Peoplescape Theatre
‘Our work is multisensory, accessible and enabling: creating playful and magical learning experiences. We often use puppets, props, storytelling and music in our performances. Our projects aim to inspire imaginations and creativity through the telling of stories; empowering artists and audiences to to explore their thoughts and feelings about the world in a safe environment. We want to recognise and promote the value of stories which often go unheard giving voice to histories which are not always in the history books. We prioritise creative opportunities for people who may engage less with the arts such as children with special educational needs and those in areas of high economic deprivation. Our work with young people with SEND informs all of our practice in helping us to develop new ways to communicate.’ www.peoplescapetheatre.co.uk
Peoplescape Theatre: Short Film (2023)
Unlocking the Collections (2023)
Community Arts North West
'Community Arts North West (CAN) is a Manchester-based arts development organisation working with urban communities across Greater Manchester to create access to cultural production for people that are excluded from or on the fringes of the mainstream. CAN facilitates cultural expression and visibility with the many diverse communities that make up Greater Manchester, working with people from a range of ages, cultural heritages and art form interests including performing, visual and new media arts. We are proud to ally ourselves with the historical struggle of communities to create a better world. Our work brings people, artists and communities together in urban spaces to articulate and share hidden histories, to explore the complex identities and makeup of today’s communities in Britain and to tell it how it is.' www.can.uk.com
The Power Within (2023)
CAN, M6 Theatre and Petrus proudly present ‘The Power Within’ short film, focused on female empowerment and leadership, by a young women's group at Hopwood College, Middleton campus. The film by the Llewellyn Sisters has been made as part of CAN ‘Rochdale Women’s Voices’ and produced by Mahboobeh Rajabi. It was screened as part of the celebration for International Women’s Day 2023 in Rochdale at Touchstones.
Behind the Masks
Lisapo: A Living Archive (2015)
What does it mean to be Congolese and living in Manchester? Lisapo is a journey through the lives of 28 Congolese migrants who share their tales of love, drama, and, of course – the terrible war, which has taken over six million lives in the past ten years. Their stories were the inspiration for the performance created by Community Arts North West and performed at Band on the Wall in June 2014. Extracts of this performance illustrate their stories, and captures moments of their colorful lives in Manchester. Directed by Leah Llewellyn Lisapo: A Living Archive was first screened on the 19 March 2015 at Manchester Central Library.
Lisapo: The Congolese Tales (2014)
Lisapo: The Congolese Tales is a live musical oratory featuring song, spoken word, narration, moving image and community. It tells the powerful story of the Congolese migration to Britain as a result of the destabilisation of their country and consequent civil war. The event took place at Band on the Wall in June 2014 and was developed and produced by Community Arts North West with community members, artists and a dedicated team of volunteers. The project was funded through the Heritage Lottery Fund, Arts Council England and Manchester City Council. The performance was filmed by Clive Hunte (Busha Productions) with Bedos Mavambu and Alex Nicolaides and edited by Leah Llewellyn.
The Tonal Ensemble
Sarah Llewellyn set up Tonal in 2004 as a creative music ensemble with co-founders Karen Hutt and Leah Llewellyn. Sarah Llewellyn is a composer and sound artist working across the arts in the UK and internationally. Her extensive portfolio includes original music, song and sound for theatre, film, radio, circus, installations, dance and the concert hall. www.tonal.org.uk
The Making Of Tonal 10 (2015)
The 'Making of Tonal 10' is a sneaky peek behind the scenes with the Tonal ensemble as they fund, rehearse and record their new album '10'. It features English composer Sarah Llewellyn and French singer song-writer Claire-Rose Barbier and the Tonal ensemble. Their album brings an acoustic eclectic collection of original music and songs. Echoes of ‘chanson francaise’, playful film music, intimate ballads and a feminist manifesto!
Tonal 10 (2015)
Crowd Funding Film
SUCCESSFUL 'KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN FILM FOR TONAL 10' BY LEAH LLEWELLYN (2014)
Gifford’s Circus
The Saturday Book (2012)
The 2012 Giffords show, The Saturday Book. Prepare to relive the best moments from Gifford’s Circus’ most glamorous show in sound, recorded by the Giffords Circus band @ Steve Winwood’s Studio.