First Draft at Live Theatre
There are ten FREE tickets for Cultural Ambassadors - why not come along an enjoy an evening of free entertainments, whilst supporting the next generation of new writing talent? You can claim your free tickets by emailing Emma@live.org.uk by THIS FRIDAY 25 JUNE!
This year's short plays, written by Luyanda, Zinzi, Odete, Didi, Dean and Jade are guaranteed to have you roaring with delight. The children have been working with Drama Workers and Literary Officers to write original plays which will now be performed by professional actors. Live Theatre has challenged a host of established actors and emerging new talent to take on a series of off-the-wall characters.
What is First Draft?
A Drama Worker and Literary Officer from Live Theatre visited Christ Church Primary School in early 2010 to deliver a series of interactive workshops giving pupils the chance to discover all of the ingredients that go into making a good play.
The 30 children involved selected their six favourite stories and the lucky authors then spent an exclusive weekend at Live Theatre working on a one-to-one basis with a professional writer to develop their story into a 10 minute script for two actors to perform. The children then got to meet their cast and director and have the final say on how their tales are told.
The aim is that the young people involved will have an experience they will never forget.
Spark Training
As part of Juice Festival, Year 5 pupils from Bridgewater School in Scotswood have written six new plays that will preview this month. The children enjoyed a series of workshops which have resulted in this fresh and vibrant theatre production. 
