Theatre-Rites

Profile

Theatre-Rites has a distinct and unique approach to creating theatre for young people. It has established an outstanding reputation for excellence and innovation since its formation in 1995. The company's prime aim is to create work which feeds the imaginations of young people and gives them a memorable theatrical experience.

The company is committed to working with artists, whether sculptors, poets, painters, video or installation artists in order to present children with unusual contemporary imagery and to push the boundaries of theatrical form.  This, together with performance, puppetry and sound creates a rich mixture to inspire young audiences.

Theatre-Rites believes that children should be offered theatrical experiences that are challenging and inspirational.  Their work touches the souls of adults and children alike.  It goes beyond conventional story into the realm of the imagination giving it a wide universal appeal.

Theatre-Rites was founded by the late Penny Bernand.  For the Guardian’s tribute to Penny - “her imagination and energy revolutionised children's theatre” - .

“If you were to make a list of the great British theatre companies of the past 10 years, it would almost certainly include Complicite, Improbable and Kneehigh – but Theatre-rites would be up there too.  If you have not heard of them, it is because they are the Cinderellas of the theatre world: they work exclusively with children.”

The Guardian