Online Projects

Below is a selection of our online content from across all our groups including podcasts, travel documentaries, soap operas, radio plays and online challenges.

STILL WATCHING

Devised, performed and directed by our Young Company with participants from our half term filmmaking project, this short film playfully explores classic horror themes. Shot on location at BSix College and Abney Park Cemetery.

Check out info and the film HERE

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FUTURE PROOF

Short audio pieces written and performed by young people at Hackney Shed. Lessons and joys from over the past year.

‘Gifts’ from now to YOU in the future.

Listen to all the gifts HERE

SPRING INTO ACTION

As part of our film project, we worked with a group of talented 13-19 yr olds and made this beautiful visual poem about London, nature and lockdown.

Check out info and the film HERE

FIND A PARTNER

This summer don't miss 'Go Love', a brand new dating show with a horrifying twist. As part of National Theatre Connections 2021, Hackney Shed Collective are turning a brand new script into a short film.

Check out info and the film HERE

Soap operas were on hold during this pandemic. So here at Hackney Shed we decided to create our very own!

Catch up on all the gossip and check out our latest episodes HERE

As part of National Theatre Connections, Hackney Shed Collective were due to be performing 'The Marxist In Heaven' in April 2020, a brand new play written by Hattie Naylor.

Unfortunately, due to Covid 19 the on-stage version could not be performed so we turned it into a radio play instead!

Check it out HERE

 

A MAMMOTH REVOLUTION

Made by the Hackney Shed group at Jubilee Primary School in Hackney. 

We decided to make a radio play when we had to cancel our rehearsals one week before our performance in March 2020. 

CHANGE OF HEART

New beginnings, a new term and a whole new school for Amy. But things aren't going to plan. Maybe it's just a bump in the road or maybe it's the start of something special?

A new radio play written and performed by Hackney Shed's Young Company (16-19 years).

 

During lockdown we posted a new #HSTuesdayChallenge on our socials each week and you sent in your responses.

We asked you to dance, to sing, to illustrate & tell stories, to make instruments, to be silly and above all to BE CREATIVE.

Check out all 12 weekly challenges HERE

Hackney Collective’s amazing travel documentary.

Find out more HERE

What People Say About Hackney Shed

Testimonials

It's non competitive and encourages cooperation, collaboration and celebration of people's differing strengths.

Hackney Shed doesn't just support children and young people the benefits spill over to parents and carers too, especially around well being, knowing the 'shed' members are being well catered for.

“Hackney Shed provides a unique service to communities across Hackney which is financially accessible (unlike others). It's format is vital in respect of social cohesion and providing space for the development of young people in a way which is non judgemental and inclusive”

A really fun drama space where you could feel safe and comfortable expressing ideas. I've met so many cool people I wouldn't have without this.

Hackney Shed is a marvellous, shining example of genuine, meaningful inclusion.

“It is a rare and valuable opportunity to meet and make friends, socialise, develop his independence and feel rightly proud of himself”

“Hackney Shed is great and continues to wow - great for kids and parents.”

“Great energy. Inclusive for all. Creative teaching which allows children/young people opportunities to gain confidence”

"The best thing is that we have a proper theatre, with lights and costumes and musicians and everything, so when we do a show it feels like a real show, not just kids.”

"Hackney Shed enriches my child's life on so many levels. She is not only learning theatre skills, but so much more. She is learning about community and co-operation, and is gaining in confidence and self-worth."

"As a parent with a child with special needs I value the inclusivity over and above everything. This is from the point of view both of how good it is for him to feel included and valued but also from the point of view of my other two children who are able to see him and others with special needs being on an equal footing."

"We have been Hackney residents for nearly 20 years and have been very proud to find such an excellent opportunity for all children right on our doorstep."