WHO WE ARE
Brassneck Youth is a Youth Theatre Company based in West Belfast.
We offer Performing Arts Training for Children and Young People aged 4-18 years.
Our Core Areas are:
• Access
• Participation
• Quality
• Progression
• Access
• Participation
• Quality
• Progression
Strands of Work
• Weekly Classes
• Outreach
• Masterclasses
• Theatre Visits
• Summer Scheme
• Weekly Classes
• Outreach
• Masterclasses
• Theatre Visits
• Summer Scheme
Weekly Classes
We offer a year long programme of weekly performing arts classes.
These classes include the development of core performance skills including improvisation, devising, acting, directing, rehearsal.
The development of these skills also has a direct impact in the following areas: Building Self esteem
Confidence building
Confidence building
Making friends
Increasing social skills
Developing Literacy Skills
Increasing social skills
Developing Literacy Skills
Appreciation for the Arts
Encouraging Leadership
Encouraging Leadership
To apply for a place, email alison@brassnecktheatrecompany.com
OUTREACH WORK
Brassneck Youth have worked extensively throughout the city of Belfast in providing access to participatory arts in various community settings. This work regularly allows us to work with ‘hard to reach’ and disadvantaged young people. The type of work carried out ranges from taster workshops through to the creation of short films.
To enquire about our Outreach work, email alison@brassnecktheatrecompany.com
MASTERCLASSES
Our participants are regularly treated to masterclasses throughout the yearly programme. These masterclasses are designed to compliment the work already carried out and to reinforce and further develop specific skills.Masterclasses are carried out by industry experts. Classes include skills in Physical Theatre, Circus Skills, TV Presenting, Acting for Screen and Voice.
THEATRE VISITS
Brassneck Youth know the value in access to the arts. In fulfilling our core area of Participation, throughout our yearly programme all our participants are given the opportunity to attend theatre and dance performances at local theatres. These are usually complimented by workshops pre or post show with the producing companies.
SUMMER SCHEME
Brassneck Youth are delighted to bring you our annual Performing Arts Summer School.
Children and young people aged 4-15 are offered an amazing opportunity to develop first class performance skills delivered by industry professionals.
Masterclasses are offered in areas such as Devising, Improvisation, Physical Theatre and much more.
This is an incredible opportunity for aspiring young performers to develop essential performance skills.
Children and young people aged 4-15 are offered an amazing opportunity to develop first class performance skills delivered by industry professionals.
Masterclasses are offered in areas such as Devising, Improvisation, Physical Theatre and much more.
This is an incredible opportunity for aspiring young performers to develop essential performance skills.
To book a place, email alison@brassnecktheatrecompany.com
SAFEGUARDING
Brassneck Youth are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and recognise our responsibility to take all reasonable steps to promote safe practice and to protect children from harm, abuse and exploitation. Brassneck Youth believe that the welfare of the child is paramount, and that all children without exception have the right to protection from abuse.
This policy has been approved and endorsed by senior management and the Board of Trustees.
This policy has been approved and endorsed by senior management and the Board of Trustees.
