Strike A Light (Gloucester)

At Strike A Light, we create events that people never imagined would or could happen in their city. We tell peoples stories through performance and create brilliant participation opportunities for young people. Gloucester is a diverse city and we make sure that the people we work with, the shows we programme and the companies we support reflect this. We believe that the arts can change lives and that everyone, regardless of background and circumstance, should be given opportunities to watch, make and participate. So far, Strike A Light have welcomed thousands of audience members, supported dozens of performers and companies to create new shows and given hundreds of young people the chance to take part in arts activities often for the first time. Audiences have danced on rooftops, made a meal for 100 people, been part of a National Theatre show, explored Gloucesters housing estates with a group of teenagers, become part of a flashmob, eaten fish and chips while young people perf...