Over 10 weeks, we’ll come together as a creative team to imagine, write, build and produce our own original show. This is a hands-on filmmaking and theatre project where anything can happen. We’ll explore storytelling through casting, character development, scriptwriting, improvisation, music, voiceovers, filming, editing, green screen, special effects and lots of creative experimentation. We’ll watch and recreate scenes from films we love, share ideas, jam together, try things out and follow the creative process wherever it takes us. Everyone will have the chance to contribute — whether that’s performing, writing, directing, creating sound and music, designing visuals, working behind the camera or bringing ideas to life.The project will be collaborative, playful and full of surprises — Culminating in our very own production (in the form of a short film, and/or a live performance) to share with an audience at House of Toad at the end of the programme. Places are offered on a pay-what-you-can basis, with the project supported through House of Toad membership fees, volunteers and our commitment to making creative opportunities accessible.
Who is this for?
House of Toad’s Film & Media Lab is for adults aged 18+ who are passionate about creativity, film, theatre and storytelling, who may benefit from extra encouragement, confidence-building and a supportive creative environment. The group is particularly suited to people with learning difficulties, neurodivergence, autism, additional support needs, or anyone who has found traditional education, college, employment or mainstream creative spaces difficult to access. We’re looking for people who are excited to collaborate, share ideas and become part of a creative team — people who may just need the right environment, encouragement and community to help their creativity flourish.
Participants should be able to take part independently within a group setting. We do not provide dedicated support workers or one-to-one care, but all facilitators hold PVG certificates and are committed to creating a safe, welcoming and supportive space. Over the course of the programme, participants will explore the whole creative production process — from developing ideas and writing scripts, to casting, rehearsing, creating characters, filming, sound, music, editing and experimenting with special effects. Together, the group will work towards creating an original production to share in a final showcase. This is an opportunity to become part of a creative community, develop skills, make friends and create something amazing together.
Participants should be able to take part independently within a group setting. We do not provide dedicated support workers or one-to-one care, but all facilitators hold PVG certificates and are committed to creating a safe, welcoming and supportive space. Over the course of the programme, participants will explore the whole creative production process — from developing ideas and writing scripts, to casting, rehearsing, creating characters, filming, sound, music, editing and experimenting with special effects. Together, the group will work towards creating an original production to share in a final showcase. This is an opportunity to become part of a creative community, develop skills, make friends and create something amazing together.
