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20 Stories High is a theatre company based in Liverpool. We believe "everybody has a story to tell..

20 Stories High make theatre with…
young people from excluded communities, emerging & world-class artists
to tell stories that are…

contemporary, youthful, authentic, melodic,
gritty, poetic, rebellious, cheeky
original, visual, challenging, tender
anarchic, diverse, eclectic, bass-heavy,
political, funny, collaborative…
and heart-felt. We bring young people into theatre venues and go out into

their communities. We hail from Liverpool, but our reach is national

We believe everybody’s got a story to tell...and their own way of telling it...

26/08/2026

🎉 We are recruiting: Artistic Director of 20 Stories High 🎉

20 Stories High is looking for a bold Artistic Director with the imagination and ambition to shape our next groundbreaking chapter, in partnership with our Executive Director.

In this quick video, hear a little more about who we are, what we do, and the opportunity to lead our artistic vision as we enter our third decade.

Salary: £40,000–£45,000 FTE
Location: Liverpool City Region
Deadline: Monday 5 October 2026, 10am

To apply, please head to our website: 20storieshigh.org.uk or for a confidential chat with our recruitment associate, please contact: [email protected]

Accessibility
We are committed to making this recruitment process as accessible as possible. All the recruitment documents are available in a variety of formats, however, if you require the information in a different format to what is available, please get in touch with: [email protected]
0151 708 9728

Video by: Charlie Williams

21/08/2026

🎤Are you a musician, singer, rapper or spoken word artist aged 15-25?

Do you love experimenting with music? Ever wondered what would happen if different styles, cultures and sounds came together to create something completely new?

🎵Join Nu Noize: Next Sound Collective: a three-month creative project where talented young artists will collaborate with professional musicians to develop an original new sound. You’ll explore how different musical influences can blend together - from hip hop and R&B, to Chinese traditional music.

🗓️Dates: Wednesdays, 23rd September - 9th December 2026
⏰Time: 6-8pm
📍Venue: Toxteth TV

To apply: Please send us an email with your name and contact details as well as information on why you would like to participate and how you might benefit from the opportunity.
we’d also love to see a recording of you performing. Don’t worry about the quality of the recording, we just want to hear an example of what you do.

Please send us the above by 4pm, Monday 16th September
To: [email protected].

19/08/2026

🎉We are recruiting: Artistic Director of 20 Stories High🎉

20 Stories High is looking for a bold Artistic Director with the imagination and ambition to shape our next groundbreaking chapter, in partnership with our Executive Director.

As we enter our third decade, this is an opportunity to lead our artistic vision, creating bold, excellent theatre and creative experiences with and for young people and communities, while championing new voices and developing the next generation of artists.

We want someone with a compelling artistic vision who can challenge us, inspire us and bring new ideas, perspectives and possibilities to our work. Someone who listens, empowers and is excited to help define what 20 Stories High becomes over the next decade.

Salary: £40,000–£45,000 FTE
Location: Liverpool City Region
Deadline: Monday 5 October 2026, 10am

To apply, please head to our website: 20storieshigh.org.uk or for a confidential chat with our recruitment associate, please contact: [email protected]

Accessibility
We are committed to making this recruitment process as accessible as possible. All the recruitment documents are available in a variety of formats, however, if you require the information in a different format to what is available, please get in touch with: [email protected]
0151 708 9728

12/08/2026

BIRTHDAY FILM 5, Music & Film!

As part of our 20th birthday year, we've made a series of 10 short films that reflect on where we started, how the company has grown and what we hope for our future. The films bring together memories, voices and moments from across our history and we are really excited to share our 5th film with you.

If you haven’t seen our previous films, you can check them out now on our socials and website, and stay tuned for more coming soon. Head to our website for more information on how to get involved in our 20th birthday celebrations!

Support 20 Stories High through the link in our bio💙

Credits:
Director: Keith Saha
Filmmaker and Editor: Isaiah Burnett-Egeonu, IBE Productions
Producer: Harriet Warnock
Audio Description: Maisy Gordon
Music: KOF, Paislie Reid, Faye Donna Francis, Mal Lidgett

03/08/2026

We are buzzing to share that we have been shortlisted for Curious Minds National Arts and Cultural Education Awards!

We are finalists for the Spark The Change award for our work on The Access Manifesto, in collaboration with Graeae Theatre Company. Stay tuned for updates!

29/07/2026

We're so grateful for the unbelievable audience response to PRESSURE 🔥

Our incredible cast absolutely smashed 3 nights at Unity Theatre. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our amazing team.

Every donation made contributes towards creating experiences like this. Please consider visiting the link in our bio to make a donation. Thank you for the continued support.

