Underground Lights
@undergroundlights.bsky.social
Applied theatre & participatory arts for & by adults facing social disadvantage, homelessness, and mental health distress 🎭Former Belgrade Theatre Springboard Company✨ #TheatreChangesLives
https://undergroundlights.org/about
https://undergroundlights.org/about
As we head into the New Year we want to thank you for being part of the Underground Lights family. Here’s to another year of incredible creativity, connection, and stories on stage!
Happy New Year! 🎭✨
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #homelessnessawareness #creativecommunity
Happy New Year! 🎭✨
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #homelessnessawareness #creativecommunity
December 31, 2025 at 4:40 PM
As we head into the New Year we want to thank you for being part of the Underground Lights family. Here’s to another year of incredible creativity, connection, and stories on stage!
Happy New Year! 🎭✨
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #homelessnessawareness #creativecommunity
Happy New Year! 🎭✨
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #homelessnessawareness #creativecommunity
On Saturday we went to watch The Tiger Who Came to Tea @WarwickArtsCentre We had a great time 🐯
December 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
On Saturday we went to watch The Tiger Who Came to Tea @WarwickArtsCentre We had a great time 🐯
🌟Join our lovely team!
We’re looking for a local Producer-Project Manager to support & grow our current programme.
🗓 Applications close: 5 January, 9am
We’re also recruiting volunteers to support our Creative Café workshops!
🗓 Apply by: 7 January, midnight
undergroundlights.org/work-with-us
We’re looking for a local Producer-Project Manager to support & grow our current programme.
🗓 Applications close: 5 January, 9am
We’re also recruiting volunteers to support our Creative Café workshops!
🗓 Apply by: 7 January, midnight
undergroundlights.org/work-with-us
December 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🌟Join our lovely team!
We’re looking for a local Producer-Project Manager to support & grow our current programme.
🗓 Applications close: 5 January, 9am
We’re also recruiting volunteers to support our Creative Café workshops!
🗓 Apply by: 7 January, midnight
undergroundlights.org/work-with-us
We’re looking for a local Producer-Project Manager to support & grow our current programme.
🗓 Applications close: 5 January, 9am
We’re also recruiting volunteers to support our Creative Café workshops!
🗓 Apply by: 7 January, midnight
undergroundlights.org/work-with-us
End of term magic at Underground Lights! 🎄🎭 Workshops, Open Mic, drama at Belgrade, song-making & more 💜 Finalist for 2025 Community Inspiration Award!
Join us in 2026: undergroundlights.org/join
#theatrechangeslives #THEATREforALL #mentalhealth #homelessness
Join us in 2026: undergroundlights.org/join
#theatrechangeslives #THEATREforALL #mentalhealth #homelessness
December 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
End of term magic at Underground Lights! 🎄🎭 Workshops, Open Mic, drama at Belgrade, song-making & more 💜 Finalist for 2025 Community Inspiration Award!
Join us in 2026: undergroundlights.org/join
#theatrechangeslives #THEATREforALL #mentalhealth #homelessness
Join us in 2026: undergroundlights.org/join
#theatrechangeslives #THEATREforALL #mentalhealth #homelessness
Wow! Yesterday's Creative Café sharing and Open Mic was joyful!✨
Our groups are for and by people who have experienced homelessness and/or mental health distress - yesterday showed just how much talent & heart we have together🌟
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #homelessnessawareness
Our groups are for and by people who have experienced homelessness and/or mental health distress - yesterday showed just how much talent & heart we have together🌟
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #homelessnessawareness
December 4, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Wow! Yesterday's Creative Café sharing and Open Mic was joyful!✨
Our groups are for and by people who have experienced homelessness and/or mental health distress - yesterday showed just how much talent & heart we have together🌟
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #homelessnessawareness
Our groups are for and by people who have experienced homelessness and/or mental health distress - yesterday showed just how much talent & heart we have together🌟
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #homelessnessawareness
TOMORROW 4PM! Join us for a showcase of songs, poetry, and drama by Underground Lights.
Followed by an Open Mic - sign up to perform your own work.
