DRPG recently hosted a live launch for Birmingham Hippodrome as part of its Young Advocates pilot programme.
The launch was held on 3 February and saw 16 local 14–22 year olds take part. During the session, the group learned more about the Hippodrome’s work through a Q&A session with artistic director and chief executive of Birmingham Hippodrome, Fiona Allan, and director of artistic programme for Birmingham Hippodrome, Chris Sudworth. They also learned about DRPG’s work from DRPG chief creative officer Richard Hingley.
Over 300 young people expressed interest and 150 applied to be part of the pilot programme which will initially run until the end of March. The Young Advocates will receive mentoring, training and skills development which aims to build the group into future leaders as they help shape the future of Birmingham Hippodrome’s work with and for young people .