Rise Theatre

Who are they?

RISE Theatre was born out of a desire to create quality drama that is engaging, challenging and exciting to watch. In 2007, Helen Martin and Charley Pinfold joined forces to establish a new theatre group. Commissioned by Charles Whitehead of the Crew Trust, RISE Theatre started making waves with drama that took a fresh and modern take on social and moral issues.

Informed by a Christian ethos, RISE Theatre aim to create drama that provokes a response- whether to entertain, challenge or inspire, each year they continue to push the parameters with their dynamic approach. Over the last 4 years, RISE Theatre has collaborated with a number of organisations both in the UK and internationally, by taking part in youth events, festivals, filming, stage work, and leading training workshops in schools, universities and youth centre’s. Their international work has most recently taken them to India, Philippines and America, collaborating with acting professionals, students, street kids and young offenders.

RISE Theatre's work consists of RISE Stage, Workshops, Training, RISEyouth and now the RISEup! Olympic project.

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RISE Stage

RISE Theatre offers a range of explosive thought provoking dramas ranging from 5 – 45 minutes. Each can be tailored to fit your event. Alternatively, if you would like to commission RISE Theatre to write an original drama or sketch, please get in touch- no challenge is too great!

RISE Workshops

RISE workshops bring the explosive creativity of their team straight to you! RISE Theatre is committed to equipping and training all ages through creative learning. Whether you are looking for theatre for beginners, acting classes for intermediates, or 1 on 1 coaching, RISE Theatre has workshops for any age or ability. Workshops are available throughout the country for schools, colleges, festivals and adult conferences.

RISE Training

RISE Theatre offer 1 day and 2 day training workshops for youth workers, teachers and those in youth ministry. These workshops are specifically tailored to equip participants with the skills to lead their own youth group or class, using creative learning techniques. Working closely with RISE Theatre participants will be given practical training in the following areas: confidence building, team work, projection, text and interpretation, devising with scripture and engaging an audience, including a number of fun games and exercises designed to draw out the creative potential in each individual. Please contact RISE Theatre for more information.

RISEyouth

RISEyouth is a development project that seeks to inspire and equip young people aged to realise their full potential, by exploring innovative ways to engage with faith, theatre and multimedia platforms.

RISE Youth Workshops:

RISE Theatre offer 4 types of RISEyouth workshops and projects for young people aged 7-30 in schools, colleges and communities. From half day creative workshops to 1 week performance projects, all are tailored to offer young people exciting opportunities for creative exploration and educational development.

RISE Youth Monthly Meetings:

RISE Youth run creative workshops every month in central London. These are for anyone aged 16-25 looking for a creative outlet to explore their faith, be it through music, drama, beatboxing, graffiti, or anything else that inspires them!

RISE Youth monthly workshops are a chance for young people to share their talents, meet new people and get those creative juices flowing! RISE Theatre will be on hand to offer theatre training and facilitate creative learning in a safe and encouraging environment.

RISEup! Olympic Project

As the nation prepares to host the Olympic Games 2012, RISE Theatre want to galvanize young people right across the country to discover their true potential and RISEup!

The RISEup! Project aims to give young people a voice by providing artistic platforms to explore their own creative potential. What are you passionate about? Acting, singing, break-dancing, sport, art, film, teaching? RISE Theatre believes that every individual no matter how hidden, is born to shine.

Start a RISEup! project in your area. Are you looking for a way to engage your students, youth group or local community? RISE Theatre’s professional actors will work closely with your group to create an explosive piece of theatre or multi-media presentation based on current themes around faith, sports and culture.The project will culminate in a public performance presented by your group in the community. You may wish to organize the project around a community event, youth festival, or street party, the bolder the better! RISE Theatre offer 2-5 day RISEup! Projects. Please contact RISE Theatre for more information.