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ENGAGEMENT
We use theatre to inspire expression, spark conversation, & foster connection.
Tinderbox Theatre Company engages schools, communities & businesses across Northern Ireland through creative workshops and collaborative projects.
▸ SCHOOLS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Tinderbox Theatre Company regularly collaborates with schools across Northern Ireland to deliver dynamic workshops that explore the themes of our productions. These workshops provide students with an opportunity to engage with theatre in a creative and interactive way, fostering discussion, self-expression, and imaginative storytelling. We also offer creative therapy workshops, and have worked extensively across schools and communities throughout Northern Ireland, using the power of theatre to support wellbeing, build confidence, and inspire young people to share their stories.
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▸ PREVIOUS ENGAGEMENT
▸ HOLDING GROUND FESTIVAL
2024
In partnership with Women’s Aid NI and Queen’s University Belfast, this festival addressed the impact of domestic violence on young people. It featured workshops such as somatic sessions, dramatherapy, creative writing, and drum circles, fostering a creative activist response to the issue.
▸ THE HALF LIGHT PROJECT 2022
This initiative involved a creative response to personal trauma, resulting in an installation at the Duncairn Arts Centre in September 2022. The project featured origami birds inscribed with messages of empowerment, created during creative therapy workshops with women’s groups across Belfast.
▸ THE HARMONY PROJECT 2024
A school-based workshop initiative using drama and creativity to explore and promote healthy relationships with ourselves and others. Through interactive activities and storytelling, students engage in meaningful discussions about self-worth, communication, and emotional well-being.
▸ THE SAY PROJECT 2024
The SAY project by Women’s Aid NI supports young survivors of domestic abuse in educating peers on healthy relationships. Artistic director Patrick collaborated on creative storytelling elements, helping shape engaging resources that amplify young voices.