Burn The Curtain

South West Interactive Promenade Theatre Company We work with new audiences. We don’t expect our audiences to come to us- we go to them.

We aim to encourage;
•Intergenerational play
•Engagement with the great outdoors
•Enjoyment of theatre and performance
•Active participation in theatre and performance at a number of different levels.
•The combination of crafts, theatre and physical activity.
•The use of theatre as a tool to educate, and to create real world opportunities for education.
•The idea that culture can be ‘hands on’ and

accessible, not out of reach. When a performance is found outside a traditional performance space it becomes an event, a pleasant surprise. We want to engage with people who share a passion for something, whether it be bird watching, canoeing, cycling or book collecting, and we want to create work for them that will bring them to a communal space, on their terms. We engage with the environment, and environmental issues. How can we expect the next generation to want to protect our planet when they don’t have a relationship with the world immediately around them? In order to want to save the polar ice caps they have to first want to save the wood down the road where they play. Often there is a lack of engagement with the environment amongst young people because they do not have activities that they enjoy which bring them into contact with the natural world, or they have no narrative structure to apply to it. Our aims are two fold - to highlight the pleasure of physical activity, and to create a participatory event that is memorable and tied to the environment it is performed in; by creating an imaginary world within the real one, we are highlighting the natural beauty of our countryside - the story we tell here today, a child will retell themselves the next time they visit that space. Our work is about family and young people. According to a recent UNICEF report, British children have a high level of material wealth, but come bottom of the table when it comes to well-being. We believe that theatre, play, and intergenerational play can help to redress this balance. We aim to create events that can form key collective memories for a family, and encourage people to believe that cultural pursuits do not have to divide us by our age, our background, our preferences in genre, or what we feel is ‘for us', but can be accessible for all and can unite families again. We wish to engage people in the creative process. For us, art is a conversation between the creator and the viewer. What excites us about theatre is that this conversation can be had in a literal manner, in a shared time and space. Our aim is to push that conversation as far as we can - so the show cannot happen without the audience having a hand in it. Burn the Curtain is a Company Limited by Guarantee. No. 7872554

To be added to our mailing list, or to request further details, please send an email to [email protected]. burnthecurtain.co.uk

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29/04/2026

YOUR THOUGHTS WANTED ON A STREET PARADE FOR EXETER!

LAST FEW DAYS TO CONTRIBUTE!

DEADLINE 30th APRIL!

Hello Everyone, and welcome to the spring! As many of you know over the last few years Burn the Curtain have done a number of street parades in Exeter.
We would really like the input of the people of Exeter in creating our next one- please help us create something fantastic together - send us your thoughts by filling in this short questionnaire-
https://forms.gle/Ns8pq61kLsP1C9Tr6
Thanks to all who have contributed so far- lots of great ideas!

20/04/2026

DEADLINE 30th APRIL!

YOUR THOUGHTS WANTED ON A STREET PARADE FOR EXETER!

Hello Everyone, and welcome to the spring! As many of you know over the last few years Burn the Curtain have done a number of street parades in Exeter.
We would really like the input of the people of Exeter in creating our next one- please help us create something fantastic together - send us your thoughts by filling in this short questionnaire-

https://forms.gle/Ns8pq61kLsP1C9Tr6

Thanks to all who have contributed so far- lots of great ideas!

13/04/2026

Hello Everyone, and welcome to the spring! As many of you know over the last few years Burn the Curtain have done a number of street parades in Exeter.

We would really like the input of the people of Exeter in creating our next one- please help us create something fantastic together - send us your thoughts by filling in this short questionnaire-

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaLQPrfjGbgRE5T0y77f91supOrKaamEhhFGCTYi9MWCyQCg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101495721420320204116

28/01/2026

Burn the Curtain have a fantastic new website, thanks to the very talented
bsky.social
!!

Come and check it out -

burnthecurtain.co.uk

18/12/2025

We had a lovely festive time in Barnstaple St Anne's Arts & Community Centre with Jane Welsh Basketry & Courses delivering our lantern and willow workshops today. Thanks so much to everyone who came along and created such beautiful work.

01/12/2025

On a damp December day, time to remember warmer times-

"Swim from the Wild Shore" debuted at Hele bay under blue June skies.. a storytelling show for swimmers.

Now seeking venues for next year!

Performers Paschale Straiton and Molly Gouch, written by Bernadette Russell film by Susan Luciani

24/11/2025

Alongside our fish lantern workshops, our very own Kerrie Seymour will be hosting a full day workshop, in which participants will be creating star lanterns, perfect for the festive season.
With all materials provided, Kerrie will lead the day of making and provide a slice of calm amidst the hectic Christmas season.
Taking place at St Anne's Arts & Community Centre on Thursday 18th December - simply follow the link to book your tickets. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/burnthecurtain

Please note due to the historic nature of the building there is no disabled access.

24/11/2025

Attention North Devon Makers and Crafters!
Those of you who attended The Wild Shore will undoubtedly remember the beautiful fish lanterns, handmade by the talented Jane Welsh.
Now is your chance to create your very own, at two upcoming intimate workshops with Jane herself.
They take place in Barnstaple at St Anne's Arts & Community Centre on Thursday 18th December. Follow the link to book now https://www.tickettailor.com/events/burnthecurtain

Please note due to the historic nature of the building there is no disabled access.

07/10/2025

🌊 Tales from The Wild Shore 🌊

Following on from our sold out summer outdoor adventure with Burn The Curtain...

Bernadette Russell and Becki Driscoll invite you indoors, into a world of sea-spray, secrets, and coastal legends. Stories of smugglers, shapeshifters, and fearless locals come alive in this magical, music-filled evening.

⚓ One night only
Fri 10 Oct, Holy Trinity Church, Westward Ho! 7.30pm (doors 7pm)
Advance £10 / U16s £7.50 | On the day £12.50 / U16s £10

🎟️ Book now → beaford.org/events

Tales from The Wild Shore | Burn the Curtain — Beaford

06/10/2025

We are thrilled to be working with the wonderful Bernadette Russell Becki Driscoll RootNotes and Beaford to bring you the final installment of our Wild Shore events. Will you be joining us this Friday?

Tales from The Wild Shore | Burn the Curtain — Beaford An atmospheric evening of live music, storytelling, magic and mystery.

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