6 Open Mic slots (3mins max)
Sign up in person at 3:45pm
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealth #homelessness #creativity
Followed by an Open Mic - sign up to perform your own work.
6 Open Mic slots (3mins max)
Sign up in person at 3:45pm
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealth #homelessness #creativity
December 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
TOMORROW 4PM! Join us for a showcase of songs, poetry, and drama by Underground Lights.
Followed by an Open Mic - sign up to perform your own work.
6 Open Mic slots (3mins max)
Sign up in person at 3:45pm
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealth #homelessness #creativity
Followed by an Open Mic - sign up to perform your own work.
6 Open Mic slots (3mins max)
Sign up in person at 3:45pm
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealth #homelessness #creativity
Created during Covid Lockdown we were pleased to share some of our Hands of Hope as part of Outside In's recent 'Art as a Refuge' exhibition at the New Art Gallery Walsall
outsidein.org.uk/news/art-as-...
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #homelessnessawareness
outsidein.org.uk/news/art-as-...
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #homelessnessawareness
November 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Created during Covid Lockdown we were pleased to share some of our Hands of Hope as part of Outside In's recent 'Art as a Refuge' exhibition at the New Art Gallery Walsall
outsidein.org.uk/news/art-as-...
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #homelessnessawareness
outsidein.org.uk/news/art-as-...
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #homelessnessawareness
It's #TrusteeWeek and we're taking the opportunity to celebrate and thank our wonderful trustee board for their support and guidance.
We’re excited to introduce some of them this week - here's Tracy, our longest serving trustee!
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #homelessnessawareness
We’re excited to introduce some of them this week - here's Tracy, our longest serving trustee!
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #homelessnessawareness
November 6, 2025 at 11:24 AM
It's #TrusteeWeek and we're taking the opportunity to celebrate and thank our wonderful trustee board for their support and guidance.
We’re excited to introduce some of them this week - here's Tracy, our longest serving trustee!
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #homelessnessawareness
We’re excited to introduce some of them this week - here's Tracy, our longest serving trustee!
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #homelessnessawareness
Yesterday as part of the Coventry's Peace Festival, we ran our 🎶Songmaking Workshop🎶 and created a beautiful song exploring themes of reconciliation and peace 💛🌍
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #homelessnessawareness #musicbringsustogether
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #homelessnessawareness #musicbringsustogether
November 5, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Yesterday as part of the Coventry's Peace Festival, we ran our 🎶Songmaking Workshop🎶 and created a beautiful song exploring themes of reconciliation and peace 💛🌍
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #homelessnessawareness #musicbringsustogether
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #homelessnessawareness #musicbringsustogether
It’s #TrusteeWeek & we’re celebrating the fantastic people who guide and support us! A huge thank you to our board for their time, expertise, and commitment to helping us thrive.
We’re excited to introduce some of them this week - first up is Danny, one of our newest trustees!
#theatrechangeslives
We’re excited to introduce some of them this week - first up is Danny, one of our newest trustees!
#theatrechangeslives
November 3, 2025 at 1:49 PM
It’s #TrusteeWeek & we’re celebrating the fantastic people who guide and support us! A huge thank you to our board for their time, expertise, and commitment to helping us thrive.
We’re excited to introduce some of them this week - first up is Danny, one of our newest trustees!
#theatrechangeslives
We’re excited to introduce some of them this week - first up is Danny, one of our newest trustees!
#theatrechangeslives
Join us for a fun songmaking workshop exploring themes of peace and reconciliation.
Tuesday 4th November, 2-4pm
Coventry Central Hall, CV1 2HA
18years + only
Just turn up!
Full programme: www.coventry.gov.uk/.../coventry...
#theatrechangeslives
Tuesday 4th November, 2-4pm
Coventry Central Hall, CV1 2HA
18years + only
Just turn up!
Full programme: www.coventry.gov.uk/.../coventry...
#theatrechangeslives
October 31, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Join us for a fun songmaking workshop exploring themes of peace and reconciliation.
Tuesday 4th November, 2-4pm
Coventry Central Hall, CV1 2HA
18years + only
Just turn up!
