Estate Based Youth Theatres
We have been providing FREE high quality open access youth theatres on estates in Hackney since 1998. The programme has engaged thousands of participants who do not traditionally have access to arts opportunities.
Our Model
This established model aims to help users develop improved interpersonal skills, artistic abilities, and emotional health & wellbeing, which has been endorsed by Project Oracle as having a significant impact on young people. The projects are delivered within a community context and help to build community cohesion. We are currently running seven regular youth theatres across the borough of Hackney, providing weekly after-school sessions and holiday projects. We offer accreditation for participants, which include, AQAs and Arts Awards. Several of our projects also provide people with hot food or refreshments.
Current EBYT Project
itmakesme is our brand new project that enables young people to explore social action topics they feel passionate about through different art forms including theatre, street art, spoken word and dance. The project culminates in a competition where all particpants present their social action to a panel of judges and 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be awarded. To find out more or to make a booking, please contact Nadya
Current Programme (Aged 5-12)
To join one of our youth theatres or holiday projects, please come along to a session or call Charmain on 07525 892953 to find out more information. To sign up to any of our programmes, click here!
Monday
- Time - 4:00 – 5:15pm
- Age - 8-11 years
- Location - Nightingale Community Hall, Nolan Way, E5 8PL
Tuesday
- Time - 4:00 - 5:15pm
- Age - 5-9 years
- Location - Kingsmead Community Centre, 9b Kingsmead Way E9 5QG
Thursday
- Time - 4:15 – 5:30pm
- Age - 5-12 years
- Location - The Edge, Woodberry Grove, N4 1SN
Friday
- Time - 4:15 – 5:30pm
- Age - 5-12 years
- Location - Forest Road Youth Hub, Forest Road, Dalston, E8 3BY
Current Programme (Aged 12+)
To join one of our youth theatres or holiday projects, please come along to a session or call Charmain on 07525 892953 to find out more information. To sign up to any of our programmes, click here!
Monday
- Time - 5:30 – 7:30pm
- Age - 13-25 years (for young ppl w/ disabilities)
- Location - Huddleston Centre, Powell Road, E5 8DJ
Tuesday
- Time - 5.30 - 6.30pm
- Age - 9-13 years
- Location - Kingsmead Community Centre, 9b Kingsmead Way E9 5QG
Wednesday
- Time - 5:00 - 7:00pm
- Age - 12-18 years
- Location - Conference room, HCVS, The Adiaha Antigha Centre, 24-30 Dalston Lane, E8 3AZ
Friday
- Time - 6:30 – 8:30pm
- Age - 12-19 years
- Location - Forest Road Youth Hub, Forest Road, Dalston, E8 3BY