Say So Collective CIC

15/04/2026

Songwriting for summer shows!

29/03/2026

Hard work and hilarity this week in rehearsals- getting ready for our spring and summer shows!

07/03/2026

Spring is here, and it’s time to start this year’s whole school production at Chagford Primary school.

We started this project in 2022 in the wake of Covid. Lots of anxious children, schools refusers, non-readers, and non-speakers. All shaken by the uncertainty of the pandemic.

Ben Davis, Crispin Whittell, Head Teacher Ed Finch and some other front-footed folk from the Chagford community, decided that what the children needed was a play, to bring everyone together again. To remind us that creativity breeds positivity, motivation, confidence and joy.

By the time our play was ready to perform, many children who had struggled to focus or read in class, performed whole unabridged Shakespearean monologues. Children who hadn’t been able to get through the school door on day one, were able to perform in front of an audience of 100s, hit cues and remember complex directions.

We wrote poetry together, invented characters, learned spells, created costumes, music, lyrics, puppets and props.

Chagford Primary School is a state funded Academy, with the same financial challenges as any other.
But its community is its strength. Instead of waiting around for the incumbent government to start funding the arts, which had been systematically stripped from the core curriculum curriculum, the community worked together to raise the funds needed to provide 30 days worth of arts provision, integrated into the school day, all geared towards pulling together an incredible whole school production, and I was incredibly privileged to deliver the project.

This project isn’t just ‘a nice play’ or icing on the cake. This project is a carefully designed Literacy and Oracy Programme which promotes confidence, collaboration and joy. It is exceptionally inclusive and tailored to the individual needs of each student. It brings music, singing, speaking & listing and team work into sharp focus and boosts the skill set and confidence of everyone involved.

Any school could do this. Does yours?
Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

If you want to find out how- get in touch.

.co.uk shakespeareinschools

01/03/2026

So excited to get this group started tomorrow. A great opportunity for young creatives to make dynamic theatre together. Get involved! A couple of spots left!

28/02/2026

We’re starting on Monday- a couple of spots left - get involved!

24/02/2026

We start on Monday! A few spots left. Come and have a go !

20/02/2026

Want to join the Say So Collective Young Company?

We’re looking for young actors who want to develop their stage craft and make innovative theatre with a great group of people.

We’ll be meeting on Mondays @ 5-6.30pm - Totnes Civic hall

£58 for 5 weeks (£12 per session)

Sign up link :

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1y7JCPz07NgAhCP5cMDDiz2xdMBdC3MtMKT1B2z4CK5o/edit?usp=drivesdk

17/02/2026

We’ve got the beginnings of something pretty great going on here. Seven spots left.
Who’s in?

Sign up on this link :
🔗 https://forms.gle/mGk2B2n39p11Wggt5

16/11/2025

Join us for a 3 week winter mini-series at the Yard. We'll be exploring creative theatre-making methods with a brand new group of young people.

A great chance to get creative, meet new people and find out how great ideas move from page to stage.

- Week 1 Monday 1st December
- Week 2 Monday 8th December
- Week 3 Monday 15th December

- 8-11 yrs session - 3.45 - 5pm
- 11-16yrs session - 5.30 - 7pm

- Come to a single session for £12
- Come for all 3 for £35
- Discounts available - get in touch!

www.saysocollective.co.uk/bookaworkshop

For more info contact: [email protected]

Book a workshop Say So Youth Theatre runs a variety of workshops throughout the year, including after school clubs, half term workshops and holiday camps.Our workshops are a brilliant way to unleash your inner actor through playing ridiculous games, learning physical and vocal skills, and exploring....

15/11/2025

Join us for a 3 week winter mini-series at the Yard. We'll be exploring creative theatre-making methods with a brand new group of young people.

A great chance to get creative, meet new people and find out how great ideas move from page to stage.

- Week 1 Monday 1st December
- Week 2 Monday 8th December
- Week 3 Monday 15th December

- 8-11 yrs session - 3.45 - 5pm
- 11-16yrs session - 5.30 - 7pm

- Come to a single session for £12
- Come for all 3 for £35
- Discounts available - get in touch!

www.saysocollective.co.uk/bookaworkshop

For more info contact: [email protected]