Shed Stories combines powerful tales and captivating movement to tell the stories of people involved in and affected by Men’s Sheds.
Uniquely blending theatre, movement and documentary, Shed Stories is a heart-warming performance that brings to life the world of ‘Men’s Sheds’; community groups where people can come together to make, repair and repurpose as well as improve their wellbeing and mental health. Combining real-life interviews with compelling movement, it shines a light on the characterful communities around this growing phenomenon.
Funny, thought-provoking and uplifting, this charming production was created through personal interviews with the people who attend and organise these community spaces across the country. Intimately staged with audiences surrounding the performance, Shed Stories combines powerful tales and captivating movement to tell the stories of people involved in and affected by Men’s Sheds.
Shed Stories shines a light on community, connection and the little things that keep us going – friendship, laughter… and a nice cup of tea.
SHED STORIES is commissioned by Lincoln Arts Centre & Applause Rural Touring, supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, with additional support from: UK Men’s Sheds Association, Harrogate Theatre,
Transported, Peterborough Presents, Metal Peterborough and Metal Southend.
Audience Feedback
“Amazing! Powerful stories, brilliant movement… like a shed in a can!”
“Real voices & experiences transformed into a beautiful peek inside the world of Men’s Sheds”
“Funny, thought provoking, and emotional”
Image Credits
Photographer: Alisa Boanta
Company: Casson & Friends
Production: Shed Stories
Performers: Matthew Winston & Deepraj Singh
Age Guidance
There is no adult content in the show. However, the company recommends it for
people aged 12 and up
Digital Programme
This contains further show information (including content warnings) and can be viewed at: cassonandfriends.com/shedstoriesprogramme
Full Production Credits
● Choreographed by Tim Casson in collaboration with the performers
● Created & Devised with Matthew Winston & Deepraj Singh
● Original Music by Paul Rogerson
● Set Element Design by Alan Casson
● Production Fabrication by Harlow Hill Men’s Shed and Long Sutton Youth Shed
● Production Support & Captioning by Samuel Parker
● Company Producer Nick Sweeting
● Production Photography & Videography Alisa Boanta
● Commissioned by Lincoln Arts Centre & Applause Rural Touring
● Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England
● Created with additional support from UK Men’s Sheds Association, Metal Southend, Peterborough Presents, Metal Peterborough, The Key Theatre, Made With Many, Harrogate Theatre, Rural Arts, Black Country Touring, Old Diorama Arts Centre, Sadler’s Wells, Theatreship and Transported
