What is About Face?
About Face empowers individuals with learning and other disabilities to grow in confidence through creative, performance-based experiences.
What We Offer
About Face offers five different experiences of theatre across the week:
The Performance Company
Drama for All
Theatre Skills
Theatre Foundation
Youth Theatre (for young adults aged 18–29 with learning or physical disabilities)
What would I get from attending?
We place participants based on their interests, abilities, and availability, ensuring everyone finds the right fit.
You will learn:
Across all our projects, individuals are supported to:
- Learn a variety of drama techniques
- Boost self-confidence
- Develop valuable life skills
- Make friends and have fun!
Here’s what some of the current team members say about About Face:
‘I get to be creative, join in with the activities, and listen to other people – we work as a team.’
‘I like the theatre games, acting, dancing and music. It’s fun and it makes me feel happy.’
‘The enthusiasm of the other actors motivates me to be an actor, a good one, the best I can be.’
When do the sessions happen
About Face is open Mondays – Fridays 9.30am – 3.30pm and can found at The Forbury Workshop, 15A Church Street, Leominster, HR6 8NE
If you need to contact the project directly, then please call 01568 616301
When do the sessions happen?
About Face is open Mondays – Fridays 9.30am – 3.00pm and can found at The Forbury Workshop, 15A Church Street, Leominster, HR6 8NE
What experience/abilities are required?
Participants will receive full instruction by skilled staff members and volunteers, who tailor their experience and specific skill sets to the format of the individual project days.
What outcomes can be expected?
Practical Skills/Knowledge/Learning:
- A variety of drama techniques
- Boost self-confidence
- Develop valuable life skills
What does a place cost?
ECHO is an approved provider with Herefordshire Council and so the cost of attending a day activity such as Radio ECHO can often be included in a support plan. We accept commissioned places, direct payments or self funded attendees. The current daily cost is £60.83
How do I take a referral forwards?
Go to Making a referral, which provides the contact details of ECHO’s Referral Manager and tells you everything you need to know to move the process forwards.