Be brave enough to explore your creative side says dancer Alex Sturman
Dancer Alex Sturman says giving young people the chance to explore themselves in a creative way is so important – especially during the times we’re living in. He said: “I was genuinely thrilled that an organisation such as The Garage Trust would ask me to become one of their ambassadors. Growing up in Taverham and […]
A tale of two cities – performing arts students explore Rouen in France and Norwich
The beautiful French city of Rouen and our own fine city of Norwich have enjoyed a long and fruitful friendship. Several weeks ago, our HNC Programme in Performing Arts students explored both. Organised through both cities’ Twinning Associations, they will draw on both places’ similarities and differences to create and develop a performance, using sound recordings, […]
2021 HNC Programme in Performing Arts course is challenging and fun says Liv
Liv Burton joined our HNC Programme in Performing Arts course because she wanted to improve her skillset before going to university next year. The Level 4 course has three specialist pathways in Acting, Dance and Musical Theatre. The courses also include units where all pathways work together. Delivered by industry professionals, the aim is to […]
I’ll be there for you! My First composer Lloyd Gorman’s joy at ambassador role
Rehearsals for My First Panto: Cinderella Rocks start soon. Regular composer Lloyd Gorman and The Garage go way back. Our newest ambassador said: “Growing up in Norwich, as a teenager I watched The Garage be converted into the building you see today. As a young adult, I rehearsed and took classes there with The Theatre […]
Behind-the-scenes experience of life at The Garage was amazing eye-opener for performer Lydia
We’re all about helping and encouraging young people to grow, not just as performers but as people. We loved having Lydia Sadd here on work experience. As a young performer who hopes to go to drama school, she described it as an amazing and eye-opening opportunity. This is her story. My week of work experience […]
Meet Emma, the tutor of our new 2021 choir – first session FREE
Singing music you love with others is amazing and our new choir for ages 15-plus gives you the chance to do just that. No auditions, no pressure – just music. Ahead of the first FREE session on Wednesday, 15 September, we spoke to tutor Emma O’Reilly, a vocal coach and independent singer-songwriter who has toured Ireland, the UK […]
Pandemic has made me question a lot of things
Growing up, Ellie Cook stood in the wings of the Cromer Pier show, watching the professional dancers, knowing that’s what she wanted to do. But it’s been a bumpy road and she’s seen good friends abandon their dreams, especially as Covid tightened its grip. This is her story. The pandemic has made me question a […]
I was awful… I looked like this little gangly duckling… but I absolutely loved to dance
Teoh Berry is a fan of spontaneity. But when she got dragged to a contemporary dance class, even she couldn’t imagine how it would change her life. This is her story. I was in my early 20s, working full-time and a friend got in touch and said: “Hey, we’re going out and we’re going to […]
Music has more opportunities to create than any other industry
When Ben Street’s fledgling football career was ended by injury, he turned to his first love – music. Now he gets a kick out of performing, promoting and mentoring other artists and running the Wild Paths and Wild Fields festivals. This is his story. It was my grandad on my mum’s side who got me […]
Inspirational students lead the way in 2020 – a year of online HNCs
As lockdown restrictions begin to ease, and potentially for good this time, our HNC Acting Lecturer Sam Webber took a look back at a year of online teaching at The Garage Just over a year ago, the day before the first national lockdown was announced, we were preparing for the final week of our HNC […]
CAP 2021 youngsters excited to put passion for the environment into practice with Norwich pond clean-up
Norwich teenager Anya Bond has been putting her passion for the environment into action. She joined her fellow Community Ambassadors Programme (CAP) members on a mission to all walk 26-miles during lockdown to raise funds to clean a pond in Marriott’s Way. While clocking up her miles, she did a beach litter pick where she and […]
Creative course helps aspiring playwright Juno set the scene for a bright future
When she lost her retail job because of Covid, drama graduate Juno Evans decided to sign up for our new, free Introduction to the Creative Industries course. It’s given her the confidence to pursue her dream of becoming a playwright. This is her story. I’ve been wanting to work in the creative industries for as […]
