Working with Young People through Theatre:
The Primary Stage
a conference sponsored by
JOHN LYON’S CHARITY
to be held at
The Soho Theatre
21 Dean Street, London, W1D 3NE
on Friday, 13th June 2008
9.30am – 2pm
- What does children’s theatre mean today?
- Engaging children and schools in theatre: how do we make it happen? How do we make it consequential?
- Is it any good? Ensuring the quality of children’s theatre.
John Lyon's Charity is bringing together representatives from the Globe, NT, RSC, Lyric and the Unicorn at a conference about the importance of children’s theatre both in school and as an extra-curricular activity. Delegates are invited to share experiences, ideas and ways in which stimulating and relevant theatre and drama projects can be delivered to engage all young people (irrelevant of background, ethnicity or ability) to inspire them in the classroom, encourage creativity and embed a love of theatre and the Arts.
Invitees will include theatre and arts practitioners, primary school teachers, representatives from central and local government and other funders.
A key priority for John Lyon's Charity has always been increasing access for young people in the Arts. Grants have been awarded for exciting projects at theatres including the National, Shakespeare’s Globe, the Royal Court, the Unicorn, and to small grass roots organisations working in local communities and in schools.
If you would like further information or would like to book a place at this conference, please contact Tina Joseph on 020 7591 3330 or t.joseph@johnlyonscharity.org.uk