Course Overview
Based at Lighthouse Poole, CoCreate Theatre Company meets termly to learn about theatre and develop skills and confidence in performing. We also explore ways of directing, writing and creating work by developing and devising our own new theatre shows.
Our Autumn 2026 term marks the start of a new phase of work, and we’ll focus on developing skills and explore new ideas for our next show.
What to Expect
Cocreate Theatre Company is a great way to learn more about theatre and develop new skills and grow your creative confidence in a safe and friendly environment.
The theatre company is an intermediate group, however it is suitable for all levels of prior theatre experience from complete beginners to people with existing skills, everyone is welcome.
Dependent on the venue’s programme, we may also organise a theatre visit.
What You’ll Achieve
Through an active mix of discussion, games, drama exercises, we will;
Have fun and laugh lots!
Learn new skills and explore new ideas
Meet new people and make new friends
Build confidence in a safe space
Tell the stories that matter to you
Try on different characters, and explore your creative self.
Develop confidence in your performance, movement and vocal abilities.
When, Where & What to Bring
Any materials needed will be provided in the class, you may also like to bring your own notebook and pen if you like to take notes.
Sessions are active, we suggest that you wear comfortable clothes/shoes (we sometimes work in bare feet) that you can move around freely in such as jogging bottoms or loose trousers and supportive trainers. You might also like to bring water and a snack.
October 15th - December 3rd 2026
Thursday Afternoons 1pm-3pm
Lighthouse Poole
Support
CoCreate sessions are designed to be safe and supportive spaces, that allow you the freedom to do your best work. Our courses are suitable for all levels of experience, and we welcome complete beginners.
When you sign up you’ll be asked if there’s anything you might need access support with, this could include physical access (lifts, wheel chair access, etc) or other things like help with writing, large print, or more time to process information. We’ll send a reminder email, with a link to join the session, to everyone.
You don’t have to tell us anything you don’t want to share, and we’re always happy to talk about how we can support you at any point in the course.
“It has become an important part of my week and I have become much more confident in my abilities than I was at the beginning.
Interacting with other people; no-one is critical of others' ideas, lots of laughter, lots of encouragement from the course leaders to develop our ideas.
I have learnt about presenting styles & projecting my voice”
- Summer Term 26, Theatre Company Member Feedback.
Sign Up
Create:Connect courses are open to people who identify as having lived experience of poor mental health and/or have a mental health diagnosis
Click the button below to complete a short online form to register your interest.
The company is free to join, but spaces are limited — early registration is encouraged.
Supported by Dorset Community Foundation & NHS Dorset through the Community Health & Wellbeing Fund.
With special thanks to our project partners Lighthouse Poole
