I never really thought a career in music was realistic, so didn’t really chase it says Unsigned 2022’s Lfay
Say hi to our final Unsigned 2022 artist Lfay. This busy 19-year-old from Dickleburgh is juggling the programme with her Open University studies, working full-time as a teacher’s assistant at a SEND school and running her own small business Blue Tiger. Q: Tell me more about your music A: My sound is very experimental with […]
I recall watching My Chemical Romance and wanted to be standing right where they were says Unsigned 2022’s The Marijanovic
Meet Kyle Adams, AKA The Marijanovic, our fourth Unsigned 2022 artist. Originally from Portsmouth but now living in Norwich, the 17-year-old is studying at Access Creative College while working as a women and men’s artistic gymnastics coach. Q: Tell me about your music A: I find it hard putting a label on my music or […]
I aspire to be a strong role model says Unsigned 2022’s Juliet
It’s time to look at the next of our Unsigned stars, Juliet. Originally from south east London, she moved to the north Norfolk coast when she was 10. Now 18, she’s currently in her last year of her Level Three Vocal Artist course at Access Creative College in Norwich. Q: Tell me more about your […]
I wondered if I’d left it a bit late to start getting into music, despite being young! says Unsigned 2022’s Maple Ward
We’ve four new, distinctive artists on board for this year’s Unsigned programme. Each delivering fresh and exciting music. We’ll be meeting each one over the next few weeks, starting with Maple Ward. She’s a 22-year-old support worker for adults with special needs. Based in Norwich but originally from Southampton, her influences include Phoebe Bridges and […]
The Garage would’ve changed my life growing up says superstar theatre producer Richard Jordan
Born and raised in Norfolk, our newest ambassador Richard Jordan is described by The Stage as “one of the UK’s most prolific producers”. The Olivier, Tony and Emmy Award winner discovered his interest in theatre by watching shows at the Norwich Theatre Royal and Norwich Arts Centre. It was these two venues that gave him a […]
Kids’ 2022 summer term classes are great prep for September school start
Is your child starting school in September? Our summer preschool classes are the perfect way to help you get them ready for this milestone – and make some fun memories on the way. Creative activities are known for boosting youngsters’ ability to learn and solve problems, to interact with other others and learn self-control, to […]
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 […]
Shows – enjoy live theatre, comedy and music with us in 2022
* Updated 18 March* Checked out our what’s on pages yet? We’ve shows that’ll make you think, laugh and cry. Enjoy internationally acclaimed writers, homegrown talent, the theatre-makers of tomorrow and TV’s brightest comedians. Jason Raper, our new Venue Supervisor, said: “It’s great to see the theatre so busy. We’ve already announced some fantastic theatre, comedy […]
Spring into 2022 – enjoy even more classes with us from this January
We’re excited to say next Monday sees the return of classes here at The Garage. Gabby Meadows, our Participation Programme manager and a tutor, can’t wait for them to start. She said: “We have some exciting things in the pipeline performance-wise. We’re delighted to be hosting the Norfolk County Youth Choir, which is completely free […]
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 […]
