunity to see our unique creative process in action. Expect to be moved, entertained and inspired.
Taster Workshop themed around The Journey for young people aged 7-17 years old.
Through the workshop, you will explore themes and material from The Journey with members of the cast and creative team using Chickenshed’s inclusive creative methods in song, dance, sign language and acting.
This is the perfect introduction for young people interested in joining activities at Chickenshed in the future.
The workshop price includes a ticket to the 6pm performance of The Journey.
There will be a 30-minute break between the end of the workshop and the start of the performance where participants can wait in our café and garden area.
This will not be a supervised break and would ask that any participants under the age of 11 are met by a parent or carer at the end of the workshops and are accompanied while watching the performance.
Additional tickets for the performance for parents and carers are available from £4 online or through the Box Office.
Price includes 1 show ticket.
Workshop 4.30pm - 5.30pm | Performance 6pm - 7pm
The Festival of the Lost & Found is a space to explore relationships and human connection, or disconnection, in its many forms; those that stimulate, scare and scar our hearts and minds.
Come on a journey with Chickenshed's Youth Theatre through this wonderland and get lost with us, or find what you didn't know you were looking for...
The Space Between Us Community brings us an innovative immersive performance.
Enter a sensory experience of sound and vision from The Space Between Us Community, who bring together moments from the stories shared and the connections made online during the pandemic.
“What emerged at the end of that time together was a collection of true friends, bonded by our communal sharing in adversity, I will never forget it!”
This is a 'Pay what you like' from £5+ event.
Chickenshed practitioners are inviting young people age 11-17 who are interested in performing arts to spend an afternoon creating innovative theatre in our unique and inclusive environment.
Through a series of workshop games we will work together to create new pieces of theatre that draw upon your ideas.
If you want to share and develop your passion for writing, performance, movement, music or simply have something to say and are ready to listen, then come along and get a flavour of what it’s like to be a member of our Youth Theatre here at Chickenshed.
A funny thing happened on the way to the theatre...
Following on from the success of Eunoia The first offering in our Spring 2022 season Will be ‘A funny thing happened on the way to the theatre…’ , an evening of short monologue, duologue and small cast pieces to be performed in the Studio Theatre.
The evening will contain new works by writers from within Chickenshed including staff, members of Youth Theatre, students and graduates.
The theme of this year’s offering will be Storytelling and the vast nature of the word. An Umbrella term.
Children's Festival of Fun - Storyworld, Enfield Special.
The Tales team will bring to life stories by local writers and the history of Enfield.
Add in some fairytales, and you have an exciting world of storytelling - told in the usual fun (and silly) Tales style!
Come and tell your stories - for they are the stories of tomorrow.
Back by popular demand, Chickenshed’s Community Choir returns to share songs that you will know and love.
Also playing are members of our Youth Band and of the wider Chickenshed community who will all come together for a musical evening of popular songs and music.
A big celebration, kicking off our Children's Festival Fun, with another one two weeks later as our Grande Finale of events!
Our popular day out for all the family returns after a sell-out run last year. Tales Big Day Out takes over Chickenshed’s inside and outside spaces. Join us for two hours full of fun - with song, dance and action, performances and workshops.
A year’s worth of shows, in an afternoon of bitesize bursts! Rain or shine, Tales Big Day Out is fun for all the family.
Live Music Night in aid of the Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal
Join us at Chickenshed for this special night to raise funds for the Turkey–Syria Earthquake Appeal organised by the DEC.
Music will be provided by a wide circle of Chickenshed musicians and also feature the ever-popular Jo Collins.
It’s going to be a great evening of popular tunes, and a bit of dancing if you fancy it too!
If you can't attend the night but still wish to donate to our fundraiser, you can book a Donation Only ticket and still show support.
Gohonjatra narrates the story of Salma – an artist - who was imprisoned by a sectarian group but somehow, she flees away from the prison.
She returns to bury the dead bodies of her own community members who have been brutally killed by this group.
Meanwhile, she feels the urgency to bury her partner Arian’s dead body but she cannot save herself from the oppressors. She was raped and then killed.
Before her death, Salma prays for the salvation of all, even those who raped her, who destroy the beauty of co-existence on the earth. Through her death, she stands up for peace and a plural society.
