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Chickenshed is a theatre company for absolutely everyone. For fifty years, we’ve created bold and beautiful work from our limitless belief in each other.
Upcoming events
Tot Fest
19 May - 21 July, 2024
Chickenshed's performance to Children team are going to take over Forestreet Library for the day! Join us for a jam-packed day of family fun for all with a spark of magic.
Crime of the Century: Performance & Panel
31 July, 2024
Get ready for a very special event marking Chickenshed's 50th anniversary – our conference "Answer this...".
Clay Pigeon Shoot
9 October, 2024
It’s Chickenshed's 50th Birthday, so why not join us for a fantastic day of shooting, networking, and having fun?
Open Evening
19 November, 2024
Come and find out about the courses we offer at one of our Open Events.
We Are Chickenshed
Get ready for a night of music and joy on 18 & 19 Jul performed by the extraordinary talent from every corner of Chickenshed!
Featured stories
"I love every single thing that you stand for and what you represent. Inclusivity is so important. Every body feeling represented, and you do that in abundance."
Alesha Dixon after Chickenshed's 'Britain's Got Talent' Golden Buzzer Audition
“Seeing young people on stage, and some of them even looked like me... It was absolutely mindblowing for me, and it got me so excited about theatre. I fell in love with Chickenshed at that moment.”
Michael Bossisse, former Chickenshed student
"Chickenshed - so called because it started life in a disused chicken shed in Barnet - has, over half a century, grown into one of UK theatre's most important arts organisations while never losing its core commitment to diversity and inclusivity."
Lyn Gardner - Associate Editor of The Stage, Theatre Critic, Journalist and Children's Author
Who we are
We are exceptionally lucky to have an incredibly devoted community at Chickenshed, without whom we would not be able to achieve our mission of creating entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change.
Creating wonder out of chaos
Through our productions, our performance training, our education courses, and our outreach projects, our mission is to create wonder out of chaos and change out of challenge.
Support us
Every year, we support over 15,000 children and young people, with over 60% facing isolation due to mental/physical health, bullying, disabilities, or caregiving roles. Chickenshed becomes their sanctuary – a second home.
Join our team of superstar supporters and volunteers, helping us shine as their beacon of hope.
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