Theatre Rites – Award-winning company Theatre-Rites is a field leader in the creation of experimental theatre for children.

Something in the Air

A new co-production with Schauspielhaus Bochum, premiering November 2023 for ages 4 plus

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Journey of a Refugee

a reimagining of The Welcoming Party as part of Croydon Borough of Culture February 2024

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Zoe’s Peculiar Journey Through Time

Time travelling environmental adventure for ages 6 plus, touring from September 2023

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Award-winning company Theatre-Rites is a field leader in the creation of beautiful and experimental theatre for children and their accompanying adults. Acclaimed nationally and internationally, the importance of play is key to all our work and our touring productions and site responsive work stir the imagination and stimulate thought.

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Our book

An in-depth exploration of our Artistic Director’s visionary practice co-written by Drs Sue Buckmaster & Liam Jarvis.

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Sue Buckmaster

Artistic Director & leading puppetry expert, known for her unique Puppet Whispering technique.

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“ Theatre-Rites, a company of genuine originality and flair ”

The Guardian

“ Who says that theatre for the very young can’t be great art? Not me, and certainly not Theatre-Rites, who have been creating shows as good as anything made for adult audiences for more than 20 years ”

Lyn Gardner, The Guardian

“ Why does children’s theatre have such a bad name? One reason could be that not enough people know the work of Theatre-Rites. Their new touring show is one of the best times I’ve had in a theatre all year. ”

The Times on Mischief

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