PROJECTS.
about.
Our Mission.
We believe that every human is creative and has a story to tell!
Our mission is to spark that creativity by helping to wake the beast within and give it a platform to be heard.
We do this by creating quality theatrical experiences that are truthful, relevant and disruptive and can make change feel possible….
bravely, boldly, beastly.
WHO WE ARE.
Wake The Beast creates contemporary theatrical events and experiences that are playful, political and important. We bring wild, irreverent and unexpected adventures to new places, spaces and faces.
Collaboration is at the heart of our work. We are part of a network of artists, activists and communities locally, nationally and internationally who challenge important social issues through theatre.
This beastly congregation aims to ensure each event belongs to audiences, participants and contributors equally, with each having a stake in the subject and outcome.
Circus . immersive theatre . Irish dancing . the spoons . magic . new writing . song . the tin whistle . drag . spectacle . comedy . karaoke . puppetry . dance . rhythm...are just some of the weapons we use in our work.
Awards.
For 'In The Sick Of It' we are proud to be a Sit-Up Awards 2024 Finalist for our work advocating for mental health and wellbeing of healthcare staff.
In November 2019 Wake The Beast's 'The C Factor' won a Macmillan Award for Excellence in Innovation.
IN THE MEDIA.
project: 'In The Sick Of It'
date: August 2024
The Reviews Hub - 'In The Sick Of It' – Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024
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project: 'In The Sick Of It'
date: July 2024
North West End UK - 'In The Sick of It' - Unity Theatre
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project: 'Escape from Fort Lagoon'
date: February 2023
Outdoor Swimmer - 'Immersive Theatre in the River Lark'
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project: 'In Our Own Words'
date: January 2021
The Lowry - 'Communites & Creativity: We Are Not Closed.'
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project: 'In Our Own Words'
date: January 2021
The Guardian - 'Hospitals offer holiday and bonuses to Covid-weary staff in England.'
PLAYFUL.
POLITICAL.
PEOPLE.
