Forest Forge Theatre Company

Hampshire Music Education Hub is committed to delivering outstanding musical opportunities for all children and young people in Hampshire. Working in partnership locally, regionally and nationally, we provide the best possible opportunities to learn about music and through music. Engage. Empower. Excel.  

Funk Format is a leading Hip-Hop arts organisation specialising in Authentic Street Dance and Theatre. With 26 years of experience, it is the longest-running Hip-Hop dance specialist in the Solent region. Funk Format made history by launching Hampshire’s first-ever Hip-Hop dance festival and bringing original pioneers from New York to communities across the South Coast. Its innovative projects, inspiring sessions, and performances spark creativity, confidence, and self-belief through the power of dance. Led by officially qualified and experienced Street Dance teachers, Funk Format delivers high-quality dance education across the UK, Europe, and worldwide-setting the standard for authentic, impactful Street Dance teaching.

We are a small, vibrant theatre company bringing fresh, engaging Theatre and Workshops to life across Hampshire, Surrey & London. We deliver immersive Drama-based curriculum led workshops in schools, always focusing on making learning engaging, enriching and fun. We currently offer workshops on: The Tudors, WW2 and Childhood Through the Ages – they have been described by teachers as “Impactful and thoughtfully planned” Alongside our workshops we write, produce and direct Theatre shows; our latest “Kill For The Part” being described by the critics as “Funny from beginning to end”. Keep an eye out for our latest shows in development.