Inclusive Interactive Imaginative

We involve communities in creative projects that inspire wellbeing, break down barriers and engages people in the process of personal and social change.

About Us Our Work

About us

We have been working with young people and communities in Hackney and East London for 25 years to ensure access for all to arts activities that break down barriers and engage people in debate. Immediate Theatre’s vision is for a society where questioning, articulate and motivated people create and collaborate to build thriving communities.

A Stage to Perform

We work in partnership to develop work that supports our values of being:

Inclusive - working at the grassroots and celebrating diversity.
Interactive - involving communities throughout the creative process.
Imaginative - finding new ways to engage with vital issues.

We believe in the transformative power of theatre and the arts to all our lives and the importance of giving people a voice.

Creating a real relationship with the communities in which we work is at the heart of what we do. Our work is particularly developed with and for marginalised young people.

Creative Solutions

We regularly respond to requests from statutory and voluntary sector organisations to use our innovative theatre approach to tackle complex issues

Working with Schools

We provide a range of performances and workshops to enrich and support the school curriculum. Using innovative approaches, we aim to tackle key issues and increase achievement of young people.

Interactions

We have been engaging with excluded young people in Hackney for almost 20 years. Using drama and filmmaking to enable participants to develop confidence, communication and self-knowledge.

Working with the Over 50s

We have a track-record of creating excellent work with older people including productions toured to lunch/social clubs and sheltered housing venues, and inter-generational participatory projects.

Kickstart Employability Support

We offer support for Hackney-based employers hosting Kickstart placements, providing a comprehensive programme for young people, designed to develop professional skills and foster personal development.

Pathways to Employment

We provide creative programmes and one-to-one support to help participants develop their skills & explore potential career opportunities. We offer a range of support options for those still in education through to the long-term unemployed.

Estate-based Youth Theatres

We have been providing high quality open access youth theatres on estates in Hackney since 1998. The programme has engaged thousands of participants who do not traditionally have access to arts opportunities. All our sessions are free, inclusive and open to all.

Hackney Social Radio

A weekly radio programme for the young at heart. Broadcasting Wednesdays 11am-12pm on Resonance 104.4FM

Gallery

Immediate Theatre’s vision is for a society where questioning, articulate and motivated people create and collaborate to build thriving communities

Latest News

2021: A Year in Review

It’s been a milestone year for us here at Immediate Theatre, as we celebrated our 25th Anniversary in October. But alongside all the celebrations, it’s been another challenging year as the pandemic continued to change our lives in lots of ways. As we come to the end of the year, we want to end on a positive note by looking back at all the amazing things we’ve achieved this year and looking ahead to what’s next for us!

Here are some of the highlights of 2021, shared by our wonderful Immediate Theatre team.

Meet the Team

We work with young people and communities in Hackney and East London to ensure access for all to arts activities that break down barriers and engage people in debate.