Digital Caravan Theatre

THE INTER-IMAGINARY COLLIDER  

When a local primary school finds a very magical, very mysterious caravan in their playground, a whole world of epic imagination is conjured. With the creative power of the children of North Kensington, anything is possible! 

Written by Olivia Mace

Directed by Audrey Sheffield

Performed by: Laura Hanna & Maanuv Thiara

Inspired by the Children at Oxford Gardens and Barlby Primary Schools 

Sound Design: Nicola T Chang

Project curated by Yasmeen Arden 

Creative Producer: Lucille Findlay

Social Media and Marketing: Lilly Driscoll

Our Voices Image Creation: Sofi Lee-Henson

Technical Support: Jamie Arden

Our Voices: Inspired by the culture and community of North Kensington, The Caravan Theatre is back with a brand-new series of short plays. OUR VOICES 3, inspired by the young people at KOTG and Henry Dickens Community Centre, the children at Oxford Gardens and Barlby Primary schools. Supported by the Grenfell Health and Emotional Wellbeing for children and young people fund and Arts Council England.

Small Truth Artistic Director, Yasmeen Arden:
“Our Voices is all about creating unity and power in our collective voice, celebrating the most incredible young people and extraordinary artists who come together to tell their magical, joyful and heartfelt stories”

FLYING (ANT) CHILDREN'S DAY 

Something is in the air, this isn’t like any ordinary flying ant day, this is, a very magical, flying children day! Join the children of North Kensington as they fly high in their story of friendship, dreams and adventure that is sure to glide straight into your hearts and beyond. 

Written by Coral Wylie 

Directed by Anastasia Osei-Kuffour

Performed by: Sara Dawoo & Ashley D Gayle 

Young People Performers: Lorenzo Curley Bynoe, Skyla Paul, Remmy Ava-Khoushpeyman, Loveday Levack, Evan Orlando, Lola Elliot and Vee Arden.

Inspired by the Children at Kids on the Green (KOTG) and Henry Dickens Community Centre

Sound Design: Nicola T Chang

Project curated by Yasmeen Arden 

Creative Producer: Lucille Findlay

Social Media and Marketing: Lilly Driscoll

Our Voices Image Creation: Sofi Lee-Henson

Technical Support: Jamie Arden

Our Voices: Inspired by the culture and community of North Kensington, The Caravan Theatre is back with a brand-new series of short plays. OUR VOICES 3, inspired by the young people at KOTG and Henry Dickens Community Centre, the children at Oxford Gardens and Barlby Primary schools. Supported by the Grenfell Health and Emotional Wellbeing for children and young people fund and Arts Council England.

Small Truth Artistic Director, Yasmeen Arden:
“Our Voices is all about creating unity and power in our collective voice, celebrating the most incredible young people and extraordinary artists who come together to tell their magical, joyful and heartfelt stories”

THE STORYTELLERS by Michelle Payne
 
Join Stevie and Hayley on their fun filled storytelling adventures. There’s detectives, there’s swimming, there’s Mac & cheese and (of course!) a sprinkle of community magic.

• Performed by Mohamed Bangura and Effie Ansah - featuring Remmy, Vee, Luana, Lorenzo, Loveday, Lola and Skyla (Young Creatives from North Kensington). 
• Directed by Abi Falase 
• Sound Design by Nicola T Chang 

*Inspired by the community and young people of The Henry Dickens Estate Community Centre and Kids on the Green  

HUGO AND HARLEY'S GREATEST AND MOST JOYFUL RADIO SHOW! THE BEST IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD! written by Tanya-Loretta Dee
 
Super star local radio DJs Hugo and Harley go on a joyful trip down memory lane to when they recorded their first ever show on an old cassette tape on their 9th birthday! 

• Performed by Sid Sagar, Kwami Odoom, Valentine Hanson and Tanya-Loretta Dee 
• Directed by Nadia Papachronopoulou 
• Sound Design by Nicola T Chang 

*Inspired by the children of Barlby Primary School in North Kensington 

A PICKLE MAKES A MAGIC DEN by Mae Munuo
 
When Xavier and Effie dare each other to eat an old pickle at the back of the fridge, they never imagined where it would take them! Join them on this magical rollercoaster of a fairytale. 

• Performed by Denzel Baidoo and Charity Bedu-Addo
• Directed by Lucille Findlay 
• Sound Design by Nicola T Chang

*Inspired by the children of Oxford Gardens Primary School in North Kensington

FINDING POLLY 
Written by Emma Dennis-Edwards 
Directed by Abi Falase 

Cast: 
Polly - Luana Gomes (KOTG)
Miss Wood/Ri-Ri - Sherise Blackman 
Jamie/Leo - Tom Victor 
Announcer - Evan Orlando Macdonald (KOTG)

Creatives:
KOTG Assistant Director - Loveday LeVack
KOTG Assistant Director - Skyla Paul
KOTG Assistant Sound Designer - Ruthie Grant
KOTG Assistant Producer/Script Editor - Evan Orlando MacDonald
Sound Engineer - Adrian at KOTG 

Sound Design – Nicola Chang
Creative Producer - Lucille Findlay

Made in collaboration with the Young People at Kids on the Green (KOTG)

Recommended 12+

Following our award winning DIGITAL CARAVAN THEATRE series, SMALL TRUTH THEATRE is back with a new collections of audio plays called OUR VOICES. 

