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I joined the board in February 2009, a few months after the company had dramatised a short story I had written, as part of an evening of short plays called Tales of Edmonton. This event was produced by the Millfield Theatre, and directed by Catrin Thomas, who is now a fellow board member. The experience…

Newham council wants to cut access to arts and culture. During the lockdown the mayor of Newham closed the nationally recognised Stratford Circus Arts Centre which was home to our Blue Sky Actors. Newham council made this decision to turn the arts centre into a youth zone. Whilst we support the notion of more youth services in Newham, Stratford…

“It’s not what happens – but how you react to it” This is a quote from our previous Artistic Director and founder of Face Front Inclusive Theatre: Annie Smol. We have it written down on a post-it note that has prime location in the Face Front office (taped to the filling cabinet)! The ‘Face Front…

Earlier this year, beloved InterACTion group member Isadora, sadly passed away at 90 years young. This is why at the end of the final episode of our radio drama ‘Mr & Mystery’, you will hear a dedication to her: In Loving Memory of Isadora  Forever in Our Hearts. Whilst it’s not about anyone having ‘favourites’…

YouTube: https://youtu.be/CHMLN1jqLRQ DDM is our performing arts group for young people to begin to experience Drama, Dance and Music. Young people attend for between 18 – 24 months and then they are encouraged to move on to integrated or mainstream arts activities.  Quotes from some of the artists: “I love DDM, I really, really, really enjoy…

Face Front have been deeply saddened to hear the news of Elaine’s passing. She had been a long-standing and prominent member of our Broken Silence drama group for around 10 years, and was very popular with everyone at Face Front. Elaine was a joyful and passionate performer, with a wonderful energy, and a kind and…