Taking Part

From the plays we produce to the way we produce them and in all the other work that we do, we'd like to think there's something at the Young Vic that would interest everyone.

If you live or go to school or college in our home boroughs of Lambeth or Southwark, there are opportunities for you to get involved with the life and work of the theatre. All of this work is created by the Taking Part department at the Young Vic.

Our Taking Part programme enables 10,000 young people and local residents to see productions and to participate in a range of workshops, performances and training schemes. Our work is focused on three key areas: Schools and colleges, young people (aged 8 to 25) and our Two Boroughs project for local residents.

With the company based in the heart of Lambeth and Southwark on The Cut, we have more opportunities than ever to work with young people and engage with our local community throughout the year. Central to our philosophy is the ability to offer all our activity for free. This is made possible by generous support from many organisations and individuals.

If something you see here interests or inspires you, then please get in touch.

Our work is focused on three key areas:

Schools and colleges

To find out more about our work with schools and colleges in Lambeth and Southwark, contact
Alex Brierley, Schools and Colleges Projects Manager, on 020 7922 2858.

Programme includes:

Free and subsidised tickets
Supportive workshops in school and on stage
Comprehensive resource packs
Work experience placements
Annual theatre festivals
Tailored projects for Special Schools and Pupil Referral Units
Teachers' activities

Young people

To find out more about our work with young people aged 8 to 25 years outside of school in Lambeth and Southwark, contact Marcella Hughes, Head of Taking Part, on 020 7922 2859.

Programme includes:

Workshops developing theatre skills
Fully resourced parallel productions working with professional theatre practitioners
Projects developing independent theatre-going
Vocational projects to develop careers in theatre, including acting, directing and technical areas
Specialised outreach projects to engage new audiences and participants

The Two Boroughs Project

To find out more about The Two Boroughs Project for local residents and community groups, contact Kirstin Shirling, Two Boroughs Projects Manager, on 020 7922 2861.

Programme includes:

Free or subsidised tickets for residents of Lambeth and Southwark
Opportunity to get involved in free theatre-making activities - no experience necessary!
Tailored projects for community groups
Open House events
Annual community productions

We also have a comprehensive information pack on Careers in the Arts which has been especially developed for young people and teachers.

You can also access our archive of past projects by downloading our Annual Reviews.

It's a big world in here

Taking Part

Our work is focused on three key areas:

Schools and colleges

Young people

The Two Boroughs Project

Box Office: 020 7922 2922 Email: boxoffice@youngvic.org

Address: Young Vic, 66 The Cut, Waterloo, London SE1 8LZ

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