Empowering Communities
Through Theatre & Film
TCU – The Creative Universe CIC is a Black-led arts company creating bold theatre and film for diverse communities.
We empower underrepresented voices through street-based performances, workshops, and powerful storytelling.
At TCU, we create impact — blending raw talent and real stories through bold theatre and powerful films.
About Us
Artistic Excellence
TCU THE CREATIVE UNIVERSE was established in January 2014, and was formally incorporated in January 2020. We are a grassroot and Black-led company that specialise in street-based theatre. We specialise in producing new, innovative and ambitious productions for multicultural audiences. The company has achieved enormous success presenting the West Midland’s region with new artistic work, tour productions, and delivering compelling artistic story-telling productions, arts-based programmes, activities and projects to meet the needs of young children, young people, low arts engagers, under-deserved communities, women of Global Majority, Deaf and Disabled communities/audiences, and people at risk.
Black-Led & Community-Focused
We are proudly Black-led, working at the grassroots to uplift voices from underrepresented and marginalised communities.
Street-Based & Inclusive Storytelling
Specialising in street theatre and digitised performances that reflect authentic stories, performed and produced by West Midland's talent; changing the region’s creative landscape.
What We Do
Creative Impact
Theatre
At TCU, we craft bold, street-rooted theatre that amplifies real voices. Our performances challenge norms, stir deep emotion, and spark conversations that matter.
Film
We produce powerful, issue-led films that reflect untold stories. Our work blends raw creativity with real-world impact, giving voice to communities often unheard.
Community & Mentoring
We use creative mentoring to uplift communities, nurture expression, and build real connections through art & lived experiences.
Where Talent Grows
Community & Mentoring
We nurture raw talent from our communities through hands-on mentoring, creative workshops, and fearless artistic exploration — building confidence, voice, and purpose.
We guide young creatives using theatre, film, and music visual arts as tools for growth and self-expression.
Providing space for Black, Disabled, and underrepresented voices to be seen, heard, and celebrated.
We co-create with the people we serve — building stories that reflect real lives, struggles, and dreams.
International Panel - Sharing our perspectives worldwide.
Honored to Share Our Voices on the International Stage
We’re grateful for the opportunity to contribute to global conversations and connect with thought leaders worldwide
Street Casting !
TCU’s journey is rooted in community and artistic vision, fueled by creativity, and powered by bold voices that push the boundaries of theatre and film.
Rising with Purpose
From street corners to stage lights and cameras! We are changing our regional creative landscape, through cultural ambition, positive growth and unlocking a new level of excellence.
Various Artistic Processes
- Street Performances
- Community-Driven Ideas
- Workshops & Rehearsals
- Collaborative Storytelling
- Visual Storyboards
- Grassroot Casting
Team & Role Section
Lead: TCU Collective
Art: Community Voices
Vision: Bold. Free. True.
Execution: Core Team
Lasting Impact!
Through our programs, individuals discover purpose, voice, and creative confidence.
We centre the unheard — sharing truths from underrepresented and overlooked communities.
Our work helps people process pain, reclaim joy, and connect deeply with themselves & others.
From young people to elders, our impact lives on through shared knowledge and community.
Our Gallery
Inside Our Gallery
A glimpse into our latest work — bold, unapologetic, and rooted in real voices. From the streets to the screen, these are the stories that define us.
