Description: Shifting Sands was founded in 1998 to create stimulating and accessible theatre that is both comic and moving. We like to combine clowning, text, animation and the techniques of physical theatre, together with a strong, simple, visual design. We are particularly interested in using clowning to re-interpret and re-discover classic texts and myths. The company encourages the development of new talent through a workshop and training programme.

Shifting Sands is committed to its teaching programme. Subject areas include: Clown – the art of play, Storytelling Made Physical, Playing with Text, Mask, Devising Theatre, Play and Performance, Commedia dell’Arte, Street Theatre, Shakespeare, Bouffon – the theatre of grotesque play.

Shifting Sands initiates projects that provide opportunities for workshop participants to work with the company's creative team to devise a theatre piece and then to perform this in a professional setting. These projects have taken place with community groups, schools and colleges and with Special Needs groups.

Art forms: Drama

Type of work: Touring Performances for theatres, village halls plus street theatre for festivals plus workshops and training programmes. We direct and design shows for other groups and companies.

Aims: We create stimulating and accessible theatre that is both comic and moving

Clientele: Primarily adults but suitable for all ages

Geographic area: Regional and national.

Structure: Partnership

Participation: We run education and performance projects for all ages.

Charges: Variable but around £200 per day for workshops.

Method of booking: By email or phone

Contact:

Gerry Flanagan
Artistic Director
Shifting Sands
Fir Cottages
Church Street
Tansley
Derbyshire DE4 5FH
Telephone: 01629.55795

Email: shiftingsandstheatre@hotmail.com