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
Scroll down to see some of the fab creative courses and masterclasses we have on offer this month...
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...
Dig Deptford
Dig Deptford will meet EVERY TUESDAY from 27 APRIL UNTIL 13 JULY 5.30pm – 7.30pm at the Albany and work together to create a performance to be shown at local festivals.
The audition workshop will be informal and a chance for you to see what the group is all about.
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
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
