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.
Anouncement
The premiere of our latest film will be at HOME arts theatre and cinema complex on 20th July at 11:00 am. It will be a full program celebrating the work of our actors - not just over the last year, but also over the 17 years that Acting on Impulse has been operating.
This will be a significant day for the charity as it will cease its work at the end of this year (2024). We want to leave a legacy, not just to showcase the powerful work of our actors, but to inspire and assist others to use the performing arts, in particular film, to help people find positivity in life.
It’s been a busy and an emotional year. It would be wonderful if you could be part of our celebrations by joining us on 20th July. You can book tickets through Eventbrite.
Latest News
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
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...
Information
'Ope Film Launched
We premiered our latest film, ‘Ope, at HOME arts theatre and cinema complex on Saturday 18th November. The film has now been launched on our You Tube channel. It has already received over 1,200 views. You can watch it by following the link: Ope 2023 (youtube.com)
2024 Main Project
Our workshop program has run from October 2023 to May 2024. We will be filming over the weekend 18th/19th/20th May. We have followed our tradition of working with a different genre each year. This year it will be an archetypal episode of a soap. Watch this space for details about the premiere which we hope will be in the first half of July.
Outreach Projects
We are available for bookings of outreach projects. If you’re interested in having one at your agency, please get in touch.
