Z-arts is the UK’s only dedicated arts centre for children and families, a centre of excellence for child-centred creative participation, rich and diverse theatre for young audiences and immersive play experiences.

Z-arts' mission is to use creativity to inspire, enrich and enable generations of children, young people and their families in Manchester and beyond, to help maximise their potential. 

As an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (NPO), we are strategically funded by Manchester City Council to lead in best practice for creative engagement with children, young people, and families. We take a leadership role across a variety of networks to make this happen.

At Z-arts, we offer a wide variety of performing arts events, family theatre, immersive experiences, storytelling sessions, workshops, and plenty of free activities – including creative classes designed especially for families.

We’re passionate about supporting artists, nurturing long-term relationships with creatives dedicated to making outstanding, diverse theatre for children that truly reflects the communities we serve. We especially champion work that involves children’s voices in the research, development, and creation process.

With so much to explore and a packed calendar of events all year round, there’s always something fun and inspiring for everyone at Z-arts!

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