Welcome to Arc Theatre
Creating and telling stories that engage, educate and motivate
Originally founded in 1984, Arc specialises in producing and performing original, live theatre, and delivering interactive, multi-media awareness programmes for schools, communities, local authorities, and the corporate and third sectors in London, the south-east, and across the UK.
Our work aims to challenge assumptions and inspire real change in the way that people relate to one another in society, tackling the difficult stuff from Hate Crime and extremism, gangs and weapon carrying, and Violence Against Women and Girls, through to cyberbullying and accident prevention, whilst promoting healthy relationships and positive lifestyles. As a pioneering organisation we were instrumental in bringing the issue of racism in football to the forefront of public awareness.
We have a widely respected track record of expertise in a range of effective learning strategies including participative Forum Theatre, storytelling and dynamic drama-based workshops. The success of our work is underpinned by first-class facilitation and meticulous research and preparation. Our facilitators, performers, storytellers and workshop leaders are trained to the highest standards and bring passion, energy and commitment to this work.
Funders and Partners
The organisations that we work with are those that seek to move forward and achieve a lasting difference, whether it be in the field of diversity, inclusion, education, health, criminal justice or community cohesion. Here are some of our current and recent partnerships:
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Understanding FGM for students and professionals
Female Genital Mutilation is the partial or total removal of female external genitalia for non-medical reasons. It’s also known as female circumcision, cutting or sunna.
Using theatre to counter hate with schoolchildren in London
This summer marks the delivery of four years of our Unlimited countering hate and extremism programme for children in London primary schools, generously funded by
Arc’s Board of Management needs YOU!
An exciting opening has arisen offering a new opportunity for someone interested in guiding Arc through its latest stage of development! Do you have a