WHO ARE FREEWHEELERS
We are a company working alongside professional and experienced (disabled and non-disabled) directors, producers, composers and writers, to produce engaging and highly entertaining theatre, dance, visual art and film.
We work as a team to fulfil the artistic ambitions of our members and to ensure that all voices are heard. We work to change perceptions of disability.
Founded in 1989 Freewheelers has continued to grow with our members attending workshops four days a week which include Dance, Drama, Media, Music, Visual Arts and Youth Theatre.
Our workshops are run by professional artists who are supported by a team of extremely dedicated volunteers.
What is the volunteer role and commitment?
Our weekly workshops in Drama, Dance, Media, Music and Art provide opportunities for disabled people to learn, work creatively and perform in ambitious and thought-provoking productions that move, inspire and engage audiences.
The role of volunteers at Freewheelers is crucial, they work alongside skilled practitioners in a fun and supportive environment.
Freewheelers is delighted to have been presented The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK.
Created in 2002 to celebrate the anniversary of The Queen’s coronation, this is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK to recognise the outstanding work that they undertake in their communities.
In 2017 the Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, Mr Michael More-Molyneux, presented Freewheelers with our award; we were one of 187 charities, social enterprises, and voluntary groups to receive the award during that year.
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We are seeking a filmmaker to work with us and partner, On The Record, to create a 5-10 minute film as part of a new disability history project called Us & Them. The film should foreground the voices and views of the project participants.
Deadline for submission of proposals: 22 September 2025
Interviews will be held online on: Tuesday 21 October
We look forward to hearing from you!
Contact name: Karl Newman
Contact email: ceo@freewheelerstheatre.co.uk
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Freewheelers Theatre seeks an experienced Evaluation Consultant for ‘Us & Them’, a NLHF-funded disability history project. Role: evaluate co-produced activities, impact on participants/public, and create accessible reports with recommendations.
Deadline for submission of proposals: 6 October 2025
Interviews will be held online on: 28 October 2025
We look forward to hearing from you!
Contact name: Karl Newman
Contact email: ceo@freewheelerstheatre.co.uk
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Freewheelers, a vibrant company of disabled artists and an ACE NPO, seeks a freelance curator for Us and Them, a NLHF-funded disability history project. Co-create and deliver an imaginative, accessible touring/online exhibition with our members & partners.
Deadline for submission of proposals: 13 October 2025
Interviews will be held online on: Tuesday 4 November 2025
We look forward to hearing from you!
Contact name: Karl Newman
Contact email: ceo@freewheelerstheatre.co.uk
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
“Make a difference!
As a volunteer you learn that it isn’t about you at all. The wonderful thing is your contribution does matter though, as by offering assistance to others you can help them bring things out in themselves that they may not be able to otherwise with other methods.”