Act The Part
Opportunities to get involved in theatre
We run regular performing arts groups for disabled and non-disabled people to participate in theatre. Projects help to improve confidence, reduce isolation and gain arts and social skills.
A performing arts group for young people to begin to experience Drama, Dance and Music.
Young people attend for between 18 – 24 months and then they are encouraged to move on to integrated or mainstream arts activities.
Membership
Young disabled people from 11 – 18
Meeting Day
Wednesdays after school
Meeting Place
Face Front Studio
52 Market Square, Edmonton, London
N9 0TZ
Duration
2 – 2½ hours
The Blue Sky Actors is an inclusive ensemble of adult disabled and non-disabled actors.
Our main missions are to play, have fun, build confidence and produce three productions a year.
Membership
Disabled adults
Meeting Day
Saturday afternoon term time
Meeting Place
Stratford Circus Arts Centre
Theatre Square, London
E15 1BX
Duration
3 hours
Open to young people familiar to Waterman Arts Centre, the group learns music, art, dance and theatre skills. Run in partnership and run by three experienced professional artist/facilitators.
As well as performing, the group can go on theatre trips and join in other social events.
Membership
From 11 - 18 years
Meeting Day
Sundays
Meeting Place
Watermans Arts Centre, 40 High Street, Brentford
TW8 0BS
Duration
1 hour 45 mins with a short break.
‘Broken Silence’ is an adult drama group of approximately 20 disabled participants with sensory and mobility impairments, mental health issues and learning difficulties.
Participants devise ideas using drama, movement and music with the aim of developing these ideas into a performance piece.
Membership
Disabled adults
Meeting Day
Wednesday during term time
Meeting Place
Park Avenue Disability Resource Centre
Ground Floor, 65c Park Ave, Enfield
EN1 2HL
Duration
2 hours
Working with local theatre-makers, the Youth Theatre ensemble expand their drama skills by taking part in theatre exercises, drama games and a performance in a professional studio theatre.
Membership
Young people aged 9-13 years old.
Meeting Day
Saturdays
Meeting Place
Stratford Circus Arts Centre
Theatre Square, London
E15 1BX
Duration
2 hours
The group learns music and theatre skills, write and perform their own shows, led by experienced professional artist/facilitators.
As well as performing, the group can go on theatre trips and join in other social events.
Membership
From 8 - 98 years
Meeting Day
Thursday during term time
Meeting Place(s)
Ponders End United Reformed Church Hall
College Court, High Street, Ponders End, Enfield
EN3 4EY
and
Face Front Studio
52 Market Square, Edmonton, London
N9 0TZ
Duration
2½ hours for the regular sessions
Theatre-based groups for 2 – 4 year olds (with adult) and 5 – 8 year olds. Explore theatre skills with fun exercises and games that will develop communication skills, imagination and confidence.
Membership
Ages: 2-4 with parents / carers from 9.30am - 10.30am
Ages: 5-8 from 10.30am - 11.30am
Meeting Day
Saturdays, term time.
Meeting Place
Stratford Circus Arts Centre
Theatre Square, London
E15 1BX
Duration
1 hour per group
To join any group
Check out individual group pages or email info@facefront.org
