Mad 'Ed Theatre

Our Story

Specialising in difficult subjects, MAD ‘ED THEATRE uses theatre to challenge perception and is a springboard for collaboration between the arts, medicine and social science. Our aim is to: •Create theatre that explores contemporary life and lifestyles •Encourage inter-disciplinary practice, appealing to a wide range of practitioners •Engage with communities/groups, particularly those who are often misrepresented or underrepresented •Challenge perceptions and raise debate about societal impact on the individual(s) As well as producing engaging and relevant theatre, we are often asked to deliver bespoke educational and corporate training events, successfully using drama and theatre to meet business demands through our tailor made workshops. Past workshops have supported awareness training in mental health and equality and diversity. ​ Our work has been the subject of national press and is regularly used in education, the training of medical professionals and as a focus of research. Articles include: Reconstructing a Theatre in Education Project and Using Drama to Teach Interpersonal Skills. ​ Thank you to those organisations who have funded – and continue to fund – our work: The University of Manchester; National Institute for Health Research (CLAHRC); City of Westminster College; Westminster City Council.