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Act Now deliver performances infused with passion, that arouse emotion and motivate the onlookers soul into action.

Our Punchy and poignant style is physical and energetic,we strive to be as captivatingly entertaining as we are inspiring.

A unique aspect of Act Now's work is that we are willing to create performances specific to individual needs.

The core company consists of just two of us, although we regularly employ other performers to work alongside us for specific projects.

Jenna and Rhea are both passionate about the City that they grew up in and returned here from London to be part of the positive changes happening in Hull. It is important to confront the challenges within the community and we believe we can make people think with the theatre we create. We also love being involved in celebrations of the people in our community and have been inspired by everyone we have worked with to look forward to a bright future in Hull.

Jenna and Rhea first met at Wyke sixth form college where they created their first pieces of devised theatre.

It was clear from the start, that they both had the same aspirations, this lead them to the same course at East 15 Drama school in London.

The Contemporary Theatre course was new to East 15 when Jenna and Rhea started in 2002. It was designed for people who wanted to create their own theatre. It taught them about the profound influence that theatre can have and how it can be used to tackle issues and inspire change.

We were encouraged to have an economic approach, creating simple yet effective pieces. Emotional expression and energetic delivery was taught as the foundation of good theatre, making performances accessible and enjoyable to everyone rather than catering specifically to a theatrical audience. This has all stuck with us in the way we create our pieces today.

The course specified in studying and devising Community, Physical, Social and Political Theatre and Theatre in Education. The final year offered opportunities creating performances both  with and for young people.

Since graduating in 2005 Jenna and Rhea have worked in schools in and around London and Hull including a year long process with Chiltern Street Primary School. They have delivered work for Hull Youth Parliament, Hull Youth Council, Hull City Arts, Hull City Safe, Hull Creative Play Network, Hull Royal Infirmary’s children’s ward, West Hull Area Team, North Carr Area Team, St Michael’s Youth Project, Route One girls group, Sparks activity centre, HANA (Humberside all Nations Alliance), East Yorkshire adoption agency, Max-life, The Warren, Kadampa Buddhist centres, local churches and many more community organisations and the list continues to grow.