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 […]
Thank you! Joy at £345K grant boost from Paul Hamlyn Foundation
We’re thrilled to announce we’ve received £345,000 from Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Arts Access and Participation Fund. PHF was established by Paul Hamlyn in 1987. He died in 2001 and left most of his estate to the foundation, creating one of the largest independent grant-making foundations in the UK. PHF use their resources to support social […]
Hooray, we’re having a party 23 July – and you’re invited
Before fully reopening for classes and a packed performance programme from September, we’re having a party – and you’re all invited. Proving why we’re THE place for performing arts in Norfolk, we’re taking over the streets of Norwich on Friday 23 July with live music, dance and entertainment. We’re also throwing open our studios where […]
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie star Layton Williams brings some FAB to The Garage
We know West End star Layton Williams is going to slay it as one of our new patrons. He said: “I’m honoured to be asked and will 100% bring some FAB to Norfolk. It’s a place I adore touring to and have many fond memories of performing and teaching here. “I am looking forward to […]
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 […]
Inclusion difficulties in the age of Covid-19
The continued health restrictions and lockdowns – essential as they’ve been to control the spread of Covid-19 – have presented the Inclusion Team and the young people The Garage works with with a number of new barriers to overcome. Youth Arts Worker Tom Francis explains more. The pandemic has presented major challenges for most people. As […]
The Garage was somewhere I could explore my creative potential without feeling shy or judged
The Garage Trust is about exploring your creative potential. It uses the performing arts to change the lives of Norfolk’s young people and their families facing challenging circumstances. We’re currently raising money so we can help hundreds more take part in dance, music or theatre classes and courses either here or at our sister site The Workshop […]
Happy Christmas NR2 Foodbank Norwich
Instead of playing Santa to each other, this year everyone at The Garage has teamed up with the NR2 Foodbank to spread some Christmas cheer. Our staff and board members have donated £700 to the foodbank, which is distributing boxes to 70 families in need throughout the NR2 area. The £700 will help provide Langleys […]
INCLUSION TEAM INSPIRED BY YOUNG PEOPLE’S SUCCESS
09/12/2019 As the year draws to a close, our inclusion lead Adam Yaxley and his team have taken the time to reflect. What a year it has been for The Garage. Hundreds of young people have been supported through our Foundation courses. The successful outcomes are a credit to the tutors and support team who work so […]
DISCOVER ART
09/05/2018 Discover Art took place at Diss Corn Hall from January until May 2018. Below is a copy of the things that we did during the sessions. Activity overview Workshop 1 Design your own Super Hero 2 Create a comic strip featuring your superhero 3 Mask making 4 Set design- create design 5 Set […]
MUSIC FOR HOME EDUCATED IN KING’S LYNN
30/04/2018 Every Friday 2.45-3.45 – Providence Street Community Centre Ages 8 – 16 £5 per child John Kramarchuk runs a Friday class for home educated young people in King’s Lynn. Each week there is a chance to learn a new skill or develop your musical talent. John is a great teacher with a wide repertoire […]
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AMNESTY
12/02/2018 The Garage with King’s Lynn Festival are holding a musical instruments amnesty on the 15 & 16 February to collect unused instruments. Donations will be used at new music workshops for young people in King’s Lynn which will run from Friday 23 February for 10 weeks at the King’s Lynn Providence Street Community Centre. We are after […]
