Collective Encounters

Black Maternal Health Creative Peer Support
2026-07-17 12:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | 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

Adult Theatre for Social Change Company
2026-07-18 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.

The Maternal Line - FREE workshop
2026-07-21 11:00 - 13:30 | LJMU Student Life Building, Copperas Hill, Liverpool, L3 5AJ, United Kingdom
The Maternal Line: Stories we carry, futures we create
The Maternal Line is a FREE workshop offered as part of Collective Encounters’ creative health programme.

This workshop will explore maternal identity and history. We will work together to imagine brave new ways forward for maternal and parental health. This is your chance to contribute to the development of our new women’s health performance A TURN FOR THE BETTER.

To sign up, email or text Joanne (Associate Artist)
joanne@collective-encounters.org.uk / 07547333574

Let's Talk About Fairer Health
2026-07-23 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

Access Pride: A Turn for the Better
2026-07-25 11:00 - 17:00 | The Brink, 15-21 Parr Street, Liverpool, L1 4JN, United Kingdom
Join our Women in Action group at Access Pride to Stand Up for Queer Health Equity!
Take part in a placard making workshop and share your thoughts about what queer health could look like. We will take inspiration from your placards and discussions, to create two original performances, turning towards Queer Health Equity.
Placard making from 11am.
Performance times: 2:35pm; 4:35pm
No need to book, just turn up.
If you have any questions, please contact joanne@collective-encounters.org.uk / 07547 333574

Rimrose Valley Summer Fair
2026-07-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Rimrose Valley Country Park, Waterloo, Merseyside, L22 3YX, United Kingdom
Our strolling performers will be at the Summer Fair, talking to people about why they love Rimrose Valley Park, and creating an original song.
Come along and enjoy the fair, which will include stalls, music, Tai Chi, yoga, and a Wuthering Heights performance!
For more information and to book your ticket, click on the link below.
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Online Drama Group
2026-07-31 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-25 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.

Adult Theatre for Social Change company
2026-08-15 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-12 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-10 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-24 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 Michael in the City 11am – 2pm.
For more information email Abi@collective-encounters.org.uk or call 07849094903.

Creativity and Care Experience: Resources and Opportunities
2026-08-19 12:30 - 14:45 | Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, Mount Street, Liverpool, L1 9HF
The Verbatim Formula and Collective Encounters present
CREATIVITY AND CARE EXPERIENCE: Resources and Opportunities in Liverpool
Join us at this special event to

Explore SIX STEPS, a creative digital resource co-designed by care-experienced young people
Learn and exchange information on opportunities for care-experienced young people across the Liverpool City Region.

Event Programme:
12.15pm – Arrival, registration and refreshments
12.30pm – 2.00pm – SIX STEPS: Interactive Dissemination Workshop and Discussion on local opportunities

Experience activities from the digital resource
Meet TVF’s care-experienced facilitators
Explore creative approaches to participation
Reflect on local opportunities and gaps for care-experienced young people

2.00pm – 2.15pm – Break
2.15pm – 2.45pm – A sharing of creative work from care-experienced young people participating in Collective Encounters’ annual ‘Summer Arts Adventure’. Co-created in just two weeks, the performance will combine drama, poetry, music, visual arts and design.
For full details and to register your free place, click here. Places are strictly limited and advance booking is recommended.
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Parent/Baby Co-Production Group
2026-08-20 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-09-14 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-09-21 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-10-05 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-10-12 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-10-26 10:00 - 12:30 | PSS, Unit 16, Eleanor Rathbone House, 24 Derby Road, Liverpool, L5 9PR
Delivered in partnership with local charity PSS, our parent-baby co-production group is for parents of children under 3.
We use creative expression to develop skills and confidence, get parents’ voices heard and contribute to the improvement of services for parents and families. We also spend time sharing our experiences and getting to know each other in a safe and welcoming environment.
It’s a relaxed group with low pressure creative activities, discussion, and refreshments. Toys and activities for babies and children too.

Join us to discuss family health and wellbeing and contribute to the development of our new cabaret performance A Turn for the Better.

Make Time to Speak About Sleep
2026-09-04 09:30 - 13:30 | Make Hamilton, Argyle Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 6LQ
Collective Encounters is working with Make It Happen (Birkenhead), using creative methods to explore sleep within community groups and organisations. The project will create a new Sleep Hygiene Playbook, providing practical techniques and resources to support healthy, proactive conversations about sleep and wellbeing.
Come and be a part of shaping this unique resource. We want input from people who might want to use or share the Playbook within your teams or the communities you support.
This is the final session within the current phase of the project. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of it!
To attend, please email liz.ryan6@nhs.net or call 0151 2944470.

Dare to Dream: A Journey to Health Utopia
2026-09-16 13:00 - 15:00 | MYA Space, 106 Marsh Lane, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 4JQ, United Kingdom
Dare to Dream is an interactive piece of theatre exploring health equity. It has been created with the voices of communities at its centre, and represents these through song, stories, poetry and performance. Come and find out how people in Liverpool, Sefton, and Knowsley think about health, and how they imagine better outcomes for everyone.
All venues are wheelchair accessible. The performance will include integrated audio description and BSL interpretation.
Tickets are free but advance booking is encouraged.
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Dare to Dream: A Journey to Health Utopia
2026-09-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Centre 63, Old Hall Lane, Kirkby, L32 5TH

Dare to Dream: A Journey to Health Utopia
2026-09-18 19:00 - 21:00 | St Bride’s, Percy Street, Liverpool, L8 7LT
Dare to Dream is an interactive piece of theatre exploring health equity. It has been created with the voices of communities at its centre, and represents these through song, stories, poetry and performance. Come and find out how people in Liverpool, Sefton, and Knowsley think about health, and how they imagine better outcomes for everyone.
All venues are wheelchair accessible. Performances include integrated audio description and BSL interpretation.
Tickets are free but advance booking is encouraged.
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Women in Action
2026-09-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-20 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

Adult Theatre for Social Change company
2026-09-26 11:00 - 14:00

Women in Action
2026-09-29 13:00 - 15:00
