‘Dark Horse is all about learning disabled excellence, shining a light on brilliant creatives who are trailblazing the way to a fairer and kinder society.’

ABOUT US

Dark Horse premier original work, created by an ensemble of 9 exceptional actor/theatremakers who collaborate with artists from different creative disciplines to develop ambitious & sophisticated productions and digital content.

The work is always bold & visually impactful, has a reputation for innovation and the ability to dramatically reverse expectations.

Dark Horse is also a leading vocational trainer of actors with learning disabilities and develops skills in preparation for work in the industry. Interested in a career as an actor? Take a look at our Train & Learn section. You can find out more about IGNITE, our community arts programme for adults with learning disabilities & autism to take part & perform every Saturday in Dewsbury and Huddersfield.

Steering Committee

Meghan Denton

Rebekah Hill

Mark Craven

Sarah Bedford

Alice Rogers

Joe Sproulle

Firielle Al Ju’beh

Toby Meredith

Paul Wilson

Our Team

Iain Bloomfield

Executive Director

amy@darkhorsetheatre.co.uk

Amy Cunningham

Artistic Director

Ekaterina Chokova

Audience and Outreach Manager

Tilda O'Grady

Associate Director/Actor Training Coordinator

Dan Cox

IGNITE Theatre Manager

Katie Hull

Digital & Social Media content co-creator

Shoshana Jones

Rehearsal Room Assistant