Who We Are
The Paper Birds is a devising theatre company, with a social and political agenda. We are recognised as UK leaders in devised verbatim theatre.
We’re artists, investigators, entrepreneurs, educators. We pride ourselves on taking complex, multi-faceted subjects and making them accessible.
We have an artistic programme and a creative learning programme and nurture both equally.
We are quiet rebels who use thought provoking theatre and engagement as a catalyst to spark conversation and change.
Expert theatre-makers. They have their own trademarks, unearthing women’s stories on hard-hitting themes through verbatim material and subtle movement.
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Our Mission
We are quiet rebels who use thought provoking theatre and engagement as a catalyst to spark conversation and change.
Our Vision
To creatively empower people to think, talk about and act on the things that are important to them.
Our Values
Passion – We are in it for the love, not the glory. We are positive and optimistic and believe change is possible. We want to change the world- theatre and the arts are our vehicle.
Creativity – We are entrepreneurial, we like to challenge ourselves to think differently, to innovate and find new ways to solve problems, include and entertain people.
Empathy – We believe the experience and point of view of each person matters. We think kindness is a superpower. We champion the plurality of identities and experiences.
Collaboration – We listen. We work with and for individuals and groups in the making of our projects. We strive to be connected to others, working hard to build, maintain and enhance relationships.