FrameShift Theatre

Theatre-making, together

We make theatre together through ensemble practice, storytelling, and devising.

Guided by our belief that creativity builds connection, we support collaboration, expression, and understanding — in real rooms, with real people, through exploration and shared experience.

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Our Theatre Programmes

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FrameShift Theatre Lab

Weekly ensemble theatre-making for ages 13–17

A 6-week pilot of theatre sessions for young people aged 13–17 who want to make theatre, not just perform it. Working in a small group, students explore ensemble theatre-making through storytelling, physical practice, and devising original material. Sessions include structured chances to explore roles beyond performance, including directing, movement, design, sound, and media.

Led by Anabel Hull, a qualified theatre teacher and arts educator with over 25 years of international experience, with support from Dutch theatre practitioner Roald Blijleven. Delivered in English, language-aware and accessible to multilingual learners, and culminating in a shared performance or showing shaped by the group.

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ActUp Theatre

One-week intensive: create, rehearse, perform

A one-week theatre-making intensive where young people create and share a final performance. Students work as an ensemble, developing skills in acting, movement, voice, and devising, with opportunities to explore design, tech, and backstage roles.

Delivered in English, language-aware and welcoming multilingual students through clear structure and practical theatre work. Guided by our belief that creativity builds connection, it supports collaboration, confidence, and shared ownership as the group brings a piece of theatre to life together.

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FrameShift: In Real Life

Weekly community theatre for adults — story-led and in person

Community theatre sessions for adults who want to create and share stories together — in person, in the room. Using theatre and storytelling, the programme turns real-life experiences into short scenes through simple exercises and collaborative making. The focus is on creating together, shaping the work as a group, and sharing a work-in-progress at the end of the course.

Led by Roald Blijleven, a bilingual facilitator with extensive experience in community and educational theatre. Delivered in English and inclusive of a wide range of language levels. No previous theatre experience is needed.

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Theatre for Learning

Available on request for schools and organisations

Applied theatre projects shaped around themes, learners, and context. Projects use devised, documentary, and ensemble-based approaches to explore ideas through shared inquiry.

Example

A devised theatre project with upper secondary students explored identity and belonging through documentary and verbatim theatre, shaped from research and real testimonies. The work was shared with a younger student audience, followed by an open discussion and practical workshop.

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Theatre in Education (TIE)

Touring TIE performances for schools (English, Dutch, or bilingual)

Customisable Theatre in Education productions for primary and secondary schools, created and delivered by qualified teachers and professional actors. These productions combine storytelling, live performance, and interaction, with an optional follow-up discussion or practical workshop. Delivered in English, Dutch, or bilingual, depending on context.

Example

Production-led projects have included interactive storytelling performances for primary learners (with live music and audience participation) and issue-based applied theatre for older students, supported by facilitated discussion and workshop follow-up.

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