Welcome to Theatre in the Quarter
transforming lives through theatre
Theatre in the Quarter is a leading creator of new and quality music theatre, producing work with professional artists and communities, and in doing so making a lasting contribution to all those involved.
Its original productions draw inspiration from the lives and experiences of the people with whom it works. It creates work in exciting places - from cathedrals to railway stations, palaces to village halls. The company’s work is supported primarily by Arts Council England and Cheshire West and Chester Council. Theatre in The Quarter also works with other arts organisations to make exciting projects happen.
Featured Project
Wings of the Sky takes off over Chester
In June 2025, Wings of the Sky brought together over a hundred participants, many from marginalised backgrounds including asylum seekers and refugees, to create and perform a powerful new story with music.
Inspired by real stories of displacement and marginalisation, the through-composed work featured refugee musicians and singers, and included children from Chester Blue Coat Primary School’s Plum Club, where over 40 languages are spoken.
The intergenerational project involved storytelling, costume and prop making, and filmmaking, enabling participants to develop new skills in weaving, interviewing, and editing. Local schools contributed through singing and art workshops, with their choirs joining the final performances.
Staged beneath the “Peace Doves” installation at Chester Cathedral to mark the start of Refugee Week, the production also played at Chester Blue Coat Primary School. All three performances sold out, drawing standing ovations from nearly 500 audience members.
A documentary, led by Canteen Creative and co-created by people seeking asylum, was screened at Storyhouse and Theatre Porto, celebrating the power of theatre to unite diverse communities. An accompanying art exhibition featured works by University of Chester students and Marta, a Ukrainian artist, exploring themes of sanctuary.
The project was made possible through the generous support of funding organisations whose investment was vital in enabling access, participation, and creative expression for individuals often excluded from mainstream opportunities. Their backing helped create an inclusive, high-quality production that had a deep impact across the community.
Wings of the Sky was a collaboration between Theatre in the Quarter, The Plum, University of Chester, City of Sanctuary, Chester Cathedral, and local schools. It received glowing feedback and sparked strong interest in further work centred on inclusion, creativity, and community.
See more examples of our work here: More TiQ stories
Permormed beneath the “Peace Doves” installation at Chester Cathedral
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Watch the film: The Story Behind Wings of the Sky
Featured Project
Wings of the Sky takes off over Chester
In June 2025, Wings of the Sky brought together over a hundred participants, many from marginalised backgrounds including asylum seekers and refugees, to create and perform a powerful new story with music.
Inspired by real stories of displacement and marginalisation, the through-composed work featured refugee musicians and singers, and included children from Chester Blue Coat Primary School’s Plum Club, where over 40 languages are spoken.
The intergenerational project involved storytelling, costume and prop making, and filmmaking, enabling participants to develop new skills in weaving, interviewing, and editing. Local schools contributed through singing and art workshops, with their choirs joining the final performances.
Staged beneath the “Peace Doves” installation at Chester Cathedral to mark the start of Refugee Week, the production also played at Chester Blue Coat Primary School. All three performances sold out, drawing standing ovations from nearly 500 audience members.
A documentary, led by Canteen Creative and co-created by people seeking asylum, was screened at Storyhouse and Theatre Porto, celebrating the power of theatre to unite diverse communities. An accompanying art exhibition featured works by University of Chester students and Marta, a Ukrainian artist, exploring themes of sanctuary.
The project was made possible through the generous support of funding organisations whose investment was vital in enabling access, participation, and creative expression for individuals often excluded from mainstream opportunities. Their backing helped create an inclusive, high-quality production that had a deep impact across the community.
Wings of the Sky was a collaboration between Theatre in the Quarter, The Plum, University of Chester, City of Sanctuary, Chester Cathedral, and local schools. It received glowing feedback and sparked strong interest in further work centred on inclusion, creativity, and community.
See more examples of our work here: More TiQ stories
Permormed beneath the “Peace Doves” installation at Chester Cathedral
Click a thumbnail for gallery
Watch the film: The Story Behind Wings of the Sky
TRANSFORMING REAL LIVES
for the WHOLE community
across ALL age groups
the story so far…
• 18 young peoples plays
• 6 collaborations
• 75 artists and actors
• hundreds of adults
• thousands of children
• over 200 workshops
• 5-star national review
…want to help?
BRINGING TOGETHER
Youth and Experience
Inspiration and Performance
Theatre and Community
Young People and Community
A vibrant core to the company’s work is its theatre programmes for young people.
These include three year-round groups:
JIGSAW
creative music theatre group for 7-12 year olds
QUARTZ
vibrant and dynamic youth theatre for 13+ year olds
REWIND
an innovative theatre and movement group for the young people of Blacon
(co-delivered with Cheshire Dance)
FIND OUT MORE
Theatre in the Quarter also runs exciting SUMMER THEATRE SCHOOLS at St Mary’s Creative Space in Chester.
For adults who wish to sing, perform or play instruments there is the TiQ CHORUS, which is run alongside our various theatre productions.
Saint Mary’s Creative Space
Our go-to venue for workshops, rehearsals and performances, Saint Mary’s Creative Space is a fantastic building in the heart of Chester. See the St Mary’s What’s On page HERE for details of all of their up-coming events, including our own.
