Whitworks Adventures in Theatre

Whitworks Adventures in Theatre (WAT) exists to create exciting, innovative and stimulating education, drama and theatre experiences of the highest quality with, by and for children, young people and community groups.
We focus on bringing history and heritage to life so that our participants and audiences can engage positively and creatively with the past. We use historical research as a stimulus for creative and educational work, shedding light on untold stories, forgotten voices and neglected narratives.
WAT is Sheffield based and much of our work takes place in Yorkshire and the North Midlands. We are currently in the final stages of a Covid interrupted project with two North Derbyshire primary schools and their communities, funded by the Heritage Fund, and are working on a project focussed on the 1898 Whitwick Mining Disaster with Historic England’s Heritage Schools. We are also developing and extending our provision for Special Educational Needs schools.