Women in Action
2026-03-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-24 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, Liverpool, L1 9BG, United Kingdom
Led by theatre maker Joanne Tremarco, this creative group meets weekly on Tuesdays, 1-3pm usually at the Unity Theatre, Hope Place, Liverpool. These weekly sessions involve creative activities, training and discussion that explore a whole range of themes relevant to women today.
In 2026, the group are exploring ideas for a new performance. Join now to get involved!
To find out more, contact Joanne: joanne@collective-encounters.org.uk or call 07547 333574

Black Maternal Health Peer Support Group
2026-03-13 12:00 - 14:00 | The Black-E, 1 Great George Street, Liverpool, L1 5EW, United Kingdom
This new group has grown out of our Black Maternal Health Project, which was a partnership with Liverpool John Moores University and the International Slavery Museum.
This monthly peer support group is open to Black mums of all ages. Sessions will use creative activities, conversation, and connection to explore the past, present, and future of Black maternal health.
For more information contact Michelle: michelle@collective-encounters.org.uk

Adult Theatre for Social Change Company
2026-03-14 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-11 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-25 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-09 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-23 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-06 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-20 11:00 - 14:00 | St Michael in the City, Upper Pitt Street, L1 5BD, Upper Pitt Street, Liverpool, L1 5BD
We work with highly-skilled theatre makers and facilitators to use a wide range of theatre disciplines to explore social and political issues.
Whether you’ve never performed before or want to reignite your creative and performance instincts taking part in one of our regular groups will give you the chance to gain confidence through performance, learn how you can make a difference in the world, meet new people and have fun.
Our Adult Theatre For Social Change group meets fortnightly on Saturdays at St Michaels in the City 11am – 2pm.
For more information email Abi@collective-encounters.org.uk or call 07849094903.

GIFs for Social Change
2026-03-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Online
Join Co-Artistic Director Marianne Matusz and Associate Lead Artist Joanne Tremarco for an online GIF making workshop during our fundraising week.
A GIF is a short video, animated using two or more images – it’s like a digital version of an old style flipbook. Learn how to create attention grabbing graphics for use online to help raise awareness of your cause, support activism, and campaign on important issues.
This fun practical session will give you new creative skills that you can use with basic technology. You will need your mobile phone or tablet, some photos you would like to turn into a GIF and some pens/paper.
The session is offered for free as part of our ‘Arts for Impact’ fundraising week. If you are able to, we ask you to make a donation to our campaign, which will be DOUBLED by The Big Give. Our suggested donation is £20, but please give as little or as much as you can. Every penny will make a difference in supporting our work over the next year.
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Participant Advisory Group (PAG)
2026-04-02 13:30 - 15:00 | Kimos, Mount Pleasant, Liverpool
A group open to all current Collective Encounters participants to share feedback, connect with other members, and guide the work of the company. We meet the first Thursday of the month in Kimos on Mount Pleasant.
For more information, contact Abi: abi@collective-encounters.org.uk
Under 18s welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Women in Action
2026-04-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, Liverpool, L1 9BG, United Kingdom
Led by theatre maker Joanne Tremarco, this creative group meets weekly on Tuesdays, 1-3pm usually at the Unity Theatre, Hope Place, Liverpool. These weekly sessions involve creative activities, training and discussion that explore a whole range of themes relevant to women today.
In April – June 2026 the group are collaborating with Unity Theatre on their Radical Re-imagining project. Sessions will be co-led by Elinor Randle, Artistic Director of Unity Theatre, working towards at performance at Unity in June.
To find out more, contact Joanne: joanne@collective-encounters.org.uk or call 07547 333574

Black Maternal Health Creative Peer Support
2026-05-15 12:00 - 14:00 | The Black-E, 1 Great George Street, Liverpool, L1 5EW, United Kingdom
Black Maternal Health Creative Peer Support Group for Afro descendant Black Mothers in Liverpool
A monthly meeting with Black Mothers (of children of any age).
A supportive space to discuss all aspects of motherhood and maternal health.
A space to use creativity to share our ups and downs and to help each other to recharge our superpowers.
For more information, contact Michelle:
michelle@collective-encounters.org.uk
07403 620529

Let's Talk About Fairer Health: Free Community Event Knowsley
2026-05-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Centre 63, Old Hall Lane, Kirkby, L32 5TH
What would fairer health look like where you live?
Collective Encounters are hosting a free community event.

How fair is access to health services where you live?
What works well – and what needs to change?
Whose voices are heard when decisions are made?

Free introductory event: Tuesday 19 May, 10am – 1pm, Centre 63
This relaxed introductory session is a chance to share your thoughts and experiences, meet others, and find out more about a series of workshops exploring health inequality taking place in June and July.
Following the introductory event, we will host six creative sessions at Centre 63:

Friday 5 June, 10am – 12pm
Friday 12 June, 10am – 12pm
Friday 19 June, 10am – 12pm
Friday 26 June, 10am – 12pm
Friday 3 July, 10am – 12pm
Friday 10 July, 10am – 12pm

Using creative activities, discussion and storytelling, we’ll explore real experiences of health and care and imagine what fairer support could look like. Together, participants will co-create ideas that will form part of a touring performance in the autumn, sharing local voices more widely.
The sessions are open to all over 18 years old. No previous creative experience is needed.
Everyone’s contribution is valued – there are no silly questions.
You can come to as many sessions as you’re able. The first event on 19th May is a no-pressure introduction, so feel free to come along and try it out.
Help with travel costs is available and refreshments will be provided.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more, please contact Abi: abi@collective-encounters.org.uk 07849 094903
Please note there are also sessions taking place in Sefton and Liverpool.

