About us

Staged was first set up as a community group, with theatre for the ages, where we tackled social isolation and anti-social behaviour, bridging the gap between the generations. Our first production was due to be performed in 2020, unfortunately this project had to be put on hold.

Since September 2021, Staged have been working hard to start projects such as Summer Schools, Home Ed Drama, Holiday workshops and our most recent venture 'Dance and Drama'.

Staged became a charity incorporated organisation (CIO) in February 2022, with funding Staged will run Summer Schools again this year, and hopefully continue with the 'Theatre for the ages' project started back in 2019. 

 

Staged is run by professionals with years of experience in performing, backstage and creative writing for stage.

 

See below the valuable team who bring these projects to your community for an affordable price.

To find out more, visit our Facebook page. 

 

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes are;

  • Be able to recognize and understand different theatre terms and vocabulary.

  • Be able to identify the roles within the theatre

  • Be able to use a range of stimuli to develop critical and creative skills.

  • Develop skills to devise, write and perform scripts.

  • Develop acting, writing and creative skills

  • Develop your understanding of voice, character, and expression.

  • Use games and tasks to explore creative options with your peers.

  • Develop skills to program and operate technical equipment.

 

Board of Trustees

Sharon Allman - Chair

James Ede - Vice Chair

Elizabeth Abbotts - Treasurer

Paul Thomas - Trustee

Staff and Sessional Workers

Ange Williams - Charity Manager and Production Manager

Katie Thompson - Charity Director and Writer

Bethany Hall - Sessional Worker

Phoebe Chaddock - Volunteer Sessional Worker

 

Staged CIO run several groups, where in we teach theatre studies which include all departments in theatre; acting, lighting, sound, set design, prop making, creative writing and more.

As a group we explore the different styles and themes whereby the young people gain vital skills in theatre and produce a showcase or production with their peers.

 

By exploring the different departments and roles within theatre and the creative arts, we are able to:
• Provide a safe, friendly, and inclusive environment for all, by tackling aspiration and exclusion in an area of deprivation and disadvantage to the arts.
• Generate wider benefits for users, supporting them to gain confidence and acquire beneficial skills such as communication, team-working, decision making, social skills and creative thinking.
• Work in partnership with organisations to deliver quality support services to raise the aspirations of the community, through learning new skills and being creative.
• Classes and workshops for young people and parents designed to be active, informative, educational, and fun for the whole family.
• Classes and workshops aimed particularly for vulnerable groups including those with Special Educational needs (SEN) and learning difficulties and disabilities (LDD).
• Classes and workshops for more mature members of the community, to help reduce social isolation and build lasting relationships and connections within the community.
• Inter-generational projects to bridge the gap between generations building positive relationships throughout the ages.

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Ange Williams BA (Hons) Theatre Production.

Ange was born and bred in Biddulph until the age of 18 where she moved away to attend Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh.
Ange graduated with a 2.1 BA (hons) Degree in Theatre Production and has toured internationally and all over the UK with many different production companies. Ange also spent a lot of time in Scotland with new writings and community theatre groups. Whilst living in Scotland, Ange completed 6 years with E4 Underbelly Festival in Edinburgh as Technician and Stage Manager.
Ange often takes on many roles including Lighting, Sound and Costume, but specialises in Production and Stage Management. Ange has also repeatedly worked with companies such as China Plate, Disability Arts Cymru and Pen-Ultimate. She completed a BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts - Production and gained a GCSE in Dance.
Ange finished touring in 2014 when she had her first child, now married with 2 children Ange is excited to be producing theatre again. 

Katie Thompson BA (Hons)

Katie Thompson was born and bred in Biddulph, at the age of 20 she attended Edge Hill University and graduated with a 2.1 Degree in Creative Writing, specialising in writing for stage.
She has a growing fandom having published a number of short stories and poetry on the popular writing platform Wattpad.
Growing up she has taken part, both on and behind stage in several amateur productions and workshops. She also completed a BTEC in Performing Arts and ATM in Music Production.
Katie completed work experience and volunteered at Underbelly in Edinburgh as Front of house, a promotion girl and assisted her sister, Ange, with backstage and technical roles. After University Katie went on tour around the UK with the Ladyboys of Bangkok, working in the box office and front of house.