About Us
The Romany Theatre Company creates rich, powerful, inspirational theatre and radio productions. Our work is rooted in Gypsy, Romany, Traveller people, their culture and the centuries-old struggle for equality, with a strong emphasis on challenging negative views of Romany people and the lives they lead.
Beautiful and inspiring Gypsy music at the project launch
Through accredited learning programs, RTC is committed to empowering young Gypsy, Romany, Traveller people by involving them in theatre and radio performance, increasing their knowledge and awareness of their own culture, so creating pride in their heritage and a willingness to celebrate their identity.
Reward your Success! An Open College Network Certificate
RTC’s aim is to encourage Gypsy, Romany, Traveller people to reach out and break down the barriers of ignorance and fear by engaging and educating the general public, and moving towards a positive relationship of confidence, trust and community cohesion.
Dan Allum - Director of Atching Tan, describing the far-reaching and innovative aims of the project
RTC Accredited learning programmes in the UK
- Accredited training in theatre and performing arts
- Supported by individual learning plans
- At least one theatre or radio production per year
- Professional workshop leaders
- Freelance production staff team
RTC Achievements 2003-2010
- Best Days of Our Lives – video, 2003
- Dan Allum – receives an Achievement of Excellence Award, 2003
- A Gypsy’s Wish – RTC/CSV Media video/seminar short-listed for Institute of Public Relations Award, 2004
- The Boy’s Grave – theatrical production, 2004
- Our Big Land – theatrical production & tour, 2005
- Killimengro – theatrical production and tour, 2006/7
- Romano Drom – BBC documentary series, 2007
- Company member – joins Channel 4’s diversity programme, 2008/9
- Atching Tan – BBC radio drama series, 2008-10
- Registered Charity No. 1097057
