Hello there! We are Hubbub Theatre Company
We are an integrated ensemble of learning disabled and non disabled performers who create engaging, accessible physical theatre using movement and original music to tell Human stories.
The Hubbub Way
Our way of working creatively with access and kindness at the heart.
Sharing ‘The Hubbub Way
In 2022 Hubbub delivered Hubbub Way training workshops to over 100 creative professionals & creative arts students with 100% positive feedback.
One university tutor called it ‘essential training’. We delivered a longer training programme for 10 creative practitioners, leading to a co-creative sharing of work at Derby Museum of Making at The Silk Mill. This had huge impact on practice & one person said it was ‘life changing’
One participant said ‘All dance/drama facilitators should experience #HubbubWay for creating an inclusive space & advocating co-creation’
Hubbub way training 2021-2022:
Hubbub were delighted to have presented our sellout Derby Feste show to our home venue Déda this year!
The Drum is a story of a boy whose heart’s desire is to have a drum and the adventure he goes on to find one. Guided by Agents of Kindness, he meets characters in need and finds ways to share, connect and support others – will his own dream come true? Exciting, accessible visual, physical theatre with live music and a party for everyone at the end. Watch out for Agents of Kindness in the building before and after the show, bunting making and badge making too. Celebrating love for ourselves, our community and our planet. A heartful event to lift your February.
The piece was co-created by our Learning Disabled and Autistic company, with support from The Edward Gostling Foundation, Derby Feste, Déda, Reimagine, Derby City Council and our wonderful Hubbub community.
‘I’d 100% recommend this to families, children, students… it is really for everybody.’ Audience member of ‘The Drum’
“Absolutely fantastic. So creative.. very emotional, very heart-warming. It’s a really important story to show people connecting & sharing … I hope this reaches theatre makers, I hope this reaches policy makers & I hope this reaches everybody that needs a smile” Omar Khan – Derby Theatre “Coming out of Lockdown people want live experiences full of connection, comedy, kindness.. and this does all of those things.. it’s brilliant! Anyone who needs a little bit of kindness, this is for you.” Hope Ward-Brown – Birmingham Rep ‘20/10’ Fiona – Derby. ‘It’s for everyone!’ Tariq – Derby Watch a clip of our audience’s response to our performance below.
HUBBUB ALSO OFFER
Our wonderful new outdoor structure ‘Hetty Hex’, which enjoyed sell-out performances, beautiful weather and even a standing ovation in Markeaton Park. The piece was co-created by our Learning Disabled and Autistic company, with support from The Edward Gostling Foundation, Derby Feste, Déda, Reimagine, Derby City Council and our wonderful Hubbub community.
Our Hubbub DJ’s & Hetty Hex are available to hire for your own party, festival or event. Reach out for a quote to host with Hetty yourself!
Please contact us at [email protected] or phone 01332 374665 to have a chat & find out more.
Further Funding Support!
We’re hugely glad and grateful to share that we have also had success with a grant of £15,000 this Autumn from the Foyle Foundation, and £10,000 a year for 2 years from The Garfield Weston Foundation. We’re immensely grateful to the trustees for their generosity, and to be able to support our Learning Disabled and Autistic company members in their professional development and to continue to share Hubbub’s values of kindness with our community.
If you would like to support Hubbub yourself, please reach out or make a donation anytime below.
Contact Us
For information on any aspect of our work, please contact us. We are always happy to chat to people who want to find out more about what we do.
If you would like to support our work, please click on the ‘donate’ button below.
Call | 01332 374 665 (Hubbub at Home number during COVID-19 Pandemic 07713 643598)
Email | info@hubbubtheatre.org
Hubbub Theatre Company Déda 19 Chapel Street Cathedral Quarter Derby DE1 3GU Registered Charity Number 1164103
