About Anansi Theatre
Artist and Artistic Director Lauren Nicole Whitter had a vision to create a theatre company which incorporates issues of importance in our current culture and society.
A strong advocate for the destigmatization of mental health, Lauren wants all women of colour to have a space to create, share and feel safe in doing so. Lauren also wants the vision to transcend through all levels of society including hard to reach communities and young people. Women identifying disability communities and the LGBTQ+ community are also a part of the solution in making our society safer, diverse, accessible and inclusive.
Intersectional women are at the heart of Anansi Theatre Company. With a brilliant team of creative women of colour who identify within many other protected characteristics, Anansi Theatre Company is ready to change the world.
We are extremely excited to be an Associate Company of Derby Theatre and we have been supported by many theatres and organisations in Derby and beyond.
Women of colour in mainly in the East Midlands, and the Midlands Region.
Women who suffer with mental health issues, low self esteem and lack of confidence. Also women from different ethnic backgrounds who want to learn new creative skills and be a part of a supportive community in the East Midlands in the Midlands Region and beyond.
Children in schools (Primary and Secondary), Youth Groups and Community Groups in multicultural areas mainly in the East Midlands and the Midlands Region.
Think of this like a meal,
You’re a meat eater but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy food from the vegetarian menu.
The focus of this theatre company is for those demographics for a reason, however just because you might not fit these, and the content isn’t specifically catered to you, that doesn’t mean that you might not still find something to connect with and learn from.