HACKNEY SHED COLLECTIVE (16-25 YRS WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS)

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“Seeing everyone take the stage together. I was so proud of us as a group”
— Hackney Shed Collective member

WHAT WE DO

Collective is open to anyone aged 16-25 years old but we forefront the talents of young people with learning disabilities and/or autism. 

We run a variety of projects including weekly rehearsals leading up to a performance, weekend masterclasses, holiday projects , films and a yearly collaboration with NT Connections.  We go see plays together and use them as inspiration to create our own work. 

Collective members feedback on the areas of theatre they want to explore. Areas we have focused on so far include carnival, film, music and design.

When & Where

Please find details of our current Collective projects below.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Please get in touch if you would like to find out more about Hackney Shed Collective. Email contact@hackneyshed.org.uk or call 07927 082 592

NT CONNECTIONS 2024

We are starting up for NT Connections again!  This is a long term project that will run on Wednesday evenings this year.  This project requires regular commitment because we will be rehearsing a play commissioned by The National Theatre and we will be performing it at the end of April at the Southwark Playhouse in South London. 

This project is no longer open for applications, but if you are interested in joining future versions of our NT Connections project or learning about other opportunities, email vicki@hackneyshed.org.uk

How to get involved:

Contact Vicki at vicki@hackneyshed.org.uk for more information

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."