As our charity grows and the potential becomes clearer we need to add to our small enthusiastic volunteer group with the following part-time remote working roles.

We are pleased to announce a special program that offers free theatre tickets and transportation for disadvantaged young people aged 7-16 to the iconic Globe Theatre. This initiative not only opens the door to the magical world of theatre but also encourages students to immerse themselves in a range of educational experiences tailored for them.

In this issue, we share comments from children and teachers who attended recent theatre performances. Additionally, we spotlight an exciting venture where theatre becomes a powerful tool in addressing teen mental health issues. These stories not only showcase the impact of theatre on young minds but also illustrate how it serves as a catalyst for discussion and understanding around critical topics.

Please celebrate this important day by supporting theatre works! We need your help to fund theatre trips for young people.

We are thrilled to announce that The Cotswold Youth Theatre Group was recently awarded a spectacular evening at The Bridge Theatre in London to see the acclaimed production of "Guys & Dolls."

This month we hit a meaningful milestone - 8000 children will now experience the joy of live theatre through our programme. We think of each theatre ticket as a gateway for a child, unlocking doors to imagination, inspiration, and the sheer delight that live theatre brings.

We are pleased to announce that the musical Wicked has chosen theatre works! as their charity partner for Wicked Day celebrations taking place 30 October to 1 November.

We’ve just finished our busiest period to date, with grants for over 1700 theatre tickets approved for disadvantaged children in the last three months. We are also excited to announce the receipt of a generous donation of £10,000 from an anonymous donor… click to read more.

Holly Barradell of Open Drama interviewed Sharon Studer, Chair of theatre works!, for her weekly podcast . The interview covers a wide-ranging discussion about theatre works! and the work we do. Click to listen now.

We have been touched by the kind generosity of US donors who have expressed an interest in having the free theatre ticket programme extended to the US. We plan to offer the programme in selected US cities, where tickets will be provided through theatres.

Our grant applications went from three or four a month to three or four a week. We committed to give more tickets in the first six months of this year, than the entire previous year…

The footage in this video is from a recent Cheltenham Everyman performance. We supported three schools to attend the performance with 81 students.