Who Are Hackney Shed?
Hackney Shed is an inclusive performing arts group for young people established in 2001 with the support of Chickenshed.
Hackney Shed seeks to advance appreciation of and participation in the performing arts, and to develop social inclusion skills and community cohesion, particularly for the benefit of children and young people in Hackney and surrounding areas.
We run a range of groups targeting a wide age range and hope that you’ll find something that calls out to you on our website. Explore our range of groups below and learn all about our ongoing projects.
OUR GROUPS
See below for info on our regular groups. Spaces to join our groups become available regularly, so please do get in touch by email (contact@hackneyshed.org.uk) to join our waiting list.
“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”
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
Your donations fund real, practical access to theatre for young people
Hackney Shed runs regular projects like our Children’s Theatre, Youth Theatre, Young Company and Collective as well as other creative projects for young people of different ages and experiences. To run each session safely and inclusively, there are real costs involved including trained staff, accessible materials, venues and safeguarding.
Your donation helps cover these costs and ensures young people can take part in theatre in a safe, supportive and welcoming environment.
