Theatre Inspiring Change
Transformative theatre for all.
Fearlessly challenging issues, sparking conversations
and inspiring empathy to empower meaningful change.
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Theatre Inspiring Change’s transformative theatre fearlessly challenges often overlooked societal issues, sparking conversations, and inspiring empathy to empower meaningful change.
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Committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, our purpose is to use interactive theatre to address pressing issues such as misogyny, consent, racism, homophobia, transphobia, county lines, sexism and violence against women & girls. We dismantle barriers to create a safe space for participants to ‘walk in the shoes’ of recognisable characters to then take control of the narrative, making change and experientially feeling the impact.
This promotes empathy and embedded attitudinal change, empowering individuals to speak out against discrimination confidently, creating a brighter, more compassionate future for their own lives and in the community
We have won numerous awards and impacted more than 100,000 individuals across the country.
Committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, we dismantle barriers and empower individuals to speak out against discrimination confidently, to create a brighter, more compassionate future.
We deliver our productions to align with our aims which are in 3 main areas:
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Inspire
We are passionate about theatre’s ability to break down barriers, build empathy, and inspire action. In a world where many feel unheard or marginalised, we give a platform to those voices, shining a light on issues that are often ignored. Our work is not just about entertainment; it's about making a difference and inspiring others.
Educate
Our productions tackle tough topics head-on, using storytelling to explore complex issues and spark meaningful dialogue. We aim to challenge the status quo and encourage audiences to see the world from new perspectives.
Empower
Our interactive workshops provide a safe space for participants to explore their own experiences, express themselves creatively, and develop new skills. We work with schools, community groups, and organisations to tailor our workshops to meet the unique needs of each group.
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How Can We Help You?
Theatre In Education
We work with students in an educational setting, If you are a teacher, lecturer, part of Senior Leadership Team, School Governor, or work in any sector of education including alternative provision, or working with NEETs in the community get in touch with us. We can discuss the needs of your young people and how we can bring our unique style of interactive theatre to you.
Theatre In Business
We provide training through our theatre productions to educate employees and employers about what it takes to achieve a fair and just work environment. Our award-winning equality, diversity and inclusion training has had excellent feedback from participants. We have worked with companies and the public sector.
About...
Our Founder
Sarah Ellis
Sarah is a multi-talented director, actor, facilitator, teacher, and writer with over 30 years of experience in theatre. A graduate of Rose Bruford Drama School with a BA in Community Theatre and a PGCE in Drama, she has dedicated her career to creating theatre that is inclusive, accessible, and transformative.
Sarah’s work spans a diverse range of theatre, including directing and writing for musical theatre and plays, leading theatre-in-education tours, crafting site-specific performances, and developing devised, interactive, and immersive theatre experiences. Her mission is to bring theatre to all, especially in non-traditional spaces.
In 2019, Sarah was honoured as Community Champion at the Best Businesswoman Awards, a testament to her commitment to inclusion and diversity in all her projects.
Whether directing the UK debut of the musical ‘Parade’, creating forum theatre for teenagers, or exploring themes of grief and bereavement with adults, Sarah infuses her unique style into every project, ensuring that her work resonates deeply with audiences and participants alike.