Young Company Festival: The Dopamine Effect

Chickenshed’s Young Company invites you to experience the electrifying finale of a year bursting with bold ideas, fearless youth leadership and powerful exploration. This vibrant festival of performances showcases the passion, talent and imagination of our young people as they take to the stage to share work they’ve devised, developed and driven themselves. Expect energy. Expect originality. Expect to be inspired. The Dopamine Effect What keeps us scrolling, craving, and coming back for more? The Dopamine Effect is a bold, thought-provoking performance devised by our Youth Theatre members during their Monday evening sessions. Blending movement, music, and storytelling, the piece explores themes of consumption, instant gratification, the gut-brain connection, and our modern obsession with dopamine - from food to feeds. Drawing on ideas like the seven stages of life and the evolution of humanity, this striking production questions how we live now… and whether we’re meant to live this way at all. Who's it for? Suitable for ages 5+ A great choice for: Young people and families Those interested in new writing and original theatre Anyone who enjoys bold, ensemble-led performance Perfect for audiences who want something thoughtful, energetic and driven by young voices. Event Information Date & Times Wednesday 24 June 8-9pm Friday 26 June 8-9pm Sunday 28 June 6-7pm Pricing Pay What You Want from £5 We want everyone to be able to experience this work - choose a price that works for you.