The theatre comes to 1st Place

The theatre is coming to 1st Place as part a special collaboration with Southwark Playhouse which aims to inspire the next generation of storytellers and theatre makers. 

As part of a special outreach programme, 1st Place and Southwark Playhouse are hosting a series of interactive performances and workshops for local families to get a taste of the arts while enjoying and participating in a theatrical performance.

The 45-minute interactive performances and workshops have been devised by Southwark Playhouse and Performing Arts students from the London South Bank University. The piece follows the story of a young girl who has forgotten about her toys, which then come to life and remind her of the fun they can have together. 

The series is aimed at children aged 2-5 years old and their families, and involves singing, movement and play. They are being held at 1st Place’s Children and Parents’ Centre in Burgess Park.

The first performance and workshop is set to take place on Saturday 23 February at 11.00am and is open to 1st Place families (those who use its children's centre services or attend its nurseries). No booking is required, 1st Place families can simply turn up on the day.

Nicola Howard, Director of 1st Place, said “We are delighted to be part ofthis exciting community initiative, bringing the joy of the theatre to ourfamilies, particularly those who would not ordinarily be able to access orenjoy the theatre.”

DavidWorkman, Youth andCommunity Director at Southwark Playhouse, said “Through this outreachprogramme, we wanted to engage the local community with the arts and inspirethe next generation”

“Our new theatre, which will be opening shortly will have a dedicated community space and enable us to continue to provide more opportunities like this. Working in partnership with 1st Place, we hope that this will include local families.”

Theseries is part funded by the London Community Foundation.