Schools & Community

Participate

A young woman stands on a brightly decorated stage. She is wearing checkerboard trousers and a navy blue tail coat, with a polka dot waistcoat and top hat. The top hat has a googly eyes and monster teeth. On the stage with her are an array of monster puppets. They have googly eys, big grins and monster teeth.

Participate is our schools and communities participation programme. We offer high quality creative opportunities, working with a wide range of fantastic artists and companies based in the north of England.

We work with schools, colleges and community groups, offering them the chance to get involved in, and be inspired by, the arts.

If you would like to find out more about what’s on offer through Participate, please contact our Community Programmer, Joel Phillimore, at [email protected]/

View our Participate Workshops

“I think it is important for them to see [animation] is made by normal people, and also women, as often the industry seems unreachable or unreal. Staff were delighted and I think they too learn and enjoy the workshops as that is something they can then do again.“

– Virpi Kettu, Animator & Participate artist

Young Promoters

Are you interested in the Creative Industries and the Arts and Culture Sector? We’re looking for young people aged 12 – 25yrs to become Young Promoters and work behind the scenes, helping to programme, publicise and host live events across Cumbria, County Durham and Northumberland.

Highlights offers you the chance to develop your understanding of the arts, events management and your community. You may want to get involved with the production and technical side, you may want to help with the PR and marketing, or you may want to write reviews for live theatre, music or dance performances. Talk to us about where we can help you develop your skills best.

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Young Promoter Case Studies

Schools & Community News

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“Absolutely fabulous. The best workshop ever, as all the children and staff have agreed! Everyone really felt that Gav was like a great friend they had known forever. They engaged instantaneously and with enthusiasm. They laughed and enjoyed from start to finish!“

– Paula Cummings, Headteacher, Cambo First School

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