Can You Hear Us?
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Can You Hear Us?

A series of drama performances co-created and delivered by young people in Lewisham

By Safer Communities Service's Community Engagement Team

Date and time

Saturday, June 29 · 12:30 - 5pm GMT+1

Location

Lewisham Youth Theatre

436 Lewisham High Street London SE13 6LJ United Kingdom

Agenda

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Opening and Spoken Word

Rofeda Bougaga. The Body Remembers, SOUNDS LiKE CHAOS

SOUNDS LiKE CHAOS Artist Rofeda Bougaga will be hosting the event and performing poems from her one-woman show, The Body Remembers. The Body Remembers follows Karima, an Arab teenager in Lewisham suf...

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM

Fuel to the Fire

Second Wave Youth Arts

A young woman responds to threats and intimidation. Can she protect herself? And who can she turn to for help. Second Wave’s short drama presentation, devised and created by young actors, will includ...

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

SAFE

James Ross Hunter Youth Support

James Ross Hunter Youth Support’s short drama written by young people challenges the societal expectations of young people and features the character Jacob whose life is thrown off track after his Mo...

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

(Un)censored

SOUNDS LiKE CHAOS

(Un)censored is a research and creative campaign group of eight young women aged 16- 25 who are actively exploring issues of women’s safety in the borough.

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

Live It Down

Lewisham Youth Theatre

Dani has been forced to move schools due to his older brother’s interactions with the Police. He tries to cope through creativity, but struggles in the new school's social structure, building his rep...

4:30 PM - 4:45 PM

Closing and Spoken Word

Rofeda Bougaga, The Body Remembers, SOUNDS LiKE CHAOS

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours 30 minutes

    Lewisham Council's Safer Communities Service has partnered with Second Wave Youth Arts, James Ross Hunter Youth Support, SOUNDS LiKE CHAOS and Lewisham Youth Theatre for a series of drama performances that aim to highlight the views, wishes and experiences of some young people in Lewisham around the topics of crime and violence, feelings of safety, and why it is important that we listen to and include young people’s voices when making decisions that affect them. Doors open at 12.30pm with a prompt 1pm start.

    Frequently asked questions

    Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

    Yes

    Will there be food and drink available?

    Yes. Vegan Caribbean food (including gluten free options) and soft drinks will be available at no cost to yourselves! Alcohol is not permitted. Catering is being provided by Vegan Flavours

    Does the event have an age restriction?

    Given the topic of violence (including knife violence, sexual exploitation and violence against women and girls), it is recommended that attendees are aged 14 years and over

    Is there parking available on site?

    No there is not. For parking options on the day, please visit https://www.justpark.com The venue is accessible by bus and is walking distance from Ladywell station

    What time does the event start and finish?

    Doors open at 12.30pm with a prompt 1pm start. The event finishes at 5pm

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    Safer Communities Service's Community Engagement Team