ABOUT N-ACT THEATRE COMPANY
N-Act is a not-for-profit touring theatre company who specialise in delivering interactive performances to educational establishments, colleges and the wider community.
Under the leadership of Artistic Director and founder Dr Sharon Williams, the company’s motivation is to use the power of interactive theatre to entertain, to ignite curiosity, provoke thought, and to educate young people to enable them to make informed choices.
Through an interactive approach, the audiences have a greater emotional engagement with the topics and empathy with the characters. All performances have had a notable impact on the audiences, both in terms of the theatrical experience and a continuing dialogue with the audiences.
The N-Act team comprises professional actors with extensive experience of TV, film, theatre, script writing and backstage production with many successful workshops and performances in the wider community.
N-Act Theatre Group is proud to be a multi award-winning company, having recently won the “Members of Parliament Inspire the House – Best Contribution of a Community Group” at the 2022 Kids Count Awards, nominated by Sir David Amess. We have also been the recipients of the prestigious High Sheriff of Essex award in recognition of valuable service to community safety.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Now Booking – The Day Before
A powerful new one-woman play inspired by a true story.
The Day Before — A One-Woman Play by N-Act Theatre Company
Inspired by a true story, The Day Before shines a light on the hidden influence of harmful online content on young people and their families. Told from a mother’s perspective, it explores how easily everyday life can be reshaped by the digital world — and the lasting impact when systems fail to protect.
The performance combines honesty, warmth and humour, opening up vital conversations about wellbeing in the digital age. Developed in consultation with parents, young people and educators, this is a play that lingers long after the final line.
Suitable for ages 15+
Contains references to suicide and harmful online content. Support information provided after the show.
Join us for the showcase performance at Leigh Community Centre on Saturday 29 November 2025, ahead of its Essex rural and schools tour in 2026.
Book tickets on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-day-before-leigh-on-sea-showcase-performance-tickets-1747878504659?aff=oddtdtcreator
If you’d like to book a performance for your sixth form, please click here to get in touch.
MORE NEWS FROM N-ACT THEATRE COMPANY
N-Act Theatre Company Bookings 2026
We’re delighted to announce our new productions for 2026: The Day Before and Invisible. Both plays deliver powerful, thought-provoking stories designed to engage and inspire school audiences. We are...
Now Booking – The Day Before
A powerful new one-woman play inspired by a true story. The Day Before — A One-Woman Play by N-Act Theatre Company Inspired by a true story, The Day Before shines a light on the hidden influence of...
Shadow
Shadow is a play about consent, manipulation and the courage to stand up and be counted. Throughout the performance – based on a true story - we share strategies to enable the audience to become...
Current Performances
All N-Act plays are written and directed by Artistic Director Dr Sharon Williams. Using a fresh approach to modern problems we deliver the information in an engaging and enjoyable format, to find out more please contact us
If you would like to book a performance, please use our brand new online booking form
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Dr. Sharon Williams
Artistic Director of
N-Act Theatre in schools company
Dr Sharon Williams is a specialist in Drama Education, having qualified at Central School of Speech and Drama in 1983 and awarded a PhD in Education in 2015. She has over thirty years’ experience in secondary education including her role as Vice Principal of Teaching and Learning. Her continuing consultancy work in schools and research into how children learn, leads to relevant and meaningful productions, with a clear impact on all who see them
Receiving a High Sheriff of Essex Award 2019 for our work.
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Our Audiences
Sharon and the wonderfully creative N-Act team explore some tough topics that empower children to help themselves stay mentally well and physically safe. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
An absolutely brilliant play which was so relevant. As I said to you, youngsters aren’t going to listen to teachers and politicians but they may listen to organisations such as yourselves.
Schools
Ideal for youth centres, primary, secondary and sixth forms, N-Act offers workshops and productions that students will talk about long after the actors have left. Visit N-Act Digital for current information.
Community
A strong background with performances at key events such as Village Green, Leigh Fair and many community and occasions. Continuing to provide for communities during these difficult times.
Training & Consultancy
Returning to work after lock-down? Let us help you with online mental health workplace training for school staff and corporate businesses.
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