Members of Haringey Shed Youth Theatre proudly collected a Philip Lawrence Award 2009 from Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Ed Balls. The awards ceremony was held on Tuesday 8th December at BAFTA in London’s West End and was hosted by Newsreader Sir Trevor McDonald. Sir Trevor said “I think this is fine work. I particularly like the involvement of young people with disabilities.”

Ed Balls, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, said “I congratulate the winners of this year’s Philip lawrence Award for such fantastic work in their local communities. The projects demonstrate how young people are helping break down barriers between groups in their community. The contribution to the wider community is also helping them develop new skills and gain confidence. We should all be proud of today’s winners”

The Awards were set up in memory of Head teacher Philip Lawrence who was murdered outside his school 14 years ago. So far they have recognised over 1000 young people aged between 11 and 20 in over 80 communities since 1997. Winning projects receive £1000 and become members of the Philip Lawrence Awards Fellowship which offers training and support to further their work.

Follow the link to view a short film about Haringey Shed and to find out who the other winners are.

http://www.philiplawrenceawards.net/

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Join Haringey Shed’s Youth Theatre on Saturday 5th December at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre.

Musicians, dancers and DJ’s delve into the past to develop their skills in the present and to help them realise their full potential in the future.  They vow to work hard and play hard to achieve their goals and for them, failure is not an option.  Find out what happens when a mysterious stranger gets involved and shows them their gifts but not without a warning………

If you are aged 16-25 and are interested in getting involved with Haringey Shed as a volunteer then please contact Bizi on 07850 617 768/ bizi@haringeyshed.org or Yamin on 07534 905 751/yamin@haringeyshed.org

The new Haringey Shed term starts on the week of 14th September.  Shed Band is on Monday from 5.30pm to 7pm, Children’s Theatre is on Tuesday from 5pm to 6.15pm, Youth Theatre is on Tuesday from 7pm to 8.30pm, Big Noise is on Wednesday from 5.30pm to 6.30pm and Very Vocals is on Wednesday from 7pm to 8pm.

 The end of term production by our Youth Theatre is on Saturday 5th December at the Bernie Grant Art Centre with performances at 2pm and 5pm.  This is an exciting project funded by the Big Lottery Fund and V:Choice FM.  Tickets will be on sale soon.

The 5th December marks the end of our term and a well deserved Christmas break!

Call the box office on 0208 365 5450

Our Summer Theatre programme is now in its 7th year and still going strong. For 3 weeks in August, 120 children will work with professional writers, directors and musicians and of course, Haringey Shed’s team of drama practitioners to create 2 shows that will be performed at the Bernie Grant Centre on Saturday 22nd August.

Children’s Theatre (7-10 years) Haringey Sixth Form Centre, White Hart Lane, N17

Monday 3rd August – Friday 7th August 10am – 4pm

Friday 21st August 10am – 4pm

(£50 per child – concessionary rates apply)

Youth Theatre (11-16 years) Haringey Sixth Form Centre, White Hart Lane, N17

Monday 10th August – Thursday 20th August 10am – 4pm

(£80 per child – concessionary rates apply)

Places fill up very quickly so get your application forms in as soon as possible. For more information or to request an application form please contact Lucy at lucy@haringeyshed.org or 020 8365 5453.

Sue Johnston, Alison Steadman, Richard Wilson, Rudolph Walker, Wil Johnson and Les Dennis were among the actors and singers who lent their support to Haringey Shed’s inclusive theatre company at a fundraising gala on February 8th. The sell-out event took place at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Tottenham. The evening included poetry and song, with a host of celebrities appearing alongside ninety- five of Haringey Shed’s young performers, aged 7–16.

Celebrity performers described the gala as follows:

Sue Johnston: (Patron) “I believe in Haringey Shed 100%..and I simply loved the show.”

Les Dennis: “I came last year and had a sense of wonder at what the young people had done. I thought the show was great – a nice diversity of performance. Things that made you think and things that made you laugh.”

Alison Steadman: “I took part because I believe Haringey Shed and theatre can give a wonderful start in life to young people. Haringey Shed gives them an empathy with other human beings, and stresses that everyone is important no matter what their ability or disability. It was brilliant to see famous names and the kids onstage together – it gave the kids an enormous lift .

Richard Wilson: ”It was a great evening, and a nice mix of performance. The kids were wonderful and stole the show.”

Lynne Hale, Haringey Shed Executive Director, said: “It was a truly wonderful event – joyful, inspiring and inclusive. The whole company, staff and young people, worked very hard to pull the event together but felt it was worth it to see such a mix of people – Shed families and well-known performers, people from all over Haringey and other parts of London celebrating the work of Haringey Shed together.”

Funds raised will help Haringey Shed continue its work in 2009.