If you are interested in being an audience member or participant in FPAC's upcoming Legislative Theatre Project, please get in touch - folkestonepac@gmail.com or here: https://www.fpac.info/contact. The project’s impact will be huge: The Folkestone Community's priorities align with the project's focus: We have identified that health and food poverty are two of our community's greatest concerns, with 73% wanting to improve their health and wellbeing. There is a strong desire f

I’m excited to share the news about a brand-new FPAC play inspired by the remarkable life of 18th-century theatre impresario Sarah Baker, who you may know once operated several theatres around Kent. The Folkestone Performing Arts Company is proud to present Everyone Through the Same Door: The Sarah Baker Story: Amongst the powdered wigs and even more powdered bosoms of Regency theatre, Sarah Baker emerged as a powerhouse name touring plays, performance and a sense of wonder a

When we think about improving our mental health, we often think of medical treatments, counselling or medication. While these services play a vital role, many of the challenges that affect our wellbeing are social rather than medical. Loneliness, isolation, low confidence, financial hardship and a lack of connection to others can all have a significant impact on our mental health. This is where social prescribing comes in. What is Social Prescribing? Social prescribing is a w

Starting in January 2027, The Folkestone Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will use creative storytelling to engage with people in our local community who experience food poverty, many of whom frequently go without a hot, healthy meal, with the resulting food insecurity having a significant negative impact on their mental health and overall wellbeing. Entitled Have Your Say, Folkestone!, these stories will be brought to a wide and passionate audience of community members, counci

A rare opportunity for actors, directors and performers to experience two of the world’s most influential contemporary performance training methods together will take place at the University of Kent on 13–14 June 2026. The intensive weekend workshop will unite Suzuki Training and the Viewpoints — a collaboration seldom offered in the UK despite the two practices being internationally recognized as foundational to the work of the legendary SITI Company in the United States. Wh

FPAC had a brilliant time working with Turner Free School students to create two powerful pieces of Legislative Theatre. Performed for Folkestone & Hythe MP, Tony Vaughn, F&H local Green councillors, charities and local businesses in Folkestone & Hythe, as part of the Future Ready programme, to drive better work placement opportunities for students and employers. Find out more: https://www.fpac.info/art-informed-policy-development. Get involved — we’re always looking for n

So pleased that FPAC has joined the Quarterhouse and Leas Cliff Hall in the new website dedicated to promoting theatre in Folkestone. Do have a look: theatreinfolkestone.co.uk I sure the list will continue to grow and develop and wish them the best of luck in this new venture.

New Writing. Big Ideas. Local Talent. FPAC is pleased to announce a festival of new playwrighting on 7 June at the kollectiv gallery. Playwrights have been working on short pieces of new writing since January and will be presenting their first drafts as part of the festival. There is still time to be a part of the festival - join the New Playwrighting Group at kollectiv on Sundays from 3pm to 5pm . Or come join us as an audience and hear some of the newest voices in Folkesto

FPAC is delighted to be facilitating two drama workshops for young people during the half-term holidays on 16 and 18 February. Story to Stage (for ages 8–11). Children transform stories into exciting performances using fun acting games and character creation. This energetic session builds creativity, confidence, focus and teamwork in a supportive, playful environment. No experience needed — just imagination! The Playful Performer (for ages 5–7) focuses on character creation,

We are so pleased to announce that the Kent Community Foundation will support FPAC deliver 20 workshops in 2026. These workshops will include our Community Acting sessions, our Community Playwrighting sessions and our Theatre for Development sessions. The Kent Community Foundation is a professional grant maker with over 24 years’ experience. It is uniquely positioned to support small, local charities and community groups across Kent and Medway. Responsible for nearly one hu

What a pleasure to celebrate the beginning of the holidays as part of SAGA's Holiday party at their beautiful Sandgate Offices. The four robbers had an excellent time performing and running a workshop with the children in postcard decoration and letter writing. But don't take our word for it - feedback on the show was excellent as well: ‘Absolutely brilliant, loved every minute of it.... oh yeah..... and my daughter did too 🎅. The show was fantastic. My jaw hurt from laug

FPAC's Free Community Theatre Sessions: ​ 🎭 Curious about theatre or acting? ✨ Now’s your chance to jump in! The Folkestone Performing Arts Company , in residency at the Sunflower House , invites you to join our lively Community Theatre Sessions — a welcoming, creative space for everyone. 📅 Every other week, 6:30–8:30pm. 2026 Dates: 16, 30 January; 13 February; 13, 27 March; 10, 24 April; 8, 22 May; 5, 19 June; 3, 17 July; 4, 18 September; 2, 16, 30 October; 13, 27 Nove

On 18 October 2025, FPAC facilitated a Legislative Theatre project as part of the Folkestone Fringe Festival. Starting at 11am, six participants gathered at the Sunflower House in Folkestone to begin the process of creating a piece of ‘Legislative Theatre.’ After a series of name games & warm-ups, we broke into pairs to discuss the prompt of ‘Based on your lived experiences, what is one issue that addresses local policy challenges?’ Jane Darling, Folkestone & Hythe Town Cou

Event Details: Date: 18 October 2025. Time: 11am - 6pm; 5pm performance. Location: Sunflower House, Folkestone. Tickets: Free for...

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Come to the @kollectivfolkestone on 21 June for a 7.30pm start. It is for a great cause and we have a stellar lineup of actors just for...

It was such a pleasure to facilitate the first 'Writing for Performance' session at the kollectiv gallery earlier this week. I am looking...