Cotton Shed: Inclusive Theatre

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Funded on
26 Mar 2024

Cotton Shed Theatre Company require continued funding to provide inclusive theatre workshops, performance opportunities and community projects for people of all ages in the Rossendale area!

£29,520 Raised of £29,079

39 Backers

101%

Our Delivery Report

Funded on 26 March 2024 | Delivered on 30 July 2024

£29,520

RAISED

39

BACKERS

78

DAYS TO FUND

BIGGEST PLEDGE

£15,730

From Cottons Shed Theatre Company

£5

MOST POPULAR PLEDGE AMOUNT

£11,948

DONATED

By Lancashire County Council

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Classes provided

60 Classes provided

More about our impact

The local economy

Both community events contirbuted to the local economy by bringing audiences to see the shows.

Volunteering, jobs & education

Of those that visited the project 15 were volunteers who supported the sessions and rehearsals, and were part opf delivering the festivals where performances were held. Of the session partcicpamnts all were able to build confidence in public speaking and performance, all part of skills needed as part of education and work experience.

Arts, culture & heritage

We provided arts and cultural participatory experiences in Rossendale that wouldn't have otherwise existed for chilredn and young people with access barriers. This also meant we were able to proivide 2 public performances which supported local community events.

Activity, health and leisure

All our sessions are active and get people moving. They are set at the right level for each partcicpant and can include dance or choreograpy that supports storytelling.

https://www.cottonshedtheatre.co.uk/

Cotton Shed is an inclusive theatre company based in Rossendale, East Lancashire. Set up in 2007. We imagine a world where all people regardless of background, age, or ability can have positive and supportive access to the world of theatre. By championing inclusivity, we create a radical space that knows no bounds, develops production without barriers, and envisions a world with no ‘normal’.

We are committed to member-led theatre that pushes boundaries and celebrates diversity. Through collaboration and support, we provide a platform to challenge societal norms and break down barriers. The theatre we create is always innovative as it's fundamental that each production stays rooted in the ideas and creativity of our members, allowing their visions to shape the work that Cotton Shed brings to life.

Being part of Cotton Shed means belonging to a community where meaningful connections are made and every voice matters. We offer weekly inclusive theatre workshops across the Rossendale Valley, catering to a range of ages: Beginners (4-7 years), Children’s (8-11 years), Youth (12-16 years), and Company (16+). These workshops encourage social inclusion, build confidence, and empower participants to know their voice and identity are valuable and strong. Through participation in our weekly sessions, we prepare our members to navigate the world with self-assurance; knowing that they matter.

Our weekly sessions have a huge impact on the lives of people living in Rossendale as we know that when people from all backgrounds and with all abilities come together, acceptance and inclusion is embedded, creating a more positive community.

Project Owner: Cotton Shed Theatre Company The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.