Where young people become the directors of their own story

Children don’t just watch our shows. They decide what happens next

Cracking Slate creates participatory shows for 6 to 11 year olds, which we tour to theatres, libraries and schools. We make joyful storytelling experiences that build confidence, creativity and collaboration

Trailer for Lose the Path, Find Your Way – an interactive play for children aged 8+ about making your own choices, home and what it means to be a friend.

Our Work

Lose the Path, Find Your Way

Show

Like a Choose Your Own Adventure book, brought to life with enchanting movement, music and puppetry, Lose the Path, Find Your Way is a show for children aged 8+ and their families about home, making your own choices and what it means to be a friend.

The Future is Now

Workshop Programme

A creative workshop programme for Year 4 and 5 students that invites children to imagine what they would like their local community to look like in five years time. Through creative writing, music and drama, children will explore what they would change, protect and what it might take to put their ideas into action.

Tiny Giants

Workshop Programme

Coming to libraries in May Half Term 2026! Tiny Giants is a hands-on puppetry workshop for children aged 6-11 exploring the hidden lives of everyday materials. Children craft their own puppets from simple, often overlooked materials and create characters inspired by the journeys those materials have taken to reach them.

What People are Saying

“It really encourages children to get involved from a directing perspective, which is an opportunity they don’t get in school”

Year 5 teacher

“I enjoyed it when we could make our own creations and use our own ideas”

Year 6 student

“Looking around the room every child is engaged and watching. They’re smiling, laughing and expressing themselves.”

Teacher

“A great interactive experience and a really good way to get kids into shows”

Audience member

Get in Touch

Want to talk to us about bringing a show or workshop programme to your venue or school? We'd love to hear from you! Drop us a message: info@crackingslate.com