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On the road again – Hanging by a Thread

DIY Theatre Company have been on the road again with our sensory show Hanging by a Thread. Hanging by a Thread is DIY’s third show specifically designed for sensory audiences. All the children were smiling” DIY Actor Created by DIY’s skilled company of artists with learning disabilities, the show invites intimate audiences to connect with […]

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Exploring LEx Leadership: What does it mean to DIY?

An Online Event – Friday 18th February. We are holding this event to share our experience of Lived Experience Leadership, launch our new film and explore what LEx Leadership means to us. Click here to book your place using eventbrite. Lived Experience Leaders are: “Change-makers, innovators and leaders who have activated their lived expertise to […]

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Happy New Year 2022!

Here at DIY we are looking forward to 2022 with lots of new activities and projects! Our Core Company will be starting back on Tuesday 18th January. We will begin the New Year with a new project that builds on our successful Inside: Outside Research and Development Project from last year. We will be Looking […]

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Photo: Getting to grips with “Lived Experience Leadership”

Getting to grips with “Lived Experience Leadership”

Lived Experience Leadership – what does it really mean? DIY Leaders have been getting to grips with “Lived Experience Leadership” (Lex Leadership). The Lived Experience Leaders Programme DIY Theatre Company is one of 48 organisations taking part in The National Lottery Community Fund’s Lived Experience Leaders programme. Running from 2021 to 22, the programme is […]

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Photo: Inside : Outside – Sharing some moments from our R&D

Inside : Outside – Sharing some moments from our R&D

DIY’s Core Company has been working hard this term on Inside: Outside our Outdoor Arts Research and Development Project. A fantastic and meaningful performance” Audience feedback The aims of the project were: to enable DIY artists and performers to connect creatively after a long period of separation owing to Covid 19. to develop Outdoor Arts […]

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Latest Arts Award Congratulations – its Bronze x 3!

Congratulations to Passing the Baton members Viv, Georgia and Lewis who have all achieved their Bronze Arts Awards! Extra praise is in order as they all succeeded when, to stay safe during the pandemic, they could only connect via Zoom. This really was an extra achievement! These are just the latest Arts Award achievements for […]

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Let’s get motivated – join us this September

Let’s get motivated and develop new skills – join us this September. We have fabulous friendly groups and clubs for children and young people and inclusive courses for adults. Thanks to our great funders all sessions are free to attend. What are you going to get involved in – read on for inspiration. I’m looking […]

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Lockdown Roundup

The global pandemic has highlighted the importance and centrality of arts and creativity in all our lives and we have been amazed by the incredible energy and resilience of group members and the phenomenal creativity and versatility of the DIY freelance team. Long periods of uncertainty have meant we have had to use our improvisation […]

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Transitions

June and July have been a period of great change and transition for us all. Members of DIY’s core company have been transitioning from the digital world to meeting up face to face as part of our new Inside: Outside project in Peel Park. DIY has also been working with children from Springwood Primary School. […]

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Photo: Overcome your digital monster and ‘Enjoy Your Time Online’

Overcome your digital monster and ‘Enjoy Your Time Online’

DIY’s new film will help you ‘Enjoy Your Time Online’ DIY is currently developing an exciting Digital Leaders project, funded by the National Lottery Community fund. As part of Learning Disability Arts Week 2021 DIY launched our new film ‘Enjoy Your Time Online’. ‘Enjoy Your Time Online’ is a film created by DIY’s Friday Group […]

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Photo: Sound Sculpture Trail for Peel Park

Sound Sculpture Trail for Peel Park

The 2021 Spring term found DIY working in partnership with the Salford Ranger Team and Friends of Peel Park. We made a Sound Sculpture Trail that will enhance visitors’ experience of this lovely Salford green space! Art Inspiration: Using the sculptures in Peel Park as inspiration, DIY members created and recorded a series of six […]

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