WELCOME TOThe UK's first Theatre Company of Sanctuary.
Committed to making work with and for those seeking sanctuary in the UK and internationally.
What’s on
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Gifted
Enjoy a collection of stories, recipes, poetry, illustrations, songs and much more in this one of a kind celebration of the talented people of Oldham.
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Youth Theatre Of Sanctuary
This is the first group of its kind in the UK and invites young people to develop creative skills, learn English and make new friends.
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Food With Friends
A collection of delicious recipes and stories from around the world, made with love to share with friends old and new.
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PLAYING WITH POWER EXHIBIT
The ‘Playing With Power’ project explores what happens when you shine a light on the stories from Sheffield’s You Theatre of sanctuary and re-imagine them as a videogame creators.
See live exhibit at the National Video Game Museum.
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Secret Summer
Join rabbits, elves, unicorns, and The Beetles for an exciting roam through your local park!
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PRESS PLAY
Stand & Be Counted's Youth Theatre of Sanctuary present PRESS PLAY ►, a welcome performance to launch the opening of brand new Sheffield city centre playground, Pounds Park.
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Future Proof!
Stand & Be Counted presents Future Proof! A celebration event and film premiere that explores themes of community, culture and cultivating 'welcome'.
Supported by Leeds 2023 and Leeds City Library
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Help Each Other!
Stand and Be Counted’s Youth Theatre of Sanctuary present ‘Help Each Other!’ a brand new, co-created short film exploring everything we have learned and lived through the Covid-19 pandemic.
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ENOUGH!
A cost of living crisis, a climate emergency, a society divided and never ending strikes. The future might feel bleak if we didn't have a wild and radical plan to change our lives forever! Wednesday 14th December 5pm - Sheffield Interchange.
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Have Your Passport Ready
Led by brothers Khaled and Mohammad Aljawad from Syria, now based in Sheffield, Have Your Passport Ready explores an unknown city without an interpreter as audiences become players collecting evidence to prove their right to remain in the UK.
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Where We Are
Where We Are tells the real-life story of Tafadzwa Muchenje and his fight against the injustice caused by a Home Office admin error.
Welcome Empower create action now
WE PROUDLY SIT AT THE INTERSECTION OF ARTS, CULTURE & SOCIAL ACTIVISM.
Through a rigorous and adventurous co-creation programme we provide thousands of people seeking sanctuary with regular, long-term making opportunities and events in order to celebrate, platform and ensure equality of opportunity.
PROUD TO BE A THEATRE COMPANY OF SANCTUARY
We pledge to ensure that all live & digital work we are connected with is welcoming to people seeking sanctuary and those new to the uk.
Get Involved
Whether you’re interested in becoming a Theatre Company of Sanctuary, are keen to join the Welcome movement, are looking for work experience, placement opportunities or want to apply for our latest call outs and commissions - we are always on the look out for new collaborators!
The Stage“A talented & charismatic company”
Stand & Be Counted is an arts charity committed to making work with and for people seeking sanctuary. We make work that empowers, entertains and educates collaborators and audiences locally, nationally and internationally.
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