Read about the Curious Monkey Method; How We Work, Process, Audience and Legacy.

Professor of Global Political Economy Alex Nunn at Derby University has worked with us and our Care About Care activity. He has researched arts and cultural interventions with looked after children.

Applied Theatre researcher Dr Kay Hepplewhite has written about our work and made presentations at theatre conferences. Amy Golding was one of the artists featured in her book.

Amy Golding and Dr Kay Hepplewhite collaborated on the Future of Fringe project, where Amy investigated how the independent performance sector can contribute to cultural activity of a region.

Newcastles of the World - An international collaboration. Two Newcastles is Newcastles of the World’s flagship cultural project supported by International Newcastle, bringing together theatre companies Curious Monkey from Newcastle upon Tyne, UK and Newcastle Arts Development Organisation from Kwa Zulu Natal in South Africa.

This is a resource aimed to support touring theatre companies and venues to provide ‘babes in arms’ relaxed performances for their audiences. Making shows accessible to new parents and making the experience of bringing a baby into a show as positive as possible for the company, the venue and the audience.

Step Into Their Shoes was an immersive resource pack which sparked debate through performance, 360 film and art. The package was a stimulus for deeper discussion around understanding a young person’s perspective of their care journey, how they feel it needs to change and gain a unique opportunity to step into their shoes.