This unique event was a partnership project between Theatreworks, The Arts Centre and The Commonweal School with the aim of giving young people from across Swindon an opportunity to showcase their drama skills.

The work was originally devised and scripted by young people between the ages of 14 – 17 years. During the day they took part in workshops with professionals to further enhance their performance which took place that evening on the Arts Centre Stage.

Commented James Luck, Acting Director of Royal Bath Theatre’s youth drama group The Egg, who delivered workshops on improving their improvising skills. “The premise of the workshops was to give young people games and exercises for creating their own work. Ultimately if any of the young people came away from the sessions realising the value of their work and feeling excited about creating their next piece then I have done a good job!”

The workshops also involved a discussion forum which enabled the youngsters to air their views on the “Arts”

Two drama youth groups, Commonweal's Stage Fright and Dorcan Community College were invited to perform at the Salisbury International Festival in May of 2006.

Participating groups are:
Stagecoach
Dorcan Community College
Stage Fright
Class Act Theatre Company,
Commonweal Arts Theatre Company
New Youth Theatre Company.