About – Get Changed Theatre Company

About Get Changed Theatre Company

Established in 1995, Get Changed Theatre Company is a vibrant organisation for adults with learning disabilities in West and Mid Devon.

Our mission

to produce high quality arts projects which challenge public attitudes and raise the profile of the disability community

Our vision

to increase awareness of the problems faced by people with learning disabilities and leave something striking and of lasting value within the community

Our workshops and projects have been designed to:

build confidence
increase self-esteem
improve mental health and general wellbeing
develop practical and transferable skills which can lead to the acquisition of accredited qualifications
encourage individuals to make choices
support individuals to take responsibility for their actions while respecting and valuing each other

Our annual programme consists of:

45 day-long arts-based workshops
major productions to showcase talent
small-scale events to share and celebrate achievement

Get Changed was founded in 1995 with only seven participants, but over the years it has grown in size to deliver more challenging performances. The organisation now encompasses:

up to 21 participants with learning disabilities
2 arts practitioners running weekly workshops
17 supporting arts practitioners for productions
5 support workers funded by care providers
1 workshop volunteer
6 voluntary management team members
1 project co-ordinator
families and carers who benefit from weekly respite