LAStheatre is an award-winning, artist-led theatre company rooted in East Kent and touring across the UK and Ireland. We create joyful theatre and cultural experiences in theatres, schools, museums, village halls and public spaces.
LAS is an Irish word meaning “to set alight”. Through play, we aim to ignite imaginations, spark connection and bring people together. Our name also connects us to our home community of Thanet - an island whose name is thought to derive from the Gaelic word for fire!
Many of our productions begin with a big question about the world around us. Through carefully crafted theatrical experiences, we give children and their adults a playful vocabulary for exploring important ideas together. Whether asking questions about nature, identity, courage or community, we believe theatre can help create meaningful conversations across generations.
Fundamentally, we believe that early cultural experiences matter. We want every child in East Kent to feel that creativity and culture are for them.
Through long-term relationships with schools, teachers and families across Thanet, we involve children directly in the development of productions and projects - ensuring the work is shaped by their imaginations and experiences.
The work we do locally not only influences our productions, but continues to shape LAStheatre as an organisation. Alongside touring theatre, we collaborate with partners across the UK to develop place-based projects, creative learning programmes and cultural events to connect communities and kindle important conversations.
LAS is an Irish word meaning “to set alight”. Through play, we aim to ignite imaginations, spark connection and bring people together. Our name also connects us to our home community of Thanet - an island whose name is thought to derive from the Gaelic word for fire!
Many of our productions begin with a big question about the world around us. Through carefully crafted theatrical experiences, we give children and their adults a playful vocabulary for exploring important ideas together. Whether asking questions about nature, identity, courage or community, we believe theatre can help create meaningful conversations across generations.
Fundamentally, we believe that early cultural experiences matter. We want every child in East Kent to feel that creativity and culture are for them.
Through long-term relationships with schools, teachers and families across Thanet, we involve children directly in the development of productions and projects - ensuring the work is shaped by their imaginations and experiences.
The work we do locally not only influences our productions, but continues to shape LAStheatre as an organisation. Alongside touring theatre, we collaborate with partners across the UK to develop place-based projects, creative learning programmes and cultural events to connect communities and kindle important conversations.
Awards
INGENIOUS AWARD – Royal Academy of Engineering
BEST STEM PROJECT – N.C.C.P.E. Engage Awards
BEST EXPERIENTIAL EVENT – Scottish Event Awards
CHAIRMAN’S AWARDS (for innovation) – Scottish Event Awards
Nominations
FANTASTIC FOR FAMILIES AWARD
PERFORMANCE - Off West End Awards
WRITING - Off West End Awards
MUSIC - Off West End Awards
DESIGN - Off West End Awards
Company Information
LAStheatre is a Community Interest Company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales no. 08052556. Registered Office: LAStheatre, 48 George V Ave, Margate CT9 5RH. VAT registration number: 348390575
Funding
LAStheatre is regularly funded by Arts Council England. Without their generous support much of our work would not be possible.
INGENIOUS AWARD – Royal Academy of Engineering
BEST STEM PROJECT – N.C.C.P.E. Engage Awards
BEST EXPERIENTIAL EVENT – Scottish Event Awards
CHAIRMAN’S AWARDS (for innovation) – Scottish Event Awards
Nominations
FANTASTIC FOR FAMILIES AWARD
PERFORMANCE - Off West End Awards
WRITING - Off West End Awards
MUSIC - Off West End Awards
DESIGN - Off West End Awards
Company Information
LAStheatre is a Community Interest Company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales no. 08052556. Registered Office: LAStheatre, 48 George V Ave, Margate CT9 5RH. VAT registration number: 348390575
Funding
LAStheatre is regularly funded by Arts Council England. Without their generous support much of our work would not be possible.
