"ATTIC will engage people in the arts by commissioning and producing theatre that challenges and excites audiences, and empowers the communities we work with in Merton, across London and on tour."
Artistic Director Jenny Lee
General Manager Victoria Hibbs
Director in Residence Mel Hillyard
Administrator Sarah Nutland
ATTIC Theatre Company started in 1994, growing out of the ATTIC Theatre, the name of the theatre space that is now New Wimbledon Studio, SW19. In 2002 we moved on from the building to running the company and touring have been expanding ever since.
ATTIC has over 45 productions to its credit - world premieres, international
plays, classic revivals and Shakespeare. We commission playwrights and take
risks with programming to maintain the high quality of production that is
the hallmark of our company. We work in London and throughout the UK.
Particularly successful new plays in London include Miss Roach's War by Richard Kane (Croydon Warehouse), Wigs Wide Boys and The Ruler of The World by Jane James (New Wimbledon Studio) and Markings by Dominic Francis (Southwark Playhouse). Tours of Markings and David Harrower's play Knives in Hens (bold, powerful, polished - Time Out) were groundbreaking. Last year we took a new look at the classics and contemporary theatre, taking Afterplay & The Bear by Brian Friel on its first tour across the UK.
ATTIC Outreach
Ma Kelly's Doorstep, and Ma Kelly Plays It Safe are plays we have developed on Crime Reduction and Home Safety in partnership with the Metropolitan Police and Fire Brigade. These entertaining shows tour the London boroughs and are hugely successful with senior citizens, and effective - so much so that we are about to embark on the third, this time about healthy living, Ma Kelly goes to the Olympics.
Many Voices and Project R We involve young refugees and asylum seekers in drama workshops that are stimulating and imaginative. We welcome prospective partners across London. Project R is in association with Company of Angels in Merton, and Many Voices with the Afghan Association Paiwand, Merton Asylum Welcome and the Refugee Council.
ATTIC is core funded by London Councils and the London Borough of Merton. Project funders include Awards for All, The Mercers Company, The Jack Petchey Foundation and The John Lyons Trust.
Board of Directors
Chair Bridie Tobin
Secretary Jonathan Kennedy
Treasurer Mark Silver
Ursula Mohan
ATTIC Theatre Company (London) Ltd is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales number 2970635, registered charity number 1041549.
ATTIC Friends & Supporters
Soho Theatre: upcoming show: Gambling
Tara Arts
London Borough of Merton
