Introducing… Make It

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 dtktheatrefundraising, independent theatre, Manchester, North West arts, support the arts, theatre, UK arts, UK independent theatreLeave a comment

The time has come to unveil our next big project – Make It!

This brand new play is in the pipeline for 2026, and will be written by Caroline Lamb, directed by Kitty Ball and produced by Brontë Appleby.

As always, this piece is about something incredibly important to us.

It’s about how our creative industries are being gradually buried in a world that offers less and less space for colour.

It will form just one part of a wider project offering fresh opportunities and connections to local artists.

It’s perhaps darkly fitting that we could do with a couple of quid to help get it off the ground! If you can, please please donate via the link below and/or share the news far and wide across your networks.

Whatever you can do will be so very appreciated!

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New project in the pipeline: Silent Approach

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025 dtktheatrearts, fundraising, independent, independent UK theatre, mental health, new writing, news, north west uk, support the arts, theatreLeave a comment

Rebecca House is a former police officer who was sectioned under the Mental Health Act in 2008.

In her book, Police to Paranoia, Rebecca details the treatment to which she was subjected during her fight to recover. This year, Dangerous To Know is proud to be teaming up with Rebecca – who now runs mental health support service, Strength in Struggles – to present her story on the stage.

We are now in the process of developing Silent Approach, a play based on Police to Paranoia, which will provide a unique insight into how society continues to treat individuals requiring mental health care – and offer a stark reminder that no one is immune to a mental health crisis.

The project will also feature well-supported wraparound activities to ensure that it makes an active difference.

Fundraising is now underway to ensure that Silent Approach can hit northern UK stages in summer 2025.

Spacehive, the crowdfunding platform we are using, gives us the opportunity to receive 40-50% match funding from backers, which is incredible.

Please read more via the link below and donate if you can to give this project the best possible chance. As little as £2 will make a significant difference.

DONATE TO THE SILENT APPROACH FUNDRAISER NOW

On Me is back for 2025!

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025 dtktheatreBolton, Bolton Octagon, charity, DangeroustoKnow, Domestic Abuse, Endeavour Bolton, Gender-Based Violence, Manchester, news, North West, North West arts, support the arts, The University of Manchester, theatre, UK arts, UK independent theatreLeave a comment

Huge news! Our award-winning play, On Me, is returning to the stage in March 2025.

The first performance will take place on Wednesday 5th March at the Martin Harris Centre on Bridgeford Street, Manchester M13 9PL.

Doors will open at 6.45pm for a 7pm start, and the hour-long show will be followed by a 45-minute panel on Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Abuse, featuring key changemakers and frontline workers who will be taking audience questions.

BOOK FOR THE MARTIN HARRIS CENTRE – 5th MARCH

The play will then head to the Octagon Theatre in Bolton on Friday 7th March and Saturday 8th March, thanks to vital support from the incredible Greater Manchester domestic abuse charity, Endeavour and backing from the National Lottery Community Fund.

On Friday 7th, doors will open at 6.45pm for a 7pm start.

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