OUR MISSION
The Big House has a mission:
TO
EMPOWER CARE
LEAVERS AND AT RISK
YOUNG PEOPLE TO
FULFIL THEIR
POTENTIAL
- Transforming young lives through the power of performance
- Unlocking potential, unleashing creativity
- Building supportive, nurturing and inspiring communities
- Producing art and artists that catalyse debate and fight for change
The Big
Work
The Big House works with young people who have been through the care system and are finding life difficult. We provide a platform for them to participate in the making of theatre and to have their voices heard.
The Big
Commitment
The Big
Collaborations
WHAT'S HAPPENING
THE GET IN
With workshops in anything from drama to music, circus skills to movement, The Get In is a fun and fast paced stepping stone, to give you a sense of who TBH are and what we do here. It all starts with the first step!
CREATIVE INDUSTRY MENTORING
The Big House’s new ‘OG Partnership’ is a fully-funded mentoring programme designed to mobilise the next generation of creatives and push for an inclusive industry. Young people and creative industry professionals will learn from each other, develop professional networks and work towards career goals.
ANTHOLOGY
In June this year, The Big House got published! With a foreword by Jez Butterworth and an intro by Maggie Norris, The Big House Anthology journeys through five original plays. This collection celebrates the diverse talents and experiences of our membership, and hopes to inspire storytellers, educators, and students.
INTRODUCING: THE BIG UP
The Big Up video podcasts are out! Unveiling ethnic minorities’ impact on Britain’s history, these 10 episodes reframe our narratives around cultural heritage. Inspiring students nationwide to embrace their roots, reshape history, and shape an inclusive future. Join the journey! – Come watch on The Big Mouth platform.
LAUNCH OF THE BIG MOUTH
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new digital platform The Big Mouth. It is just the beginning of The Big House’s exploration into the digital space, as we push to reach young people nationwide with our bold and beautiful content.
“Expertly crafted and uncomfortable to watch as it feels more ‘real’ and directly relevant to personal experience than most DEI work.”
Sage publishing"The whole experience of working with The Big House was phenomenal. The sense of collaboration and professionalism was excellent and I look forward to working with the cast and crew again. Thank you for making our event so special"
Mark Potter External Relations Director, Frontline"Electric, passionate, hard hitting, driven, spot-on, scary, cataclysmic. The performance managed to convey so much in such a short yet unbelievably powerful way. "
Johnathan Fingerhut Managing Partner, Strategic Marketing for Schools"Their young people blew us away with their openness, honesty and talent and gave our team so much to reflect on. The Big House are unique in creating an inclusive space where everyone can achieve the best that they can possibly be."
Antonio Simoes Chief Executive Officer, Global Private Banking HSBC“You were all phenomenal and I for one was absolutely transfixed by your hard hitting performance. .Your young actors are inspirational and certainly got the message across."
Educator Weston College"The team at The Big House, through their challenging and high impact performances, provide an exceptional route through which to inform and engage our managers and to help give them insights necessary for organisations like ours to flourish in these challenging times."
Ziyad Marar President, Global Publishing, SAGE Publishing