GohonJatra will be performed in the Chickenshed Studio Theatre and the performance language is Bangla
A dance extravaganza performed by the children, students and adult dancers at Muswell Hill Dance Class presenting Tap Dance, Ballet, Contemporary & Street Dance to our favourite Musical Theatre Songs.
Produced by MHDC, Choreographed by Ellie Gliksten, Emily Jones Dawson & Ornella Compagno.
Every corner of Chickenshed comes alive at The RISE Festival this October!
RISE provides an exciting platform for 12 talented artists to share their brand-new, authentic and bold creative experiences to audiences.
It will be a vibrant experience, brimming with a diverse array of exciting performances, plus food, drink and a wonderful atmosphere!
Rise ⦾ Inspire ⦾ Share ⦾ Elevate
Get ready to be immersed in:
• innovative choreography
• provocative film
• original writing
• fresh music
• powerful workshops
Come and watch them RISE at this brand-new festival of debuts as we unveil nine never-seen-before creative works.
We’re delighted to be welcoming The Brick People to Chickenshed, who’ll be offering a wide range of LEGO® related activities.
Each hour long session consists of various LEGO® activity tables, some containing self-building activities such as Race Tracks or Mosaics and other tables featuring monitored activities such as a timed speed or tower build, where names of the builders are entered onto a leader board for the day for all to see.
Join us for this exciting fundraising event featuring some of the cast who appeared on Britain’s Got Talent.
We Are Chickenshed is made up of a number of pieces celebrating outstanding theatre, the joy of performance and the power of creating beauty out of chaos.
As well enjoying the performance, you will be welcomed to Chickenshed with a drinks reception and have the opportunity to enjoy coffee and chocolates before you head home.
All money raised will go towards our DARE TO Fund helping us to reach more people through our community projects such as Tales from Shed and Gladrags, and our peer mentoring projects working with our young students to empower them as they navigate the modern world.
7pm: Drinks & cheese reception
8pm: Performance & speech
9.10pm: Coffee & chocolates
10pm: Finish
Join us for an exclusive We Are Chickenshed fundraising event.
The evening will consist of a drinks reception, a performance with some of the cast featured on Britain’s Got Talent, followed by a light sushi supper, ending with dancing and a live band.
All money raised will go towards our DARE TO Fund helping us to reach more people through our community projects such as Tales from Shed and Gladrags, and our peer mentoring projects working with our young students to empower them as they navigate the modern world.
7pm: Drinks & cheese reception
8pm: Performance & speech
9.10pm: Interval & sushi
9.40pm: Live band & dancing
10.30pm: Finish
Tales from the Shed are vibrant, inclusive theatre shows that are perfect for young children. They are informal, lively and amazingly engaging as the performers and audience share the same space.
Every carefully planned show incorporates educational songs, movement and language games, which help promote brain development and early learning in young children.
Having worked in partnership with early years experts over three decades, our diverse team present educational stories featuring our much loved characters - from Can-Can the beautiful bird to laid back Lion Down and The Thing That Goes Blurgh!
Come with us to Planet Play our magical world of sensory learning, wonder and exploration, for babies and toddlers aged 0-3 years.
These fun, immersive sessions encourage young children to develop and explore the world around them through song, music, and movement.
Created by our Performances to Children team, Planet Play has been specifically devised to encourage play and early communication development in young children.
Research shows that singing songs and rhymes, on a regular basis, helps widen your child's vocabulary and listening skills, which are an essential part of learning to read, write and communicate.
Learn new songs, play with puppets, dance and enjoy time with your little one.
Each week’s workshop is designed as a stand-alone session, there’s a different theme each week, including elements of drama, dance, music and art.
The workshops are created to enable children to simply turn up, join in, have fun and spark their imagination to explore theatre.
Our Little Spark workshop is suitable for children 5-7 years old.
Come and create collage art-work for our next Gladrags Secret Society celebrating the 50's 60's and 70's
We will be going through posters, newspapers, and other printed materials from these decades to create our own unique piece of art-work to display at the event. Come and have an easy-going creative session, with tea and coffee and lovely company.
The artwork will be exhibited at our next Gladrags Secret Society event in February.
The Young People's Acting Project is a programme of workshops, scripted work, and rehearsals.
During the Autumn Term, children can simply turn each week and join in.
This project will lead to a live performance at Chickenshed with lights, music and costumes in Spring 2023.
