Young Storyhouse – Group 7

Young Storyhouse are based in Chester. They have 6 groups taking part in season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because Young Storyhouse run a variety of programmes including schools partnerships, youth theatre and holiday activities. We think these programmes in particular would benefit from Positive Stories for Negative Times.. They will be working towards creating a Full stage production of the scripts. Young Storyhouse is a part of Storyhouse in Chester. Storyhouse is a cultural hub consisting of two theatres, a cinema and library all under the same roof.

Eden Court Collective

 

Eden Court Highlands are based in Eden Court, Bishops Road, Inverness. They have 2 groups taking part in season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because We are big youth theatre fans at Eden Court, and we are 100% buzzing to be hosting a youth theatre festival again in 2023. Our building being bustling full of young people is something that makes us really happy – bring on July!. They will be working towards creating a Full stage production of Ms Campbell’s Class Fourth Period. More about We’re proud to be Scotland’s largest combined arts organisation. We present and make work with, by and for the people of the Highlands and Islands and those who visit us. Our Engagement Team run creative arts projects, programmes and happenings in our building and across the Highlands for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds..

Torch Youth Theatre Group 1

Torch Youth Theatre are based in Pembrokeshire. They have 2 groups taking part in season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because this is an excellent opportunity for our two youngest groups to be pushed into creating more advanced work in a structured way. The opportunity for them to work on plays which have been created specifically for young people their age is a unique one, which allows them to feel like valued members of the theatre landscape.. They will be working towards creating a sharing of Thanks for Nothing and Are You A Robot?. Torch Youth Theatre helps young people to understand what it is to be a theatre maker. Each week our young people are encouraged to build their confidence through creative and engaging skill-building sessions, led by our dedicated team. These sessions are not just about acting and theatre; we ensure that our young people learn about social skills, problem-solving, and teamwork. Most importantly our young people have fun and make new friends.

Beauchamps High School

Beauchamps High School are based in Essex. They have 1 group taking part in Season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because it would be a fantastic opportunity for our students to work with texts that are current and accessible.

It would allow our students to collaborate to create performances that would engage and excite them. The students will love to create work that is new and contemporary and will delighted to receive scripts from established playwrights. This would allow our students to really develop their practical skills and understanding of theatre.

They will be working towards creating a Recorded extracts of Thanks for Nothing.

We are state school comprehensive school based in Essex. We currently run a successful GCSE and A Level programme and offer students the opportunities to explore historical and contemporary practitioners and play texts. We have built a very established department and are always looking at opportunities for our students to take part in external workshops and programmes to expand their cultural capital.

St Joseph’s CBS

St Josephs CBS are based in Dublin. They have 1 group taking part in Season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because I am an Art /Sen teacher and need some guidance on drama in the classroom. I have a particular interest in supporting students with additional need through the arts. They will be working towards creating an Arts and crafts response to Thanks for Nothing. A small boys secondary school located in the inner City Dublin. Strong committment to inclusive education and interest in the arts. Trying to promote expression through Drama.

Perth Theatre – Perth Youth Theatre S1-6

 

Perth Theatre and Concert Hall are based in Perth Theatre, Mill Street, Perth. They have 1 group taking part in Season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because we are always looking for performance opportunities outwith our regular programme at Perth Youth Theatre.

We believe this will be an invaluable chance for our young people to be introduced to new theatrical works, which have been written to allow our participants creative license in the development of the piece. This aligns with our ethos of working with our participants as equal artistic partners and giving them creative ownership over the theatre they create, which naturally leads to devised works. Furthermore, we are also always looking for further professional development opportunities for our participants, especially to support those who want to study acting once they leave school. The chance to work with talented professional playwrights and attending the Wonderfools workshops would open their understanding of various theatre styles, genres and other playwrights.

It is also an opportunity for our participants to connect with other youth theatre groups, both nationally and internationally. Not only would this be a huge benefit for as they can meet other young people with a shared passion for theatre, but also a chance to see other theatre groups perform and aid their understanding of the sector.. They will be working towards creating a Other of Thanks for Nothing. More about Perth Theatre and Concert Hall runs Learning and Engagement workshops for a variety of ages. As part of our Learning and Engagement programme, we run weekly drama sessions for children and young people ages 5 to 18, with previous members including Ewan McGregor, Colin McCredie, and Michael Chakraverty. As well as our regular workshops, our participants have the opportunity to rehearse and perform a scripted play for Perth Theatre’s Mainstage, working with theatre professionals and being directly involved in the creation.

Hathershaw College – Drama Club

Hathershaw College are based in Bellfield Avenue, Oldham. They have 1 group taking part in season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because our Drama Club started this year and we are keen to do more performing and exploring different types of performance.. They will be working towards creating a Recorded extracts of Thanks for Nothing. More about Hathershaw is an 11-16 secondary school in Oldham.

Eden Court Young Company

Eden Court Highlands are based in Inverness. They have 2 groups taking part in season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because we are big youth theatre fans at Eden Court, and we are 100% buzzing to be hosting a youth theatre festival again in 2023. Our building being bustling full of young people is something that makes us really happy – bring on July! 

They will be working towards creating a Full stage production of Ms Campbell’s Class Fourth Period. We’re proud to be Scotland’s largest combined arts organisation. We present and make work with, by and for the people of the Highlands and Islands and those who visit us. Our Engagement Team run creative arts projects, programmes and happenings in our building and across the Highlands for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.