Arcola Participation’s community performance companies provide free and low cost opportunities to marginalised groups to explore theatre practices as an ensemble, expand networks and build communities and be involved in high quality performance based projects.
Arcola Theatre have been pioneers in targeted community theatre since our inception in 2000.
Our Community Companies are run by London’s leading community and education based theatre practitioners and work with members to stage new work or re-imagined productions that shatter expectations and challenge preconceptions.
Arcola’s Community Companies
A space for local residents over the age of 50 to explore theatre and performance.
Using theatre and live performance as a vessel to explore and tackle the stigma surrounding mental health.
East London’s performance collective for the LGBTQIA+ community exploring identity and Queer performance practices.
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Published: 26 Mar 2026
Arcola Theatre have been pioneers in targeted community theatre since their inception in 2000, placing participation and inclusion at the heart of their work for more than 25 years.
