Arti is an original piece of Hip Hop theatre. A bold reimagining of a classic story, told through new eyes and fresh perspectives.

In 2018, with support from Arts Council England, we brought this powerful production to life and took it on tour to five theatres across the North West.

Inspired by Dickens’ Oliver Twist, This show flips the narrative and invites audiences into the world of the Arti, a character often overlooked, now re-centred and reimagined. Through a striking fusion of spoken word, street dance, physical theatre and original music, Arti paints a vivid, emotional portrait of survival, struggle and spirit.

The piece dives deep into themes of exploitation, poverty and crime, asking urgent questions about who gets left behind, and what happens when young people grow up without the right support. At its heart, Arti shines a light on the transformative power of positive influence and the strength it takes to choose a different path.