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Estate Voices

This free cross generational programme for people of all ages aims to amplify the voices of individuals living on estates. We offer residents of social housing across London the chance to learn advocacy skills and connect with others also pushing for positive social change. In the past we’ve run workshops on combatting climate change, understanding the law and discrimination, open dialogue strategies for mental health in the community, drama to perform (expressing personal experiences through theatre), “Bars for Scars” protest poetry, smartphone filmmaking and community entrepreneurship. As with all of SPID Theatre’s core programmes, the project is fully funded and free to attend.

The Journey: Cradle to Grave

cradle to grave EA

The Journey: Cradle To Grave

Project Overview
This is a six-session creative research/ drama workshop series under our Estate Voices programme.Through creative workshops, discussions, storytelling and drama, participants will explore the different stages of life, the people who influence us, and the experiences that shape our journeys. Their ideas, experiences, improvisation and devising will help shape SPID's upcoming Estate Endz (EE) theatre production, The Journey.
The concept of 'cradle to grave' inspired architect Erno Goldfinger's vision of social housing as a safety net from birth to old age. That's why his design included Trellick Tower, Edenham way and an old peoples' home; three buildings, once concept. Although the old peoples' home has been destroyed, the idea of the urban village lives on in Trellick Tower's Community Rooms and in Kensal House, which Denby and Fry designed to include a nursery, club room and play area.
Participants will work with guest artists, wellbeing, spoken word and a drama practitioner who will support creativity, confidence and reflection throughout the programme.
Sessions from 6:30 to 8:30 pm:
  1. Wednesday 29th July
  2. Thursday 30th July
  3. Friday 31st July
  4. Tuesday 4th August
  5. Wednesday 5th August
  6. Thursday 6th August
* As a part of the project this Estate Voices group will be encouraged to take part in oral history interviews as both interviewer and interviewee.

“I cherish the new knowledge I learned”
Young person fighting rent poverty

“Facilitators showed strong interest, unlike teachers”
Young person excluded from school

“I loved everything, I was so in it!”
Young estate resident

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