WELCOME TOThe UK's first Theatre Company of Sanctuary
Committed to making work with and for those seeking sanctuary in the UK and internationally.
Our Work
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SOAP BOX Fashion Show on the cobbles
Soap Box Sessions ARE IN FULL FLOW! Join us as we meet new friends, create, inspire, and showcase incredible talent!
Thursdays, 5pm - 8pm | Address: Crucible Theatre, 55 Norfolk St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 1DA
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POP UP BOOK
Unfolding the Wonderful World of Stand and Be Counted’s Youth Theatre of Sanctuary with The Montgomery Theatre and Arts Centre
Exhibition now open at The Montgomery Theatre & Arts Centre, Sheffield | Find out more!
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GLOW BUS
A digital exhibition made with and for the people of Oldham.
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Around The World
To celebrate and kick off Refugee Week and Euro 2024, our Youth Theatre of Sanctuary group launched a new hit football song in collaboration with Sheffield FC.
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Unplugged
In a world of disconnect, how do we find each other? See the latest production from our Soap Box Collective
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Gifted
Enjoy a collection of stories, recipes, poetry, illustrations, songs and much more in this one of a kind celebration of the talented people of Oldham.
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Youth Theatre Of Sanctuary
This is the first group of its kind in the UK and invites young people to develop creative skills, learn English and make new friends.
Saturdays, 10am-1pm at The Montgomery Theatre & Arts Centre, Sheffield | Read More →
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Food With Friends
Made in Bradford - this is a collection of delicious recipes and stories from around the world, made with love to share with friends old and new.
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PLAYING WITH POWER EXHIBIT
A special exhibition, developing video game concepts with our Youth Theatre of Sanctuary
See live exhibit at the National Video Game Museum.
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Secret Summer
Join rabbits, elves, unicorns, and The Beetles for an exciting roam through your local park as a family! Available in English and Arabic, with a creative adventure pack.
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PRESS PLAY
Stand & Be Counted's Youth Theatre of Sanctuary made PRESS PLAY ►, a welcome performance to launch the opening of brand new Sheffield city centre playground, Pounds Park.
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Future Proof!
A celebration event and film premiere that explores themes of community, culture and cultivating 'welcome'.
Supported by Leeds 2023 and Leeds City Library
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ENOUGH!
A cost of living crisis, a climate emergency, a society divided and never ending strikes. The future might feel bleak if we didn't have a wild and radical plan to change our lives forever! Made with students from Sheffield Hallam University.
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Help Each Other!
A co-created short film exploring everything we have learned and lived through the Covid-19 pandemic. Listen to the advice of our Youth Theatre of Sanctuary.
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Where We Are
A special documentary, Where We Are tells the real-life story of Tafadzwa Muchenje and his fight against the injustice caused by a Home Office admin error.
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Have Your Passport Ready
Led by brothers Khaled and Mohammad Aljawad from Syria, now based in Sheffield, Have Your Passport Ready explores an unknown city without an interpreter as audiences become players collecting evidence to prove their right to remain in the UK.
Welcome Empower create action now
WE PROUDLY SIT AT THE INTERSECTION OF ARTS, CULTURE & SOCIAL ACTIVISM.
Through an adventurous co-creation programme we provide thousands of people seeking sanctuary with regular, long-term making opportunities and events in order to celebrate, platform and ensure equality of opportunity.
PROUD TO BE A THEATRE COMPANY OF SANCTUARY
We pledge to ensure that all of the work we are connected with is welcoming to people seeking sanctuary and those new to the UK.
Get Involved
Whether you’re interested in becoming a Theatre Company of Sanctuary, are keen to join the Welcome movement, are looking for work experience, placement opportunities or want to apply for our latest call outs and commissions - we are always on the look out for new collaborators!
The Stage“A talented & charismatic company”
Stand & Be Counted is an arts charity committed to making work with and for people seeking sanctuary. We make work that empowers, entertains and educates.
Palestine
Iran
Syria
Sudan
Rohingya
Ukraine
Afghanistan
Saudi Arabia
Namibia
Kurdistan
Jamaica
Democratic Republic of Congo
Hong Kong
Iraq
Palestine Iran Syria Sudan Rohingya Ukraine Afghanistan Saudi Arabia Namibia Kurdistan Jamaica Democratic Republic of Congo Hong Kong Iraq
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