Set up in Manchester UK in 2007, our aim is to give homeless and marginalised people a voice through film and theatre. It’s drama from the streets – as real as it gets.
Latest News
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First Impressions from our new Development Officer, Cathy Cowie
Since joining the team here at Acting on Impulse, I've been really impressed by the professionalism of the films that are produced - much more than simply a top quality end result, these films point to the hugely important work that AOI are doing. I'm discovering this...
Latest Film
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Update on our film for 2023: ‘Ope
‘Ope is a quirky take on well-known fairy tales, underpinned with a genuine message – we all need hope. Our group – from a mean Cinderella, to her prince with a penchant for fine footwear, and a sensitive Wolf with Issues – discover that hope might be found in an...
Upcoming Events
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30th June 2020
An opportunity to see and launch our new website.
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8th May 2020
Acting on Impulse May Bank Holiday workshop. Just a placeholder, this will be updated on the live site.
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12th April 2020
Acting on Impulse Easter workshop. Just a placeholder, this will be updated on the live site.
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![Ernie the Art Director Ernie the Art Director](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/marquee-Ernie-Art-Director.jpg)
![Jada our Zen make-up artist Jada our Zen make-up artist](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/marquee-Jada-Zen-make-up-artist.jpg)
![John the Writer and Director John the Writer and Director](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/marquee-John-Writer-and-Director.jpg)
![Kevin the Prosector Kevin the Prosector](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/marquee-Kevin-Prosecutor.jpg)
![Peter Peter](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/marquee-Peter.jpg)
![Ricky Ricky](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/marquee-Ricky.jpg)
![Adrian on the red carpet Adrian on the red carpet](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/marquee-Adrian-on-the-red-carpet.jpg)
![Creating characters Creating characters](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/marquee-Creating-characters.jpg)
![Ernie the Art Director Ernie the Art Director](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/marquee-Ernie-Art-Director.jpg)
![Jada our Zen make-up artist Jada our Zen make-up artist](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/marquee-Jada-Zen-make-up-artist.jpg)
![John the Writer and Director John the Writer and Director](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/marquee-John-Writer-and-Director.jpg)
![Kevin the Prosector Kevin the Prosector](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/marquee-Kevin-Prosecutor.jpg)
![Peter Peter](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/marquee-Peter.jpg)
![Ricky Ricky](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/marquee-Ricky.jpg)