Collective Encounters

Adult Theatre for Social Change Company
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, 2026-07-04 11:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

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, 2026-07-01 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, 2026-06-26 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-07-03 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.

Let's Talk About Fairer Health: Free Community Event Liverpool
2026-06-25 10:00 - 12:30 | Kuumba Imani Millennium Centre, 4 Princes Rd, Liverpool, L8 1TH
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: Thursday 25 June, 10am – 12:30pm, Kuumba Imani Centre
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 July.
Following the introductory event, we will host four creative sessions at Kuumba Imani:

Thursday 2 July, 10am – 12:30pm
Thursday 9 July, 10am – 12:30pm
Thursday 16 July, 10am – 12:30pm
Thursday 23 July, 10am – 12:30pm

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 25th June 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 Knowsley.

Women in Action
2026-06-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-07 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.
The group is currently working towards a performance advocating for improvements in women’s healthcare, which will be performed at the Unity Theatre in December.
To find out more, contact Joanne: joanne@collective-encounters.org.uk or call 07547 333574

Let's Talk About Fairer Health
2026-07-02 10:00 - 12:30 | Kuumba Imani Millennium Centre, 4 Princes Rd, Liverpool, L8 1TH
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.

Thursday 2 July, 10am – 12:30pm
Thursday 9 July, 10am – 12:30pm
Thursday 16 July, 10am – 12:30pm
Thursday 23 July, 10am – 12:30pm

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
