Services & Programmes

Storytelling Comes to Life With The Crankie Theatre

Bringing Visual Storytelling and Live Performance to Communities Across Northern Ireland

At Arts Care, we celebrate the beauty of storytelling, and Crankie Theatre is a unique way we bring this art form to communities across Northern Ireland. Blending visual storytelling with live performance, Crankie Theatre features a handcrafted box, spooled illustrated scrolls, and a simple ‘crank’ that brings stories to life. Accompanied by live music, poetry, or spoken word, each performance is a captivating journey into imagination and tradition.

Join us in bringing this captivating art form to communities across Northern Ireland. Explore how Crankie Theatre can inspire, engage, and connect your audience by contacting us today.

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Reviving a Victorian Treasure

Once popular in the Victorian era as ‘Moving Panorama,’ Crankie Theatre is a timeless art form that preserves heritage, traditions, and stories integral to our communities. In today’s technology-driven world, this beautifully simple medium offers a refreshing and tactile storytelling experience that resonates with audiences of all ages.

Connecting Communities Through Creativity

The continuous scrolling visuals of Crankie Theatre captivate audiences, transcending language barriers and uniting people from diverse backgrounds. By making storytelling more inclusive, this art form fosters connection, engagement, and emotional well-being in every performance.

Crankie Theatre in Action

At Arts Care we use Crankie Theatre as both a participative project with community groups and a performance tool in nursing homes. Piloted by our talented musicians and artists, it is designed to inspire reminiscence, storytelling, and engagement among residents, including those living with dementia.

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Transforming Lives Through Art

In an inclusive, creative environment, Crankie Theatre becomes more than a performance - it’s a tool for healing and connection. Whether sparking memories through reminiscence or simply bringing a smile, this initiative nurtures mental and emotional wellbeing, creating lasting impact for participants and audiences alike.

A Captivating Storytelling Journey

Blending art, performance, and community connection, Crankie Theatre creates moments of joy and reflection, uniting people through timeless stories.

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Experience the Magic of Crankie Theatre

Explore how Crankie Theatre can inspire, engage, and connect your audience by contacting us today.