Pan Intercultural Arts is a leading force in using the arts to inspire social change.  We do this by sparking the power of imagination and creativity in those whose circumstances have led to it being diminished. 

Annually, we run around 10 different weekly workshop projects using playful games and exercises which allow participants to develop themes and ideas of their own in a safe space where they can flourish.  We work with:

We use drama, song, storytelling, puppetry, video-making, creative writing and more to give them fun pathways to confident self and group expression.

Due to their backgrounds and personal histories, many of our participants experience anxiety and the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Our projects are very effective in coping with those and in imagining ways to more fulfilling futures. We invest in our participants over long periods of time so that they can become strong, independent individuals and leave us because they are ready to, not because the project ends.

Each year we deliver over 25,000 participant hours of workshops, engaging approximately 250 young people in creative development and leadership programmes and over 5000 audience members through performances.  Currently, over 70% of our paid artist facilitators were previous participants.

Pan works mainly in London but also seeds projects in other towns and cities through its expansion programme. We have founded several Theatre for Development projects overseas.

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19th March 2024

State Trials and Error

400 Years of Old Bailey - a fundraising event supporting Pan Intercultural Arts READ MORE »

7th March 2024

Amies Freedom Choir celebrates International Women’s Day

Sharing the stage with international performers READ MORE »

20th February 2024

Refugee integration - an opportunity to enrich our lives

Why Prospero World’s new series of webinars on refugee integration is a much needed forum for charities in this field. READ MORE »

1st February 2024

More than just entertainment

Harnessing the power of imagination and creativity can profoundly affect the lives of ordinary people in meaningful ways. READ MORE »

4th January 2024

Looking forward, looking back

Celebrating 2023 as we step into 2024! READ MORE »

5th December 2023

An explosion of enthusiasm for Forum Theatre in Vietnam

Pan's collaborative Forum Theatre project sparks creativity READ MORE »

23rd November 2023

A sense of belonging

A unique choir made up of homeless people READ MORE »

7th November 2023

A winning combination

Youth Music Award for Social Action goes to Amies Freedom Choir READ MORE »