The Captain's Leg Collaboration
Showcasing creativity in community
Projects
Neighbourhood Voices -
Stories for Change
Key Health Messages and Creativity
Captain's Leg Collaboration is led by Marie Greenhalgh. Currently, Marie is working in partnership with Manchester Local Care Organisation (MLCO) leading an innovative project entitled, Neighbourhood Voice - Stories for Change.
This initiative focusses around key health messages identified as priorities in Wythenshawe. The project outcomes will feature engaging monologues, a captivating short film, and an immersive soundscape, all crafted through the collaborative efforts of the project leader, local actors, creatives, and the health promotion team.
Image is Marie Greenhalgh
Community Blog
Connecting Local Creatives
Join us in a unique opportunity to bring powerful stories to life! We are calling on local actors to perform monologues inspired by narratives from residents affected by key health priorities in our community. We're also seeking collaboration with sound technicians, filmmakers, producers and directors who live, work or have an interest in Wythenshawe, to share in the creative process. This will be a funded project and expenses and daily rates will be negotiated. Let's create meaningful change together!
Message Marie if you are interested in supporting the stories for change.
Image is of the cast of Dark Beautiful and Chaste after performance Q&A at Forum Library new creative space. 2025
Neighbourhood Organiser.
Factory International
Marie is the Wythenshawe Neighbourhood Organiser at Factory International. As a vital connection between Factory International/Aviva Studios and the diverse communities of Greater Manchester, she is passionate about empowering local people to fully engage with the opportunities and resources available. Marie plays an integral role in fostering relationships and ensuring that everyone in her community can benefit from the support, skill and creativity at Factory International.
Image: Factory International Logo
Marie Greenhalgh
Marie's life long connection to the community of Wythenshawe.
Marie is a well known member of the Wythenshawe community with a life long connection to the area. In her early years she attended St. John Fisher and St. Thomas Moore Primary School (Jonnies) alongside her brothers and sisters. She started her working life as a serving police officer at Brownley Road Police Station and went on to teach in local colleges. Marie had a term of office as the Chair of Governors at Jonnies. Her father, who was deputy head for many years, retired in the 1980s. Marie chooses to use the name (Captain's Leg Collaboration) for her projects as a sort of legacy to her father who was a Captain in the Parachute regiment during WW2 and a very active volunteer in the area.
Currently, Marie is celebrating 15 years as the founder, chair and a volunteer with Wythenshawe Good Neighbours. She can be heard on WFM97.2 local radio every Monday morning from 10am until midday too. Marie continues to make a positive impact in her community through her creativity.
Image: Marie and Councillor Cooley on her right, celebrating
#Uncertainfuturesproject
Previous projects...
Writing, Film, Art, Direction & Production
Marie has been involved in many creative projects, and this video offers just a glimpse into her creative partnerships. Each frame reflects a snap shot of some of the projects she has been involved in over the last ten years.