About us
We are the North East's only professional women's theatre company, and have a proven track record since 1998. We are passionate about accessing powerful and relevant theatre and drama to communities all over the North East.
Who we are and what we do
Who we are and what we do
Open Clasp exists to:
• Empower women, including the most disempowered
• Give women a voice – to each other, to society, to policy makers
• Value women and raise their aspirations
• Challenge oppression
• Demonstrate the commonality of women's experience
We are the North East's only professional women's theatre company, and are passionate about accessing powerful theatre and drama to communities all over the North East. We have a proven track record since 1998.
Working as a catalyst in partnership with other community groups we run safe, accessible, issue based drama workshops with women and girl's groups. We then shine a light on the lived experiences of these women and raise understanding of important and often hidden issues through the creation of performances which are relevant, brave and thought provoking.
The basis for all our work is the knowledge that drama and theatre can be used as a tool to empower, increasing self-esteem and confidence, leading to personal development and growth, and to positive change for those taking part and the audience members who share the experience.
In addition to tours Open Clasp use our skills to help groups use drama and theatre as a tool to break down barriers and increase self-esteem and confidence through involvement in projects which see participants as performers, and short term projects such as "Play in a Week", "Play in a Day", Conferences and Workshops. You can download an information pack here
"Open Clasp have the balls, the brains and above all, the sense of humor, to tackle issues in a fresh and beguiling way"
"Open Clasp is truly a treasure of the north east that must be supported and encouraged to become a treasure of the nation"
"It's an exciting feeling to use my own voice to create something that others can learn from"