Sixth Sense Theatre
for Young People
The Wyvern Theatre
Theatre Square
Swindon SN1 1QN
T: 01793 614864
F: 01793 616715
E: sstc@dircon.co.uk
Next Generation Swindon
We offer 'Next Generation Swindon' to members of Swindon Youth Theatre between the ages of 16-25. The project is aimed at expanding the experience of young people who are likely to go onto study the arts in further education, and potentially become the practitioners of tomorrow
The project has four elements, the four P's...
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Programme: Participants will organise their own live arts events, which includes performances from artists they've seen at the Edinburgh Fringe. As part of the Edinburgh trip each attendee gives a verbal review of a performance to camera. These reviews are presented to the programmers at Swindon's two major theatre venues; The Wyvern Theatre and Swindon Arts Centre. We aim for our NGS participants to help influence the future programming of productions for young audiences in Swindon. |
Participate:
As part of Swindon Youth Theatre we make a promise to all our members (whether they are part of this project or not) that they will be given several opportunities a year to perform to an audience; whether that is street theatre, main stage productions or studio sharings. We encourage NGS participants to take full advantage of these opportunities. |
| Perceive:
Participants will be given the chance to visit the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The aim of the trip is to widen the participant's experiences of performance as well as give them a taste of this internationally acclaimed festival. Attendees get to go and see around 10 productions over the visit and attend workshops. |
| Probe:
Members of the project are also given the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of one particular element of producing theatre; whether that is directing, performing, designing, stage management or writing. As part of the package they will have two mentoring sessions with a professional in their specified area and will be given tailored information on how to develop their own skills as a practitioner and an opportunity to discuss future plans with the individual. |
For further information, including new and exciting projects to get involved with, call Laura on 01793 614864.
