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Welcome to Black Cab Company

Black Cab Company (formerly Rainbow Drama) has always been at the heart of our work; making shows in Hackney since 1976.

Black Cab Company artists are learning disabled and autistic residents of East London, who are passionate about telling unusual stories about everyday life.

We have performed in London venues including Hoxton Hall, Rich Mix, Hackney Showroom and Chats Palace, as well as taking over unusual spaces in East London including Hoxton Street Market and Sutton House.

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Who is it for?

Learning disabled and autistic adults who want to play games, develop theatre making techniques and devise their own performances.

Black Cab make a production every two years.

When?

Thursdays from 3pm – 5pm.

Please get in touch with us for term dates.

Where does it take place?

Sutton House, E9 6JQ

How do I book a session?

Contact Sophie by:

Phone 07805 490878
or Email sophie@accessallareasproductions.org

Meet the facilitators

Helen Bryer

Director of Take Part and Train

Helen is Director of Take Part and Train at Access All Areas. She leads on the company’s participatory and community work, as well as the Performance Making Diploma.  Before joining Access All Areas, Helen worked as Graeae Theatre Company’s Access Manager, overseeing all elements of access and working with other organisations to think creatively about inclusion.  She has over fifteen years’ experience in participatory arts as a director, teacher and project manager, working across the UK in health and social care, arts and education settings with a wide range of participants.

Stephen Reeder

Stephen is currently on Access All Areas Transforming Leadership programme. As part of the programme, he acts as the Trainee Co-Director of Black Cab Company, where he is exploring his leadership style. Stephen is focusing on being able to energise and focus the group, designing a journey of various themed activity and games

Stephen is also an Associate Artist of Access All Areas. To learn more on his artistic career, read Stephen’s Artist Profile