RISE Theatre
RISE Theatre is a not-for-profit Christian theatre company that sprung up in 2007 from the CELEBRATE Family Conference in Ilfracombe. RISE Theatre is passionate about delivering original, transformative theatre for all ages, and works in schools, churches and the community, offering interactive workshops and performances across the UK.
Speciality:
- Interactive Primary school days and performances
- Secondary school retreat / enrichment days & individual sessions (years 7-13)
- Touring theatre in Churches and the Community
UK Coverage: Nationwide
Availability: Weekdays / Some weekends
ENDORSEMENTS
The Room Retreat Day: "I cannot speak highly enough of the RISE production. From the very beginning Stephen was flexible and listened to the needs of our specific school. On the day [the team] arrived early and set up quickly and professionally. They had an excellent rapport with students and were able to engage them in thoughtful discussion and reflection. The film 'The Room' was great and really thought provoking, our students enjoyed this and said it made them think. It challenged their perceptions of what a Christian theatre group was like. There were lots of nice touches; the spoken reflection at the end from one of the film characters, music playing and the countdown during discussion moments and the informal yet focused discussion questions. I would recommend them and I am hoping to have them back next year."
- Queen Elizabeth's School, Wimborne
Happiness Retreat Day: "A heartfelt thanks to all the Rise Team for a truly thought-provoking, inspiring, and enjoyable retreat day. With powerful testimonies and using your dramatic/ creative gifts to the full, you led us on a great journey of reflection that I'm sure will bear much fruit."
- Bishop Challoner Catholic School, Basingstoke
God's Planet Day: "I cannot tell you the buzz it created around school, not just on the day the actors performed but for the rest of the week. The impact was astounding! I had parents commenting on how the children had gone home to share what they had learnt, and staff could not speak highly enough of the engagement with the class activities following the workshop sessions."
- Our Lady’s Catholic Primary, Alcestor
God's Planet Day: "The staff from Rise Theatre were fantastic to work with. Everything was so well organised from the initial booking to the day. The children were engaged and excited about the day from the assembly because of the enthusiasm of the Rise Staff. The assembly was full of humour and gave the key messages in a fun and child friendly way. Throughout the day, the children were able to actively participate in every activity and the whole school performance at the end of the day tied it all in together perfectly.”
- Sacred Heart School, Coventry
Jesus the Photographer sketch: "I saw this for the second time live this weekend and it is SO POWERFUL AND BLESSED. Rise theatre are so talented and have a truly inspirational ministry. I will be praying for you."
- Online user, YouTube
