At Nottingham Playhouse, we believe theatre has the power to change lives. Voted UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre 2023, our bold productions and wide-reaching participation programmes create transformative experiences that reflect the diverse voices of our city.
In a climate of funding cuts, it’s our participation work that is most at risk, in particular Shine. Shine provides free weekly theatre in over 12 locations across Nottinghamshire including Aspley, Mansfield, Sherwood, Bilborough, Portland, Sneinton and even QMC where we bring children creative fun on their wards.
Through confidence-building workshops and performances, it inspires the next generation and open doors to creative futures.
Watch below for more information about Shine.
Sponsored by Skydive Langar, our brave volunteers will be jumping out of a plane from 15,000 feet in support of this work. The intrepid team is made up of staff members from all departments, as well as our Artistic Director Adam Penford and everybody’s favourite panto Dame John Elkington.
‘I think Shine is incredibly important. Being part of the pantomime always brings me closer to families and young people and makes me aware of how important theatre and the arts are to the young people of Nottinghamshire’ John Elkington
‘I work for the Shine appeal and I love seeing what Shine does for the kids. I love the impact it has on people from all leaps of life’ Sophie Jane Corner (FOH/participation)
Listen below to hear from more of our volunteers about why they're doing the jump!
Without your help this essential work is in jeopardy when it has never been more needed. Your donation, whatever the amount, will ensure programmes like Shine can continue, and support our mission to create lasting and life-changing experiences for all members of our community through theatre.
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