We first came across Hackney Shed when my brother-in-law joined their sessions a decade ago; now I have the pleasure of seeing our astounding, creative middle child flourish each week at their Tuesday rehearsals and termly shows.

I am so genuinely impressed by the culture and community that this special, special organisation has built up. Inspiring, creative, funny, considerate, innovative... there aren't enough kind words to describe an organisation with such a dedication and commitment to providing amazing drama opportunities for absolutely everyone. 

This kind of brilliance doesn't persist without support and funding, so please donate anything you can to help such a unique and worthwhile endeavour going. At a time when Arts funding is low, funding for support for young people with physical or learning needs is likewise awfully low, funding for EVERYTHING is pretty rubbish, please do reach into your pocket and help this brilliant institution to keeo doing what they're doing so well.

Their blurb:

Hackney Shed is an inclusive theatre group in Hackney for young people aged 7-25. We have 4 different groups and run regular outreach and partnership workshops and masterclasses. During the course of a year Hackney Shed works with over 200 children, young people and volunteers as part of our activities. Many of our participants do not have the opportunity to access this kind of creative theatre work any other way, either because their physical or learning needs would not be accommodated, or because of financial barriers.Hackney Shed offers a safe inclusive environment for young people with and without special needs to come together, have fun, make theatre and meet new people.Our approach breaks down misunderstanding and develops strong bonds between young people with vastly mixed abilities. We teach our members to explore their imagination, characterisation and creative use of language, as well as fostering speaking and listening skills, which will support them in everyday life.