Youth theatre programmes like those run by Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, provide youngsters with opportunities to be creative and boost confidence and social skills.
- Credit: Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds is to launch a youth theatre programme for children with physical and learning disabilities.
Youth Theatre Inclusion has been made possible thanks to funding being provided by St Edmunds Trust for year one and the GeeWizz Charitable Foundation for years two, three and four.
Theatre Royal’s Artistic Director Owen Calvert-Lyons is excited about the positive impact this new scheme will have. “The new groups will enrich the lives of children and young people using theatre and performing arts techniques designed specifically with them and their needs in mind. Youth Theatre Inclusion will support our young participants in building self-esteem, increasing confidence and developing a positive sense of who they are and what they can achieve.