Welcome to Prospero
We are an inclusive theatre company that uses drama to improve the quality of life for adults and young people with disabilities and mental health conditions. Our dual purpose is artistic endeavour and socialisation and we believe the one feeds into the other. We work to improve the quality of life of each person by giving the opportunity to be creative, express emotions, work as a valid member of a team and have a voice.
Monday evenings, 7PM-9.30PM. Prospero’s inclusive theatre company rehearse and perform devised plays. This is a touring company that has performed in many parts of the UK. Suitable for ages 18 and over.
Saturday mornings 9.30AM-1PM. Termly curriculum including tuition in acting technique, characterisation, voice, improvisation, physical theatre. Suitable for ages 14-18.
Fridays 10AM-3PM – Drama, Music and Art – led by specialist arts professionals trained to work with adults with disabilities. Suitable for ages 18 and over.
In schools Prospero delivers Mind Fitness through drama workshops to help build confidence and reduce anxiety and stress.
Prospero work in partnership with Mind Fitness to design and deliver projects to reduce stress and anxiety, Reframe negative thinking, build resilience, release creativity and develop emotional controls.
- Weekly Mindfulnesses class on Zoom
- Weekly Art for Wellbeing class at the Arc
- Weekly Sandwich and Salad Club
- Weekly After Hours Drama class on zoom
- Monthly Cinema Club at the Arc
- Monthly Social Evening at the Arc
- Wellbeing Resources
We’re urgently looking for volunteers
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer email Beth to find out more
Prospero Monthly Social
When – First Friday of the month
Time – 6PM-9PM
Where – The Arc, Caterham
Cost - £7 per person including food
Every first Friday of the month, Prospero Theatre organises a social at the Arc where members and community partners come together to enjoy some food, drinks and entertainment.
Each month has a different cultural theme but always with the joy that is Prospero!
If you would like more information on how to get involved in our monthly socials, please contact Beth on bethwood@prosperotheatre.com
After Hours – Every Friday, 4PM-5PM
Every Friday 4-5pm on Zoom
After Hours is a popular hybrid drama activity where members and non/members can log in from their homes or at the Arc on one of our designated laptops.
Each session has a different topic, and they are structured to build communications skills and, of course, to be great fun!
Free to Prospero Members, £5 for non-members.
Tuesday Sandwich Club
Every Tuesday 11-1 we have a social meet up at the Arc.
The sessions are a great opportunity to expand social networks and meet new friends. And, of course, chat to old ones!
£5 for Sandwich or Salad.
ANTIGONE
Antigone
On the 15th and 17th July we performed Antigone at The Arc and Caterham School.
Visit the Gallery to see some photos of the performance.
A Midsummer Nights Dream
We performed A Midsummer Nights Dream in July. Go to the Gallery to see photos.
Dracula
We performanced Dracula on Sunday 29th May and Monday 30th May. Go to the Gallery to see photos taken by Georgie Allen-Gardner