Formed in Leeds in 1997 the Core Creative Team of Unlimited Theatre is
Clare Duffy, Jon Spooner and Chris Thorpe.
Under the leadership and artistic direction of Jon Spooner Unlimited makes new work for the theatre through collaborative writing and devising processes that tours extensively in the UK and internationally.
"Their work is characterised by a rare ability to make connections with their audiences and unexpected situations." The Guardian
We aim to be optimistic, positive, idealistic without ignoring the fact that the modern world is a difficult, complicated and sometimes violent place to live in. We're committed to telling stories that leave room for the audience (you) to do some of the imagining for yourselves. We're committed to evolving new ideas that inspire us and you to shift our understanding of the world and our place in it. We want you to leave the theatre looking up instead of down. We want you to leave the theatre with something new and interesting to talk and think about. We want you to leave wanting to come back sometime soon.
Often we work in dedicated theatre spaces - increasingly we've also been presenting our work outdoors and on the internet. For the future we're imagining all our shows will have a presence in many places.
The subjects we explore and the processes and techniques we use to create this work are constantly developing to accommodate our personal and collective needs, desires, fascinations, obsessions, impulses and moods(wings). We're mostly committed to building sincerely collaborative and creative environments for all those who participate in our working processes to thrive in.
If at all possible, we try to enjoy our work.
Whenever possible we underpin our core artistic programme with a dedicated programme of outreach work, the focus of which is enabling creativity for personal and/or professional development.
Unlimited has been invited to and presented work at international festivals and venues in the Republic of Ireland, Germany, Zimbabwe, The Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Ukraine, Singapore and the USA. It has also been recorded for and broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and Chinese State television. The company has been awarded two Fringe First awards for "innovation in theatre and outstanding production" at the Edinburgh Festival.
Welcome to the show. We're glad you could make it.
"The gifted Unlimited Theatre"
The Scotsman
"The excellent Unlimited Theatre... a company that has always combined infinite thoughtfulness with theatrical flair."
The Guardian
"Stunningly brilliant stuff"
Yorkshire Evening Post
"The UK's acclaimed Unlimited Theatre"
Los Angeles Times
"Theatre at its absolute best"
What's On Stage
"One of the most exciting theatre companies around"
The British Theatre Guide
"An inspiring company"
The Stage
"A force to be reckoned with"
The Independent