Into the Space
Play & Performance
We love
Into the Space,
it’s our favourite group.
We have loved the summers in the woods and in the winter look forward to discovering which wacky props she brings along to play with each week.
Becky’s groups are real highlights of the week for my kids, they love watching her and she always manages to connect to them in some way even when they are shy or feeling tired. I have learned so much from how she can create magic out of practically anything, just by understanding what makes kids interested.
INTO THE SPACE - what is it about?
PLAY! At our regular sessions young children with their adults are welcomed into the space with song and movement. Right away the children lead the way, their actions inspiring our opening song.
There is a micro-performance to watch and listen to; everyone is then invited into the space. Whilst there is lots of opportunity for free play, adults and children together, there are also moments of all coming together: to dance or keep a beat; to play a game; or, to watch and listen. Adult involvement is important to help hold those moments. The sessions are always colourful, weaving and turning in unexpected ways as we respond to the direction of play that the children take.
Into the Space is about PLAYING to create THEATRE. Play is integral to creating theatre; and play is important in our lives: essential for children's development but, is also for EVERYONE. It brings joy and creativity, makes us feel good. Playing is creative, spontaneous, flexible and builds confidence. The ambition of INTO THE SPACE is to become an inter-generational Performance Project. At the moment it runs with young children and their parents/carers. There are plans for students to join the project and use play and physical skills to devise performance. It will also be opened up to primary children through occassional workshops. Eventually, we might be able to open up the Space to all ages!
Into the Space is about connecting with others. The ensemble is fundamental to the way Out of the Bag works with children: everyone is involved and integral. The community created by the participants of Into the Space is that ensemble: connecting with each other the play unfolds.
Into the Space thrives on the spontaneous, improvisation of the moment, whilst being based on strong theatre making craft, drawing on physical skills of body, space and time. Also, of weaving stories, responding to meetings and embracing the unexpected. All fundamental to creating Live Performance.
We are planning to create a THEATRE SHOW inspired by the PLAY involving the children and their carers.
Details of our regular sessions & to book
Ages
For children aged 0-4 years
£7.50, siblings £2
Dates 2026
Mondays
12, 19, 26 Jan, 9, 23 Feb*, 2, 19, 16, 23 Mar.
*N.B. no sessions 2 and 16 Feb.
Time
10:00 - 11:00am
Location
The Stables Theatre, The Bourne, TN34 3BD
We love Into the Space - it’s our favourite group. Very welcoming, inclusive and unique. I enjoy it as much as little one, and find the creative recycling ethos very refreshing. it doesn’t feel pressurised but everyone gets involved and each session is completely different so doesn’t feel repetitive like some groups can. The songs are fun and uplifting ad the activities spark curiosity and imagination.
Into the Space at February Half Term
Sessions for older children. And - good for all those who can’t usually make Mondays - an extra session for little ones on a Tuesday.
10:00 - 10:45am
Children with parents/carers ages 0-4 years
11:30 - 12:30am
Children with parents/carers ages 5-8 years
Into the Space started in 2020 just before covid. To get going again we headed for the woods. The outdoor space was loved so much that we continue to play outside April to July, moving back indoors for autumn and winter.