Young Company (16-19 Yrs)

 
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“I loved how we worked together to write our own scripts
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— Young Company member.

What We do

Hackney Shed Young Company is for 14 - 19 year olds who want to learn:

Acting (Film and Stage) Script Writing Directing Audition Techniques
Improv and Devising

Young Company members are given the opportunity to design the next project each term.

When & Where

Autumn Term 2025:

Through October, young people will collaborate on Waitress, a musical theatre project. Together, we’ll create our own small-town American diner, brought to life with upbeat, pop-influenced songs and a slice of quirky humour.

Find out more here.

Spring Term 2025:

From Jan-Feb we run a 6 week film project where young people devise and shoot their own short film.  Young people can choose to focus more on acting, writing or directing at this stage.

Summer Term 2025:

In May/June we run a 5 week project in designed by young company in the Spring term.

Dates and times to be confirmed

How to get involved

Please get in touch if you are interested in joining

Email vicki@hackneyshed.org.uk or call 07927 082 592

Cost: We ask for a donation of £25 per term which can be paid at any time. We offer alternative payment options if costs cannot be covered at any time.

Musical Theatre Project: Waitress

Join our 4-week Musical Theatre Project and become a triple threat!

Dates: Thursdays – 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th October
Time: 6:00–8:00pm
Location: Hoxton Hall
Ages: 14–19 years

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What People Say About Hackney Shed

Testimonials

It's non competitive and encourages cooperation, collaboration and celebration of people's differing strengths.

Hackney Shed doesn't just support children and young people the benefits spill over to parents and carers too, especially around well being, knowing the 'shed' members are being well catered for.

“Hackney Shed provides a unique service to communities across Hackney which is financially accessible (unlike others). It's format is vital in respect of social cohesion and providing space for the development of young people in a way which is non judgemental and inclusive”

A really fun drama space where you could feel safe and comfortable expressing ideas. I've met so many cool people I wouldn't have without this.

Hackney Shed is a marvellous, shining example of genuine, meaningful inclusion.

“It is a rare and valuable opportunity to meet and make friends, socialise, develop his independence and feel rightly proud of himself”

“Hackney Shed is great and continues to wow - great for kids and parents.”

“Great energy. Inclusive for all. Creative teaching which allows children/young people opportunities to gain confidence”

"The best thing is that we have a proper theatre, with lights and costumes and musicians and everything, so when we do a show it feels like a real show, not just kids.”

"Hackney Shed enriches my child's life on so many levels. She is not only learning theatre skills, but so much more. She is learning about community and co-operation, and is gaining in confidence and self-worth."

"As a parent with a child with special needs I value the inclusivity over and above everything. This is from the point of view both of how good it is for him to feel included and valued but also from the point of view of my other two children who are able to see him and others with special needs being on an equal footing."

"We have been Hackney residents for nearly 20 years and have been very proud to find such an excellent opportunity for all children right on our doorstep."