Inspired by the culture and community of North Kensington, the award- winning Caravan Theatre is back with 15 minute micro plays, putting our much loved community at the heart of our theatre making to celebrate & amplify the young voices in our area and beyond. 

Supported by the Grenfell Health And Emotional Wellbeing For Children And Young People Fund and Arts Council England, these little pieces on magic are made with some of the best artists and creatives working in UK theatre and TV.

HOME
Written by Abi Zakarian
Directed by Yasmeen Arden   

Starring: 
Mother - Nathalie Armin 
Najia - Jessie Bedrossian 

Sound Design – Nicola Chang 
Creative Producer - Lucille Findlay

Inspired by the children and staff at Henry Dickens Community Centre 

Following our award winning DIGITAL CARAVAN THEATRE series, SMALL TRUTH THEATRE is back with a new collections of audio plays called OUR VOICES. 

Inspired by the culture and community of North Kensington, the award- winning Caravan Theatre is back with 15 minute micro plays, putting our much loved community at the heart of our theatre making to celebrate & amplify the young voices in our area and beyond. 

Supported by the Grenfell Health And Emotional Wellbeing For Children And Young People Fund and Arts Council England, these little pieces on magic are made with some of the best artists and creatives working in UK theatre and TV.

PIECES
Written by Lilly Driscoll 
Directed by Nadia Papachronopoulou 

Starring: 
Ruby - Barbara Smith 
Pearl - Alex Jarrett 

Sound Design – Nicola Chang 
Creative Producer - Lucille Findlay

Inspired by Year 5 at Barlby Primary School

Following our award winning DIGITAL CARAVAN THEATRE series, SMALL TRUTH THEATRE is back with a new collections of audio plays called OUR VOICES. 

Inspired by the culture and community of North Kensington, the award- winning Caravan Theatre is back with 15 minute micro plays, putting our much loved community at the heart of our theatre making to celebrate & amplify the young voices in our area and beyond. 

Supported by the Grenfell Health And Emotional Wellbeing For Children And Young People Fund and Arts Council England, these little pieces on magic are made with some of the best artists and creatives working in UK theatre and TV.

CHICKEN SHOP LOVE
Written by Tanya Loretta Dee 
Directed by Yasmeen Arden 

Starring: 
Tara - Jade Anouka 
Simeon & Mick - Kwaku Mills 

Sound Design – Nicola Chang 
Creative Producer - Lucille Findlay

Inspired by Year 5 at Oxford Gardens Primary School 

Following our award winning DIGITAL CARAVAN THEATRE series, SMALL TRUTH THEATRE is back with a new collections of audio plays called OUR VOICES. 

Inspired by the culture and community of North Kensington, the award- winning Caravan Theatre is back with 15 minute micro plays, putting our much loved community at the heart of our theatre making to celebrate & amplify the young voices in our area and beyond. 

Supported by the Grenfell Health And Emotional Wellbeing For Children And Young People Fund and Arts Council England, these little pieces on magic are made with some of the best artists and creatives working in UK theatre and TV.

CARAVAN THEATRE: OUR VOICES - GATE THEATRE ASSOCIATES 

Three original micro plays in one episode created in partnership with the Gate Theatre Young Associates, as part of the Route 27 farewell series - as the Gate Theatre waves goodbye to the area and its first home in Notting Hill, and moves to its new venue in Camden.

All inspired by North Kensington and the Caravan Theatre itself. Originally performed live for the Henry Dickens Community Centre and Migrants Organise Charity, as well as in Portobello Market. 

Please note these plays have adult content, language and themes. 
Recommended for 15 years+

OUR VOICES: GATE THEATRE YOUNG ASSOCIATES MICRO-PLAYS ARE: 

• Rachman Baby by Rufus Love, starring Barbara Smith and Amin Ali, and directed by Rohan Gotobed
• Grinder  written and performed by Hosanna Johnson, directed by Amin Ali
• Passage  written and performed by Lauren Ziebart, directed by Rohan Gotobed 

Sound Design on all plays by Nicola Chang
(Small Truth Theatre's Artistic Associate)

Young Associates were supported by Harris Albar, Yasmin Hafesji, Isley Lynn and Yasmeen Arden

*These audio micro-plays, were recorded at the Gate Theatre in Notting Hill and also features audio direct from audiences responses to the live shows - as part of a workshop Q&A with Migrants Organise charity at Henry Dickens Estate Community Centre.  

For more info and bios of Gate Young Associates visit: https://www.gatetheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-caravan-theatre/