inspiring arts in the communities around our theatres
Throughout January we hosted A New Direction’s We Belong, an arts enrichment and empowerment programme for children in care, designed to tackle loneliness through building a supportive community and creative platform. The group participated in everything from circus skills to stop frame animation and enjoyed a backstage tour of Wembley Park Theatre before attending a performance of Fame!
A New Direction’s Cultural Connections sessions have formed an integral part of the LBOC Brent 2020 programme. On the 23rd January 2020 we hosted a schools focussed pitch and marketplace session for local artists and educators.
In the foyer of Wembley Park Theatre we provided a space to share ideas and opportunities, network and spark collaborations. Organisations attending included the Queen’s Park Book Festival, National Portrait Gallery, Mahogany Community Ventures and Museum in a Box.