Our kids confound expectations
Brilliant performance-makers
Kids have the power to deliver a gut-punch to audiences unlike any other, especially when that encounter happens away from the stage. You will find them in our professional work alongside adult performers, equally trusted. Some as young as 6 years old.
“It literally stopped me in my tracks when I heard that fierce cry and witnessed the intense energy of his tough little frame as he hurtled towards us.”
Audience member, The Landings
Kids are not a “nice to have”; they are integral to what is made and how it’s made. When they join a rehearsal, a wildly productive, delicate yet irreverent energy takes hold.
We believe young audiences deserve to see themselves reflected in professional work, which can spark light bulb moments of connection and inspiration.
Sharing the learning
We train kids to become independent makers and performers able to deal with the challenges of site-specific performance.
Within our Academies, they fly.
Identifying as directors, choreographers, performers, composers, writers and technicians, they don’t want to be taught: they want to be seen, guided and valued. And why not?
“Thank you for offering this beautiful space to them. To see their confidence grow is a gift.”
Academy parent
Our kids should overtake us. We’ve long thought youth dance and theatre require a critical shake-up - our Academies are a response to that challenge.
“Stacked Wonky are doing some of the most exciting creative work with young people anywhere”
Caroline Ellis
Culture Portfolio Holder 2022, Somerset Council
What the kids say
What has been your greatest Wonky moment?
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A:
Performing! It makes me feel I am here.
Describe a Wonky Academy
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A:
Out of the ordinary!!!
Dangerously fun!
Three words how a Wonky Academy makes you feel
Q:
A:
Happy, alive, together?
Get involved
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