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Magical journeys into the woods for sensory learners

DIY Core Company’s work on our new show ‘Hanging by a Thread’ is coming to fruition. It started with magical ideas Hanging by a Thread is DIY’s third show designed specifically for sensory young people to access in small groups. Devised by DIY Core Company members, it explores environmental themes. The company has, as ever, […]

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Conference Success

A Question of Leadership was a day-long event co-hosted by Curious Minds and DIY Theatre Company at Liverpool Hope University on Thursday 13 September 2018. The day was attended by 120 teachers, cultural organisations, artists, performers and academics and throughout the day we explored the themes of leadership research and cultural education and inclusion through […]

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A Question of Leadership Conference

The ‘A Question of Leadership’ conference is for those who: Believe it is essential that EVERYONE has access to high quality Arts and Culture. Are keen to re-shape the word and concept of leadership Want to challenge the limiting perceptions of who can be a leader Believe it is important to develop research in these areas Schools, […]

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Create your own accessible theatre

Sharing the Space! Training Event – Tuesday 12th June “This is an amazing, eye-opening training and I would recommend it to anyone looking to work in this field.  It is quite the experience” (Participant, University of Salford Training Event) Sharing the Space! Are you interested in creating accessible theatre for young people with profound and multiple learning […]

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It’s Fantastical Disruptive Underground – DIY are involved.

Please visit our show page for more information on our work with Access All Areas. MADHOUSE re:exit DIY Theatre Company is currently taking part in an exciting and challenging collaboration with Access All Areas to bring their immersive performance [MADHOUSE re:exit] to Manchester. Access All Areas is a London-based company which creates award-winning, urban, disruptive performance […]

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We filled the space! DIY shared news and future plans.

Thanks to everyone who helped us Fill the Space! at our recent ‘At Home’ event. In fact we need to apologise for the tight squeeze getting everyone in! We had a great afternoon and learned a lot from each other.

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Oakwood Academy Bronze Art Award Success

Congratulations to the brilliant young people at Oakwood Academy who have just passed their Bronze Arts Awards!

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“Give Me Space!” Tour

DIY is getting ready to start touring ‘Give Me Space!’ – our original production that takes audience members on a multi-sensory journey through space.  The show is designed for children and young people with PMLD. 

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“Fill the Space!” At Home Event

DIY is now half way through an exciting initiative funded through the Arts Council England’s Elevate Programme.

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Sharing the Space

Save the date for “Sharing the Space” a training event for Arts and Drama Practitioners.

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