Inclusive Interactive Imaginative

We involve communities in making theatre that inspires wellbeing, breaks down barriers and engages people in the process of personal and social change.

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About us

A Stage to Perform

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

About us

A Stage to Perform

We work in partnership to develop work that is:

Inclusive - working at the grass roots 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.

Theatre Exchange

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.

Estate-based Youth Theatres

We have been providing FREE 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.

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.

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

#WalkAMileInMyShoes

We’re so excited to share that we’re part of an amazing initiative created by our Patron Idris Elba, alongside his wife Sabrina Dhowre Elba and their long-time friend, French fashion designer Christian Louboutin.

The #WalkAMileInMyShoes capsule collection, which went on sale yesterday, has been designed to raise awareness of the social and racial injustices faced by many around the world. 100% of the proceeds from the collection will directly support Immediate Theatre, and four other grassroots organisations whose work fights oppression and advances racial justice, equal rights and access.

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.