ARTIST STORIES
Hear from the incredible artists we work with.
Out of the Margins
A ONCE-IN-A-GENERATION auction of annotated scripts from the best of Theatre, where every penny raised goes towards Good Chance's work bringing the voices of those seeking sanctuary out of the margins and into the spotlight.
“This was my Second Chance.”
Sule, our most recent Stage Door placementee tells us about her experience starting life again in the UK and finding a new community and home with Good Chance!
Fundraising with Greenside Primary School
We have been honoured and beyond lucky to receive the immense support and creative genius of the pupils and staff of Greenside Primary School since 2017. In six years they’ve raised over £30,000!
Good Chance, Theatre of Sanctuary
Giving the Body a Voice
In Autumn 2022, Good Chance partnered with Siobhan Davies Studios to provide a series of free movement workshops exploring communication through the body and use this to help people connect together beyond language.
Massihullah shares the importance of Kite Flying to Afghan Culture
Our brilliant Production Assistant for Fly With Me, Massi, tells us about all things kite flying! Read his thoughts on the ancient Afghan art form, as well his message of hope and love, below.
Change the Word with Emily Webb
Marketing & Administration Assistant Elizabeth Carpenter learns all about Change the Word with Director of Poetry Emily Webb.
Batuhan’s Grandmother’s Treasured Karniyarik Recipe ❤️
Change the Word Poet Batuhan shares his Grandmother’s treasured Karniyarik Recipe.
An Orchestra of Unexpected Sounds: A Collective Poem
Girum Bekele
Girum’s passion for circus arts was ignited when a juggler visited his Ethiopian village, and he joined the Good Chance family in the Calais Jungle Dome…
Movement, Connection and Stretching: The Good Chance Socials
A group of wonderful strangers - some newly arrived to London, some long standing residents - started meeting every Friday at the Young Vic Theatre to do yoga together.
Exploring Outdoor Theatre with Kneehigh
Last week our Artistic Directors Joe and Joe and two brilliant Good Chance Ensemble artists Girum Bekele and Mohamed Sarrar, visited our friends at Kneehigh.
The Window Game
The Window Game has been played by members of the Good Chance Family all over the world! We invite you to look out your window and notice the little things. Write what you see, imagine, remember, dream…
Poem Postcards
In these strange, uncertain times, we want to share words of hope with people who are isolated.
Working from Hope
It’s 2020. The world is going through an unprecedented time. It’s a time for FRIENDSHIP and HOPE.
Conviviality in Dalston
Music maven David Nice joined us for our first ever Good Chance Dinner, and found positive vibes.
The Joy of Giving
What money can’t buy, your donations can! Philip Cowell, Head of Creative Development at Good Chance, introduces our Big Give Christmas Challenge.
Making Friends at Good Chance
Good Chance Socials visit to Bridge Theatre in London to see The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Mohammed finds friends at Good Chance
“I found friends at Good Chance, who made me feel like a human being.” That’s Mohammed Mostapha Gardaya speaking, and you can watch his powerful new short film, “Them”, on NOWNESS.
Why Change the Word?
Emily Webb, Change the Word Director, reflects on how it all came about.