OUR COMPANY

Divided Culture Co. combines a network of artists across the North, dedicated to working on new work to develop the strength of the visual art sector in rural, and under-represented communities.

We're dedicated to showcasing fresh, new talent. Providing opportunities for development and growth, bringing new narratives to the forefront of theatre and tackling society, form and politics head on.

We're shifting the focus on regional theatre, removing the need to live in London for opportunities in the industry - usually coming at a cost of financial security. Prioritising new, Northern stories told by local creatives. We're small but mighty and are focused on addressing the imbalance in the British arts industry.

With theatre and film firmly in our focus - we've got loads of exciting plans and can't wait to bring new creativity to the communities and places that we live and love.

October 2021: Toxic debuts at the Greater Manchester Fringe Festival, winning 2 awards and 2 nominations.

December 2021: Olympus '22 is performed at Manchester School of Theatre.

2022

March 2023: Toxic is revived for a London run.

April 2023: Daily Bread debuts in Yorkshire.

November 2023: Marching on Together is released.

2024

February 2025: Millennium R&D in Rochdale.

April 2025: Dare to Innovate Year Two commences

September 2025: Future Artists Initiative launches across Greater Manchester.

2021

April 2022: Divided Culture Co. Ltd is established.

July 2022: Cleansed also debuts at Manchester School of Theatre.

September 2022: Millennium is first drafted.

2023

January 2024: DC Engage is established.

July 2024: 'Dare to Innovate' is green-lit on a 3-year project model.

November 2024: Toxic's North West tour is completed.

2025

OUR VISION

Founded to remove barriers to quality arts development and creation, we're turning networking on it's head. Marginalised artists can't afford to spend time networking, raising funds, learning or developing their talent when they're having to prioritise paying bills, have caring responsibilities or are trying to escape a dependency culture.

We're taking the art to artists, in communities that are being stripped of their theatres, community centres, groups and activities. We're working-class artists, taking a stand and turning tradition on it's head by supporting other talented individuals, with a desire to create but are unable to get into the industry - not for lack of trying - because you're trying.

We see you. We're here. It's time to change the system.

Ready? Head to Our Strategy to see what we're focused on!