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23/07/2026

Play Games 🏃🏻‍♂️ Have Fun 🤩 Learn Science 🧪

Developed in partnership with Imperial College London () - ARCADE: SCIENCE EDITION is an interactive performance with participatory movement games, all inspired by scientific principles!

Perfect for Science Festivals, the show animates public spaces, encourages playful participation, and connects people of all ages with the joy of play, the wonder of science - and each other!

Each 30 minute performance contains 5 mini games - bringing scientific principles to life, followed by ‘The Science Bit’ - explaining the principles in a fun & accessible way!

With a fun & bouncy electronic soundtrack and suitable for a range of public spaces from parks to high streets - the games are elegantly played & facilitated by our friendly team of highly skilled performers - with science informed by researchers from our partners, Imperial College London!

ARCADE: SCIENCE EDITION offers a joyful & accessible way to connect with the public - bringing spaces and science to life with movement & play!

Find more at cassonandfriends.com/arcadescience

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⭐ CREDITS ⭐

🧪 Devised by Tim Casson () in collaboration with the performers

🧬 Performers: Kimberley Harvey, Ella Fleetwood, George Frampton, Tim Casson, Matthew Winston, Alice Shepperson & Sophie Halstead

🧠 Developed with:
Alice Shepperson ()
Matthew Winston (.winston.dance)
Hannah Rotchell ()
Ruby Portus ()
KJ Lawson Mortimer ()
Chloe Mead ()
Kimberley Harvey (.j.harvey)
Mirabelle Haddon ()
Sophie Halstead ()
Ella Fleetwood ()
George Frampton ()
& Harry Foster ()

🍄 Set Design & Fabrication by Samuel Parker ()

🎵Music: Glam Queen by Notize

🎥 Film & Photography by Alisa Boanta ()

🎭 Footage taken from Great Exhibition Road Festival 2026 ()

🙏 Thanks to Mimmi Martensson, Lara Mistry and the Team at Imperial College London

21/07/2026

Luchadores 🤼 Tik Tok 📱 and of course… breakfast 🍳 - The Dance WE Made is back!

Taking place at Otros Territorios (), an incredible inclusive festival in Tijuana Mexico 🇲🇽 in partnership with British Council ().

Filmed around the incredible buildings & gardens of CECUT() - we had so much fun creating this - our first Spanish language episode, and celebrating our 10th country for TDWM!

🎉 Presented at 13th Encuentro Otros Territorios Festival
🎥 Filmed by ImmAGia Production ()
📍 Taking place at CECUT Centro Cultural, Tijuana, Mexico
💃 Performed by Isabella Montes Gómez (.bailarinaa), Daniel Ramírez Dueñas, Alex Valdés (), Valeria Vásquez ()
⭐ Performance & Concept by Tim Casson ()
🙏 Supported by British Council as part of the Circular Culture Programme

Full Video at youtube.com/thedancewemade 💛💙

21/07/2026

Luchadores 🤼 Tik Tok 📱 and of course… breakfast 🍳 - The Dance WE Made is back!

Taking place at Otros Territorios (), an incredible inclusive festival in Mexico 🇲🇽 (their Tijuana edition) in partnership with British Council ().

Filmed around the incredible buildings & gardens of CECUT() - we had so much fun creating this - our first Spanish language episode, and celebrating our 10th country for TDWM!

🎉 Presented at 13th Encuentro Otros Territorios Festival
🎥 Filmed by ImmAGia Production ()
📍 Taking place at CECUT Centro Cultural, Tijuana, Mexico
💃 Performed by Isabella Montes Gómez (.bailarinaa), Daniel Ramírez Dueñas, Alex Valdés (), Valeria Vásquez ()
⭐ Performance & Concept by Tim Casson ()
🙏 Supported by British Council as part of the Circular Culture Programme

12/05/2026

It’s Week and so I’m sharing my favourite line from SHED STORIES!

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Want to know more about Men’s Sheds and find your closest shed - check out

05/05/2026

SHED STORIES heads back out on tour this week!

So today, we’re back in rehearsals at

Last time we were here our friend .jpg created a BTS video!

