ABOUT US
Immediate Theatre was set up in Hackney in 1996. From the outset the company's vision was to work closely with locally based organisations and community groups to create theatre which engaged people in the process of change. The combination of participatory and professional projects was designed to bring local theatre practitioners together with the community to create inspiring work with high artistic standards for specific audiences.
In 2000 we established our methodology to work in partnership to produce work that is:
- Inclusive: Working at the grassroots and celebrating diversity
- Interactive: Involving communities throughout the creative process
- Imaginative: Finding new ways to engage with vital issues
Immediate Theatre celebrates the in-depth relationships we have been able to establish with many sectors of the community in Hackney. The success of our work has now led us to develop participatory projects in neighbouring boroughs and to tour our performance work across London.
Our company aims are:
- To work in partnership with other organisations to support the use of drama as a tool for social engagement in all aspects of society.
- To provide programmes that enable people at high risk of exclusion to participate in the arts.
- To develop productions that explore social issues and enable people to engage in the process of change.
- To create pathways to employment in the arts industries for those traditionally not accessing these opportunities.
- To develop strong links with our communities in order to establish the integral role of the arts.