Welcome
Maison Foo are makers of theatre, art & community
and a proud theatre company of sanctuary.
Our Mission
We use creativity to build human connection, bring people together and grow communities…
Our Impact
“Maison Foo are transforming lives and perceptions through their impressive commitment in ensuring that people seeking sanctuary are not just talked about in their plays but are at the very heart of everything they do.”
Ben Margolis, Former City of Sanctuary South East, Eastern and Central Regional Coordinator
“Maison Foo really does make change where others say they do it.”
Rachel Smith - Creative Director, MAKE/SHIFT
15+
years of creativity
Maison Foo was founded in 2008 and we’ve produced projects every year supported by key funders & our Foo fans!
40+
members of creative sanctuary
We run regular creative sessions for people seeking sanctuary in Derby. We now have over 40 members.
2500+
participants since 2018
We’ve worked with 2500+ participants since becoming a Theatre Company of Sanctuary in 2018.
“I think creative projects Maison Foo do is like therapy. There is a lady new to the [Creative Sanctuary] group, before she came she had anxiety and depression and today she said thank you so much for inviting me. She told me this morning she rang her mum back in Iran and said ‘mum, i’ve finally found another family.”
Nasrin Samavi Community Associate, Maison Foo (pictured below, left)
Photo by Jon Legge