Youth Theatre & Community : Theatre For Life

Welcome....Theatre for Life Youth Theatre & Community Page

Theatre for Life CIC is a Community Interest Company set up to support local performers in the Southampton area aged 14-25 yrs old who meet our eligiblity criteria.

Our ethos is to create inspiring and challenging theatre that is innovative and collaborative, whilst building confidence and performance skills.

As a Community Interest Company we are reliant on income from the workshops, funding and donations to help us run the FREE Youth Theatre & Community Projects.

We want young people to be able to participate in exciting theatre projects, exploring and creating performance work that will reach the wider community.

NEWS

WORKING AS A PARTNER ORGANISATION WITH NATIONAL YOUTH THEATRE

AUDITIONS ACCESS FUND

We're delighted to announce that the Theatre for Life CIC Youth Theatre group has been 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.

If you're a young person aged 14-25 local to the area who wishes to take part in the free workshop and audition, you can apply to take part here.

YOUTH THEATRE PRODUCTION 2019

‘Silent Mind’ is an interactive theatre piece which will showcase our actors creative journeys and exploration into mental health awareness through a devised style of performance. We want to ultimately create a ‘Silent Mind’ for both actor and audience member, free from anxiety and feelings of low self esteem. We will be embedding coping strategies such as meditation and breathing work within the body of the piece to encourage our audience members to focus on creating their own ‘Silent Mind’.

SUPPORTED BY

2019 PERFORMANCE TOUR

15th and 16th May - Itchen Sixth Form College
17th May - Guildhall Square
19th May - Plaza Theatre, Romsey
19th - 21 st June - Nuffield Theatre City
14th September - All in the Mind Festival

UNLOCKING YOUNG PEOPLE'S CREATIVITY

Michelle is an incredible teacher, director and person. She honestly allowed me to grow as a performer to such an extent that it is becoming my career. Her skills within theatre and building confidence are outstanding and she is the perfect person to guide you through your training!

Elle Baker - Currently studying BA Honours Music - Southampton Solent University

THEATRE FOR LIFE CIC TEAM

MICHELLE SMITH DAWN HITCHCOCK ELLA WALKER
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SOUND DESIGN (VOLUNTARY) CLARE MC CALL
DEVISING THEATRE

LOUISE QUINLAN OLLIE POPE LISA FERNANDEZ ADAMS
PROJECT MANAGER LIGHTING DESIGN CHOREOGRAPHY

CAMS DENTON AMBER O'CONNELL
COMPANY DEVISING THEATRE WORKSHOP LEADER
TOUR MANAGER

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

YOUTH THEATRE NOTICEBOARD

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE - SILENT MIND

YOUTH THEATRE T SHIRTS & HOODIES

If you would like to order a personalised Youth Theatre T-Shirt and Hoodie, please email your size and name for the back of the clothing to:

YOUTH THEATRE T SHIRT AND HOODIE ORDER

You can view the style and sizing here:
YOUTH THEATRE T SHIRTS AND HOODIES

Please make the payment here - T-Shirts: £17, Hoodies:£25

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