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
2024 is a very significant year for Acting on Impulse. We have 4 big items of news to share.
The workshops for our main project are well underway, with our actors throwing themselves into creating a dramatic episode of our very own soap. We hope to film in May.
But that’s not all. Instead of the 5-minute ‘Behind the Scenes Documentary’ that usually accompanies the film, this year we are doing an extended documentary, following our journey from the workshops to the big screen and focussing on a few of the actors. The cameras have already started rolling!
Third, we are creating our first animation, a story that will pull together our work over the past 17 years, using the arts to impact the lives of those who are part of the homeless and marginalised community.
And if this sounds like a swan song, it is. Acting on Impulse will cease its work as an independent charity at the end of this year (2024). We want to leave a legacy, not just to showcase the powerful work of our actors over the years, but to inspire and assist others to use the performing arts, in particular film, to help people find positivity in life.
It’s going to be a busy and an emotional year. Please join us on the ride by following our Facebook page or signing up for our newsletters.
Latest News
Happy Easter!
Wishing everyone a Happy Easter from all at Acting on Impulse! Pictured above are a few of the actors and assistant workshop leader Jazmine at the end of our last rehearsal before Easter. We were delighted to be able to bless them with a gift of an Easter egg each,...
Latest Film
A Farce About a Musical Courtcase
Opening the door to a new season always comes with a mixture of excitement and nerves. The nerves are about whether we can keep developing fresh ideas – especially after 12 years!
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 950 views. You can watch it by following the link: Ope 2023 (youtube.com)
Winter/Spring 2024 Workshops
Our next programme of workshops will begin on 21st January 2024 at Trinity Sports Centre, Cambridge Street, M15 6HP. Refreshments 2:45pm, workshop 3-5pm.
Anyone interested in joining should contact us to learn more about these sessions.
Outreach Projects
We are available for bookings of outreach projects. If you’re interested in having one at your agency, please get in touch.
