Summer project: cHILDREN’S THEATRE AND YOUTH THEATRE

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Join us for our summer show at New City College, marking the culmination of a term full of collaboration and imagination.

The Great Unrememberance and The Brain Hotel are a brand new performance shaped entirely by the voices, ideas and talents of our young theatre-makers.

This is a celebration of their storytelling power, and we can’t wait to share it with you.

The Brain Hotel

The epidemic of corrupted memories is out of control, changing the fabric of society. Nobody knows why or how this is happening, but all roads lead to one suspect. When a group of vegan’s seize the opportunity to make a change, they venture inside the suspects brain, and what they discover is beyond all belief. Welcome, one and all, to The Brain Hotel.

The Unrememberance

It's a dark and stormy night at the station, and the police are stumped. All across Hackney people are forgetting things. They're forgetting their names, their job, even what they had for breakfast! The police set out to track down clues, from the football pitch to the food court. But can they piece together what's happening? And can find out who's behind this before it's too late?

To reserve tickets please contact julia@hackneyshed.org.uk

When: Monday 7 July & Tuesday 8 July 2025

Time: 7pm

Where: New City College, BSix Campus

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."