Theatre31 – Youth Theatres
Join a free Theatre31 youth theatre in Chatham, Gillingham, Hoo or Sheppey. For ages 8 to 18, or up to 23 for those with SEND.
We bring together Medway’s communities and professional theatre-makers to collaborate on productions and creative projects that tell important local stories.
In 2022 we celebrate our twentieth anniversary.
If Not Now
Exhilarating dance, breath-taking projection and new music combine to tell a unifying and uplifting story of how communities can make change.
Theatre31 – Young Artist Collective
Find your voice and take charge of your own creative projects. If you’re a young artist or theatre maker aged 11-18, this is the place for you.
Theatre31 – Cookham Wood Young People’s Theatre Programme
Spoken word workshops led by Lady Unchained – her mission is to prove that there’s life after prison.
Theatre31 – Big Dreams
A digital theatre project offering free workshops for deaf young people in Medway, supported by professional, deaf artists.
Theatre31 – Square Pegs Medway Drama Group
An accessible drama group at the Brook Theatre for 14-25 year olds with learning disabilities and autism.
Theatre31 – Schools Programme
A free programme supporting schools and teachers – including Artsmark, workshops, theatre experiences and professional development training.
Theatre31
Theatre31 is Icon's youth-led theatre programme. Youth theatres, workshops, technical training, careers advice, performances and more. Free.
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 – Evaluation
Discover the impact of If Not Now - created by professional theatre-makers and over 200 people from local communities.
Ahead of the Curve
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 and Sheppey
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
5098
Young People Participated In Free Activities
92
Local Partnerships Were Created
