About the Work
Tuckshop Dance Theatre
For Learning and Participation bookings for children and young people's activity providers to support the future development and creative research of the work, please email creative.learning.tuckshop@gmail.com
For Learning and Participation bookings for children and young people's activity providers to support the future development and creative research of the work, please email creative.learning.tuckshop@gmail.com
The Secret Garden of Fake Believe
Audiences can expect to take part in a digital code breaking trail, see and participate in a visually striking, immersive, and captivating dance and storytelling experience for children and young people.
Wrap Around: Creative and Active Movement Workshop, Den building, and storytelling.
Show Available: Funding Dependent- TBC
Show running time: 1 hour with optional 30 minute workshop & additional Time for Children and Young People’s Performance’s
Phygital Trail - 30 minutes (Smart Phones required, audience required to connect to a WIFI Network or to use their own mobile data, mobile network signal required) The digital trail is not essential as we can do our other version: code breaker trail without smart phone)
Dance Performance and Audience Participation - 30 minutes,
Wrap Around Activity- Den building and creative play and movement workshop - 30 minutes
Setting for performance: Outdoor Area of Grass or Soft Ground- 10mx10m with space for audiences.
Target Audience: Children and Young People aged 8+ Suitable for Rural Touring Audiences, Open Green Spaces, Family Festivals and Cultural Events
Audiences encouraged to bring their own picnic blankets, cushions or pop up seats. We do provide waterproof ground mats if required.
Interval: No
Family friendly show: Yes
Tech requirements: A portable battery operated speaker. (If this is an issue, please get in touch as we may be able to borrow one for the performance day.)
The show is self sufficient and packs down in to a large suitcase. We can set up show without additional staff support. Parking for one vehicle would be required. We can change in public toilets, and no dressing room is required, however a designated changing space is desired.
For full tech spec, risk assessment etc. please email tuckshopdancetheatre@gmail.com
Tuckshop Dance Theatre
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Website: tuckshopdancetheatre.org
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Collaborative TEAM
Lauren Tucker
I am a dance practitioner, digital and multi- disciplinary thinker and maker, dance advocate, experience curator, experience seeker, and cultural activist. My portfolio career enables me to carry out a variety of roles, whilst on a personal quest to empower people to live a creative life. I work in Ground Based and Aerial Performance, Choreography, Facilitation, Teaching and Learning, Youth Work, Yoga Teaching, Bungee Workout Instructor and Creative Producing, Project and Events management.
I set up Tuckshop Dance Theatre in 2018 and have been refining and diversifying our offer ever since by listening to the voices of young people. I work collaboratively with other people to create, to develop and to explore. We are in early stages of our development, but our ambitions reflect the vision of the young people we connect with. Tuckshop Dance Theatre develop innovative practice to amplify youth voice, stories of humanity and issues of global concern, with a commitment to excellence and diversity.
We work with people to shape cultural learning opportunities and meaningful experiences to transform people’s lives. We empower young people to celebrate their individuality, organise and express their creativity through shared lived experiences. We celebrate the power of young people and creative practice to lead change, ideas and actions that connect people, give back to their communities and ignite the spark for life long cultural learning.
http://www.tuckshopdancetheatre.org/laurentucker.html
I am a dance practitioner, digital and multi- disciplinary thinker and maker, dance advocate, experience curator, experience seeker, and cultural activist. My portfolio career enables me to carry out a variety of roles, whilst on a personal quest to empower people to live a creative life. I work in Ground Based and Aerial Performance, Choreography, Facilitation, Teaching and Learning, Youth Work, Yoga Teaching, Bungee Workout Instructor and Creative Producing, Project and Events management.
I set up Tuckshop Dance Theatre in 2018 and have been refining and diversifying our offer ever since by listening to the voices of young people. I work collaboratively with other people to create, to develop and to explore. We are in early stages of our development, but our ambitions reflect the vision of the young people we connect with. Tuckshop Dance Theatre develop innovative practice to amplify youth voice, stories of humanity and issues of global concern, with a commitment to excellence and diversity.
We work with people to shape cultural learning opportunities and meaningful experiences to transform people’s lives. We empower young people to celebrate their individuality, organise and express their creativity through shared lived experiences. We celebrate the power of young people and creative practice to lead change, ideas and actions that connect people, give back to their communities and ignite the spark for life long cultural learning.
http://www.tuckshopdancetheatre.org/laurentucker.html
Sarah Harris
In this process Sarah will collaborate with Tuckshop Dance Theatre to explore the Visual Arts Design and AR elements within the phygital trail.
Previous Work:
Story Lanterns: All These Latchford Souls, Commissioned by Culture Warrington: June 2021
Real Estates: Resident Artist September 2020 - March 2021
ITV Ident: Lead Artist
LeftCoast: RUSH2018 Engagement Activity
LeftCoast: Artist, engagement Activity
Hull 2017 Big Picture: Creative Producer & Art Director
Hull 2017 Big Picture: Creative Producer & Art Director
Hull 2017: Engagement Strategy
Derry City of Culture: Artist Assistant
Newcastle NYE Parade: Artist
@sonnieharrisart @fattuesday.co.uk
sarah@fattuesday.co.uk
In this process Sarah will collaborate with Tuckshop Dance Theatre to explore the Visual Arts Design and AR elements within the phygital trail.
