Past Projects

PAST PROJECTS

A selection of projects from the past few years.

Ghost Stories October 2022

During October half-term we got inspired by Halloween! Collective spent two days exploring ghost stories at Sutton House. We worked on creating spooky atmospheres and creating tension. We created our own ghost story and shared it with friends and family at the end of the second day.

Limitless

Hackney Shed and Hackney Empire collaborate for our Summer Project “Limitless”. Focusing on young people with SEND/neurodivergent but open to anyone who is passionate about collaborating with others. Using music, theatre, dance and design young people created an original play performed at Hackney Empire.
Check out what they have created on previous years

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NT Connections

This is a project we have worked on with our Hackney Shed Collective group since 2019 in partnership with the National Theatre.

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Still Watching

Devised, performed and directed by our Young Company with participants from our half term filmmaking project (2022), this short film playfully explores classic horror themes. Shot on location at BSix College and Abney Park Cemetery.

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Go Love.jpg — Find a Partner

Welcome to 'Go Love', a brand new dating show with a horrifying twist.
Created as part of National Theatre Connections 2021, our Hackney Shed Collective group turned a brand new script into a short film.

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CT YT.jpg — Hackney Shed’s Summer Soap Opera

Welcome to Corona-nation Street!
Since soap operas were on hold during the pandemic, Hackney Shed created their very own this summer.
Each week we recorded and released episodes online for people to follow. Who stole Mr Olenko’s tabby cat? Is the new pharmacist actually an undercover spy? And why on earth does Mrs Johnson at number 54 have all that loo roll??
Check out the latest episodes **HERE**

over the rainbow flyer.jpg — Hackney Shed Collective Summer Project

Our Collective group is designed for young people aged 14 - 25, with a focus on those with SEND and/or neurodiversities such as autism.
We delivered a summer project in collaboration with Hackney Empire as part of the Discover Young Hackney Festival 2020.
Young people worked with the Hackney Shed team as well as musicians and filmmakers from Hackney Empire to create their own short film called ‘Over the Rainbow’.

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Letters from the shed.jpg — Letters from the Shed

A pen pal project created by Hackney Shed involving young people from Hackney writing to older people from Westminster who are living with dementia.
A new intergenerational creative exchange. There's nothing quite like receiving a letter from a friend.

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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."