The first rule of Drama Club is… Ok so it’s a cliche, but in some respects it’s important to know that you can ‘act’ with confidence in a drama club space; you can have a go and everyone will think that’s great. I know I certainly felt emboldened to leave the room “in the style of a crab” because I knew it was a friendly ‘safe’ space.
We wanted to set some rules for this club, and we don’t for others, because of this very reason. This is what the interns came up with:
- Have fun!
- No idea is a bad idea
- Laughter in the right places
- No interruptions
- Listen
- Relaxed
- Always try! No pressure
- Don’t be afraid to challenge
- Respecting others
Not a bad set of rules for the office or life either! Do you have a favourite? It’s hard to pick one. Following these we had a really nice time together. We smiled, we were patient with each other, we laughed a lot and all in the right places. Brilliant. Bring on the next one! I’ll be practicing my crab moves following some feedback last night.
We approached Clubs differently for 2025, we wanted things where we could all take a break from work and enjoy ourselves. And, if we learn something along the way, then even better. Drama Club is an important one to help the young people we work with develop their confidence, communication skills and creativity.
A desire for creative pursuits and jobs is something we’re coming across a lot when we’re talking to young people considering their next steps. Being able to offer Clubs and work in partnership across the city with creative organisations over the next year will hopefully result in us being able to bring more opportunities to our young people. If you’re interested in getting involved, then we’d love to hear from you. More hands make light work and all that!
Exits in the style of a crab…