This week we’re celebrating three decades of one of the UK’s most exciting and influential theatre companies - Frantic Assembly. Known around the world for their bold physical storytelling and collaborative spirit, Frantic has transformed how theatre is made, studied, and experienced.
In this special anniversary episode, we dive into:
Ignition – their groundbreaking free talent development programme for young people, recently saved through a major fundraising campaign.
Lost Atoms – the brand-new 30th anniversary production by Anna Jordan, directed by Scott Graham, starring Ignition alumni Joe Layton and Hannah Sinclair Robinson.
BBC Proms collaboration – Frantic joins forces with Aurora Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall for a memorised, dramatised performance of Shostakovich’s 5th Symphony – broadcast on BBC Four and iPlayer.
From nurturing underrepresented voices to staging unforgettable, heart-pounding productions, Frantic Assembly has spent 30 years pushing boundaries, opening doors, and inspiring the next generation of theatre-makers.
Tune in to celebrate their legacy, their future, and the stories that continue to move us all.
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