Resources and Research
We work closely with research and researchers to help develop our practice, review and evaluate the impact of our projects, disseminate our work to a wider audience.
Curious Monkey also aims to support students who are studying socially engaged, applied and participatory theatre that works with communities. The resources and research information within this section may help students discover more about our work and how we operate.
We have a commitment to developing artists and future practitioners through training and development activity. As opportunities arise to work with us they will be listed here.
The following articles, texts and research may help anyone wanting to find out more about our work.
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Curious Monkey Method
Read about the Curious Monkey Method; How We Work, Process, Audience and Legacy.
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Plus One Evaluation
Professor of Global Political Economy Alex Nunn at Derby University has worked with us and our Care About Care activity. He has researched arts and cultural interventions with looked after children.
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The Applied Theatre Artist
Applied Theatre researcher Dr Kay Hepplewhite has written about our work and made presentations at theatre conferences. Amy Golding was one of the artists featured in her book.
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Bubbling Under - Future of Fringe
Amy Golding and Dr Kay Hepplewhite collaborated on the Future of Fringe project, where Amy investigated how the independent performance sector can contribute to cultural activity of a region.
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An International Collaboration
Newcastles of the World - An international collaboration. Two Newcastles is Newcastles of the World’s flagship cultural project supported by International Newcastle, bringing together theatre companies Curious Monkey from Newcastle upon Tyne, UK and Newcastle Arts Development Organisation from Kwa Zulu Natal in South Africa.
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Babes In Arms - Relaxed Performances
This is a resource aimed to support touring theatre companies and venues to provide ‘babes in arms’ relaxed performances for their audiences. Making shows accessible to new parents and making the experience of bringing a baby into a show as positive as possible for the company, the venue and the audience.
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Step Into Their Shoes
Step Into Their Shoes was an immersive resource pack which sparked debate through performance, 360 film and art. The package was a stimulus for deeper discussion around understanding a young person’s perspective of their care journey, how they feel it needs to change and gain a unique opportunity to step into their shoes.
A Curious Monkey & Northern Stage Co-Production in Association with Derby Theatre.
Practice Insight – Kay Hepplewhite and Alex Nunn
From Care About Care? 2020.
A cultural project bringing together theatre companies Curious Monkey and Newcastle Arts Development Organisation from Kwa Zulu Natal in South Africa.