Sauerkraut Spell-Making

An artistic exploration of our power to affect change

Are you passionate about community building and activism?

Are you 18 - 30 years old, living in West Cumbria?

Do you want to be part of a creative process that blends self-empowerment, art, activism, and the power of ritual? If so, join Sauerkraut Spell Making!

What’s Involved?

Making sauerkraut and making spells: working with food fermentation, creative writing and performance to inspire positive change in our communities.

When making sauerkraut, the humble cabbage undergoes a transformation through fermentation powered by billions of invisible microorganisms.

Spell making can be interpreted as the creation of rituals to galvanise our intentions for change.

This project combines fermentation, spell making and performance to harness our personal and collective power to affect the future.

We are excited to invite you to take part in this unique process, developed and delivered by Rosehill’s associate artists Unfinished Business (Leo Kay and Anna Smith). Through collaborative workshops, you’ll connect with other young creatives, discover and express the changes you wish to see and call them into being at a final celebratory event.

The project will run in March and April 2026, taking place over two weekends at Rosehill, plus a few online sessions in advance.

Key dates:

Online Sessions

• 4th March, 19:00 - 20:00 – Introductory workshop

• 11th March, 19:00 - 20:00 – creative writing workshop

• Between 16th - 23rd March (1 hour) – one-to-one Tarot consultation

In person sessions at Rosehill Theatre

• 27th - 28th March, all day – Creative workshops

• 16th April, 17:00 - 21:00 (drop in) – Zine making

• 17th April, 11:00 - 17:00 (drop in) - Zine making and rehearsal

• 18th April, 13:00 - 22:00 - Rehearsal and event

*Meals and refreshments provided for all in person sessions

Who is it for?

This process is open to anyone 18-30 years old who is engaged or interested in social change, community activism, and/or creative expression.

Support:

Small bursaries are available to support your travel costs, childcare or other expenses.

How to Apply:

Please click the link below and complete the simple application form to express your interest by 16th January 2026. You can submit your answers in video or writing via the form. If you have access requirements and/or would like additional lead-in time, please let us know by emailing info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk.

We will confirm whether you have been offered a place by early February 2026.

Let’s unite, create spells, and nourish our ability to transform ourselves and the world around us!