Suitable for children with any level of previous experience.
This Sunday Shed project is designed to combine and develop music, dance and singing skills.
Suitable for children with any level of previous experience, our Performance Project is designed to combine and develop music, dance and singing skills.
During the Autumn Term, children can simply turn each week and join in.
This project will lead to a live performance at Chickenshed with lights, music and costumes in Spring 2023.
These Adult Sunday Shed workshops are relaxed and informal sessions that will explore text and character using drama games and improvisation techniques.
The sessions are a great way to build new friendships and connect to the community through the enjoyment of acting.
No experience required just curiosity and an open attitude.
Come and join us for fun and energising 'all singing, dancing and acting' musical theatre workshops!
Together we will explore songs from favourite West End & Broadway musicals. The group will stage some songs, add lights and costumes, and then give a short showing to an audience at the end of term!
As the Easter Holidays begin and the children are full of excitement, get them along to Chickenshed for lots of drama, dance, story-making, music and fun.
Beginning on Monday morning children will be part of a group that will together come up with an idea, create a story, learn songs and make up dances all in time for a performance on Friday afternoon!
Easter Shed is for anyone between the ages of 5-11 and is delivered by Chickenshed’s highly experienced and energetic performers!
Everyone is welcome regardless of experience.
This activity will run from 9.30am-3.30pm each day so children are asked to bring a packed lunch and snacks for each day.
Chickenshed staff will supervise the lunchtimes and breaks throughout the day.
Parents and friends will be invited in on the final afternoon to see the performance that has been devised throughout the week.
Our workshops follow the most updated Covid-19 activity guidelines for children and young people so please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need further information.
School Years 1-6 only
Summer Shed
Summer Shed is for anyone between the ages of 5-11 (school years Y1 - Y6) and is delivered by Chickenshed’s highly experienced and energetic team!
Beginning on Monday morning children will be part of a group that will together come up with ideas, create a story, learn songs and make up dances, all in time for a performance on the Friday afternoon!
Please note numbers are limited so we advise to book early.
A summer theatre project for 11-17 year olds (schools years Y7 - Y13) who are interested in sharing and developing a passion for writing, performance, movement and music.
Participants will be guided by Chickenshed’s Youth Theatre Directors and our current Youth Theatre members in devising, writing, choreographing and composing their own pieces of theatre throughout the week, in a fun and supportive environment.
The developed work will then be presented at a Scratch Performance on the Friday and will potentially be developed further by Chickenshed’s Youth Theatre for future performance.
This project also gives participants the opportunity to apply to become a member of our Youth Theatre.
You are invited to join us in our community café area for connections, activities and intergenerational friendships.
Every third Wednesday of the month at 4.30pm we will meet in the café. Tea and coffee will be served as well as laughter, conversation and company.
Hosted by The Space Between Us Community.
You do not have to book for this event. Everyone is welcome, just walk into the café!
The Lost Records | Writing for the Stage
Be part of the creative process and join our writer’s room, guided by writer and journalist Rebecca Hardy and working with the Director of The Lost Records-Rachel Yates. No experience required.
THE LOST RECORDS
An intergenerational theatre performance project.
Do you remember the song that changed you, the track that takes you back to a place you had forgotten, the album you treasure for reasons only you know?
This new intergenerational theatre project will explore how music moves us, captures memories that tingle the senses and take us to places we had forgotten.
The Lost Records is a multi-arts exploration into how we connect our stories to music and memory.
The project will continue through the summer and end with a performance in July with an immersive parallel exhibition of the stories uncovered and the friendships made.
Especially recommended for very young children, join the Tales team for a fun and interactive sensory session with an egg-stra special Easter theme.
A brilliant and immersive opportunity for children to really get involved in true Tales from the Shed fashion!
Prices: Adults £7, Babies and Children Free
The Lost Records is a multi-arts exploration into how we connect our stories to music and memory.
The festival is afternoon of music and memories.
Enjoy our live band, a performance by our Lost Records ensemble and our Community Choir joining together through the joy of music.
Stay on afterwards to visit our Lost Records exhibition and take a turn on our dancefloor.
This event is a culmination of the project that our Lost Records Company have been working on since April.
Well known children’s books are told through the beautiful power of movement and children’s yoga.
Supporting children’s physical development and wellbeing through fun, interactive storytelling.
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