A filmed version of Casson & Friends’ acclaimed dance theatre production Shed Stories is now available to stream online for free, bringing the community-inspired show to audiences around the world.
Available from 9 November 2026 until 31 January 2027, the film was shot on location at Broadstairs Town Shed in Kent, winner of the 2022 UK Men’s Shed of the Year award, and combines theatre, movement and documentary storytelling.
Created to coincide with Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month and International Men’s Day on 19 November, the release has been supported by the UK Men’s Sheds Association. Audiences are also being encouraged to host group viewings, supported by a free downloadable discussion resource developed in collaboration with wellbeing and mental health consultancy Reset & Reframe.
Inspired by the growing Men’s Shed movement, which now includes more than 1,200 community spaces across the UK, Shed Stories explores the friendships, creativity and sense of purpose these groups provide. The production draws on interviews with people who attend and organise Men’s Sheds across the country, highlighting their role in combating loneliness and supporting mental wellbeing.
The film follows more than 40 live performances of the show across the UK and was created in response to requests from members of the Men’s Shed community, including audiences as far afield as Australia.
Created by choreographer Tim Casson with performers Matthew Winston and Deepraj Singh, the production combines movement, humour and real-life testimony to celebrate the people at the heart of these community spaces.
Tim Casson said: “We’ve had the privilege of visiting many Men’s Sheds, and hearing extraordinary stories from the people who make these communities what they are. Our performance, Shed Stories is built entirely from those conversations, and it’s been wonderful to share them with audiences in theatres, village halls and sheds themselves.”
He added: “Throughout the tour, we’ve also received requests from Shedders much further afield, including as far away as Australia, asking how they could see the performance. That’s been a real motivation for creating the film, allowing us to share these stories with people and communities we simply couldn’t reach in person. We hope it makes people laugh, perhaps moves them a little, and most importantly, gives them something to talk about over a cup of tea.”
While the film is free to watch, viewers are invited to make an optional donation, with proceeds shared equally between Casson & Friends and the UK Men’s Sheds Association to support their ongoing work.
The live production of Shed Stories continues its national tour until 13 November.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
