Five years mark a significant milestone for any organisation, and for Thunk-It, it has been a journey full of growth, creativity, and community. As we wrap up our fifth year celebrations, it felt like the perfect moment to refresh our identity and reflect on what Thunk-It truly means. This post shares the story behind our new logo, the voices that shaped it, and the values that continue to drive us forward. Consultation with our Communities Thunk-It started with a simple idea

Families looking for fabulously fun creative opportunities will find plenty to enjoy with the latest updates from Thunk-It - from the Barnyard project and Platform 66, to family theatre performances! Barnyard Project Brings Sensory Theatre Sessions to Families This week marked the launch of Thunk-Its Barnyard Projects! We started working with the Barnyard, attending their fabulous weekly stay and play sessions. The focus is on creative and sensory play, which helps children a

If you have a child aged 6 to 16 who loves storytelling, acting, or just wants to try something new, Thunk-Its Festive Play in a Day at Rural Arts offers an exciting opportunity. This workshop invites young people to come together, imagine, devise, and perform their very own festive play - all in just one day. This Play in a Day is run by Thunk-Its award winning SEND team and is completely FREE to attend thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund! Where and Wh

Imagine a winter fair filled with twinkling lights, joyful sounds, and the warm glow of festive cheer. Our storyteller - Charlie, has lost their special blanket right in the middle of all this magic! Can you help them find it? This playful performance invites families to step into a world where puppets, music, laughter, and sensory surprises come together to create a truly memorable holiday experience. If you’re looking for a relaxed, heartwarming way to celebrate the season

Big news, Thunky Friends… we’ve been nominated in the York Mix Choice Awards! We’re absolutely buzzing to be recognised alongside so many...

Wow - what a summer we’ve had! From pirates to puppets, bedtime stories to beetles, we’ve been busy creating, playing, and performing with YOU. 🎉 Here’s a peek at what we got up to:

Bringing Pocklington’s Past to Life: Thunk-It Theatre’s 25/5 Project Lights Up Local Heritage! Get ready for a journey into the heart of...

It's time for another very Thunky Summer! Check out below for details on (most of) what we have going on over the Summer Holidays and get...

Download your free Summer Activity Pack, all inspired by Pocklington heritage and the history of Burnby Hall Gardens! Lots of fun...

When a new girl joins the class, many of the children pick on her for her looks, but one brave little girl looks past her differences and...

Get your calendar out and save the dates! It’s going to be a Thunk-It packed summer with plenty of sessions for all to enjoy. We will...

Here are our highlights of 2023, and if you're eager for more in 2024, we even have a few bits of January fun here too!

Thanks to our incredible Youth Theatre members, we were all treated to an early Christmas present with a performance as part of the...

Hello Again! Welcome back to our blog for our Summer 2023 Round-Up! There's never just one good time of the year to bring creativity to...

Based at Pocklington Arts Centre and part of the Positive Stories for Negative Times project, our FAB group of young people created an...

Hear all about our placement student, Molly's time with us at Thunk-It.

Ey up! Cheers to another update from us... and a VERY exciting one at that! Thank you to everyone who came along to our most recent...

Thanks to our funders we are SO EXCITED to present our largest offering of SUMMER ACTIVITIES yet!

What are you most passionate about? The ENVIRONMENT... EQUALITY... and CHEESE. We LOVED getting to be a part of the 'Making Space for...

'This is a joyful collision between real and fake, perfect and imperfect, human and robot. It’s an investigation into - and a celebration...