We also want to send a very special thank you to our generous supporters, without whom this work wouldn't be possible:

Arts Council England, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, John Ellerman Foundation, Youth Music, Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, Culture Liverpool, The Coutts Foundation and Liverpool City Council.

Keep an eye out for what we've got coming up next in our 20th year!

28/07/2026

On Saturday we shared our final performance of PRESSURE. We are so proud of our amazing Youth Theatre cast and so grateful for the team that made it happen.

Thank you to everyone who came along to see this show, your support is always massively appreciated.

A HUGE thank you to:
Our incredible Youth Theatre cast, Writer & Director Paislie Reid, Producer Leonisha Barley, Choreographer Chad Taylor, Youth Worker Donna Coleman, Stage Manager Jordan Barnes, Assistant Stage Manager Zak Peet, Designer Chloe Wyn, CEO Leanne Jones, Executive Producer Lucy Graham, Office Manager Amy Thompson, Communication and Campaigns Coordinator Maisy Gordon, Communications Assistant Rosie Foster, Finance Manager Laura Hall, Access Worker Isaac Nixon, Video Designer Christopher Harrisson, Video Operator Ez Lee, Lighting Designer-Unity Xenia Bayer, Pastoral Support Worker Faye Donnellan, Lyric writing support Copdat, BSL Interpreter Kate Labno, Unity Theatre Staff, Kitchen Sink Live, LIPA, Howard Cooke (LIPA), Julian Gill, Nikki Blaze & Catalyst Performing Arts, Nickie Miles-Wildin, Kaitlin Howard, Rachel Turner-King, Evan Byrne, Sean Robinson, Eli Yim, James Cast, Positive Impact, Sparrow Sound and Light, Coco Awok, Amari Thomas, Jenna Al Nasir, Finn Wallis, Jessie-Jo Lee, AB Photography and Beki Smith.

This also wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support of Unity Theatre, Arts Council England, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, John Ellerman Foundation, Youth Music, Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, Culture Liverpool, The Coutts Foundation and Liverpool City Council.

As a reminder, we have a self-care toolkit which is available on our website for anyone who might find it useful - you can find it at www.20storieshigh.org.uk

Please consider visiting our website or the link in our bio to make a donation and help us continue to produce experiences like this. Thank you. ❤️

21/07/2026

PRESSURE OPENS THIS WEEK

📅 7:30pm Thursday 23rd - Saturday 25th July 2026

📍 Unity Theatre, Liverpool

🎟️ Unity Theatre or visit the link in our bio!

In association with Unity Theatre. This project is supported by:

Arts Council England, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, John Ellerman Foundation, The Coutts Foundation and Liverpool City Council.

ACCESS
All performances feature captions and Unity Theatre is wheelchair accessible and guide dog friendly. The Thursday performance will be BSL interpreted.

photos on the first slide: Julian Gill

08/07/2026

2 weeks till PRESSURE!

A brand new hip-hop youth theatre show from 20 Stories High.

Everyone’s carrying something.
The pressure to fit in. To stand out. To keep up.

In a world where every choice feels like it matters, a group of young people navigate the expectations placed on them by friends, family, social media and society itself. As secrets surface, loyalties are tested and pressure builds, who will be there to pick up the pieces?

Set to a pulsing Hip-Hop, Grime & R&B soundtrack. PRESSURE is a powerful new youth theatre production exploring the realities young people face today, and the resilience that helps them rise above.

Presented as part of 20 Stories High's 20th birthday celebrations, this special anniversary production celebrates two decades of amplifying young voices, telling urgent stories and creating unforgettable theatre.

🗓️ 7:30pm Thursday 23rd - Saturday 25th July 2026
📍 Unity Theatre, Liverpool
🎟️ or visit the link in our bio!

In association with Unity Theatre. This project is supported by:
Arts Council England, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, John Ellerman Foundation, The Coutts Foundation and Liverpool City Council.

ACCESS
All performances feature captions and Unity Theatre is wheelchair accessible and guide dog friendly. One night will be BSL interpreted, date TBC.

Artwork:
Photo:

07/07/2026

20 Stories High’s 20th Birthday!!!

We had the best time celebrating 20 years of community, creativity and belonging with all the amazing people who joined us. Thank you for making our birthday extra special!!

None of the past 20 years would have been possible without the generosity of our vital community & supporters. Help us continue the work we do for another 20 years by donating through the link in our bio.💙

Photos by Julian Gill

Address

Toxteth TV, 37-45 Windsor Street
Liverpool
L81XE

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441517089728

Website

http://www.20storieshigh.org.uk/

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