THEATRICAL
MAGIC
Cahoots performs to ever-growing audiences at home and across the world using our distinctive blend of theatrical magic that combines physical theatre, puppetry, original music, digital technology and the age-old wonder of magic and illusion!
Who
We Are
Cahoots is a Belfast based theatre company producing boldly innovative work for children and their families at home and across the globe.
Through our theatrical magic, we inspire a sense of wonder, imagination and hope in children, while nurturing a love of the arts. We create shared experiences and lifelong memories that make a difference in families’ lives.
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Creative
Talent
We nurture creative talent through collaborating with an incredible network of cast, crew and creatives who bring our productions to life.
Upcoming Productions
"Cannot tell you just how much we enjoyed this show. Three generations of family all amazed by the magic! Thanks so much, it was truly wonderful"
Audience Member
"Thank you for sharing your gifts and magic. Would highly recommend. Great way for children and young people to experience feelings and emotion"
Audience Member
“I was blown away by this! More than a show...it was a magical experience!”
Audience Member
“Cahoots are SO amazing! Never cease to thrill & surprise…It's going to take quite some time for my wee ones to come back down to earth after tonight's show! ”
Caoileann Curry-Thompson, Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
“the sort of young people’s theatre that should be preserved in aspic and taken out for a little peep from time to time.”
Jane Coyle, The Even Hand
“Children’s theatre that is both charming and significant in many ways.”
Blog Review
“Cahoots’ boundless imagination and theatrical risk-taking are inspiring"
Culture Northern Ireland
“This is world class work being produced right here in Belfast. It is crying out to be seen in countries far from here, where the quality of production and the impact of content upon young imaginations can be recognised for their universal significance.”
Jane Coyle - Culture Northern Irend
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Awards And Achievements
- The Vanishing Elephant named ‘Critic’s Pick’ by the New York Times (Oct 2023)
- Winner of Forestside Arts and Business NI Award for Arts Organisation of the Year
- Winner of Forestside Arts & Business NI Award for Creative Community Engagement with Cityside Retail & Leisure Park
- Winner of Forestside Arts & Business NI Brand Storytelling Award with the Junction Retail & Leisure Park
- Winner of UTV Business Eye Award in Business/Education Category
- Winner of Allianz Arts & Business NI Overall Arts Award
- Winner of the Off Westend.com Theatre Award for Best Production for Young People at Polka Theatre, London
- Winner of Allianz Arts & Business NI Young People Award and Sustainable Partnership Award with Danske Bank
Children need art and stories and poems and music as much as they need love and food and fresh air and play
Philip Pullman