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Provider of Theatre in Education
for London Borough of
Tower Hamlets

About us

At Chinwag Theatre, our aims are to:

bullet devise, write, facilitate and perform original and exciting community theatre productions and workshops for young people and adults.
bullet use theatre to provide a voice and a means of creative expression for socially disadvantaged members of the community.
bullet create excitement and enthusiasm for theatre in our community.
bullet work with young people and adults, using forum theatre techniques and interactive drama as a means of education, training and empowerment.
bullet work in mainstream education institutions, theatres, the public sector and with members of the community who are excluded from mainstream education, culture or employment. (eg: Young people who have been excluded from school, young offenders, prisoners, young people in care, the homeless, asylum seekers, refugees).
bullet encourage honest discussion and debate about issues which affect our community.
bullet equip people with the skills and confidence needed to make a positive contribution to their community.
bullet provide the knowledge, strategies and ability for people to understand, value and support diversity in education, the work place and the wider community.
bullet work in partnership with other organizations or individuals with similar aims wherever appropriate or necessary.

Chinwag Theatre have been an invaluable part of the team.

Sarah Gale, Equalities and Partnership Development Manager Education Directorate – Tower Hamlets L.E.A.