Asian Poetry

(Previous Project)

The Asian Poetry course was a partnership with Audley Community Centre in Blackburn and was specifically for Asian women.

We focused on poetry in three different languages; Urdu, Gujurati and English. The course was delivered by different poets, focusing on expressive techniques and language construction and allowed for free expression within a ‘safe’ environment.

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“It was great to try poetry in both Urdu and English” (Asian Poetry participant)
“We want to continue, I find a voice through poetry.” (Asian Poetry participant)

Trust - Mentoring Project

 (Previous Project)

The aim of this project was to inspire the integration of young people involved with the Youth Offending Team, Nightsafe Homeless refuge and the Princes Trust by involving them with dance and drama activities.

The course covered Break dance, Street dance, Capoeira and a three day intensive drama project which looked at listening skills, building confidence and self-esteem. The project culminated in a celebratory afternoon with DJ’s and professional dancers.

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 “Wicked. I’ve always been looking for something like this and now I’ve found it!” (Mentoring Project participant)

Visions & Voices -
Intercultural theatre project

 (Previous Project)

This was a collaboration with Unlimited Theatre. We worked with 6 women from socially disaffected backgrounds towards a piece of theatre based on their own stories. We specifically wanted to bring together women from both the Asian and White communities. The course looked at teamwork and confidence building and led to the creation of a performance piece, which explored elements of the participants’ different cultures.

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 “I never realised that a woman down the road from me could have such a different life and yet so many of the same problems”. (Visions and Voices participant)

Urban Expansions - Cross cultural dance project

 (Previous Project)

Urban Expansions was a dance project for both young British Muslim men and young white men, with the aim of involving them in dance activities. The project began with some taster sessions and then progressed to a ten week course focusing on urban dance forms.

 

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 “It is impossible to find anything like this in Lancashire, I want it to carry on”. (Urban Expansions participant)

“I don’t feel intimidated any more. The classes are brilliant.” (Urban Expansions participant)

Journeys - A Musical Drama

 (Previous Project)

Journeys was a partnership between Talia and three day centres in Blackburn. It took place over 12 weeks and involved participants creating their own musical score, devising a short piece of theatre and creating their own costumes. The project culminated in a large-scale performance at Darwen Library Theatre.

 

 

 

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 “I enjoyed meeting people and performing…” (Journeys participant)

“Staging Journeys at The Darwen Library Theatre was excellent as it made the production ‘real’ within the local community. It allowed people with learning difficulties to illustrate their creativity and be viewed in a positive way”.
(Day Centre Assistant)

Theatre in Education

 (Previous Project)

A group of 10 people worked together to devise their own piece of issue-based theatre in education, which was then performed at a local primary school.

The project looked at areas such as group awareness, self awareness, workshop techniques, performance skills, devising, mask work, basic music skills, basic story telling skills and evaluation.

At the end of the project, the group presented a highly successful workshop within a local primary school on the subject of differences between individuals and social groups.

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 “This project has changed my life for the better.” (Theatre in Education participant)

“The whole project was devised and delivered wonderfully…the general format kept us entertained throughout and the levels of concentration high at all times…” (Theatre in Education participant)