Full programme: www.coventry.gov.uk/.../coventry...
#theatrechangeslives
Tuesday 4th November, 2-4pm
Coventry Central Hall, CV1 2HA
18years + only
Just turn up!
Full programme: www.coventry.gov.uk/.../coventry...
#theatrechangeslives
We're looking for a Karaoke Machine (ideally a JBL party box) and a conference microphone to support our workshops and activities - can you help?
A Good Thing UK
app.agoodthing.org.uk/public/needs...
app.agoodthing.org.uk/public/needs...
Donate: undergroundlights.org/donate
#theatrechangeslives
A Good Thing UK
app.agoodthing.org.uk/public/needs...
app.agoodthing.org.uk/public/needs...
Donate: undergroundlights.org/donate
#theatrechangeslives
October 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
We're looking for a Karaoke Machine (ideally a JBL party box) and a conference microphone to support our workshops and activities - can you help?
A Good Thing UK
app.agoodthing.org.uk/public/needs...
app.agoodthing.org.uk/public/needs...
Donate: undergroundlights.org/donate
#theatrechangeslives
A Good Thing UK
app.agoodthing.org.uk/public/needs...
app.agoodthing.org.uk/public/needs...
Donate: undergroundlights.org/donate
#theatrechangeslives
Last Wednesday we had a wonderful relaxed Creative Café with Chat Central, part of Voluntary Action Coventry
We made beautiful shadow puppets and created a story. Video to follow soon. Watch this space!
Want to get involved? undergroundlights.org/join-a-works... #theatrechangeslives
We made beautiful shadow puppets and created a story. Video to follow soon. Watch this space!
Want to get involved? undergroundlights.org/join-a-works... #theatrechangeslives
October 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Last Wednesday we had a wonderful relaxed Creative Café with Chat Central, part of Voluntary Action Coventry
We made beautiful shadow puppets and created a story. Video to follow soon. Watch this space!
Want to get involved? undergroundlights.org/join-a-works... #theatrechangeslives
We made beautiful shadow puppets and created a story. Video to follow soon. Watch this space!
Want to get involved? undergroundlights.org/join-a-works... #theatrechangeslives
Our weekly drama sessions this half term at Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre have been full of smiles, positive energy and creative ideas!
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #homelessnessawarensss
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #homelessnessawarensss
October 16, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Our weekly drama sessions this half term at Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre have been full of smiles, positive energy and creative ideas!
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #homelessnessawarensss
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #homelessnessawarensss
On Friday members of Underground Lights were lucky enough to watch the premier of 'After Sunday' at @belgradetheatre.bsky.social, and WOW what a powerful, gripping and poignant performance it was!
'I think it was on a different level, what a good night I'll never forget' UL Member
'I think it was on a different level, what a good night I'll never forget' UL Member
October 14, 2025 at 4:28 PM
On Friday members of Underground Lights were lucky enough to watch the premier of 'After Sunday' at @belgradetheatre.bsky.social, and WOW what a powerful, gripping and poignant performance it was!
'I think it was on a different level, what a good night I'll never forget' UL Member
'I think it was on a different level, what a good night I'll never forget' UL Member
Fab drama workshop today at Belgrade Theatre with refugees and migrants
We played some games, explored mirroring, flocking, freeze frames and created some fun and exciting drama sketches!
Well done everyone who took part, you were amazing 🙂
Want to get involved? undergroundlights.org/join-a-works...
We played some games, explored mirroring, flocking, freeze frames and created some fun and exciting drama sketches!
Well done everyone who took part, you were amazing 🙂
Want to get involved? undergroundlights.org/join-a-works...
October 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Fab drama workshop today at Belgrade Theatre with refugees and migrants
We played some games, explored mirroring, flocking, freeze frames and created some fun and exciting drama sketches!
Well done everyone who took part, you were amazing 🙂
Want to get involved? undergroundlights.org/join-a-works...
We played some games, explored mirroring, flocking, freeze frames and created some fun and exciting drama sketches!
Well done everyone who took part, you were amazing 🙂
Want to get involved? undergroundlights.org/join-a-works...
Happy National Poetry Day!
