Collective Encounters is proud to present Community Chronicles, an immersive, community-driven theatre experience set to engage audiences through a unique blend of participatory, interactive and democratic performance, built from the ground up. Over three nights in three venues across the Liverpool City Region, Community Chronicles invites audiences to step into a performance shaped by and for the community, offering a rare opportunity to engage with art that reflects real lives and real concerns.
Developed in collaboration with local participants, artists, and partner organisations, Community Chronicles transforms the traditional theatre experience by positioning the audience as active members in the narrative. Each performance unfolds through four chapters, each led by a ‘Greek chorus’ of performers, with live musical interludes setting the tone. Each chapter presents a thematic provocation, such as ‘Us and Them – Them and Us’, exploring divisions, community dynamics, and the world we want to build together. Guided by facilitators, audience members collaborate creatively, feeding their insights back into the performance in real time.
Community Chronicles was developed with contributions from our Adult Theatre for Social Change, Women in Action, and Care-Experienced Young People groups. Through months of workshops, participants and community members engaged in outreach sessions, exploring questions such as “What issues are important to you?” and “does theatre have any place in telling your story?” This process allowed themes to emerge organically through shared experiences and artistic exploration.
Performance Details
Dates & Venues:
- Wednesday, November 20 – 7:00 PM at Toxteth TV, Toxteth (BSL interpreted performance)
- Thursday, November 21 – 12:30 PM at MYA Space, Bootle
- Friday, November 22 – 7:00 PM at Bloom Building, Birkenhead
Tickets: All performances are FREE to attend. Reserve via Eventbrite or contact admin@collective-encounters.