Soho Theatre update

View this email in your browser Soho Theatre - We're ready to come to Walthamstow! It's a critical time for the former Granada's future, following last month's news of plans by the UCKG to sell the building to Antic. Soho Theatre continues its education work in the borough following the success of October’s Half Term Young Theatremakers week – applications for 2015 are now open. We've got Christmas at Soho lined up but, so you know, we're ready to come to Walthamstow... Latest News   Last month news came of the UCKG’s plans to sell the former Granada to pub chain Antic. Soho Theatre and Waltham Forest Cinema Trust released a statement following the announcement, which you can read here. Now is a critical time for the former Granada. With the Council’s continued support, we’re working hard to reach an agreement with Antic which can secure the genuine entertainment use and community benefit that this building and everyone’s efforts deserve. As soon as we are in a position to say more about that, we will. Meantime, we hope you enjoy our video – we’re ready to come to Walthamstow and we’re passionate about creating a venue for everyone.   Soho Theatre education work in Waltham Forest   The first Soho Young Theatremakers course, supported by the London Borough of Waltham Forest, took place during October Half Term. Twenty young people aged 11-18 participated in the free week of theatre making, exploring the theme of food and memories led by local artists Slap Haddock and culminating in a final performance in front of delighted families and friends. Feedback from the week was overwhelmingly positive. "Our son came on Monday and we thought he would not last the week. He just loved it. Couldn’t wait to get back the next day.” "I just loved it. To have a 17 year coming home each day animated and excited saying how much he loved it, was great." “My daughter loved every minute of it...it was the first time she’s played her sax with anyone, so in terms of building her confidence as a performer, playing her instrument was really brilliant as well.” Soho Young Theatremakers - Walthamstow applications open for 2015   Following the success of our October Half Term course, we’re looking forward to continuing our education work in the borough. Our new ten week Soho Young Theatremaker courses, aimed at 14-19 year olds living within Waltham Forest, will commence from January 15th at Walthamstow School for Girls. Over ten weeks, participants learn how to create and perform their own theatre show, and receive an insight into what it’s like to work within the creative industries. The courses cost £75 and bursaries are available.   To apply or for more information click hereor email jules@sohotheatre.com.  Christmas at Soho Theatre If you are around Soho over the festive period, we’ve got Christmas at Soho Theatre all wrapped up – from Nick Helm  to Trevor Noah, Nina Conti, Bridget Christie, Nish Kumar, Adam Riches, Stewart Lee and more – we’d love to see you here! Get in touch   If you have any questions about our work in Walthamstow and the borough of Waltham Forest please email sam@sohotheatre.com. Help us spread the word – if you know someone who would like to receive this email please ask them to sign up here.