Check out this gorgeous poem all about 'Strength' written by Keeley, Kenny and William in our recent Recovery & Wellbeing Academy online workshop🩵
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #CreativeCommunity #NationalPoetryDay
Check out this gorgeous poem all about 'Strength' written by Keeley, Kenny and William in our recent Recovery & Wellbeing Academy online workshop🩵
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #CreativeCommunity #NationalPoetryDay
October 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Happy National Poetry Day!
Check out this gorgeous poem all about 'Strength' written by Keeley, Kenny and William in our recent Recovery & Wellbeing Academy online workshop🩵
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #CreativeCommunity #NationalPoetryDay
Check out this gorgeous poem all about 'Strength' written by Keeley, Kenny and William in our recent Recovery & Wellbeing Academy online workshop🩵
#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #CreativeCommunity #NationalPoetryDay
Lovely Creative Calm shadow puppets workshop today at Coventry Mind through the Recovery and Wellbeing Academy.
We created a mix of characters in a friendly and relaxed session.
Participants had the chance to acknowledge their strengths, too :)
We created a mix of characters in a friendly and relaxed session.
Participants had the chance to acknowledge their strengths, too :)
October 1, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Lovely Creative Calm shadow puppets workshop today at Coventry Mind through the Recovery and Wellbeing Academy.
We created a mix of characters in a friendly and relaxed session.
Participants had the chance to acknowledge their strengths, too :)
We created a mix of characters in a friendly and relaxed session.
Participants had the chance to acknowledge their strengths, too :)
🎉We're thrilled to have been shortlisted for the 2025 Community Inspiration Award: Bringing People Together!
Though we didn’t win, it was inspiring to see the amazing work uplifting communities across our region 💜
✨ Congrats to all nominees - and the deserving winners!
#theatrechangeslives
Though we didn’t win, it was inspiring to see the amazing work uplifting communities across our region 💜
✨ Congrats to all nominees - and the deserving winners!
#theatrechangeslives
September 30, 2025 at 12:51 PM
🎉We're thrilled to have been shortlisted for the 2025 Community Inspiration Award: Bringing People Together!
Though we didn’t win, it was inspiring to see the amazing work uplifting communities across our region 💜
✨ Congrats to all nominees - and the deserving winners!
#theatrechangeslives
Though we didn’t win, it was inspiring to see the amazing work uplifting communities across our region 💜
✨ Congrats to all nominees - and the deserving winners!
#theatrechangeslives
Fab drama workshop today at St Basils Youth Hub.
We used props and imagination to improvise various sketches. Full of energy, we danced, connected and had lots of laughs
Thanks for having us!
Here are some poems about things they love to do ❤️
"I feel seen" "My mouth hurts from laughing"
We used props and imagination to improvise various sketches. Full of energy, we danced, connected and had lots of laughs
Thanks for having us!
Here are some poems about things they love to do ❤️
"I feel seen" "My mouth hurts from laughing"
September 25, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Fab drama workshop today at St Basils Youth Hub.
We used props and imagination to improvise various sketches. Full of energy, we danced, connected and had lots of laughs
Thanks for having us!
Here are some poems about things they love to do ❤️
"I feel seen" "My mouth hurts from laughing"
We used props and imagination to improvise various sketches. Full of energy, we danced, connected and had lots of laughs
Thanks for having us!
Here are some poems about things they love to do ❤️
"I feel seen" "My mouth hurts from laughing"
Support your #wellbeing with some gentle crafting - join us for a wonderful workshop making your own shadow puppet!
Wednesday 1st October 10am-12noon at Wellington Gardens, Coventry
Free, sign up:
www.recoveryandwellbeing.co.uk/courses/84/1...
#theatrechangeslives
Wednesday 1st October 10am-12noon at Wellington Gardens, Coventry
Free, sign up:
www.recoveryandwellbeing.co.uk/courses/84/1...
#theatrechangeslives
September 25, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Support your #wellbeing with some gentle crafting - join us for a wonderful workshop making your own shadow puppet!
Wednesday 1st October 10am-12noon at Wellington Gardens, Coventry
Free, sign up:
www.recoveryandwellbeing.co.uk/courses/84/1...
