The Knotted Project

The Quest For Planet P is coming to #FestivalOfLibraries 2026 🪐 Follow Ozmo and Orbi, two brave little aliens, as they set off on an amazing journey to find the perfect planet. A heartfelt and inspiring story about fighting for the planet we love and showing how even the smallest voices can have a BIG impact. This fun, interactive dance theatre show by KnottedHawk Productions (@knottedproject @hawkdance ) is perfect for children under 10 and their grownups. Performances are taking place at libraries in Bolton, Stockport, Wigan and Levenshulme from the 10-13th June. Click the link in our bio to find out more and book your tickets. #Manchester #CityofLiterature #Libraries

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📣 CALL OUT: WEST COAST CUMBRIA YOUNG COMPANY 📣 Are you a young person based on the West Coast of Cumbria interested in performing and making theatre? ADAPT is a FREE opportunity happening this summer and we need your ideas, your stories and your energy! Join our young company to create a brand new theatre production and perform it alongside a professional cast at Rosehill Theatre! ✨ What’s involved? Co-create original performance work alongside professional artists Develop your skills in theatre, storytelling, and creative expression Be part of a supportive, collaborative space where your voice matters Perform and share your work as part of an inspiring performance event 💡 This is your chance to: Tell your story Build confidence and creative skills Connect with other young people across Cumbria Be part of a growing network of young artists shaping the future 🎯 Open to young people passionate about theatre, performance, or creativity- no matter your experience level. 📍 Based on the West Coast of Cumbria To apply and find out more head to- /adapt Let’s make something amazing together! DEADLINE TO APPLY MONDAY 15th JUNE #youngcompany #theatreforchange #theknottedproject #seeittobeitcumbria #creativity ADAPT is supported using public funding through the National Lottery by Arts Council England @aceagrams

What an incredible weekend for Imagine Festival with @everyoneherecumberland Over the past few months we have worked with almost 90 children in 3 primary schools in West Cumbria to produce an amazing dance film about love, togetherness, community and friendship. We then created a live performance with a selection of the young people to perform at Imagine Festival this weekend in #whitehaven The young people were amazing and worked so hard giving all their energy to the performance. A huge thank you to all the parents, carers and festival goers who came out to celebrate their achievement! What a weekend! #youngpeople #creativity #movement #community

PAID OPPORTUNITY FOR EARLY CAREER ARTISTS (18–30) Are you an emerging performer passionate about working with young people and creating bold, socially engaged work? The Knotted Project Theatre Company is looking for 3 Early Career Artists to join an exciting co-creation project in West Cumbria (Summer 2026), with a tour to Barrow (October 2026). More info and how to apply on the link in TKP bio. ✨ Role: Performer & Facilitator 💰 Fee: £3,200 📅 Deadline: 13th June, 9am 🎬 What you’ll do: • Co-create and perform in a brand new production with local young people • Train in co-creation and facilitation techniques • Collaborate, devise, and tour work rooted in real stories and lived experiences 🌱 What you’ll gain: • Professional performance + facilitation experience • Showreel footage & free headshots • Industry connections + future opportunities • A place in a growing network of Cumbrian creatives 📍 Key Dates: • Auditions: 22nd or 23rd June (travel support provided) • Rehearsals: July–August (West Cumbria) • Performances: 15th Aug (@rosehilltheatre Whitehaven) + 1st Nov (@fullof.noises ,Barrow) 👀 We’re looking for artists who are: • Aged 18–30 & based in Cumbria • Passionate about theatre & young people • Collaborative, ambitious & eager to grow 💡 This is your chance to: • Tell urgent, local stories • Shape a new model of co-creation • Build a meaningful creative career 📩 Apply now: More info on the opportunities page on TKP website (link in TKP bio) 🕘 Deadline: 13th June, 9am For a casual chat before applying, email Simon to arrange a call. [email protected] ADAPT is supported using public funding through The National Lottery by Arts Council England. This Early Career Artist opportunity is made possible with support from @arts_cumbria See It To Be it and @everyoneherecumberland #PaidOpportunity #acesupported #earlycareerartists #cumbriacreatives seeittobeitcumbria

