Musical Theatre Productions
Act 2's first show - High School Musical On Stage - was performed at New Mills Art Theatre between the 19th-21st March 2026.
This project provided valuable performing arts experiences to up-and-coming artists (aged18-35) from in and around Derbyshire. It helped those that are struggling to find their way into the industry by teaching important musical theatre skills as well as how to market yourself to potential casting directors.
We are now in the early stages of planning for our next theatre production so keep your eyes peeled for more information.
If you are an actor, dancer and/or singer who wants to take part in future opportunities, please join our mailing list and follow us on social media for the latest updates.
SEND workshops
Act 2 provides drama and dance sessions to people with disabilities in schools and community groups. The workshops use games and a variety of stimuli, allowing the participants to freely discover new ideas within a safe space. All tasks are open to interpretation, so are accessible to all members regardless of their disability. Using the contributions made by the group, we facilitate the creation of a short performance that can be showcased within the final weeks of the project. This will be an opportunity for the participants to present what they have been working on to their family and friends, giving them the freedom to express themselves and develop more confidence within their own abilities.
This year we have worked on three seperate projects at Aquinas College Pathways, Hope Valley College SEN unit and Our Vision Our Future Chesterfield with the help of new assistant facilitator Niamh Duffy.
I am pleased to say that Act 2 has so far been supported by two successful funding grants from The National Lottery through Arts Council England.
If you are part of a school or community group that would be interested in these sessions, please don't hesitate to contact me
To find out more about lead facilitator Molly Soden-Freeth and how Act 2 began, click on the link below.