community engagement

making theatre accessible

to everyone

INK works with communities across the East of England to ensure theatre is something people can experience, participate in and help shape. Through partnerships, outreach and participatory projects, we create opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect through creativity helping to address loneliness in rural areas, improve mental health and social cohesion.

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Halesworth Town and Our Region

Halesworth is at the heart of everything we do. As INK has grown, so has our commitment to the town and the wider East Anglian community.

Throughout the year, INK is based at The Cut Arts Centre and during our annual festival we transform Halesworth into a vibrant theatre town, creating performance spaces in local businesses and unexpected venues, including the Angel Hotel, the Scout Hut, Angel Bowls Club, the Rifle Hall and St Mary's Food Bank.

Beyond the town, we work in partnership with local schools, universities, health, social care, environmental and heritage organisations, creating projects that bring people together, celebrate local stories and make theatre accessible to all.

A group of ten people sitting in a circle on stage, engaged in a discussion or performance, with a colorful cityscape backdrop.

free workshops

A group of young actors on stage performing a scene, with some gesturing dramatically and others listening intently.

youth festival

Group of people having a discussion in a colorful room, with one woman speaking and others listening and taking notes.

biscuit club

A young boy with brown hair and blue eyes holding up a colorful sock puppet with eyes and a pink tongue at an outdoor event with other children and adults in the background.

sunday funday

Several people working at a registration desk at an event, with colorful signs and posters on the wall, including a large yellow sign with pink and purple text directing to the 'Box Office & Help Desk' and several schedules and event posters.

volunteer