Check out the SHED STORIES vibe with .winston.dance & 🛠️

ANNOUNCEMENT!!! The boys are back and taking SHED STORIES out on tour this Spring! 🛠️Inspired by interviews with Shedder...
20/04/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT!!! The boys are back and taking SHED STORIES out on tour this Spring! 🛠️

Inspired by interviews with Shedders of all ages, SHED STORIES combines compelling movement with human, humorous and heartwarming tales of making sawdust, friends, and cups of tea.

Uniquely blending theatre, movement and documentary, SHED STORIES is a heartwarming performance bringing to life the world of Men’s Sheds – community spaces where people come together to make, repair and connect.

Funny, thought-provoking and uplifting, it shines a light on community, connection and the little things that keep us going – friendship, laughter… and a nice cup of tea.

📍 Where you can catch SHED STORIES this Spring:

🌊🌊 CORNWALL 🌊🌊
with Carn to Cove

🔹 Fri 8 May – BODMIN
Blisland Village Hall
with IntoBodmin Events

🔹 Sat 9 May – REDRUTH
The Ladder

🌲🌲 NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 🌲🌲
part of Ashfield Creates with Nonsuch Studios

🔹 Sat 16 May – JACKSDALE
Jacksdale Community Centre

🔹 Sun 17 May – KIRKBY-IN-ASHFIELD
St Thomas’ Church

🔹 Mon 18 May – HUCKNALL
St. John's Church Community Hall

🔹 Tue 19 May – TEVERSAL
Teversal Visitors Centre and Cafe

➡️➡️ IPSWICH & EASTCHURCH ➡️➡️

🔹 Fri 22 May – IPSWICH
The Studio @ EA
with Eastern Angles Theatre Company

🔹 Sat 23 May – EASTCHURCH
Eastchurch Village Hall
with Applause Touring

✨ Find out more at www.cassonandfriends.com/sheds ✨

👇👇 Know someone in one of these areas? Tag them below 👇👇

SHED STORIES was originally commissioned by Lincoln Arts Centre & Applause Rural Touring and is supported by
Arts Council England and partners across the UK including UK Men's Sheds Association

📷 Alexandra Boanta (1) Jenny Harper (2-6)
👨🏻‍🎨 Tim Casson
🕺 Deepraj Singh & Matthew Winston

29/01/2026

This is the final part of Men Of Burnley, a short film made in Burnley by C&F, commissioned by Burnley Words Festival

We'd like to thank all of the community groups, organisations and venues that helped create this film!

The film was directed by Tim Casson, performed & co-created by Matthew Winston & Deepraj Singh, with music by Paul Rogerson, and Filming & Editing by Alisa Boanta

In this section, you’ll hear a recording taken directly from one of the conversations that took part during the week the group spent in the community. The dance in this final part is inspired by the emotions and reflections from everything in Part 1 & 2.

If you’d like to watch the film in full, you can do so on our website:

www.cassonandfriends.com/menofburnley

22/01/2026

We’re back with Part 2 of Men in Burnley, a short film we made with Burnley Words Festival

Earlier this year, we spent time in Burnley talking to men of all ages about everyday life, what they do, and what being a man in Burnley looks like today. Everything in the film comes directly from those conversations.

In this section, you’ll see the performers responding to recordings of those conversations as they speak, listening closely so the movement and words truly reflect the people they spoke to.

If you missed it, you can catch Part 1 in yesterday's post.

Like all parts of the film, it’s free to watch and free to share. If it resonates, please pass it on or tag someone who might want to see it.

If you’ve been affected by anything in the film, a list of mental health and support organisations is available on the Burnley Words Festival website. https://burnleywordsfestival.co.uk/men-in-burnley/

Part 3 coming soon!

Directed by Tim Casson, Performed & co-created by Matthew Winston & Deepraj Singh, with music by Paul Rogerson, and Film & Editing by Alisa Boanta

21/01/2026

This Monday was "Blue Monday", often described as the "most depressing day of the year", but conversations around mental health matter all year round.

Last year, Burnley Words Festival, commissioned us to create a short film asking a simple question: what does it mean to be a man in Burnley?

Today we’re sharing Part 1 - exploring what Men do in Burnley...

Directed by Tim Casson, Performed & co-created by Matthew Winston & Deepraj Singh, with music by Paul Rogerson, and Film & Editing by Alisa Boanta

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