The Ballad of St John's Car Park
The St George Hotel, £5-10
It’s Karaoke Night in The St. George. Andrea, Eddie, Asha and Kyle are ready to take a stand...
We bring together communities and professional theatre-makers to collaborate on productions and creative projects.
Theatre31 is our award-winning young people’s programme.
Job - Assistant Director
The Ballad of St John's Car Park
Icon are looking for an experienced Assistant Director for our new large-scale production.
Theatre31 - The Ballad of St John's Car Park
Free
Join the Theatre31 young cast of Icon’s brand-new immersive production. Free to take part - ages 13-18.
Youth Theatres
Various venues, Free
Join a youth theatre in Medway or Sheppey. For ages 8 to 18, or up to 23 for those with SEND.
Theatre31 – Young Artist Collective
Brook Theatre / Online, Free
Come and take charge of your own creative projects. For young artists or theatre-makers aged 11-18.
Theatre31 – Schools' Programme
Free
A programme supporting schools and teachers, including Artsmark, workshops, theatre experiences and CPD training.
Theatre31 - Interim Report
Find out how our award-winning young people's programme, Theatre31, is improving access to arts and culture for young people in Medway and Sheppey.
Icon Theatre announces cast and creative team for The Ballad of St John’s Car Park
Find out more about the cast and creative team for The Ballad of St John's Car Park.
Icon Theatre announces second large-scale participatory production for 2022
The Ballad of St John's Car Park will celebrate the positive power of community activism.
Icon Theatre wins Music and Drama Education Award for Theatre31
Drama & Theatre Magazine chooses Icon's youth-led programme for the Editor's Award.
If Not Now – Snapshot Evaluation
Discover what audiences and participants thought about If Not Now, the show's impact and who was involved in making and performing it.
Ahead of the Curve
By Lyn Gardner
Journalist and author Lyn Gardner speaks to the company and creative team about making If Not Now.
Theatre31 - Yakking with YAC (Episode One)
A new podcast series made by our Theatre31 Young Artist Collective (YAC) covering all things theatre in Medway.
Dan King Announced as Executive Director
Dan King has been announced as Icon's new Executive Director. He will join Nancy Hirst in leading Icon Theatre.
Part Of The Community
Will blogs about starting at Chatham Youth Theatre and the impact being involved in Icon's productions has had for him.
Journey to Icon
Theo blogs about his work experience with Icon: "It’s made me more excited and confident about pursuing a career".
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.
March 2020 - February 2022
27182
People Watched An Icon Theatre Production
107
Freelance Artists Were Employed
4117
Young People Participated In Free Activities
92
Local Partnerships Were Created
