Get Involved: Workshops, Q&A's & Schools Programme
Gwenda’s Garage is more than just a musical. It’s a celebration of feminist activism, LGBTQIA+ history, and working-class resistance. Our outreach programme invites young people, community members, and audiences to get involved, share stories, and explore the power of collective action through theatre.
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We’re running a series of free creative workshops, schools matinees, post-show Q&As, and community events in Sheffield and London.
Scroll down for all dates and booking information below.
SCHOOLS WORKSHOPS & FREE MATINEES
SHEFFIELD
​DATE: Wednesday 22 October
LOCATION: Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse, Sheffield Theatres
ITINERARY:
11:00am - 13:00pm: Creative Workshops (FULLY BOOKED)
13:00pm – 13:30pm: “Actors Like You” Q&A with cast
13:30pm – 14:15pm: Lunch (provided)
14:15pm – 16:30pm: Matinee performance of Gwenda’s Garage
LONDON
​DATE: Tuesdays: 11, 18 & 25 November
LOCATION: The Large, Southwark Playhouse Borough
ITINERARY:
​12:00pm – 1:45pm: Creative Workshops
13:45pm – 14:30pm: Lunch
14.30pm – 16.30pm: Matinee performance of Gwenda's Garage
16.30pm – 17:00pm: “Actors Like You” Q&A with cast​
AGE GROUP: KS4–KS5 (14–18)
COST: FREE – including tickets, travel support, lunch, and workshops
HOW TO BOOK: Email info@outofthearchive.co.uk to register your school
WORKSHOPS INCLUDE:
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Voices of Resistance (Creative Writing)
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Singing for Change (Music & Protest)
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A digital classroom pack
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Writing prompts & creative activities
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Info on real-life protest history and Gwenda’s Garage legacy
COMMUNITY WRITING WORKSHOPS
A relaxed writing workshop using theatre techniques to help you find and share your story. Open to all ages. Free when you book a ticket.​
​WRITE YOUR SHEFFIELD STORY
Friday 17 October, 5:30–6:30pm
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse, Sheffield Theatres
WRITE YOUR LONDON STORY
Wednesday 5 November, 5:00–6:00pm
Southwark Playhouse Borough
MEET THE CREATIVES Q&A
Join the team behind the show for an informal conversation about the making of Gwenda’s Garage, the archival process, and the importance of radical storytelling.​
SHEFFIELD
Tuesday 21 October, 9:00pm​
LONDON
Thursday 20 November, 9:00pm
ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES
SHEFFIELD
Wednesday 22 October, 7pm
Thursday 23 October, 7pm​​
AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE:
CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE:​​​
LONDON
Thursday 20 November, 7pm
Saturday 22 November, 2.30pm​​
CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE:
BSL PERFORMANCE:​​​
