Theatre Royal Plymouth invites professionals to discover Our Space Annotated Workshops
Theatre Royal Plymouth is inviting professionals to attend two upcoming Our Space Annotated Workshops at the TR2 Production and Learning Centre, offering the opportunity to experience the programme first-hand and learn more about the support it provides to adults and young people across Plymouth.
The sessions are designed for professionals who work with individuals facing barriers to wellbeing, inclusion and community connection. Attendees will meet the Our Space team, take part in workshop activities, and gain a greater understanding of the impact the programme has on participants.
Both sessions will include an introduction to Our Space and information about both the adult and youth programmes, with each date focusing on a different area of delivery.
Adult Our Space Workshop
This session will focus on the Adult Our Space programme (18+), exploring the work carried out with adults who face barriers to wellbeing, connection and community. This includes individuals with lived experience of homelessness, mental health challenges, substance misuse, reoffending and social isolation, as well as participants involved in the programme's Armed Forces strand.
Attendees will also receive a brief introduction to Young Company Our Space.
Date: Thursday 8 October
Time: 12noon to 2pm
Location: TR2 Production and Learning Centre, 12 Neptune Park, Plymouth, PL4 0SJ
Young Company Our Space Workshop
This session will focus on Young Company Our Space, a referral-based programme for young people aged 14 to 18 who face barriers to wellbeing and inclusion. The programme supports a wide range of young people, including care-experienced young people, young carers, those from asylum seeker, refugee and migrant backgrounds, young people who struggle to engage with school, and those experiencing mental health challenges.
The session will also include a brief introduction to the adult programme.
Date: Thursday 15 October
Time: 12noon to 2pm
Location: TR2 Production and Learning Centre, 12 Neptune Park, Plymouth, PL4 0SJ
Event details:
Parking: Free onsite parking available
Refreshments: Tea and coffee provided
About Our Space
Our Space is a creative programme that uses drama and creative activities to support adults aged 18 and over who may be experiencing challenges such as homelessness, poor mental health, substance misuse, reoffending or social isolation.
The programme creates opportunities for participants to improve their wellbeing, build confidence, develop resilience and strengthen communication and teamwork skills. Through regular sessions, theatre visits, workshops and volunteering opportunities, participants are encouraged to build positive social connections and develop hope for the future.
Young Company Our Space extends this support to young people aged 14 to 18 through engaging and creative workshops that focus on wellbeing, confidence, communication and, importantly, having fun in a safe and inclusive environment.
The annotated workshops are designed to help professionals understand how the programmes work and the benefits they can offer to the people they support. Participants will be able to experience elements of a typical Our Space session, reflect on how their clients may engage with the programme, and build confidence in discussing and making referrals.
Spaces are limited. Register your interest here.
