Communities and Young People Empowered by Theatre

Our Impact

We are a charity and aim to work with disadvantaged and excluded communities. We believe that everybody – no matter their background – should have the opportunity to take part in theatre-making and that this process is transformative.

February 2022 - January 2023

21503

People Watched An Icon Production

65

Freelance Artists Were Employed

1697

Young People Participated In Free Activities

19

Local Partnerships Were Created

‘Icon Theatre has given me new friends, taught me new skills and challenged my lack of self-belief’
— Community Performer
★★★★ ‘It is easy to take for granted the acting skills of a top theatre company. But when actors embody characters as superbly as this, you can’t help but notice.’
— The New Statesman
‘It has been lifechanging. Lady Unchained has helped get my life changed, I’ve started to look for opportunities on the outside, and see that there is life after prison.’
— Young Artist, Cookham Wood Young People’s Theatre Programme
'It helps you learn, it helps you grow and become more of what you want to become.'
— Ruby - Icon Youth Theatre (Medway)
'Theatre31 did a great job of making the children feel comfortable and you could see their confidence grow within the session!'
— Year 5 teacher, Queenborough School and Nursery, Sheppey
'Icon has been ahead of the curve in understanding that the arts have a role to play in bringing people together, helping them be heard by telling their own stories in their own way, and in the process creating a sense of pride in place and space.'
— Lyn Gardner, Theatre Journalist

Keep up to date with Icon Theatre

Sign up for updates about events, news and special offers.

×

WhatsApp Icon Theatre

×