Summer of Fun: Performing London

Performing London

Girls and women only

Every Tuesday to Friday from 30 July – 9 August 2024

Brady Arts & Community Centre I 2-5pm

Target age group: 14-19 years old (up to 25 years with SEND)

Snacks will be provided.

This summer Arts Without Borders host a transformative project for young women. The project will engage young women from diverse ethnic backgrounds through the arts. We will focus on navigating online presence and identity. Over two weeks, we will explore issues including catfishing, online bullying, image shaming. We will also look at the impact of sexist and xenophobic behaviour.

The program includes drama workshops. You will take part in research, devising, creative writing, and performance. The workshops aim to foster a safe and supportive environment for you to express your online experiences and challenges.

As well as the workshops we will attend two live theatre shows each week. You will see professional performances and gain inspiration for your own creative work. The project will culminate in a sharing event on August 18. Participants will showcase their work.

This is a unique opportunity for young women to build confidence, develop their artistic skills, and create a supportive community while addressing significant online issues. Join us for a summer of empowerment, creativity, and growth.

Week One: Tuesday 30 July - Friday 2 August

Week Two: Tuesday 6 - Friday 9 August

Rehearsal: Saturday 17 August from 2-5pm

Sharing Day to family and friends: Sunday 18 August

Trips: We are aiming to arrange trips for Wednesday 31 July, Friday 2 August, Tuesday 6 August and Thursday 8 August. Time and venue to be confirmed.

Supported by Young Tower Hamlets

Other information:

Young people must attend drama workshops. If they do not they cannot go on the theatre trips.

We will cover the travel cost for all theatre trips (up to £5/young person).

When there are theatre visits in the evening (DATES TBC), we will provide food for all young people.

The sharing Day for family and friends on Sunday 18 August will be filmed and photographed.

There are limited spaces and advance booking is essential.

Lead workshop tutor: Dr Canan Salih

If you would like more information, please contact Dr Canan on email [email protected]

Host or Publisher LBTH Arts, Parks & Events Team