Macready Theatre proudly opened its doors yesterday to 50 asylum-seeker families as part of their ongoing partnership with Dunchurch Park. This heart-warming initiative reinforces the theatre's commitment to community engagement and supporting those in need.

The families enjoyed a performance of The Three Little Pigs by Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company, which runs until 5 January 2025. The show offers a joyful retelling of a classic tale, told in a unique physical style with raucous puppets. This is high-octane family theatre that will make you howl and snort with laughter!

In 2023, Macready Theatre generously contributed seats to Ukrainian refugees living in Rugby, marking the beginning of a meaningful collaboration. Today, they are thrilled to continue their support by welcoming families from different countries, including Kurdish regions, Sweden, and Germany, providing them with a space for comfort, entertainment, and a sense of community.

“The majority of these people had never been to the theatre before, so the experience was truly incredible for them.” Says Alena Clements, Activities Coordinator at Dunchurch Park. “At our hotel, we focus not only on providing accommodation but also on supporting our guests’ mental health and encouraging quality time as a family. We believe this is incredibly important, and yesterday, Macready Theatre played a big part in helping us achieve that. The opportunity the staff gave us to take these families out of the hotel and share such a memorable experience means so much to all of us.”

Macready Theatre is renowned for its diverse offerings, including professional theatre productions, dance performances, live music concerts, and comedy shows. Embracing a mission beyond entertainment, the theatre is dedicated to fostering a love for the arts within the community and making a positive impact on local lives. As part of this mission, Macready Theatre launched a dedicated outreach program last month; ‘Kids4Free’. This new initiative provides even more opportunities for local schools and children from disadvantaged backgrounds to be inspired by the magic of live theatre. Learn more here.

"It is wonderful to once again provide a warm welcome to asylum-seeker families currently residing in Rugby.” Said Amie Johnson, Theatre Manager at Macready Theatre. “Being able to offer such magical experiences to these families in need is a very incredible thing. We also recognise the generosity from Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company and are thankful for their support with this cause.”

For further information about Macready Theatre and their community initiatives, please contact Amie Johnson at alb@rugbyschool.net