Over the year I have seen a complete transformation in [NEET young people referred to LYT]. I can proudly say they are in education due to LYT’s positive involvement with them.”
We use theatre as a mechanism for change in the lives of the young people we work with. All our projects build life skills, develop communication and literacy skills and support gifted and talented young people. We work with a wide range of partners to ensure our projects reach those most in need of our services.
We work with partners in youth social/health services and voluntary organisations to help young people who could benefit from our services access our projects.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Dedicated places on our projects for referrals of young people most in need
- Free workshop sessions or meeting with young people in your setting
- Posters and flyers to give to your clients about our activities
Key partners of LYT
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RECENT OUTREACH PROJECTS:
LYT works alongside key partners to deliver workshops in schools and community groups as well as bespoke Outreach Projects.
“Feeling Creative”
In early 2024, LYT collaborated with CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) to bring together creative teenagers from across the Borough of Lewisham. Meeting weekly, they participated in activities and games, ultimately creating the start of an original, devised play.
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HOW TO REFER PARTICIPANTS
What We Offer: We provide additional support to children and young people in need who are referred to our projects. Support includes:
- one-to-one meetings with participants and parents/carers/workers to help young people access our activities,
- ongoing individualised support throughout the project
- bursaries for additional theatre trips/opportunities.
Referral Criteria: We accept referrals of children and young people aged 8-25 who are face a significant disadvanatge and could benefit from additional support to engage in our programmes.
In order to take part, young people must:
- Want to engage in drama or technical theatre sessions
- Live or learn in Lewisham
- Attend no other after school drama group
- Be able to work in a group without one-to-one support
- Priority is given to those in state/free schools, academies or home schooling
How to Refer: If you work with a Lewisham young person who could benefit from LYT’s programmes, please complete a Referral Form and our Outreach Producer will contact you.
LYT’s Outreach activities are currently supported by the Henry Smith Charity, People’s Postcode Community Trust, Assura Community Fund and Little Lives UK.