We are Hijinx. For over 40 years Hijinx has been at the forefront of Welsh culture.
We are Wales’ inclusive theatre company, striving for inclusion and equity on stage, on screen and in society for learning disabled and/or autistic people.
We put learning disabled and autistic people at the heart of our theatre productions, films and training and have received international acclaim for our award-winning work.
In 2012 we set up the first Hijinx Academy, a pioneering professional training programme. Now learning disabled and/or autistic adults in Wales, who have an ambition to act, can access high quality training and fulfil their dreams.
Our productions are bold, vibrant, anarchic, and honest; truly with, of, and by our artists. We work this way because performances that change perceptions remain with us forever and ultimately affect meaningful change. We perform our work in Wales, across the UK and internationally.
We promote our artists, representing them through Hijinx Actors (casting agency) and facilitating their employment, making sure they have the right creative and practical support. Increasing representation across the sector and supporting change. Alongside this, our award-winning communications training provides direct employment for learning disabled and/or autistic actors.
Through Pawb, our community work in Wales and beyond, we reach 150 people aged 16-80 each week in sessions throughout the year.
In a small organisation everyone must be extraordinary - staff and trustees as well as freelance facilitators and practitioners. At Hijinx they all are. It is a team that abounds in new ideas with the courage to carry them through.
We know what we do works, our social impact report demonstrates the changes we create, building confidence, happiness, independence, and aspirations; generating a Social Return on Investment of £5 for every £1 invested, and the Hijinx ripple effect seeds change through our partners.
We are committed to creating work that makes a difference. Our plans are ambitious, created for and with the communities we work with.