Cap-a-Pie is a Theatre Company based in Dipton, County Durham.
Over the past 10 years we have built a strong reputation for producing high quality work and for developing partnerships with artists and agencies from around the region.
We continually seek
to develop an understanding of the place of theatre arts in society and
are currently pre-occupied with the following overarching question:
“Can theatre arts processes contribute to the development of creative
thinking?”
Due to this, the current direction of our work involves creating professional productions in a unique and exciting way, by developing new work in close collaboration with educators and learners throughout the entire rehearsal period. During the process we explore text and performance development in educational settings, working together in an atmosphere of shared creative endeavour towards a clear and valuable outcome.
Given our dedication to the development of young people as artists, we are delighted to be the Regional Agency for the young people’s Arts Award in the North East.
We also currently coming to the conclusion of the Re:Store Programme - our 5 year long collaboration with the Derwentside Healthy Living Consortium. During this programme we have worked alongside 5 mainstream secondary schools and the 2 special schools in Derwentside introducing and developing an understanding of the concept of Emotional Intelligence with the participants.
As well as producing our own work we run a small and intimate venue – The Store – which houses a studio theatre for up to 70 people where you can see regular theatre and music events. You can also enjoy a nutritious and delicious meal in the healthy eating foyer café.
In addition we offer Mirrorball Youth Theatre and Sparkle & Shine-on Children’s Workshops at The Store. To find out how to get involved click the mirrorball.
If you have any questions about Theatre Cap-a-Pie, The Arts Award or The Store then please either e-mail thestore@cap-a-pie.co.uk or ring us here at Theatre Cap-a-Pie on 01207 571177.
