We will offer workshops, productions and events for local children, young people and families in schools, community settings and at Burnley Youth Theatre. Activities will be linked with BYT’s history as we celebrate our 50th year.
YOUTH THEATRE
-Local people will come together for a Summer Showcase day of workshops, performances and the launch of our Heritage Trail
-Participants will take part in a week of workshops to learn all about carnival/street theatre
-Participants will make a time capsule which will be buried and opened in 50 years
SCHOOLS
-5 primary schools will work with an artist to create willow structures of famous characters from BYT’s productions archive which will be installed in a Heritage Trail around our site
-4 secondary schools will receive a piece of touring theatre, performed by our Young Archivists group
COMMUNITY
-5 community groups will take part in Sharing Stories workshops which will explore BYT’s history as well as reflecting on their own stories
What we'll deliver:
- Summer Showcase day-a large outdoor event at BYT with creative workshops and performances from children and young people
- Heritage Trail - installation of a forest trail around the BYT site celebrating famous characters from our archive
- Carnival Summer Week- workshops to learn carnival /street theatre, engaging with BYT's past links with Welfare State
- Time Capsule - BYT participants all contribute to a time capsule which will be buried and opened on BYT's 100 birthday
- Schools Art Project - 5 primary schools will work with a willow weaver to create 10 sculptures for our Heritage Trail
- Theatre Tour - 4 secondary schools will receive a piece of theatre linked to BYT's history of theatre for social change
- Sharing Stories-5 community groups will take part in workshops to explore BYT's history and reflect on their own stories
- Access - we will provide access support to anyone in need inc. transport, food, free tickets, translators, 121 support
Why it's a great idea:
The project will bring many benefits to local children, young people and families. It will extend the experiences of people already involved with Burnley Youth Theatre and bring new experiences to the wider community who may not have accessed the arts before. More specific benefits will include:
PARTICIPANTS
- Build confidence and self esteem
- Build transferable skills inc. leadership, planning and team work
- Develop creative skills - performance skills, writing, art, backstage
- Engage with the heritage of Burnley Youth Theatre and learn more about local history
WIDER COMMUNITY
- Bring diverse communities together
- Building a relationships with local people and giving them a sense of place and belonging
- Give new opportunities and experiences to people who may not have accessed the arts before
- Provide volunteer opportunities for local people
- Create an outdoor space for local people to spend time and enjoy nature
Steps to get it done:
- Heritage Trail: Work with schools to create willow sculptures
- Heritage Trail: Install heritage trail
- Heritage Trail: Launch heritage trail to the public
- Carnival Week: Plan week, contract artists and advertise to participants
- Carnival Week: Deliver week of workshops
- Time Capsule: Collect stories and items from participants
- Time Capsule: Bury time capsule in the grounds of BYT
- Touring Production: Organise tour with schools
- Touring Production: Create piece of theatre and rehearse
- Touring Production: Deliver production to schools
- Summer Showcase: Plan day, book artists and invite participants and local community
- Summer Showcase: Deliver day of activity and performances
