Hackney shed: snAPSHOT

kEY DETAILS:

Ages:  

  • 7-11-year-olds 

  • 11-16-year-olds 

 When: 
Thursdays in March 2025 

  • 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th March 

  • 7-11 year olds: 6pm – 7:15pm 

  • 11-16 year olds: 7:30pm – 8:45pm 

 Where: 
The City Academy Hackney, 
Homerton Row, London E9 6EA 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

We’re excited to offer a free 4-week series of drama workshops designed to give young people a snapshot of what Hackney Shed workshops are all about. These workshops are perfect for young people who may not be able to commit to a full term but still want to enjoy drama in bite-sized pieces, all within a supportive, inclusive environment where every young person’s voice is valued. 

Our ethos is rooted in creating opportunities for all young people to engage with the performing arts, regardless of background or experience. Through these workshops, participants will experience first-hand what it’s like to collaborate, devise and create original stories together, just like in our full-term projects. 

If you’d like to find out more or get involved, please complete the form below:

Hackney Shed Snapshot - Expression of Interest

If you have any questions please get in contact via email: contact@hackneyshed.org.uk 

What People Say About Hackney Shed

Testimonials

It's non competitive and encourages cooperation, collaboration and celebration of people's differing strengths.

Hackney Shed doesn't just support children and young people the benefits spill over to parents and carers too, especially around well being, knowing the 'shed' members are being well catered for.

“Hackney Shed provides a unique service to communities across Hackney which is financially accessible (unlike others). It's format is vital in respect of social cohesion and providing space for the development of young people in a way which is non judgemental and inclusive”

A really fun drama space where you could feel safe and comfortable expressing ideas. I've met so many cool people I wouldn't have without this.

Hackney Shed is a marvellous, shining example of genuine, meaningful inclusion.

“It is a rare and valuable opportunity to meet and make friends, socialise, develop his independence and feel rightly proud of himself”

“Hackney Shed is great and continues to wow - great for kids and parents.”

“Great energy. Inclusive for all. Creative teaching which allows children/young people opportunities to gain confidence”

"The best thing is that we have a proper theatre, with lights and costumes and musicians and everything, so when we do a show it feels like a real show, not just kids.”

"Hackney Shed enriches my child's life on so many levels. She is not only learning theatre skills, but so much more. She is learning about community and co-operation, and is gaining in confidence and self-worth."

"As a parent with a child with special needs I value the inclusivity over and above everything. This is from the point of view both of how good it is for him to feel included and valued but also from the point of view of my other two children who are able to see him and others with special needs being on an equal footing."

"We have been Hackney residents for nearly 20 years and have been very proud to find such an excellent opportunity for all children right on our doorstep."