Overview

Trestle is a mask and physical theatre company: our mission is to inspire creativity through participation and dialogue and we do this by approaching opportunities with an open mind, playful approach and our ever surprising and engaging masks.
We host regular classes for all ages and interests. 

Check out our website for upcoming productions, workshops, exhibitions and more information.

Our Aims

• Create and deliver high-quality mask and physical theatre performances and training locally, nationally and internationally.
• Support creative growth and improved mental health and well-being through our participatory work with young people and adults.
• Send high quality, handcrafted Trestle mask sets and accessible resources across the world
• Run Trestle Arts Base as a welcoming venue for professional artists and creative space for local communities
• Deliver professional development for teachers and arts practitioners, including MA, PGCE and CPD training.
• Partner with professional artists and companies in the development and sharing of their work

Arts Award Provision

Trestle is also an Artsmark Partner delivering all of our workshops and participatory projects in line with the quality principles.

The Gallery Cafe

Trestle Arts Base has a welcoming Gallery Café, which serves freshly ground coffee, speciality teas, sandwiches and light snacks. Children’s lunchboxes are also available.

The Gallery Café is fully licensed; please come and enjoy pre and post-show drinks one hour before and after evening and weekend performances.