Drama, dance and art club for disabled young people (YP) aged 11-25 years. Multi sensory, accessible weekly sessions enabling YP to explore their emotions and express these creatively through arts. Everyone will have roles whether behind the scenes or performing on stage for a new drama production.
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Limited opportunities for disabled young people in performing arts outside of school/college in the London Borough of Bexley. Anxiety and low self esteem/confidence of YP to try new experiences. Isolation of YP and lack of peer support and friendship. Lack of disability awareness and understanding (even amongst disabled young people themselves).
Offer weekly multi-sensory 2 hour workshops that will actively involve all young people with the flexibility to try different options such as costume or prop design, lighting, script writing as well as performing. Working together as part of a team the group will plan, rehearse and perform a production of their choice to an audience of friends, family and members of the community to enjoy at the end of 10 weeks, showcasing their individual journeys and achievements through the project.