Hello future theatre-makers
The Garage Norwich is welcoming hundreds of youngsters from across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire this week as part of NT Connections. We’re one of just 29 regional theatres in the UK taking part in the National Theatre’s annual youth theatre festival and the only venue in this area to be hosting groups. Young theatre-makers […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Introduction to the Creative Industries Programme returns in 2022
Our free Introduction to the Creative Industries Programme returns next year. Signing up to it was one of the best decisions Juno Evans has made. She said: “With the support of my programme mentor I was able to find local work and training opportunities that related to the creative areas I am interested in. “I went on […]
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 […]
Unsigned changed their lives, make 2021 the year you change yours
As the hunt begins for our latest Unsigned stars, we spoke to former participants Jøra the Førtuneteller, who are going on a UK and Ireland tour and Amelia Stephanides, whose debut EP drops next month. Jøra – aka Sam Howlett, Gui Oliveira, Dawid Tondryk and Josh Shave – said Unsigned has been invaluable to them […]
Write music that you love and find people who love it with you
It’s hard to imagine punk powerhouse and music mentor Millie Manders only being able to perform if she was in her mum’s dining room, with the door closed and her back to it. Or that she still gets stage fright to this day. This is her story. I was surrounded by music from day one. […]
Turnstyle 2021 dance showcase will be a little different
This year’s Turnstyle showcase will be a little different explains Danielle Tubb, Assistant Producer and Performing Arts Tutor at The Garage. “Last year, Turnstyle couldn’t take place at all due to the pandemic. So, I was determined to ensure our companies had the opportunity to perform at the end of this academic year. “I wanted […]
