6 young directors (ages 18 - 25) worked with our junior and senior companies to create a festival of short scenes exploring stories of young people at crucial moments in their lives. They chose excerpts which delved into the rapid growth of young people when confronted with moments of impact and the complex interplay of newfound independence,

responsibility, and unforeseen consequences. The works reflected the bravery needed to embark on new challenges and the sense of freedom and empowerment young people feel when they step up, speak out and overcome their own vulnerabilities.

Short scenes included: 

Lord of the Flies by Nigel Williams
Directed by Justice Ezi

As We Face the Sun by Kit Withington
Directed by Batanga Bokula

Changing Room By Chris Bush
Directed by Izzy Ponsford

Emotional Baggage By Lindsay Price
Directed by Shivone Dominguez Blascikova

Bright.Young.Things By Georgia Christou
Directed by Bushra Baig

Noughts & Crosses By Sabrina Mahfouz
Directed by Danielle Colleman

Staff Directors: Julia Couto, JessDrader & Sebastian Constantine
Set & Costume Design by: Delyth Evans
Stage Manager: Pierce Duncan
Costume Supervisor: Sophie Eley
Volunteers: Stella Aboaba, Charlie Jones, Jenny Wu