Dark Skies Ensemble explores life through performance, inviting audiences to reflect on the beauty and ephemerality of existence.

Founded and led by director Ellie Jay Stevens, we create compelling work with early-career artists, exploring the depths of human experience through captivating performances and new writing. Based in Bristol, we tour our shows across the UK and beyond, bringing poignant narratives to diverse audiences.

Our collaborative process encourages the professional development of early-career creatives, boosting their insight into various creative areas and showcasing their talents. We aim to foster a new generation of theatre practitioners who can confidently stand on their own two feet to develop and create their own work.

Passionate about addressing societal taboos, we focus on themes of ephemerality and grief, using thoughtful design to tell powerful stories.

Join us as we explore what it means to be human, delving into life, loss, and everything in between.

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“The Strongest Girl in the World

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“How You Died”

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