Supported by the Tricycle Theatre, The Pears Foundation and One to One Children Foundation, the group’s main aim was to encourage young Muslims and Jews to meet for weekly drama workshops to allow members to express themselves creatively and explore themes of interest.
The group soon began tackling issues of race, religion, poverty, social justice and youth culture.
After three years, three plays and the first upSTARTS Festival in March 2008, the founding members of the MUJU workshops established the group as a registered charity.
[citation needed] MUJU has produced comedy nights, writing commissions, arts festivals, community work and awareness-raising performances.
Their work was formally recognised in November 2008 when the 'Crew' won the first Mosaic Talent Interfaith Award, presented by Prince Charles.