The authors would like to thank the staff and creative associates at MakeBelieve Arts for allowing us to incorporate several case studies that are drawn directly from the company’s work. We would particularly like to thank Jen Lunn and Isla Tompsett for their creative input into the development of the Creative Approaches to Mathematics programme at MakeBelieve Arts. Thanks are also due to Jeannie Hughes and her staff for their contribution and their positive and creative approach!