CHICKENSHED THEATRE

To mark 50 years since the inaugural performance of this iconic production, Chickenshed’s co-founder, Jo Collins orchestrates a momentous reunion alongside select members of the ...

Don Jose’s heart beats for Carmen, while Micaela pines for Don Jose’s affection. And then there’s Escamillo, wrapped up in his love for… himself! Picture ...

Tales from the Shed   are vibrant, inclusive theatre shows that are perfect for young children. They are informal, lively and amazingly engaging as the ...

Planet Play is Chickenshed’s magical world of sensory learning, wonder and exploration, for babies and toddlers aged 0-3 years.   These fun, immersive sessions encourage young ...

In 2018 the Young Company began developing a project called (L)able, exploring the specific themes of disability, sexuality and race.   Post-pandemic, this discussion needed ...

Following on from the success of ‘A funny thing happened on the way to the theatre’… CHANGES is the first offering in Chickenshed’s Spring 2024 ...

After a smash hit run in the summer of 2022, Cinderella in Boots moves with sprinkle of festive magic into the Christmas Tales slot. As ...

Join Chickenshed for some egg-stra special Easter fun during the holidays. Held in our large Rayne Theatre, our Tales from the Shed team will get the audience involved ...

Rush - Through the eyes of my ancestor Imperialism, migration and gentrification; words that are synonymous with the plight of people still feeling the echoed effects of ...

Tales from the Shed   are vibrant, inclusive theatre shows that are perfect for young children. They are informal, lively and amazingly engaging as the ...

Planet Play is Chickenshed’s magical world of sensory learning, wonder and exploration, for babies and toddlers aged 0-3 years. These shows encourage young children to develop ...

Following on from the success of Eunoia, Chickenshed’s first Spring season production is ‘A funny thing happened on the way to the theatre…’ an evening ...

Meet Jack, the poor and disheartened character of our Christmas show, who - along with Jacks exasperated mother and bothersome sibling - lives in a ...

Chickenshed's Tales from the Shed team cant wait to celebrate Christmas 2022 with their new, amazingly festive show, Christmas Tales! We all need a huge ...

Chickenshed is delighted to announce the return of their festive version of Planet Play!Christmas Planet Play will bring our magical world of sensory learning, wonder ...

Following on from the success of Eunoia, Chickenshed’s first Spring season production is ‘A funny thing happened on the way to the theatre…’ an evening ...

Tales from the Shed are vibrant, inclusive theatre shows that are perfect for young children. They are informal, lively and amazingly engaging as the performers ...

Welcome to Planet Play, Chickenshed's magical world of sensory learning, wonder and exploration, for babies and toddlers aged 0-3 years. These 45 minute sessions will ...

Our Family Summer Panto, Cinderella in Books, is a unique and modern spin on the classic Cinderella story. The slipper fits but thats just the ...

Chickenshed is delighted to welcome the incredible Madeline Bell to its main stage this July for a special evening celebrating her landmark birthday!During the course ...

Crime of the Century is a hard-hitting, raw piece of theatre which explores the issues surrounding gang violence. Using words and movement alongside a contemporary ...

Audiences have been dazzled and moved by Blowin' in the Wind and Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow, the shows that have been presented in our ...

A dazzling array of voices and perspectives combine to form monolog 2, our new selection of fresh writing from within the Chickenshed community. Selected from ...

Chickenshed is proud to present a fearless and innovative new production of this utterly iconic story, boldly told with music, movement and a youthful vigour ...

"Their production of my book The Midnight Gang is beautiful, and made me laugh and cry in equal measure. Do try and see it and ...

Three geese in a flock one flew east one flew west one flew over the cuckoo’s nest. Based on Ken Kesey’s 1962 novel, this powerful ...

Following last year’s triumphant Blowin’ in the Wind, which drew together themes and ideas of protest and political unrest, Chickenshed is this year proud to ...

(noun) a form of dramatic entertainment, eg a comedic solo, performed by a single speaker a prolonged talk or discourse by a single speaker any ...

Chickenshed is delighted to present Rapunzel in a new and exciting version of the well-loved fairy tale. Mysterious, romantic and life-affirming, this will be a ...

Do you like puppets? Do you like funny characters? Do you like songs? Do you like dancing? Do you like Christmas? You do?? Then you ...

When the clock strikes midnight most children are fast asleep, but for the Midnight Gang the journey is just beginning. Five children find themselves in ...

Inspired by the stories of Rudyard Kipling’s much loved The Jungle Book, and the animals that live within it, join the Tales team for their ...