TKP have had an incredible few days working with @selfa_charity in Skipton on 2 brilliant films co-created with young people. Filmed by the fantastic @tomdoonamedia The groups have been creating films all about what Skipton means to them as young people and what they think could be improved to make Skipton an even better place for young people to live. These films will be shared with the Skipton Town Council to help them understand the thoughts and feelings of the brilliant young people at SELFA and help them shape future town investment plans. It’s been an amazing few days and the sun even shone for us!!! ☀️☀️☀️HUGE well done to all the brilliant young people involved on and behind the camera! 🎥 👏 #youngpeople #cocreation #filmmaking #creativeconsultation

Last week Natalie presented the incredible @wiganboroughdance festival at the Edge Arena-produced by @spirix_collective With over 1900 young people taking to the stage throughout the week and 1000 audience members each night it was a HUGE and epic event to be a part of! Natalie also ran physical theatre workshops with some of the amazing young dancers. A true celebration of creativity, talent and bringing communities together. Congratulations to everyone involved! 👏 📸 By the wonderful @owenpetersphotography #togetherwedance #youngpeople #presenting #creativity

A theatre show toddlers actually sit through… and LOVE 🎭🥹 We went to @wonderarts.nw ‘The Quest for Planet P’ and it was honestly perfect for little ones 🪐 ⏱️ 30 minutes (ideal for short attention spans) 🎭 Super interactive — the kids are involved the whole time 💃 Plus a fun workshop after with dancing & movement Elsie absolutely loved joining in and didn’t want it to end 🥹 It was held at @engineroomwigan which is such a hidden gem for events 💛 🎟️Tickets were an absolute bargain at £3.10 each! We’ve also seen @wonderarts.nw at our local library, so definitely follow them to catch future shows 👀 SAVE this for your next toddler day out 📍 Tag a mum friend you’d go with 👇 #wigan #wiganmums #theatrewithkids #toddlerdaysout #daysoutwithkids

We are so excited to announce that we have been funded for our brand new project ADAPT! 🔥Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. We are launching an ambitious theatre project that brings together early career artists and young people in Cumbria to co-create brand new theatre. Over the Summer of 2026, emerging artists will work with young people in Copeland to co-create a brand-new production exploring the real stories of growing up in their communities. The show will then tour in Autumn to Barrow-in-Furness, where another group of young people will adapt the production with their own stories, in an ever- evolving touring model thats shifts with the people on stage. We will also be working with schools and community groups to develop creative responses to the work through film and performance. This project empowers youth voice, develops local creative talent, and strengthens community arts across Cumbria. We can’t wait to see these stories brought to life on stage! Early career artists and young company call outs will be going live soon- watch this space! 👀 We are extremely grateful to our partners who have helped support this ambitious new project. @aceagrams @everyoneherecumberland @arts_cumbria @rosehilltheatre @fullof.noises @brewery_arts_kendal #acesupported #cocreatedtheatre #seeittobeitcumbria #youthvoice #nextgenartists

Great to facilitate @arts_cumbria #seeittobeitcumbria advisory group this month. Big thank you to @edenartsuk for hosting us in your wonderful venue! We even made friends with the resident mannequins in the creative space! A great evening to meet with everyone in person, network and look at the future of the #seeittobeitcumbria programme! Knotted Project are running the advisory group monthly on behalf of CACN ensuring that young people’s voices are at the centre of decision making for #seeittobeitcumbria @aceagrams #youngpeople #cumbria

Come and follow Ozmo & Orbi 🚀 The Quest for Planet P is a brand new, fun, interactive, dance theatre show presented by KnottedHawk Productions. Two brave little aliens set off on an amazing journey to find the perfect planet! Telling stories of belonging, friendship and our world, children 10 years and under will love this show! 📍The Engine Room, Wigan For more info visit the link in our bio 🔗

And that’s a wrap on ‘The Greatest Robot Ever’ — for now anyway! 2025 Canada Tour was a huge success. More feedback here!