Events Archive

We are excited to present a new five day arts-science summer course led by scientist and theatre-maker Dr. Niamh Shaw.

It’s summer time! So enjoy participating in this joyful early years (ages 2-4) drama workshop about a beautiful imagined garden led by our Early Years Artist in Residence Joanna Parkes.

Baby Rave! Like you’ve never seen it before! For children aged 0-4. Part of Right Here Right Now! A Festival of Children

Games for all the family on Meeting House Square! Part of Right Here Right Now! The Ark's Festival of Children.

The Ark Children’s Council present a mini showcase of new performances-in-progress. Part of Right Here Right Now! The Ark's Festival of Children.

The Ark and Project Arts Centre present a rehearsed reading by children - for grown-ups. Part of Right Here, Right Now! The Ark's Festival of Children.

The Children’s Rally will be the pinnacle moment in Right Here Right Now! and we want YOU to join in!

We are delighted to welcome the famous Slingsby back to The Ark for the third time after its successful hits: The Tragical Life of Cheeseboy and The Young King as part of Right Here Right Now! Festival of Children.

Come along to this fun, creative workshop with visual artist Jane Groves. Learn all about your rights as a child, design your own protest slogans and express them creatively with beautiful banners and flags!

Our Early Years Artist in Residence Joanna Parkes takes us on a journey for ages 2-4 (and their grown-ups) using active drama and play to help us discover what we are good at.