MEDIA : Theatre For Life

As a recipient of National Lottery funding, Theatre for Life has been able to fund ongoing free participatory work in life changing theatre projects with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. We are one of the hundreds of participating National Lottery-funded projects across the UK who are taking part in the #ThanksToYou campaign in this special Birthday year.

To thank National Lottery players for their support, we will be offering youth organisations an opportunity to book our 2019 outreach production of Silent Mind on mental health awareness and wellbeing.  If interested, please email your National Lottery ticket and enquiry to:
enquiries@theatreforlife.co.uk

Please check our full terms and conditions.

BBC SOUTH TODAY - SILENT MIND BY THEATRE FOR LIFE YOUTH THEATRE from THEATRE FOR LIFE on Vimeo .

THEATRE REVIEW - SILENT MIND - Nuffield Southampton Theatres
By Jo Fisher

READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE

Silent Mind is a wonderful, well thought-out youth theatre production exploring mental health issues and helping to fight the stigma surrounding the open discussion and acceptance of mental health in the big wide world. It’s sure to inspire many young people and adults alike; it’s an important educational piece of art.

Jo Fisher
Theatre critic

THEATRE REVIEW - SILENT MIND - Nuffield Southampton Theatres
By Anne Waggott

READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE

Visual metaphors and imagery, careful use of illuminated cubes and special lighting effects are used brilliantly to represent the brainwaves and neurophysical impulses behind each of the mental health issues, while the passion and commitment from each performer brought the personal and emotional aspects of each illness vividly to life with great authenticity.

Anne Waggott
Theatre critic

UPCOMING EVENTS

Creative workshop using drama to explore the impact of social media upon mental health in a safe and supportive environment.

Work with our workshop leaders to create powerful and compelling vlogs to support others with mental health awareness.

We are really keen to engage with young people aged 14+ living in the Southampton area and who meet our eligibility criteria
To register your interest, please email: enquiries@theatreforlife.co.uk

PARTNERSHIPS

WORKING AS A PARTNER ORGANISATION WITH NATIONAL YOUTH THEATRE

AUDITIONS ACCESS FUND

in 2019 Theatre for Life CIC Youth Theatre was selected as a partner organisation and venue.

The National Youth Theatre's Auditions Access Fund supported by Hugh Bonneville

As part of the National Youth Theatre's ongoing commitment to outreach and access, they have launched a new Auditions Access Fund, supported by NYT Alumnus and Patron Hugh Bonneville. The grant of £37,500 will support free participation in workshops and auditions over three years at 30 schools and youth groups around Great Britain which have lost drama provision.

DECEMBER 2018 -

Interview with National Youth Theatre

READ HERE - INTERVIEW WITH ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
MICHELLE SMITH

BBC SOUTH FILM - THEATRE FOR LIFE CIC AND NATIONAL YOUTH THEATRE PARTNERSHIP WITH ACTOR HUGH BONNEVILLE from THEATRE FOR LIFE on Vimeo .

There is no doubt in my mind that I would not be where I am in life, both personally and professionally, without the time and dedication that Michelle put in when I was her student. An incredibly creative and talented director and teacher, Michelle continues to inspire me several years later. The creative work she produces is outstanding time after time. She has a talent for bringing out the best in people, regardless of background, experience or confidence. Cannot recommend enough.

Amy Williams - Former student at Richard Taunton Sixth Form College