20 STories in 20 Weeks

As part of our 20th Birthday celebrations we are gathering memories and stories about your experience with Hackney Shed and sharing a new one each week leading up to our SHED FEST celebrations.

Have you been involved in our projects in some way over the last 20 years?

Maybe you were a Hackney Shed member, a parent, a volunteer, an assistant, an artist, a partner organisation?

We want to gather as many stories from our incredible community as possible - you are all part of Hackney Shed's journey so get in touch and share your story!

Watch our #20StoriesIn20Weeks below

To get involved email Claudia at info@hackneyshed.org.uk

WEEK 1 - Kitty’s Story

WEEK 2 - A Family of performers

WEEK 3 - The early years of Hackney Shed

Week 4 - Dyonne

Week 5 - Finn & Max

Week 6 - Hackney Shed’s Backstage

Week 7 - A Hackney Shed Household

Week 8 - We Are All Heroes!

Week 9 - The Importance of Friendship

Week 10 - Acting Brings Me Joy

Week 11 - INspired by Young People

Week 12 - Together as a Community

Week 13 - A Tour of BSix College

Week 14 - Two Thumbs Up For Hackney Shed

Week 15 - A FRESH POINT OF VIEW

Week 16 - A Collaborative Effort

Week 17 - A Parent’s Point of View

Week 18 - All Around Hackney

Week 19 - Hackney Shed Now

Week 20 - Hackney 20 years IN the Future

Anything else to know?

YES! Watch this space for more exciting plans we’re putting together for this August!

We’ll update you on this soon.

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What People Say About Hackney Shed

Testimonials

It's non competitive and encourages cooperation, collaboration and celebration of people's differing strengths.

Hackney Shed doesn't just support children and young people the benefits spill over to parents and carers too, especially around well being, knowing the 'shed' members are being well catered for.

“Hackney Shed provides a unique service to communities across Hackney which is financially accessible (unlike others). It's format is vital in respect of social cohesion and providing space for the development of young people in a way which is non judgemental and inclusive”

A really fun drama space where you could feel safe and comfortable expressing ideas. I've met so many cool people I wouldn't have without this.

Hackney Shed is a marvellous, shining example of genuine, meaningful inclusion.

“It is a rare and valuable opportunity to meet and make friends, socialise, develop his independence and feel rightly proud of himself”

“Hackney Shed is great and continues to wow - great for kids and parents.”

“Great energy. Inclusive for all. Creative teaching which allows children/young people opportunities to gain confidence”

"The best thing is that we have a proper theatre, with lights and costumes and musicians and everything, so when we do a show it feels like a real show, not just kids.”

"Hackney Shed enriches my child's life on so many levels. She is not only learning theatre skills, but so much more. She is learning about community and co-operation, and is gaining in confidence and self-worth."

"As a parent with a child with special needs I value the inclusivity over and above everything. This is from the point of view both of how good it is for him to feel included and valued but also from the point of view of my other two children who are able to see him and others with special needs being on an equal footing."

"We have been Hackney residents for nearly 20 years and have been very proud to find such an excellent opportunity for all children right on our doorstep."