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Hackney Shed is an Inclusive Theatre Company for young people aged 7-25 yrs and of mixed abilities.

The term inclusive reflects the desire to include all children no matter what their ability. We are an inclusive theatre company and our mission is to provide a vibrant, creative and informal atmosphere where members come together, share ideas and produce exciting theatre in an inclusive environment. The charity consciously seeks to engage and educate disadvantaged children and young people who oftentimes find it difficult to access arts activities.

22/09/2026

HALF TERM WORKSHOPS!!

Join us for a fun, practical workshop exploring comedy double acts through games, characters, storytelling and performance. You’ll discover what makes great comedy partnerships work and have the chance to create and perform your own ideas!

- 26TH AND 27TH OCTOBER 2026 (HALF TERM WEEK)

- 10:30 - 3:30PM

- AGES: 16-25YRS (WE ESPECIALLY WELCOME THOSE WHO ARE NEURODIVERGENT OR HAVE ADDITIONAL NEEDS)

- AT SUTTON HOUSE, 2 AND 4 HOMERTON HIGH ST.

Run by Jess Latowicki from the company Made in China alongside Hackney Shed

Contact [email protected] with any question or to sign up!

13/08/2026

Volunteer with our Young Archivists!

We’re looking for volunteers to support Shedlight: Young Voices Shining a Light on 25 Years of Inclusive History, our 25th anniversary project supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Over the next year, our Young Archivists will uncover the stories, people and organisations that have shaped Hackney Shed and inclusive youth work across Hackney. Together, they’ll create a digital timeline and public exhibition celebrating 25 years of creativity, inclusion and community.

As a volunteer, you could:
- Explore archives and oral histories with young people
- Support research and help uncover untold stories
- Get involved in oral history interviews
- Help design and deliver the exhibition

You’ll be supported by our Archive Manager and Digital Archivist, with safeguarding training available if needed.

Be part of a lasting legacy while supporting the next generation of inclusive theatre-makers.

No experience necessary, if you’re interested in volunteering and love history, theatre, design or simply asking great questions email [email protected] to find out more!

11/08/2026

We’ve got exciting news!

Hackney Shed has been awarded funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for ‘Shedlight’ a two-year project celebrating 25 years of inclusive theatre and youth work in Hackney.

Led by young people, Shedlight will uncover the stories, memories and experiences that have shaped Hackney Shed and the wider history of inclusive youth work in our community.

Through archives, oral histories and creative storytelling, our Young Archivists will help create a digital timeline and exhibition, preserving these important stories for future generations.

Were you part of Hackney Shed’s journey? We’d love to hear your memories, photos and stories!

Thank you to National Lottery players and The National Lottery Heritage Fund The National Lottery Heritage Fund for helping us shine a light on 25 years of creativity, inclusion and community.

03/08/2026

Young Archivists Wanted!

Help uncover Hackney Shed’s hidden stories and shape its future.
As part of our 25th birthday celebrations, we’re looking for young people who are curious and creative to join our new group of Young Archivists. Whether you’re into history, theatre, art, design, interviewing or simply asking great questions, this project is for you.
If you’re already a Hackney Shed member, we’re welcoming young people aged 9-25. If you’re new to Hackney Shed, we’re looking for young people aged 16-25 to join the project.
Over the course of a year, you’ll explore Hackney Shed’s archives, record oral histories, uncover untold stories and help create a digital timeline celebrating 25 years of inclusion, creativity and community. You’ll also co-create a public exhibition at Hackney Archives, sharing these stories with the wider community.
Everything you discover will inspire a second year of creative projects and performances, helping to shape the next chapter of Hackney Shed.

Click the link in our bio for more info. Any questions please get in touch.

20/07/2026

Check out our brand new flyer for Hackney Shed!

If you’re aged between 7 and 25 there IS A HACKNEY SHED FOR YOU!!!

Thank you so much to the brilliant HANNAH | BRANDING & GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO who has designed this (and so many of our flyers) and taken huge time and care to build an image that represents our community and gives potential new members the information they need to join Hackney Shed!

If you’ve been thinking of joining us, please get in touch!

14/07/2026

After all our shows we collect feedback from our audiences.

Here’s what people said after Children’s and Youth theatre’s summer shows back in June.

13/07/2026

IT’S OUR BIRTHDAY!

Hackney Shed is tuning 25 this year and as part of our celebrations we are having an auction to fundraise.

As befits this BIG birthday, we have some truly incredible items and opportunities that you could bid for.

So why not nab yourself something spectacular whilst helping Hackney Shed ensure we can continue supporting the next generation of East London artists at the same time.

Items available to bid on include:
- signed Arsenal Women shirts. Thank you and Kim Little

- tickets to shows London Symphony Orchestra Little Angel Theatre Revel Puck Circus Hoxton Hall Face Front Inclusive Theatre Access All Areas

- Adventure activities with

- Gym passes from FIT THIS

- Drum lesson with

- cinema membership from The Castle Cinema Hackney

- book vouchers from Pages of Hackney

- ice cream from Oddono’s Gelati

AND MANY MORE! Please check the link via our website to see everything available.

Thank you so much to everyone who has so generously donated.

Please keep checking the auction site as we have more items to come!

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01/07/2026

HACKNEY’S INCLUSIVE THEATRE COMPANY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE.

No Auditions. No Barriers. No Fees.

WHO ARE HACKNEY SHED?
Hackney Shed is an inclusive performing arts group for young people established in 2001 with the support of Chickenshed.

Hackney Shed seeks to advance appreciation of and participation in the performing arts, and to develop social inclusion skills and community cohesion, particularly for the benefit of children and young people in Hackney and surrounding areas.

We run a range of groups targeting a wide age range and hope that you’ll find something that calls out to you on our website. Explore our range of groups on our website and learn all about our ongoing projects.

16/06/2026

Hackney Shed is recruiting for a Digital & Oral History Archivist

1 day a week in Year 1, 1 day a month in Year 2
£250/day with 2% inflation in year 2
Full fee £16060

Hackney Shed are seeking a proactive and passionate individual to join our team as a Digital and Oral History Archivist.

This is an exciting and creative role, ideal for someone looking for flexible, part-time work to complement their existing commitments.

We are looking for someone with strong digital and archival skills, including experience in digital preservation, cataloguing, and managing digital assets, as well as oral history collection.

You will lead on creating an accessible digital timeline and developing sustainable approaches to preserving and sharing archival material, while working closely with our archive manager, team and young people.

This role is perfect for someone with excellent attention to detail and a commitment, or proven interest, to inclusive practice, particularly supporting disabled and neurodivergent young people and those from under-represented backgrounds.

Join us in supporting young people through creative, inclusive arts programming.

The deadline for applications is:  10am Mon 22nd June 2026

Interview dates: 3rd July in Hackney (please let us know if you cannot make one of these dates. We will do our best to accommodate you, but cannot guarantee this)

We prefer in person interviews but are ready to accommodate for online interviews if necessary on 3rd July.

15/06/2026

WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!

Same address www.hackneyshed.org.uk but new look and new accessibility features.

Thank you so much to Delivered Social for all your work on this.

Check it out and let us know what you think!

Address

BSix College, Kenninghall Road
London
E58BP

Website

http://www.hackneyshed.org.uk/

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