Collective Encounters

Radical Retrospectives

Arts EN ↓ 3 episodes

Hear from artists, participants and others who have been involved in the work of Collective Encounters, Theatre for Social Change, since 2004. How has theatre for social change influenced and been influenced by the social and cultural landscape over the years? What memories and histories are important to the people involved in this work? What change can this work achieve?

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A Trustee's Perspective 07.04.2026 18:19

Meet Collective Encounters’ Newest Trustees: Cat Foley, Kate Elder Fuller & Jo Mary Watson. Tessa Buddle welcomes Cat Foley, Kate Elder Fuller and Jo Mary Watson, the three newest members of Collective Encounters’ Board of Trustees, to discuss their different routes into the charity and what they hope to bring to its future. Find out what brings people to the board of an arts charity and what...

Collective Encounters: Early Days 02.12.2025 19:46

An interview with founding Artistic Director Sarah Thornton Ever wondered how Collective Encounters started? Why its first projects were in North Liverpool? Or how it grew and expanded.? This is the second in a series of podcasts that explores Collective Encounters’ story through the eyes of those involved. Sarah Thornton is interviewed by Abi Horsfield.

Drama Is... 20.10.2025 17:34

Members of Collective Encounters' Adult Theatre for Social Change Group reflect on how being involved in a drama group impacts on our mental health