Previous Work:
Story Lanterns: All These Latchford Souls, Commissioned by Culture Warrington: June 2021
Real Estates: Resident Artist September 2020 - March 2021
ITV Ident: Lead Artist
LeftCoast: RUSH2018 Engagement Activity
LeftCoast: Artist, engagement Activity
Hull 2017 Big Picture: Creative Producer & Art Director
Hull 2017 Big Picture: Creative Producer & Art Director
Hull 2017: Engagement Strategy
Derry City of Culture: Artist Assistant
Newcastle NYE Parade: Artist
@sonnieharrisart @fattuesday.co.uk
sarah@fattuesday.co.uk
Felicity Goodman - Writer/ Storyteller
Felicity Goodman is a storyteller, writer and community artist with over a decade of
working in arts in the NW. She works with organisations from both the arts and social
sectors , libraries and schools.She graduated MMU School Of Theatre with BA sons in
Acting, and has embedded her practice working with community participants. Councelling
skills and CELTA qualifications. She is Co-director of Story Stichers (CIC), an Associate Artist at
Manchester Art Gallery and Kindred Folk Dance Theatre and works regularly with Z Arts,
Made Manchester and Culture Warrington.
Natasha Gooden
Felicity Goodman is a storyteller, writer and community artist with over a decade of
working in arts in the NW. She works with organisations from both the arts and social
sectors , libraries and schools.She graduated MMU School Of Theatre with BA sons in
Acting, and has embedded her practice working with community participants. Councelling
skills and CELTA qualifications. She is Co-director of Story Stichers (CIC), an Associate Artist at
Manchester Art Gallery and Kindred Folk Dance Theatre and works regularly with Z Arts,
Made Manchester and Culture Warrington.
Natasha Gooden
Natasha began working with Tuckshop Dance Theatre in 2019, after a long relationship with Lauren Tucker and a shared desire to create equal opportunities to access dance in the Northwest. She has worked with Lauren is DYCP bid, Neverland Phase 1 and Phase2, and as a collaborator in a shared commission with University of Salford and Tuckshop Dance Theatre. We work together across many roles in teaching, performance, choreography and in creative dialogue and reflections of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
in the sector.
Natasha is a professional performer in Neverland: Alexa Take Me Back To Reality. She will also support with the social media element within the project. Natasha trained at Liverpool Community College age 16 where she was awarded a National Diploma in Dance with distinctions in ballet, tap, contemporary, jazz, street dance and physical theatre. She went on to train at the Shockout Academy in Manchester where she specialised in ballet, hip hop, acting and singing. Tash created with funding from Arts Council England: https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP2Uyf-rt9w
Natasha appeared with ZooNation in 'Some Like it Hip Hop' and 'Into the Hoods
Remixed' (West End and Touring), and 'Message In A Bottle' zoonation.co.uk/productions/ message-in-a-bottle/ Natasha also performed with Boadicea on Sky One's Got to Dance First female crew to ever make the finals in 2012 Also in 2012 she was a performer in the Opening Ceremony of the London Olympics. She has also worked as a dancer in Hip Hop Production 'Blak Wythe Gray' BoyBlue Entreatment UK/International Tour London, Germany and New York 'White Light Festival'
Tash is a leading female voice in the Hip Hop, and Lyrical Hip Hop Dance Theatre Sector, through her long term commitment and development, networks, and advocacy and influence.
Marie Gibbons- Social Media and Link worker- previously worked with Port Sunlight Village Trust in Wirral.
Sam Ryley Film Maker http://samryley.com and https://canteencreate.co.uk
Sound Artist exploring Hip Hop Composition: TBC
Diana Hamilton- The Hamilton Projects http://www.thehamiltonproject.co.uk/index.php/ project/
in the sector.
Natasha is a professional performer in Neverland: Alexa Take Me Back To Reality. She will also support with the social media element within the project. Natasha trained at Liverpool Community College age 16 where she was awarded a National Diploma in Dance with distinctions in ballet, tap, contemporary, jazz, street dance and physical theatre. She went on to train at the Shockout Academy in Manchester where she specialised in ballet, hip hop, acting and singing. Tash created with funding from Arts Council England: https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP2Uyf-rt9w
Natasha appeared with ZooNation in 'Some Like it Hip Hop' and 'Into the Hoods
Remixed' (West End and Touring), and 'Message In A Bottle' zoonation.co.uk/productions/ message-in-a-bottle/ Natasha also performed with Boadicea on Sky One's Got to Dance First female crew to ever make the finals in 2012 Also in 2012 she was a performer in the Opening Ceremony of the London Olympics. She has also worked as a dancer in Hip Hop Production 'Blak Wythe Gray' BoyBlue Entreatment UK/International Tour London, Germany and New York 'White Light Festival'
Tash is a leading female voice in the Hip Hop, and Lyrical Hip Hop Dance Theatre Sector, through her long term commitment and development, networks, and advocacy and influence.
Marie Gibbons- Social Media and Link worker- previously worked with Port Sunlight Village Trust in Wirral.
Sam Ryley Film Maker http://samryley.com and https://canteencreate.co.uk
Sound Artist exploring Hip Hop Composition: TBC
Diana Hamilton- The Hamilton Projects http://www.thehamiltonproject.co.uk/index.php/ project/
For Tour Bookings/ Partnership Development
Email: tuckshopdancetheatre@gmail.com
For Learning, Participation and Engagement Enquiries
Email: creative.learning.tuckshop@gmail.com
Email: tuckshopdancetheatre@gmail.com
For Learning, Participation and Engagement Enquiries
Email: creative.learning.tuckshop@gmail.com