Hackney Young Collective

Hands-on creative experiences exploring the issues that matter to you

Where Young Creatives Come to Create

We are a creative community for young people aged 18-30 who want to gain experience, develop new skills, and bring ideas to life.

Whether you're pursuing a career in the arts, looking to build your confidence, expand your network, or simply searching for a space where you can be creative and meet like-minded people, this project is for you.

Make Theatre. Build Skills. Meet People.

Through hands-on theatre making, collaboration, mentoring, and real-world creative projects, you’ll work alongside industry professionals to explore new ideas, develop your practice, and create original work.

We believe that creativity thrives when people are given the opportunity to experiment, learn from one another, and be part of something bigger than themselves.

This is a place to build skills, discover opportunities, form meaningful connections, and take the next step in your creative journey.

What participants have been saying

[Hackney Young collective] is a Great place to explore and create! It is helping me with my career by giving me experience and hopefully unlocking more opportunities in the future. It’s great to be in connection with other creatives my age and who share my passion.
Jazz- Participant

Made in Hackney

What do we do?

Offer a free weekly creative space for 18–30-year old’s
Work side by side with industry professionals
Get 1:1 support from our experienced team to build a plan for your future
Devise, produce and perform new work
Showcase your work in a theatre

You will

Network with other creatives
Create work that you care about
Explore creativity
Build your confidence
Develop your individual creative practice
Generate new work
Discuss and explore issues important to YOU

When?

Introductory Sessions (5 weeks): 24th September - 15th October
Development and Planning: 6th November - 11th December
Break: 12th December - 7th January
Development and Planning Sessions: 8th January - 5th February
Production week: 9th February - 14th February
Show: 14th February

Important Information

Interested in joining the Hackney Young Collective? Check out the details below!

Ages

18-30 year-olds

Days and Times

Thursdays 6-8PM

Location

Immediate Theatre

Unit 1, The Sidings

10 Andre Street

E8 2AA