Stand For It?

Theme: Extremism & Radicalisation Key Stage 3 + 4
Explore the process and effects of radicalisation and extremism, both far right wing extremism and al-Qaida narrative inspired extremism. This performance and bespoke length workshop tackle this controversial issue in an engaging, respectful and thought provoking way.

Michael and James are friends with very different lives but that doesn’t seem to matter until they both start listening to some people with very extreme views. As the boys begin to be radicalised, the tension between them builds and they grow further apart. Will they act on these views and what effect will this have on them and their families?

EscapeK34

Theme: Internet Safety Key Stage 3 + 4

This production and workshop has been adapted for virtual touring. It is also available for physical touring too. For more info on the digital adaptation click here.

What is sent in a second can be remembered forever. Escape K3.4 and its accompanying interactive workshop addresses the negative issues that surround the internet, social media and the impact they can have on life. Online bullying, internet dependence, compulsive online gaming and pornography addiction are some of the issues highlighted in a safe, secure and respectful manner. This production and workshop encourages students to make informed, considered and healthy choices online.

For Will, Sarah and Tom the use of social media, online gaming and the internet as a whole has a damaging effect on their lives. Escape K3.4 tells the story of what unravels when the lines are blurred between the internet and real life, when you are forced to cross your own boundaries, and when life becomes dependent on your next internet hit.

Escape

Theme: Internet Safety Key Stage 1 + 2

This production and workshop has been adapted for virtual touring. It is also available for physical touring too. For more info on the digital adaptation click here.

An Internet safety play and interactive workshop that has been performed across the United Kingdom to over 100,000 children, Escape covers topics ranging from cyberbullying to the dangers of talking to strangers online.

Sarah Thompson lives on the edge of an enchanted forest, and on her eleventh birthday she is allowed to enter for the first time on her own. She starts her adventure with the three rules that will keep her safe echoing in her ears, but there are wolves in the forest and when Sarah meets a stranger all is not as it seems. Will she remember the rules? Or will she leave the path and go her own way?

Between The Lines

Three stories, three people, three nations; united by one message for the Arab world.

Discover between the lines of their letters. An artist, a dentist and a midwife, who battle trial and challenge in order to bring hope to the next generation.

Saltmine Theatre Company and Arab World Ministries present a powerful and poignant journey into the lives of three people compelled by a God-given passion for the unreached.

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Chosen

"Together, supporting one another, with the help and grace of God I believe we can calm each other when we feel afraid, strengthen one another when we are weak and work together to raise our children to the glory of God and to raise the home life of this nation." - Mary Sumner, founder of Mothers' Union.

Saltmine Theatre Company presents the inspiring life of Mary Sumner and Mothers' Union. Navigating motherhood has never been easy, and in Victorian Britain the challenge was a lonely one. In 1876, on the birth of her first grandchild, Mary Sumner was moved by the lack of help and guidance offered to mothers and their families. She was inspired to champion the importance of parenthood, faith in God and mutual support. Together with her husband and close friends she began to create a community of mothers from all social classes.

Chosen is a moving story of compassion, faith and the inspiring force a company of women can be in a community, nation and the world. Mothers' Union is now an international organisation in over 80 countries with over 4 million members.

A Long Road Home

Welcome to Bert and Horace’s junkyard. They collect, curate and repurpose all the rubbish that the world doesn’t want.

One day Charlie turns up in their yard. She begins to tell them how she took her inheritance and left home to explore life in the big city. Charlie’s life was full of luxury with epic parties, rock star friends and even a pet chihuahua but this faded into nothing when the money disappeared. She is empty pocketed, feeling pretty worthless and a long, long way from home.

Through song, storytelling and laughter, Bert and Horace show Charlie that she is not as ‘rubbish’ as she thinks and help her to consider whether she could take the long road home back to her Dad.

Secret Angels

Secret Angels is an innovative and interactive sweep of the great big story of God and us, using music, poetry and creative storytelling. This vibrant production explores the Christian vision of self-identity and enlivens some familiar stories from the Book of Hope, A.K.A. the Bible.

Dreamkeepers

Using masks, music and physical theatre, Dreamkeepers teaches about the effects and consequences of bullying. The accompanying interactive workshop supports the performance, explores the different forms of bullying and teaches how to recognise them. Practical discussions are led on how the children can deal with bullying in their school and personal life, and empowers them to believe in themselves and others’ dreams.

Who do you say I am?

A production designed for secondary schools, this show highlighted issues such as drug addiction, knife crime, social stereotyping and personal identity. Following the lives of three young people and the impact of their decision-making, the audience were challenged to consider the consequences and to confront their own life choices. A 50-minute production with a bespoke workshop, this production was performed 24 times to more than 3,500 people.

Binge: There must be more than this?

A response to the increase in drinking culture in the UK, this production centred on a group ofindividuals, each facing different problems concerning alcohol. Suitable for ages 7-11 years, and with a follow-up workshop, young people were able to discuss alcoholism and binge drinking. Between 2008 and 2012 this production was performed approximately 90 times.

Faustus

Adapted by Richard Hasnip from Christopher Marlowe's classic script, this was a well known tale as you'd never seen it before. Following a premiere performance at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, this production toured schools, theatres and a variety of events.