W.A.S.H. Youth Theatre

Founded 1997

WHEN: Thursday’s at 4pm-6pm/6pm-8pm – term-time
AGE: 10 – 25
VENUE: Woodhouse Close Church Community Centre
COST: £1 per week

“To have a place where young people can come & share ideas, work together as a team, form friendships and expand in knowledge, not only of the world around them but also of themselves as individuals.”

Theatre productions
Filmmaking – including animation / documentary / drama
Artwork – large scale pictures / fabric work / installations
Creative writing
Photography

Membership to this group has always been diverse, from those coming to the end of primary school to those starting secondary education, those leaving school to those who do not attend school at all and are being home tutored. In some cases this is the only group that some of the young people access as an external activity. The aim of the sessions is to teach life skills through the medium of theatre and the arts, encouraging self-esteem and self-worth – to empower young people on their life’s journey.

In the words of one young person, “ … this group is the best.”