Igniting change
What we do
We're a fun, friendly and dynamic organisation that uses theatre, media, art and music as a basis for educating and inspiring young people and adults to make positive choices about the issues that really affect them.
How we do it
Educational Theatre
Our theatre productions tackle some of the most acute health and social issues that young people face. Using a blend of parody, comedic sketches, music and pop culture we ensure that the vital messages within our shows are totally memorable for our young audiences.
Workshops
Our bespoke workshops provide a truly supportive, creative, relaxed environment so that young people can have fun whilst gaining new skills and knowledge. Run by our skilled streetwise facilitators we address personal health and social issues in a way that young people can really get stuck into.
Youth Theatre
Chain Reaction Youth Theatre is a weekly user-led drama project for 11-18 year olds that builds confidence and communication skills whilst giving young people an opportunity to explores issues that are important to them and their communities.
Commercial Theatre
Since 2002, we’ve been producing award-winning musical comedies exploring contemporary issues, engaging audiences and critics all over Britain with thought-provoking writing, outrageous characters, and hilarious performances.
Corporate Theatre
We have fostered a great reputation for providing bespoke, message-focused drama interventions at conferences, training programmes, in-house events as well as on film, to add context, variety and fun to corporate events.
Youth Projects
Outside of school hours, we regularly run hugely popular free-to-attend interactive issue-based theatre and media workshops in easily accessible local venues in the heart of disadvantaged communities.
What People Are Saying
“This has been a spectacular workshop and has given my son the opportunity to express his creative side, which is a service that is deeply lacking in our area.
Well done to all the staff involved. You are heroes in our community.“
— Tony, parent of participant, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
“I have learnt new skills like leadership, confidence, and social skills and to avoid peer pressure."
— Jubilee, age 14, workshop participant, London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
“I enjoyed the workshop because of the friends I’ve made, the techniques that I’ve learnt and the amount of fun I’ve had”
— Jaanai, 14, workshop participant, London Borough of Newham
“We are really impressed with the approach Chain Reaction take to tackling young people’s issues, using theatre as an innovative resource.”
— Lucy French, Head of Fundraising and Monitoring, East Foundation
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