Culture in Common

Forest Forge, based in Ringwood, Hampshire, uses theatre and theatre-making to find and celebrate the extraordinary in the ordinary. Based in the New Forest, our work across touring productions, participation and artist development helps make and build connections between people, spark joy, and encourages personal shifts in perspective and experience.

Hanger Farm Arts Centre is a vibrant cultural venue in Totton, Hampshire, offering inclusive arts programming in theatre, music, comedy, and visual arts. Operated by Minstead Trust, it empowers people with learning disabilities through creative engagement and employment. The centre hosts year-round events, workshops, and exhibitions, fostering community cohesion and social impact. Its historic barn setting and modern facilities make it ideal for performances and private hire.

Scratch Built Productions is a theatre company based at Proteus Creation Space in Basingstoke, where they’re also associate artists. The company specialises in creating engaging, interactive theatre experiences and workshops for young people and families. Beyond their core theatre productions, the company produce large-scale parades, tours various street theatre shows, and runs several impactful community initiatives. In 2023, they became a registered Community Interest Company (Scratch Built Theatre CIC), a strategic move that underscores their commitment to social impact over profit. At the heart of their mission is a profound commitment to making theatre and art accessible to all, regardless of social or economic background