#theatrechangeslives
Wednesday 1st October 10am-12noon at Wellington Gardens, Coventry
Free, sign up:
www.recoveryandwellbeing.co.uk/courses/84/1...
#theatrechangeslives
Have you heard of @west-midlands.streetsupport.net?
It's your local online directory to find help around homelessness relief and prevention
💚And we're a part of their wonderful network!
Find out more on at Street Support: www.streetsupport.net/wm
#homelessnesssupport #homelessnessawareness
It's your local online directory to find help around homelessness relief and prevention
💚And we're a part of their wonderful network!
Find out more on at Street Support: www.streetsupport.net/wm
#homelessnesssupport #homelessnessawareness
September 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Have you heard of @west-midlands.streetsupport.net?
It's your local online directory to find help around homelessness relief and prevention
💚And we're a part of their wonderful network!
Find out more on at Street Support: www.streetsupport.net/wm
#homelessnesssupport #homelessnessawareness
It's your local online directory to find help around homelessness relief and prevention
💚And we're a part of their wonderful network!
Find out more on at Street Support: www.streetsupport.net/wm
#homelessnesssupport #homelessnessawareness
Lovely poetry session yesterday as part of our Relaxed Creative Café outreach workshops
We created different styles of poetry including acrostic, rainbow, biography and What I Love poems.
Thank you Harnall Lifehouse for having us 🙂
Interested? undergroundlights.org/join-a-works...
We created different styles of poetry including acrostic, rainbow, biography and What I Love poems.
Thank you Harnall Lifehouse for having us 🙂
Interested? undergroundlights.org/join-a-works...
September 11, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Lovely poetry session yesterday as part of our Relaxed Creative Café outreach workshops
We created different styles of poetry including acrostic, rainbow, biography and What I Love poems.
Thank you Harnall Lifehouse for having us 🙂
Interested? undergroundlights.org/join-a-works...
We created different styles of poetry including acrostic, rainbow, biography and What I Love poems.
Thank you Harnall Lifehouse for having us 🙂
Interested? undergroundlights.org/join-a-works...
☕ Big smiles and fresh brews! Nikola, Susan, and John enjoyed a well-earned coffee after teaming up for our start-of-term cupboard clear-out.
We’re so grateful for our lovely volunteers💛
Workshops kick off again next week - and we’re ready to go! 🚀Interested?: undergroundlights.org/join-a-works...
We’re so grateful for our lovely volunteers💛
Workshops kick off again next week - and we’re ready to go! 🚀Interested?: undergroundlights.org/join-a-works...
September 2, 2025 at 12:54 PM
☕ Big smiles and fresh brews! Nikola, Susan, and John enjoyed a well-earned coffee after teaming up for our start-of-term cupboard clear-out.
We’re so grateful for our lovely volunteers💛
Workshops kick off again next week - and we’re ready to go! 🚀Interested?: undergroundlights.org/join-a-works...
We’re so grateful for our lovely volunteers💛
Workshops kick off again next week - and we’re ready to go! 🚀Interested?: undergroundlights.org/join-a-works...
🌟 We’re delighted to be running Drama Workshops at Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre! 🎭✨
✔️ Build confidence & skills
✔️ Express yourself creatively
✔️ Connect with others
👉 For more details or to sign up, get in touch with us today! No experience needed!
#theatrechangeslives #RefugeeSupport
✔️ Build confidence & skills
✔️ Express yourself creatively
✔️ Connect with others
👉 For more details or to sign up, get in touch with us today! No experience needed!
#theatrechangeslives #RefugeeSupport
August 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
🌟 We’re delighted to be running Drama Workshops at Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre! 🎭✨
✔️ Build confidence & skills
✔️ Express yourself creatively
✔️ Connect with others
👉 For more details or to sign up, get in touch with us today! No experience needed!
#theatrechangeslives #RefugeeSupport
✔️ Build confidence & skills
✔️ Express yourself creatively
✔️ Connect with others
👉 For more details or to sign up, get in touch with us today! No experience needed!
#theatrechangeslives #RefugeeSupport