Theatre & Arts Company
Making Time: Evaluation blog by Dr Becky Parry, an independent arts educator and the arts evaluation partner for Chol. What is an act of care? The answer to this question may seem simple, but Chol have been asking questions about care in the evaluation of their practice as equal playmakers in Imaginary Communities (IC). Much of the focus of this work has…
Co-directors Carly and Jess recently visited the Netherlands as part of our Imaginary Communities Intergenerational project, in an aim to share best practice and knowledge with knowledge institute Leyden Academy and cultural organisation, Amphion Theater. Here, Lieke, PHD student at Leyden Academy, tells us more. How the project began At Leyden Academy on Vitality and Aging, we conduct scientific research on various…
Carly and Jess, Co-Directors at Chol, recently went on a trip to the Netherlands as part of our Imaginary Communities (IC) Intergenerational project with Amphion Theater and Leyden Academy on Vitality and Aging. Carly talks about what they got up to, what they learned, and what’s next in the Netherlands journey! How it all began My Chol journey began in 2015 as…
We’re partnering up with Grimm & Co for Inspiring Happy Writers, a practical training day on 10 November 2023, exploring imaginative approaches to teaching writing for teachers and artists. If you are a primary teacher, researcher or artist interested in developing or learning new creative approaches to teaching literacy, this event is for you. About this Event The day will include practical…
On Saturday 15 September, we held Daytimers in Huddersfield, a vibrant performance packed with energy, music and dance to celebrate the secret underground music scene, Daytimers. This family-friendly show invited audiences of all ages to celebrate this extraordinary era. Following this, on Sunday, hundreds of people joined us for ‘Hi Celebrate – Heritage in the Hudd’ event where we saw performances from…
Join us for Daytimers production week starting on Monday 11 September. During the week, we’re hosting workshops and events to create our show Daytimers happening on Saturday 16 September at the Northern Quarter, Huddersfield. We still have limited space for community cast members, but there is no obligation to perform – these workshops are for anyone who wants to learn new skills,…
Join us on Sunday 17 September 2023 for a free, family-friendly event celebrating the history and culture of Kirklees through films, exhibition displays, stalls and a carnival performance. The event also includes the Heritage Mile Trail accompanied by musicians. The programme is as follows: 12pm – 2pm: Come along to the HIVE cafe to collect your free copy of our limited edition…
Daytimers is a free, family-friendly show taking place on Saturday 16 September 2023 at the Northern Quarter, Huddersfield. The production has been thoughtfully crafted with stories and contributions from the vibrant Huddersfield community who attended the secret underground Bhangra music scene during the 80s and 90’s. This dynamic performance weaves together music, dance and performance to commemorate a nationwide cultural movement –…
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