Welcome to Arc
For over 25 years Arc Theatre has specialised in creating and performing theatre that challenges assumptions and causes real change in the way that people relate to one another at work, at school and in the community. As a pioneering organisation we were instrumental in bringing the issue of racism in football to the forefront of public awareness.
The organisations that we work with are those that seek to move forward and achieve a lasting difference, whether it be in the field of diversity, inclusion, education, health, criminal justice or community cohesion.
We are expert in a range of learning strategies including theatre, storytelling, drama workshops and interactive Forum theatre. The success of our work is underpinned by first-class facilitation and meticulous research and preparation. Our facilitators, performers, storytellers and workshop leaders are trained to the highest standards and bring passion, energy and commitment to this work.
Latest news:
*** Now booking - Boy X anti-weapon crime performance and workshop programmes for London Week of Peace in September 2010. Barking & Dagenham Secondary Schools are eligible for an exclusive 50% discount on a one-day programme, with funding support from Barking & Dagenham Partnership. Places are limited - call 020 8594 1095 now to book! ***
*** Crossing Over - our new road safety awareness perfrmance programme originally commissioned for Camden Road Safety Team, is now available for booking for Years 7 and over in the autumn term. Call 020 8594 1095 to find out more. ***
*** Opportunities for young people interested in Drama with Arc this summer include Barking & Dagenham Summer University 'Make a Play in a Week' course from 9 to 13 August at The Malthouse - call Arc or email Danielle McIlven. Also see our Youth Theatre or Holiday Workshops pages for all the latest summer workshop news! ***
*** Speak Up - raising GCSE English attainment in Barking & Dagenham Schools with London Thames Gateway Development Corporation. Arc is now delighted to be offering every secondary school in the Borough the opportunity to participate in this exclusive new enrichment project from September 2010. Teachers can find out how to get involved now by contacting Artistic Director, Carole Pluckrose or calling 020 8594 1095. ***
*** Arc's contribution to the Regeneration of Barking & Dagenham - London Thames Gateway Development Corporation's 2009 Annual Report features an exclusive video with interviews from Arc's CEO Carole Pluckrose and Education Director, Natalie Smith. Visit LTGDC and click the REGENERATION link! ***
*** Watch Boy X trailer on YouTube ***
Patron: Neville Lawrence OBE
Arc is a Company Limited by Guarantee, registered in England, Company no. 2800774
Registered address: Orbital House, 20 Eastern Road, Romford, Essex RM1 3DP
VAT No: 629 4953 01. Arc is an ITC approved manager
