The Forest Door

A new theatre offer for primary aged children, incorporating performance, interactive in-classroom activities, and support and resources for teachers and families.

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Light Up Language

Reflections and impact from Year 1 of our 3-year research project, funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation.

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Impact Report 2024-25

Read our latest impact report to find out how our work makes a difference to the lives of children and young people.

Our Impact

We create theatre with and for children and young people, lighting up imaginations and sparking creativity.

What We Offer

We offer opportunities to create and imagine - from award-winning children’s theatre shows to creative learning workshops, Youth Theatre and holiday activities in our local community of Barton Hill, Bristol. All for thousands of children and families to enjoy.

For Families

From award-winning shows to free holiday activities for our local community, explore what we offer for families.

Families
For Young People

Are you aged 6 - 16? Do you like playing, creating and having fun? Find out more about our Youth Theatre, Louder Than Words and other projects for young people.

Young People
For Young D/deaf and Disabled People

Find out about Louder Than Words, our specialist free drama group for D/deaf and Disabled young people, and how we support access across our projects for children with additional needs.

Young D/Deaf and Disabled People
For Early Years Settings

A children’s theatre show in your setting, a storytelling and creative play session for children, professional development for your staff - find out what we offer for early years settings.

Early Years
For Schools

Bring one of our touring theatre shows into your school, book a bespoke drama workshop or Arts Day - there are many ways we can help your school keep creativity in the curriculum.

Schools
For Further/Higher Education

We offer bespoke workshops, lectures, projects and placements to support your students learning in Applied Theatre and Theatre for Young Audiences.

Further/Higher Education

“It’s amazing and makes me feel great! I come to Travelling Light because I feel free when I act!”

Youth Theatre member
“It made me feel really happy. Seeing the kids smiling. No one is seeing race or judgement - all are one big community”.

Winter Lights audience feedback
“This is the first club I have ever felt I fitted in.”

Louder Than Words member
“I have never seen anything like that before. That was amazing.”

Year 1 pupil

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Why Public Investment Matters - Travelling Light’s Impact in Bristol

In 2024-25, for every £1 Bristol City Council invested in Travelling Light’s work, we generated an additional £9.26 in grants, donations and earned income.