More about StoneCrabs Theatre Company

We are a professional theatre company based in Lewisham, South London and our artistic policy is to delivery British and international Theatre and Educational and arts projects at the highest professional standards. Drawing upon the creativity of artists and writers of many cultures. StoneCrabs seeks to create a deeper understanding of the richness and diversity of the society in which we live.

StoneCrabs’ activities have three strands: Annual theatre productions; Engagement & participation of young people and the community in projects celebrating cultural diversity; Development projects, such as our training programme for young directors.

These three strands interact with and support each other.

The planning and implementation of this policy is guided by our vision, mission and values.

• VISION: StoneCrabs aims to be the best theatre company creating vibrant theatre productions and educational projects which draw upon traditions and contemporary life from around the world.

• MISSION: StoneCrabs has a mission to enrich people’s lives through making theatre. Its aim is to NOURISH, to INSPIRE and to CHALLENGE.

• VALUES: Respect, excellence, friendship, courage, determination, inspiration and equality. StoneCrabs believes in the importance of theatre as a means of integrating the community through promoting intercultural understanding; nurturing an interest in the arts in young people through participation; working with those who are disadvantaged and promoting cultural diversity and exchange.

StoneCrabs’ ethos is based on Augusto Boal’s “Theatre of the Oppressed” and promotes creative co-operation, in which artists and participants work together.