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We use the magic of theatre to enrich the lives of young people who are disadvantaged, disabled, or vulnerable. We offer drama projects and theatre trips, which develop personal and academic skill sets, increase self-esteem, raise aspirations, and broaden horizons.
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Situation
Theatre has the power to transform young lives but many young people can't access it, either as a participant or audience member. High costs and social and cultural barriers make it hard for disadvantaged children to engage with it and those with special needs and disabilities may need additional support to be able to. Schools are finding it increasingly hard to plug the gap due to budget cuts and curriculum pressures; this is likely to get worse after Covid as schools prioritise core subjects.
Solution
We run drama projects and theatre trips for disadvantaged and disabled young people whose social, economic, or physical circumstances normally stop them from reaping the benefits of arts engagement. We use drama and theatre to provide empowering soft-skills and attributes (e.g. creativity, confidence, communication), raise young people’s aspirations, and improve relationships. These are life-changing tools which disadvantaged young people can use to level an uneven playing field for themselves.
