Be The Change - Free weekly applied theatre & creative arts sessions

2 July 2025

The free evening sessions help build community, confidence, wellbeing, and unlock creativity to empower adults navigating homelessness, recovery from substance abuse, and mental health services.

Every Thursday, 6.30-8.30pm

The programme expands its offering from drama and theatre to include spoken word, creative writing, movement, improvisation, character creation and approaches to acting. The workshops are led by experienced facilitators and guest industry professionals.

The next block starting on Thursday July 3rd will focus on ‘Approaches to Acting’ and will include sessions on Stanislavski, Uta Hagen, Viewpoints, Mask, Puppetry, Meisner, Theatre of the Oppressed, Chekov and Grotowski.

The sessions are FREE to attend, and no experience is needed to participate.

An Islington People's Theatre’s initiative, the project is run in collaboration with The Margins Project and takes place every Thursdays 6.30-8.30pm in Union Chapel's Lower Hall.

Participants are encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible to maximise development, enjoyment, and community. Free theatre trips are also on offer!

 Learn more on the flyer here and email Islington People's Theatre here for more info or to express interest to attend.

"I have responded well to the project. I have gained a pathway to recovery. I am acquiring people skills and using techniques in real life"

[would you like to see a weekly dropin set up throughout the year] "Yes I would like it to address the theme of one world one identity inclusivity and diversity. Harmony among nations"

"I thoroughly enjoy the mix, the people, the enthusiasm, the talent, the willingness to share lived and creative experience"

"The chance to express myself and improve my assertiveness skills. I couldn't participate if it wasn't free! Very enjoyable and lucky to have you all"

The Margins Project, based at Union Chapel, is a frontline charity offering a range of services supporting people facing homelessness and other critical living crisis. These services, run in three interconnected programmes, are designed to improve the immediate, interim, and long-term living conditions of our guests.