Autumn Programme Announced

SEVEN NEW PROJECTS JOIN THE RANGE OF CREATIVE ACTIVITIES TAKING PLACE AT KENSINGTON ARTS

Kensington Arts announces its new programme launching from September 2022! Running during school term times, young people aged 8-21 can take part in a variety of projects covering art, music, theatre, dance, creative writing, media and backstage skills.

New afternoon sessions on a Monday will see a provision for creative writing and multimedia production added to the programme. Kensington Creatives focuses on all aspects of creative writing, including poetry, prose, song writing, and scriptwriting, while Wildtrack is aimed at those who have an interest in multimedia (such as film, photography, graphic design and more!)

Naomi Longhurst, new music project leader, will host two music clubs on a Wednesday evening. Varied Voices is a choir which focuses on musical diversity and covers a wide range of musical tastes and styles. Junk Jam is a percussion group where you can use household items and other unconventional instruments to create rhythms you can’t help but tap your foot along to!

Recently hired drama staff Ruth Barnes and Louise Beckett will be offering new acting groups on Thursday evenings. Drop in Drama is aimed at young stars-in-the-making looking to dip their toe into the world of acting, while Drama School Prep will help the most committed young performers build their confidence and develop audition skills to prepare for the drama school application process.

Arts Council Graduate Intern, Sophie Linham, completes the new programme with regular dance classes running on Wednesdays and Fridays. KAn You Dance offers dance education of many styles including Contemporary, Commercial, Lyrical, Jazz and so much more. Junior and Senior classes are available to allow for all ages and abilities to get involved.

Returning projects also include Art Tank: an after school art group which involves collaborative projects and design across all types of visual art, Tech Crew: where young people gain technical expertise in Sound, Lighting, and Stage Management and SoundCheck: a music project that promotes young musicians island wide.

National Theatre Connections will also return in October, led by David Dawson, with more information to be released soon.

Jane Corkill, Arts Development Manager said, “It’s incredibly exciting to be launching this wide range of arts activities for young people. Our priority is to provide opportunities which promote and improve health and wellbeing through culture and arts – and this busy new programme is sure to do just that.”

Peter Shimmin, Creative Development Co-Ordinator at the centre said, “I’m proud to have on-boarded a fantastic team of creative experts that will join our brilliant existing arts staff and enable the centre to reach its full potential. Our focus is on providing a high quality and affordable provision that allows the arts to be accessible for all. I’m excited to see what the future holds for Kensington Arts!”

Find out more about the projects, including age ranges and session times, on the project pages or contact kensingtonarts@gov.im if you have any questions.