The Company
About Us
30Theatre is a collaboration of Writers, Directors, Producers and Actors which focus on the detail and subtleties of life and the stories we all have to tell. We take pride in working with all ages and encouraging new talent. This company is also a gateway for artists returning to the profession, offering support and guidance. Founder Tara Daniels, comes from an acting background and has worked on many new writing projects and was excited to blend and produce such local talent. The company is a perfect launch pad for new and emerging talent. Working on a mentor program, for new theatre pieces and creative pathways, guided by the wisdom of seasoned professionals.
'There is immense power when a group of people with similar interests gets together to work toward the same goals' - Idowu Koyenikan
Productions
30theatre has enjoyed producing many shows, the most recent being the sell out performances of Mother's Ruin and Sophia's Ashes and The Porter, The Killing of Sister George, co-produced Dissociation Lowry Theatre Salford, Life's A Gatecrash Manchester Theatre Festival. We have directed many productions such as, A midsummer Nights Dream, Gut Girls, Crash, Mac&Beth.
'Acting is behaving truthfully under imaginary circumstances.' - Meisner
Education
As a company we are passionate about encouraging confidence, fun and skills base learning, through drama, and the performing arts. 30theatre's Tara Daniels, has worked with the Lowry Theatre, The National Theatre, The Royal Exchange Theatre and continues to lead workshops in schools and colleges throughout the North West. Thinking outside of the box secured a Manchester Theatre Award for Tara's version of A Midsummers Night Dream, for the LYAC.
We offer many bespoke educational packages, that complement, AQA, Edexcel, WJEC. OCR exam boards specifications from Key Stage 3 & 4, GCSE, A-level and Btec Courses (Level 1, 2, 3 ) & HNC. We offer enrichment programs, story telling, confidence building and communication skills, for young people. Plus bespoke packages.
‘I am not a teacher, but an awakener.’ –Robert Frost
Television & Film
Our team have a wealth of experience acting on the screen, from Coronation Street to Cannes Film Festival. We also produce short films and offer workshops in Acting for Camera, and filming. Also we offer corporate and documentary packages.
'Human beings share the same common problems. A film can only be understood if it depicts these properly'. – Akira Kurosawa
Public Speaking
Talk Direct is designed to assist the individual and companies in accessing presentation skills, which are born out of the theatrical world. First impressions are important, and your communication skills are your gateway to success. We offer an array of techniques to make your pitches and presentations engaging, confident and dynamic. We will assist with how to combat those nervous, and working on our most important tool, your voice and physicality.
"Low self-confidence isn't a life sentence. Self-confidence can be learned, practiced, and mastered--just like any other skill. Once you master it, everything in your life will change for the better." Barrie Davenport
Creative Training & Community
At 30theatre, we are committed to bringing our audiences the finest performances from around the world. From classical music to contemporary dance, our artists represent the very best in their fields. We believe that the arts have the power to enrich and transform lives, and we are dedicated to sharing that magic with our community. We offer bespoke workshops and packages, to suit your cohort, business and community project, whether it be an adult musical tribute, to confidence building, or event interaction. We can offer it; working collaborating too.
“A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.”
- Henrik Ibsen.
