- CREATING COMMUNITY THROUGH THEATRE -
This is SAVVY
SAVVY created ambitious, inclusive productions and theatre experiences that brought different groups of people together. We believed everyone had the right to access quality theatre and taking part was at the heart of what we did.
As an inclusive theatre company, it was important that we provided a range of opportunities for everyone to Take Part, whether it was performing in one of our ongoing weekly groups, as an artist working or training with us, a participant or partner in one of our special projects, or as audience coming to experience our shows.
The company was founded in 2007 by Sheree Vickers who wanted to challenge audience and cultural perceptions of participatory theatre. Going to the theatre shouldn't be a chore. It shouldn't be something you are forced to do because you happen to know someone in the cast.
It should be invigorating, memorable, exciting, challenging, uplifting and fun. It should make you want to come back.
SAVVY was committed to developing innovative, ensemble-based theatre shows, special projects and artist training programmes, that built the bridge to engagement and provided access to quality work.
SAVVY was a place where everyone was welcomed and involved and trained.
SAVVY Theatre's vision was to use the power of theatre and shared creation to deepen understanding and empathy towards others, and as a force to steer change and develop inclusive communities.
Artist & Company Collaborations
SAVVY had a long history of working with amazing people. Here's just some of the artists and companies we worked, trained and collaborated with over the years.
Story Museum, Oxford
Hijinx Theatre, Cardiff
Face Front Theatre
Output Arts
International Inclusive Arts Network
Theatre Centre
Frantic Assembly
International Youth Arts Festival, Kingston
Roman Stefanski, Puppeteer & Associate at Polka Theatre
Chichester Festival Youth Theatre
Dan Ward, playwright The Canary & the Crow
Tim Kelly, animator & lighting designer
Russell Dean, Strangeface Theatre
Rc-Annie, Fight Directors
The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
Shows & Special Projects
From dystopian steampunk pantomimes, to promenade performances of Shakespeare and boat trips up the River Thames, SAVVY had a rich history of creating ambitious and unique theatre productions. Click the images below for more detail on our some of our past shows and special projects.
