Limelight theatre Programme
Our new Limelight Theatre Programme aims to increase accessibility and opportunities in the arts for aspiring actors and creatives.
Limelight Theatre will dismantle barriers to participation by working with 16-21 year olds, providing free drama workshops, complimentary tickets to professional shows, weekly rehearsals for selected plays, and performance opportunities in high-profile venues, including YAA’s annual One Heart Festival in June, which commemorates Grenfell, the Edinburgh Festival in August and local London venues. The National Theatre will support us by offering experiences that include meeting and working with industry professionals, free access to theatre scripts, costumes, rehearsal space, and tickets to professional performances.
How this benefits young people
Young participants will acquire theatrical skills and develop essential life skills such as teamwork, communication, and resilience. They will gain performance experience and access networking and support opportunities to help them pursue careers in the arts. 50+ young people will benefit and our aim is to sustain and grow this programme in future years.
Update
Our current exciting project is working towards The Edinburgh Fringe Festival. We have started rehearsals with 6 aspiring young actors from St Charles College and are working on the play As We Face The Sun by Kit Withington. We will be performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival August 18th - August 23rd.
As we face the sun
As We Face the Sun is a moving and uplifting exploration of friendship and the passage of time. We follow a group of West London classmates who, after the tragic loss of a friend, hold an annual party in her honour. As they transition from teenagers into adulthood, the gatherings become a reflection of shared memories and growth. Bought to life by talented West London drama students, the narrative reminds us of why we hold onto things and how we might start to let go.
Rehersals gallery
Videos From Young People
Contact
Lorna Capewell
Programme Lead
lorna@youthactionalliance.org