The Future

Here you can learn more about what motivates our work, what we want to see in the future of inclusive theatre, our approach, and how it all began.

Our Approach

Our Approach

Our approach is inclusive, sensory-led and responsive. We begin with sensory experience rather than words or prior intellectual knowledge, allowing story and meaning to emerge through interaction, presence and play. By creating calm, trauma-informed spaces we are valuing choice, agency and different ways of engaging. Our facilitators are supports for children and young people to connect, express themselves and take part in theatre in ways that feel safe, meaningful and empowering.
Our Story

Our Story

Founded by our Artistic Director, Ella Rides, in 2020, Now in a Minute has been curated for a by young people with complex sensory needs. Long before our first R&D, our team were trialing researching and learnings from our practical experience in education, care and social support. Soon after graduating from the BA Actor training at Rose Bruford College, Ella dove into a mission to reach inclusive connection through theatre.
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2025/26

Our activities are based on advancing the performing arts and education, and promoting social inclusion by increasing access, visibility, and meaningful participation for children with complex sensory needs including people with profound and multiple learning disabilities within cultural and community life.

The Troupe Trial: Our Year in Practice

Sensory drama club for young people, providing regular opportunities to engage in creative expression and drama-based learning. These activities support educational development by building confidence, independence, self-expression, and understanding of the world.

2100

Troupe sensory drama sessions delivered

£
79600

Grant funding received

850
+

Young people engaged across Kent

10000
+

Smiles, giggles and moments of connections

Connections

Our company replies on the support of communities and the impact our connections make during the year. This year we reached even further to more young people with creative ambitions. If you think your school, charity or group would like to join the Now in a Minute mission get in touch!

 

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