Theatre Rites

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Award-winning company Theatre-Rites is a field leader in the creation of experimental theatre for children.

Acclaimed nationally and internationally, our touring productions and site responsive works stir the imagination and stimulate thought. We specifically promote understanding and enjoyment of ‘object-led’ theatre and celebrate the power of visuals, puppetry and animation by working in genuine collaboration with designers, visual artists, film-makers, puppeteers, musicians, composers, actors and dancers.

We believe children should be offered theatrical experiences that are challenging and inspirational and we work hard to create theatre with the same high quality production values and integrity of content as the best adult theatre.

Since 1995 we have pioneered cross-artform theatre for children and family audiences, revolutionising original, non-adaptive theatre for the under 5s and improving production standards in theatre for 5 – 11s. We’ve also pioneered a unique programme of development, training and co-creation activities.

Theatre-Rites is a registered charity and an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation


Connected mandy members:

Sarah Wardle
Assistant Stage Manager
2021, The Global Playground, Assistant Stage Manager
Unit 5 The Great Northern Warehouse
Scott Brooks
Actor
2019, Beasty Baby, Performer
Tobacco Factory Theatre
2019, Beasty Baby, Performer/Musician
Laura Hammond
Company Stage Manager
2018, The Welcoming Party, CSM on the Book
Ruhrtriennale Festival, Germany
Isobel Sheeran
Videographer
2018, Siyanda, Protector of Plants, Videographer and Editor
Ashton Owen
Actor, Singer
2018, Siyanda, Protector of plants, Plant Protector
Ruth Calkin
Actor
2018, Siyanda, Protector of Plants, Actor Puppeteer
The Temperate House, Kew Gardens
Eleanor Dear
Stage Manager
2018, Beasty Baby, Stage Manager on the Book
Tobacco Factory
Scott Brooks
Actor
2017, The Welcoming Party, Performer
Laura Hammond
Company Stage Manager
2017, The Welcoming Party, CSM on the Book
Manchester International Festival - Museum of Science & Industry
Scott Brooks
Actor
2017, Beasty Baby, Performer/Musician
Laura Hammond
Company Stage Manager
2017, Beasty Baby, CSM on the Book
UK Tour
Deanne Jones
Stage Manager
2016, Animating the Brain, Stage Manager
Polka Theatre
2015, Beasty Baby (R&D), Actor / Puppeteer
Polka Theatre
Nathan Johnson
Technical Manager / Director
2014, Rubbish, Production Manager
UK Tour
Siân Kidd
Puppeteer
2014, Beasty Baby R&D, Puppet operator/Performer
Polka theatre
Jess Glaisher
Lighting Technician
2013, Bank On It, Production Electrician
The Rose Lipman Building
Fran Hunt (Kelly)
Prop Maker
2013, Bank On It, Prop Maker
The Rose Lipman Building
Nathan Johnson
Technical Manager / Director
2012, Mojo, Technical Stage Manager
Barbican
Neil Sowerby
Sound Engineer
2012, Mojo, Sound Designer
Barbican

Theatre Rites Jobs

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