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​Donate
If you could help support our work you can donate here. All donations go towards community projects in Mendip. ​​​
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We are a not for profit organisation and we rely on support from trusts and foundations and grant givers to make our work happen.
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From bringing theatre and creativity into playgrounds, town centres and care homes, to free community workshops and programmes. Our work involves bringing magic and creativity back into the community to improve social connection and boost imagination and wellbeing. We specialise in intergenerational work and bringing marginalised voices to the fore and allowing young people to share their vision of the future.
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​​Volunteer with us​
Would you like to volunteer with us? We are always on the look out for new volunteers. From a few hours a month to weekly sessions to making things at home we have volunteer opportunities to fit all patterns. We can promise a welcoming community and lots of experience. Email Jane on info@makethesunshine.co.uk to find out more
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Artists and Companies
We always love to hear from new artists and companies. At the moment we are currently looking for touring companies to take into schools for our 2026-2027 proogramme. We are also programming for All the World's Our Playground Festival 2026. Information below.
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We'd love to share your sense of adventure and wonder as we present... The SEVENTH Year of All the World's Our Playground Festival in Shepton Mallet!
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Friday 17th - Sunday 19th July (Main festival day is the Saturday). We'll be sharing info about this online soon but wanted to email you first.
We are currently on the lookout for amazing acts, tremendous theatre, parading puppets, pioneering poets, wacky walkabouts, fantastic fandangos and everything in between!
We are especially looking for:
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Family Friendly theatre shows for children and young people
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Dance acts
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Circus
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Musical performances
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Creative Workshops
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Walkabout wonders
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Installations
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Giant puppets
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Games and interactive happenings
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And anything in-between!
All acts must be suitable for a family audience. Please be aware we are a small festival and that programming of some acts will be contingent on successful fundraising outcomes.
The festival will run across a range of indoor and outdoor spaces centered around the Market Place - we are looking to programme a range of emerging, new and established acts. Programming will be decided by young people on youth programming teams in Shepton Mallet.
If you have a show / workshop / walkabout act you might be able to bring please just fill in this very short form outlining info about your show, and send us a photo too please.
If you would like you are also welcome to send a very short video.
To apply please fill in this short application form on our website no later than Monday 23rd March.
Or if you want to chat about an idea first pop us an email at hello@makethesunshine.co.uk