
Young People
Are you aged 14-25? Fancy doing a workshop, getting some training or seeing a show for free? Between us, the Albany and the other organisations based here have lots of opportunities for young people. Scoll down for a list of what's currently on offer.... or join the mailing list
**PLUS - NEW ALBANY COURSES
STARTING THIS HALF TERM!**
Scroll down to see some of the fab creative courses and masterclasses we have on offer this month...like BOOTCAMP starting 15 Feb, WRITER'S BLOCK 16 Feb, SHOW DON'T TELL COLLECTIVE starting 25 Feb...
If you'd like to help organise and run events for young people, why not join the
Albany Youth Forum (AYF)
By founding AYF member, Ebony Campbell-Grant
We are a group of talented individuals, even if I do say so myself, aged 16-25. We are keen to develop our interests in various aspects of the creative arts industry including dance, drama, lighting and so much more.
Our main role is to help initiate & run activities for young people at the Albany throughout the year. This includes staging events in the main theatre, for exampleStand Up, You Been Funded and many Open Mic parties. We get use of the Albany’s facilities including watching shows etc. We also receive V Volunteers certificates and Arts Awards Accreditations.
Current AYF Members are: Raphael Blake, Ewuradwoa Brako, Gabrielle Camileri, Hannah Osaguona, Cecil Goodridge, Jade Ijeh, Shaquille Gordon, Chama Mulenga, Vicky Lawal Levon Ijeh, Sayo Rotimi and Tolnwaloju Odelusi.
Interested? Join Us
The AYF recruits all year round. If you think you’re the right person then you need to be:
* Aged 16-23
* Able to volunteer time & energy
* Participated in a minimum of 2 Albany led creative projects
e.g. Summer Arts Season
* Interested in making a positive change
* Keen to gain creative accreditation
Text or call on 07951485512
Free Theatre...
With thanks to the Artscouncil and the Metro, we can offer FREE tickets to the unders 26's as part of the free theatre tickets scheme. So if you are under 26 the Albany is offering you a chance to come and see a show for absolutely nothing, what's not to like? Places are limited, therefore call the box office now on 020 8692 4446.
To view all events that are part of this scheme and see full terms and conditions, click here
Relevant Events, Projects & Courses...
Our Scene
Our Scene is the name Heart n Soul gives to everything we do with young people with learning disabilities aged 14-25 years. It is made up of The Squidz Club, where young people get to showcase their work and creative training sessions called Do Your Own Thing which happen on Saturdays leading up to The Squidz Club and offer young people new to the arts training in music, dance, drama or digital arts as well as media and technical skills training. Young people also take control and help make decisions in the Our Scene steering team.
For more information visit Heart n Soul's website or call us on 020 8694 1632
Youth Leadership – Peer mentoring & Trainee Youth Arts
Mondays, 5-7pm @ the Albany
13-25 years
Do you have ideas, vision, passion and commitment?
Do you have things to say but feel that nobody is listening?
Do you want to make your voice heard?
Get involved with Artefacts Edutainment’s Youth Leadership programme to have fun, make friends and really make a difference, through the creation of youth led project and products.
Contact Riz@artedutain.org or call 0208 691 2323 for more information or to book. Travel expenses paid up to £10 per day and refreshments provided.
RollingSound Smartmove Programme
RollingSound are delivering a creative multimedia programme for NEET Young People aged 14-19 with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities OR no qualifications to help them gain entry to employment or education through achieving a Bronze Arts Award in Music Production or Games Design and up to a Level 1 City & Guilds Certificate in Numeracy & Literacy.
The course runs for 6 weeks starting on Tuesday 5th January, Tuesday 16th February, Tuesday 30th March, Tuesday 11th May, Tuesday 22nd June 2010, Tuesday 3rd August & Tuesday 21st September. The Young People use Fruity Loops software to create their own tracks and First Person Creator Software to make their own game as well as tasks such as event planning, budget management and self promotion to enhance their Numeracy & Literacy skills.
Course times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 11am – 2.30pm
If you would like to take part or refer a Young Person to this course please contact Rebecca on 0208 694 6201 or email Rebecca@rollingsound.co.uk
Drama for Stage & Screen
Wednesdays, 6-7.30pm @ the Albany
13-19 years or up to 25 with learning difficulties or disabilities
Develop characters, plots, build confidence and learn the tricks of the trade. If you show real talent and commitment you’ll get the chance to work toward a final performance and on stage or for video.
Contact Riz@artedutain.org or call 0208 691 2323 for more information or to book. £12 per 12 week programme. Concessions and Gifted and Talented scholarships are available.
Video Production
Wednesdays, 5-7pm @ the Albany
13-19 years or up to 25 with learning difficulties or disabilities
Lights, Camera, Action! Practical, hands-on experience of filming music videos, drama productions and creating documentaries. Use professional cameras in the studio and on location.
Contact Riz@artedutain.org or call 0208 691 2323 for more information or to book. £12 per 12 week programme. Concessions and Gifted and Talented scholarships are available.
Video Editing
Wednesdays, 7-9pm @ the Albany
13-19 years or up to 25 with learning difficulties or disabilities
Fancy yourself as an up and coming film maker? Learn editing skills to create music videos, short films and documentaries using professional software.
Contact Riz@artedutain.org or call 0208 691 2323 for more information or to book. £12 per 12 week programme. Concessions and Gifted and Talented scholarships are available.
Dig Deptford
Aged 13 -19?
Do you want to perform, have fun and learn more about acting, directing and making theatre? Join this FREE weekly drama session. Workshops are drop-in so new members are welcome every week!
Want to know more?
digdeptford@gmail.com Telephone: 020 8692 4446 / text your name and Dig Deptford to: 07769789227
Mondays - 5.30-7.30pm
Show Don't Tell Collective
Have Ideas but don't know what to do with them? Aged 13-19?
Show Don't Tell Collective is the Albany’s new writing collective, mentored by Albany Associate Artist, Polarbear, spoken word artist and theatre maker.
If you have the drive to create a story and see it produced and performed at a professional level, this is your chance to make it happen.
You will be supported to create your own characters, stories and scripts that will be presented at the Albany in June alongside Polarbear’s new show, RETURN, at the end of its UK tour on the 9th/10th June 2010.
You will be given full production support and guidance from the Albany as well as opportunities to meet industry producers, writers and artists.
What will I achieve from Show Don't Tell Collective?
A chance to make your work at a professional level, be mentored by a professional artist, meet industry professionals and be a part of a creative collective.
If you would like a chance to be a part of the collective, come along to the taster session on Thursday 18th Feb, 5.30pm - 8pm 10 people from the taster session will then be selected to join the collective.
Meeting Mondays 22nd February, 1,8 and 15 March, 5.30 – 8.30pm
To book a place on the taster:
Email Tanya Pham on Tanya.pham@thealbany.org .uk
Or feel free to call Tanya Pham on 0208 692 0231 X255
Or text POLARBEAR to 07951 485512
TAKEOVER FESTIVAL
We’ve let tomorrow’s talent, take total control of the Albany for one long week…working to stage theatre, music, film and word...
Pop-Up Talent Lounge
Come and chill in the Albany Café for an afternoon packed with performances...
Seize The Stage
A showcase of SE London’s brightest young talent hosted by the Albany Youth Forum and the TAKEOVER team on the Albany main stage.



