About
Atlas Theatre Company CIC
Atlas Theatre Company: Making Theatre Accessible to All
Atlas Theatre Company is a community-driven arts engagement organisation dedicated to making theatre accessible to everyone, regardless of age, background, or previous experience.
Our mission is to equip participants with a fresh, transferable set of skills, whether they’re seasoned performers or stepping onto the stage for the first time. We aim to give back to the community by fostering creativity and encouraging everyone to explore the vibrant world of the arts. At Atlas, we truly believe that all the world’s a stage—and that stage belongs to everyone.
Our Community Company
Atlas is powered by a wonderfully diverse group of individuals: trained performers, passionate hobbyists, first-time actors, and those working with English as second language. Together, they collaborate with the shared goal of creating meaningful and inclusive theatre experiences.
Our Programmes
Drama After-School Club at Redby Academy
Thanks to the support of the Accelerator Fund, we run a free weekly drama club for children at Redby Academy, ensuring young minds can explore the creative arts without financial barriers.
Little Drama Class at The Play Café, Seaburn
Every week, we welcome little performers (from birth to age 5) and their families to discover the joys of drama and creativity in a nurturing environment designed just for them.
Workshops and Programmes Across the North East
Atlas offers various programmes and workshops across the region, with the goal of making the arts accessible to anyone who wishes to participate. Through our Pay It Forward scheme, contributions from local businesses help fund free workshops in schools, giving children the chance to engage with the arts at no cost.
Professional Masterclasses
Recently we have hosted masterclasses with Sound Engineer Oli Wearham (&Juliet UK tour) and actor Lydia Gerrard (Wicked UK Tour) free to our community company members and at a subsidised cost to the public. In March 2025 we will have Clive Kneller (WICKED Movie, Doctor Who) visiting our Redby Academy Drama Club as well as running a masterclass open to the community.