Big changes for local charity Livewire!

LIVEWIRE are delighted to announce that we are expanding! They have been in existence for nearly 18 years in Harlow; running weekly Drama workshops, for free, for young people in our town.

They have been successful in having between 50 and 80 young people come and join every week and they have been able to run their famous “Theatre Challenge” projects during school holidays for up to 60 young people each time and all for free!

They have never charged any young person or parent any money for anything! They believe that the arts should be available to everyone as it is a fantastic way to build confidence, make fiends, be creative, explore important issues and make our community a better place to live.

A spokesperson said: “We are reaching out to more young people! We have a new programme of workshops available after the Easter holidays. With special thanks to The Essex Community Foundation, The Harlow Recreation Trust and The Big Lottery Fund we are able to deliver the following workshops starting on Monday 16th April!

Harlow Playhouse:

“We are delighted to be holding a session each week at The Playhouse and are grateful to them for bringing us in as a residential group. Located in the centre of our town we are looking to recruit new members to the group. This weekly session will be focussing on improvisation while devising original, innovative and inspiring pieces of theatre to perform.

“ Harlow Playhouse are delighted to be welcoming Livewire as a new Resident Company, Livewire and Harlow Playhouse share a common vision of continuing to make theatre in Harlow accessible. We hope that young people in Harlow will use these new Livewire session as an opportunity engage with Harlow’s Arts Community. “
– Rory Davies, Playhouse Manager.

Pemberley Academy:
Over the years we have always been asked if we can cater for younger members and now we can finally say yes! Pemberely Academy, who already do a lot for our community, are doating us the space to offer sessions to year 3, 4, 5 and 6 children.

“We’ve known about the positive work that Livewire has done in Harlow for many years and it matches our drive to be a genuine community school and provide free extra curricular opportunities for local children. We’re looking forward to playing our part”
– Lisa Fish, Assistant Head of school Pemberley Academy.

Burnt Mill Academy: “We continue to have an excellent relationship with Burnt Mill Academy who, for years have been our home. They have provided space and equipment and support us whenever they can and we are delighted to be continuing our partnership. We will continue to run our regulkar Monday evening Workshops and our Mindfullness sessions on Tuesdays.

“It is our continued pleasure to continue our creative re;ationship with Livewire, working together to provide enriching artistic and cultural opportunities for the young people of Harlow””
– Cristin Casey, Director of Performing Arts Burnt Mill Academy Trust.

If you or any young person you know would like to join Livewire or find out more then please do get in touch. You can contact them via email at [email protected] or drop them a message via facebook, instagram or Twitter (livewiretheatre).

Please feel free to check out videos on YouTube and have a look at website www.livewiretheatre.co.uk.

Once again, Livewire is free! come and join us and see if itʼs for you!