This summer our studio was filled with creativity and imagination. 72 children and young people enjoyed the summer term of our Youth Theatre and our holiday activities for local children in Barton Hill, Bristol.
“I love trying all the different games, activities and craft - and being with my friends”
Summer School participant busy crafting
Summer holiday activities
In August, 26 children from our local community came to our studio in Barton Hill for a week of games, craft, drama, storytelling and music all exploring the theme of celebrations.
The children had lots of fun creating costumes and their own songs and stories to share with friends and family at the end of the week.
Making colourful t-shirts
95 local children and families also joined us for trips including a beach trip to Clevedon, and a trip to explore the city centre and Bristol Old Vic. The team at the Bristol Old Vic gave families a behind the scenes tour, for many it was their first time inside the building.
Enjoying the sea view on a day trip to Clevedon
“My son really enjoys the activities organised by Travelling Light...getting to spend time with other children. He is building his confidence more and this is the perfect place for him to do this, staff are so friendly and welcoming”
Creative conversations with our Youth Theatre
This summer as part of Bristol City Council’s community conversations, our Youth Theatre groups shared what was important to them about arts and culture and what they would like to see in the city’s new cultural strategy.
“It’s fun. I like the social and I like the works that we do and the fun that we have and the fun activities that we do. The games, the sharing, all of what we do is really fun.”
Working with local artist Kerry Russel and our Travelling Light team, they used creative activities and drama to explore how they access and enjoy culture in their lives, including at Travelling Light, at home and in the wider city.
Watch this short film to find out what the young people enjoyed about coming to Youth Theatre.
“I love coming to Louder Than Words because you can use your imagination.”
You can read more about what children and young people shared in the Cultural Conversations report
Thanks to funders Bristol City Council Holiday Activities and Food, The Nisbet Trust, Quartet Community Foundation and Bristol Temple Quarter Community Fund for supporting this work.
Would you like to support our work with children and young people?
Over 50% of our Youth Theatre members receive free or discounted bursary places - this is made possible through the generous support of trusts, foundations and individual donors (our Travelling Light Friends). If you would like to support our Youth Theatre, visit our donate page or contact us.