Discover Young Hackney: Dream Makers

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15th – 19th February 2010

'Tis fairy time...' (credit: Peter Gettins)

Dream Makers was our fantastic project for Discover Young Hackney 2010, working with young people aged 11 - 19 from across the borough.

In the February half-term, young people in Hackney were invited to join our very own scrap yard challenge: create a theatre set and musical score for a performance of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ – using only scrap and recycled materials.

'A Midsummer Night's Dream' is one of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies where the boundaries between reality and imagination merge as characters are caught in a web of magic and enchantment.

The play was adapted and performed by members of our Estate Based Youth Theatres. Our 'Dream Makers' worked with 2009 Evening Standard Theatre Award winner Mamoru Iriguchi (Best Design, Mincemeat) and Hoxton Hall graffiti artists to bring the world of the enchanted forest to life. At the end of the week the show was performed to an audience of participants’ family and friends.

See the gallery above for pictures of the final performance.

"I learned to be confident and use Shakespeare's language"

Taiwo Walcott, age 12

"I had a BRILLIANT time and I want to do it again!"

Courtney Stanislavs, age 11

"It was lovely to see young citizens performing so well and at such a high standard"

Audience member

"Nice to see everyone having so much fun with the material"

Audience member

"Fantastic - told the story - lots of good acting - fab design"

Audience Member

'Dream Makers' took place at New Kingshold Hall, Ainsworth Road, E9 7JE and was FREE for all to attend.

Discover Young Hackney

Discover Young Hackney is a whole month of free arts events, helping young people to discover their hidden talents.

Throughout February 2010, Discover Young Hackney gave young people the chance to make their mark, showcase their talent, get their foot in the door or just try something new.

www.discoveryounghackney.com