CRE8

Who are we?

We are CRE8 which is a creative arts project for young people in Liverpool.

Stephanie Scott - Youth Arts Co-ordinator
Paul Ware - Youth Drama Worker
Michelle Whalley - Youth Dance Worker

Name of Project

CRE8 Youth Arts Team is a citywide project delivering performance and visual arts projects throughout Liverpool.

Is this project for you?

Young people aged 11-19, have the opportunity to take many roles in this project, and these include performance theatre, make-up, prop design, video editing plus much more. Which includes drama session on a Monday evening and dance sessions on a Tuesday at The Door for young people aged 11 – 19.

Where is the project?

The project is based at:
Merseyside Youth Association,
The Door
65-67 Hanover Street
Liverpool
L1 3DY

What are the Aims and objectives of this Project?

Our aim to engage disadvantaged young people throughout Liverpool in developing visual and performing arts projects where under other circumstances they would not get the opportunity to do so.

How Do I get there?

Public transport to city centre. Check out the LYS website for more details.

What’s on and When?

Monday 6pm-8pm: Drama session
Tuesday 6pm-8pm: Dance session
School Holidays: Art, Dance and Drama sessions leading up to a performance at the end of the week.

What do young people say about us?

"It was good. I liked the singing and dancing" – Madison
"I liked everything and the script, songs and dances are good" – Daniel
"T'was fab! I really enjoyed the production!" - Jon

Would you recommend the project to your friends?

Yes, I have been with CRE8 for many years and have always encouraged school friends to join in with half term and weekly sessions. I have also made many friends while with CRE8.

How has the project helped you deal with issues in your life?

Staff at CRE8 gave me the confidence to address issues in my life and help direct me to other organisations - ANON

What have you learned or enjoyed so far?

CRE8 helped me to understand and enjoy Shakespeare, when we performed Macbeth over the summer; this has also helped me with my GCSE English and Drama, which I am taking this year - Amy

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