Hijinx Theatre was founded in 1981 by Gaynor Lougher and Richard Berry. The Company’s mission statement is to create high quality theatre which is accessible, entertaining and challenging for small communities throughout Wales and England.

In the spring and early summer we create a play for adults with learning disabilities and their community. We have created many plays over the years on a variety of pertinent themes, starting from the basic premise that people with learning disabilities experience the same emotional needs as everyone else, but more obstacles are put in their way. We have developed a good working relationship with Mencap Cymru who provide excellent advice about topical issues in the learning disabled community. A Background Information Pack is produced for each production with copies left with carers to enable follow up work on the themes of the play.

Each autumn we tour a new production for the general public in community venues for eleven weeks. The company has developed a strong commitment to new writing over the last 15 years, commissioning plays from many of Wales’ leading playwrights. We have developed a strong fusion of music, movement and visual imagery in all our work.

Looking ahead to 2009, Hijinx are thrilled to announce a new venture as we tour Miss Brown to You by Alan Harris, our first touring production aimed at small theatres and studio spaces. This is a new departure for Hijinx and will give us the opportunity to present our work to a much wider audience.

“Hijinx are past masters of the tight, subtle, disarmingly simple art of dramatic storytelling.
David Adams ~ The Western Mail.

“If you want small-scale perfection, try Hijinx Theatre. Their shows are with almost uncanny reliability little masterpieces, miniatures where every aspect of the product is finely crafted.”
David Adams ~ The Guardian.