In a week when the UK government doubled down on its harmful and divisive rhetoric with regard to refugees and immigrants, Chickenshed’s new spring show Rush feels depressingly timely. At its core the story of three women from different generations of the same family, the show also tells a much wider tale that both celebrates black culture and laments its erosion across the centuries.
‘Such warmth, inclusivity & pure joy’: JACK! – Chickenshed Theatre
It’s the festive season, and of all the Christmas shows on offer this year, I’m not sure they could possibly come much bigger than Chickenshed’s Jack! Playing is believing… As ever, the North London theatre company’s end-of-year spectacular is staggering in its ambition, with a cast of 800 in total across four revolving rotas. And if that inevitably means that at times things get a bit chaotic, it’s a small price to pay for a show with such warmth, inclusivity and pure joy.
‘Sensitive & compelling piece of drama’: IN THE ABSENCE OF SILENCE – Chickenshed Theatre (Online review) ★★★★
In the Absence of Silence is a compelling, heartbreaking but ultimately hopeful piece that will hopefully give courage to others who find themselves in the same situation.
‘We get to know these women’: THE ABSENCE OF SILENCE – Chickenshed Theatre (Online review)
The Absence of Silence is a frank examination of the impact of long-term physical and emotional abuse on women in relationships.
‘Entertaining & engaging at an emotional level’: DON’T STOP THINKING ABOUT TOMORROW – Chickenshed Theatre (Online review)
Combining music and choreography with the spoken word, Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow is thoughtful in its conception and ambitious in its scope, looking at the ‘bigger picture’.
‘Something to enjoy wherever your gaze lands’: A CHRISTMAS CAROL – Chickenshed Theatre
A Christmas Carol with a supporting cast of 200? A Christmas Carol with four alternating casts of 200, involving as many in making Christmas as possible, with the maximum social benefit? I can’t think of anything more in the spirit of Dickens, or of Christmas.
‘Singing & choreography are one of the show’s highlights’: JEKYLL & HYDE – Chickenshed Theatre ★★★★
Watching Jekyll & Hyde, one releases that its core, it is about a man who is falling apart because he’s lost his sense of identity and everyone he knows is powerless to help him. A parable, if ever there was one, for seeking help with our inner demons.
‘Brings David Walliams’ book beautifully to life’: MR STINK – Chickenshed Theatre
Mr Stink is a great show for all the family at the theatre which is doing wonderful work around inclusivity to an incredible standard. The show is on until the 5 August, get down there, take your little ones, you will not be disappointed
‘Excellent performances’: MONOLOG – Chickenshed Theatre
Monolog at the Chickenshed Theatre presents several different monologues written by well-known and new writers, showcasing monologues in a variety of formats.
RAPUNZEL, A NEW MUSICAL – Chickenshed Theatre
Rapunzel’s fantastic cast of children and young adults represent a cross-section of 21st Century Britain. The inclusive cast of Rapunzel are genuinely diverse: from physically disabled to able-bodied, learning disabled to neurotypical.
RAPUNZEL, A NEW MUSICAL – Chickenshed Theatre
Rapunzel’s fantastic cast of children and young adults represent a cross-section of 21st Century Britain. The inclusive cast of Rapunzel are genuinely diverse: from physically disabled to able-bodied, learning disabled to neurotypical.