“Theatre as a spur for action”
— The Guardian

Human stories, systemic forces. 

We make documentary theatre.

Centering compelling and dramatic human stories, drawing only on documentary sources: interview transcripts, minutes of public meetings, emails. We lay bare the economic interests, government policies and local government decision-making that affect people’s lives. 

About Us
Our Shows

  • 'Block the Block is a thrilling, heartfelt and energetic staging of the true story of a resident-led campaign against a tower block development in Hulme.'

    Giverny Masso, Features Editor
    THE STAGE

  • ‘I saw myself in the play, and I am so proud that the actor who played me put her heart into the part’

    Sally Casey,
    Housing campaigner.

  • ‘This complex and political story was deftly directed, creating tight and clear storytelling.’

    Andy Barry, Associate Director
    ROYAL EXCHANGE THEATRE

  • 'Fantastic - a moving performance, drawing from public documents. Reimagining them in ways which were engaging and moving.'

    Audience Member,
    THE SIEGE