Let's Talk About Fairer Health: Free Community Event Sefton
2026-05-20 12:00 - 14:30 | Netherton Library, Netherton Activity Centre, Glover's Lane, Sefton, L30 3TL
What would fairer health look like where you live?
Collective Encounters are hosting a free community event.

How fair is access to health services where you live?
What works well – and what needs to change?
Whose voices are heard when decisions are made?

Free introductory event: Wednesday 20 May, 12 – 2:30pm, Netherton Library
This relaxed introductory session is a chance to share your thoughts and experiences, meet others, and find out more about a series of workshops exploring health inequality taking place in June and July.
Following the introductory event, we will host six creative sessions at Netherton Library:

Wednesday 3 June, 12 midday – 2:30pm
Wednesday 10 June, 12 midday – 2:30pm
Wednesday 17 June, 12 midday – 2:30pm
Wednesday 25th June, 12 midday – 2:30pm
Wednesday 1st July, 12 midday – 2:30pm
Wednesday 8th July, 12 midday – 2:30pm

Using creative activities, discussion and storytelling, we’ll explore real experiences of health and care and imagine what fairer support could look like. Together, participants will co-create ideas that will form part of a touring performance in the autumn, sharing local voices more widely.
The sessions are open to all over 18 years old. No previous creative experience is needed.
Everyone’s contribution is valued – there are no silly questions.
You can come to as many sessions as you’re able. The first event on 20th May is a no-pressure introduction, so feel free to come along and try it out.
Help with travel costs is available and refreshments will be provided.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more, please contact Abi: abi@collective-encounters.org.uk 07849 094903
Please note there are also sessions taking place in Knowsley and Liverpool.

Let's Talk About Fairer Health
2026-06-03 12:00 - 14:30, 2026-06-10 12:00 - 14:30, 2026-06-17 12:00 - 14:30, 2026-06-24 12:00 - 14:30 | Netherton Library, Netherton Activity Centre, Glover's Lane, Sefton, L30 3TL
How fair is access to health services where you live?
What works well – and what needs to change?
Whose voices are heard when decisions are made?

Collective Encounters is hosting a series of creative workshops exploring health inequity.

Wednesday 3 June, 12 midday – 2:30pm
Wednesday 10 June, 12 midday – 2:30pm
Wednesday 17 June, 12 midday – 2:30pm
Wednesday 24th June, 12 midday – 2:30pm
Wednesday 1st July, 12 midday – 2:30pm
Wednesday 8th July, 12 midday – 2:30pm

Using creative activities, discussion and storytelling, we’ll explore real experiences of health and care and imagine what fairer support could look like. Together, participants will co-create ideas that will form part of a touring performance in the autumn, sharing local voices more widely.
The sessions are open to all over 18 years old. No previous creative experience is needed.
Everyone’s contribution is valued – there are no silly questions.
You can come to as many sessions as you’re able.
Help with travel costs is available and refreshments will be provided.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more, please contact Abi: abi@collective-encounters.org.uk 07849 094903

Let's Talk About Fairer Health
2026-06-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-12 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-19 10:00 - 12:30 | Centre 63, Old Hall Lane, Kirkby, L32 5TH
How fair is access to health services where you live?
What works well – and what needs to change?
Whose voices are heard when decisions are made?

Collective Encounters is hosting a series of creative workshops exploring health inequity.

Friday 5 June, 10am – 12pm
Friday 12 June, 10am – 12pm
Friday 19 June, 10am – 12pm
Friday 26 June, 10am – 12pm
Friday 3 July, 10am – 12pm
Friday 10 July, 10am – 12pm

Using creative activities, discussion and storytelling, we’ll explore real experiences of health and care and imagine what fairer support could look like. Together, participants will co-create ideas that will form part of a touring performance in the autumn, sharing local voices more widely.
The sessions are open to all over 18 years old. No previous creative experience is needed.
Everyone’s contribution is valued – there are no silly questions.
You can come to as many sessions as you’re able.
Help with travel costs is available and refreshments will be provided.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more, please contact Abi: abi@collective-encounters.org.uk 07849 094903

Online Drama Group
2026-06-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Connect with others online and explore social issues creatively in our monthly zoom workshops. Open to anyone aged 18+
Led by Co-Artistic Director Abi Horsfield, we use creative methods to explore performance on Zoom.
Through games, discussions, improvisation and cabaret scenes, we utilise the unique form of Zoom to create entertaining and thought-provoking performances about the issues that affect us all every day. All levels of experience are welcome at our monthly session, where you’ll have the chance to connect with others, have fun, gain skills and make a positive impact.
Our Online Drama Group meets one Friday a month on Zoom at 1-3pm.
For more information email Abi@collective-encounters.org.uk or call 07849094903.
For help getting on Zoom contact Em@collective-encounters.org.uk or call 07871 026014.
