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5.0 Transport Statement
36 National Youth Theatre - Design and Access Statement - August 2019 5.0 Transport Statement
Although the proposed development falls outside of the threshold requiring a Transport Assessment (Islington’s Local Plan, Development Management Policies - Apendix 5.1). The following is included to assess the propolals impact on local transport infrastructure. To Upper Holloway Rail, Archway and 5.1 Access and Inclusion Highate
An Access Audit of the National Youth Theatre’s premises on 443-445 Holloway Road was carried out by Access=Design in February 2019. The design for the refurbishment and extension of the building was conceived as a result of this review and it was evaluated by Access=Design in April 2019.
The latest scheme has been further evaluated and the latest Access and Inclusion Statement for the scheme is included in the Appendix 7.2. The report contains an explanation of the effectiveness of the proposals in improving accessibility for users of the building and its facilities, indicates how the proposals respond to the requirements of Part M of the Building Regulations and possible planning policy requirements relating to accessibility.
5.2 Public Transport
The Site has a PTAL of 5 indicating a very good level of accessibility, located within walking distance from a number of transport connections. As such, walking is National Youth Theatre likely to form a practical mode of travel. The surrounding highway network provides a comprehensive network of To Arsenal and footways. The footways along the length of Holloway Finsbury Park Road are wide on both sides of the street.
5.3 Parking
The 4 existing car parking spaces for the NYT will be replaced by the proposed entrance pavilion. No on site parking is proposed.
On-street parking is permitted in the area of the proposed development within the bays marked on the road for one hour (extended to three for Blue Badge holders) between 10:00 and 16:00.
The nearest Blue Badge parking spaces are located on Windsor Road and Hurcules Street, both within 100m radius of the proposed entrance reception.
Nearby bus stops On street parking To Holloway Road, Blue Badge parking Arsenal, Drayton Park 100m radius around proposed entrance Rail, Finsbury Park and Highbury & Islington
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5.4 Fire Access
The nearest fire hydrant is located on the southern corner of the shared access route junction with Holloway Road.
In accordance with Clause 16.2 of ADB vehicle access for a pump appliance should be provided to 15% of the perimeter - requiring access to 15m of the façade. This is provided via the front of the pavilion which measures 15.3m. An additional 11m is provided to the side of the new pavilion if required.
5.5 Waste Management
Currently bins are located in the existing carpark are at the front of the building. It is proposed to consolidate bin storage on site and relocate existing bins to the rear of the property adjacent to the neighbours bins.
Waste collection vehicles enter the site from the gated shared access route adjacent to the NYT.
5.6 Deliveries and Servicing
Current access for delivery and servicing is gained through the gated shared access route adjacent to the NY T.
5.7 Cycling
There are no signed cycle routes in the vicinity of the site, however Tufnell Park Road to the west of the site FH forms part of a local cycle network. Currently there are no bicycle facilities on site, it is proposed to introduce 10 cycle parking bays to the rear of the property.
Fire Hydrant Shared Access Route / Right of way Relocated Bin Location Proposed Bicycle Storage
38 National Youth Theatre - Design and Access Statement - August 2019 6.0 Heritage Statement
6.1 Statement of Significance
In May 2018, a Heritage Statement was prepared by 3.12 The proposed entrance pavilion has been designed to • Health and Independence - Mental health/physical the Heritage Collective on behalf of Skylla Properties Overall these buildings are of some architectural interest respect the scale, rhythm and fenestration of the existing exercise/ opening theatre opportunities to the those Limited relating to the site at 443-449 Holloway Road, but have been subject to significant alteration which, building and its special features. Presenting itself as a from ‘non theatre back ground’/DDA accessible/ which includes the National Youth Theatre. internally, has resulted in the loss of a lot of the original lively frontage that features high quality facing materials confidence building for school leavers – avoiding fabric. Today, these buildings stand as attractive, brick, making a positive contribution to the streetscene and worklessness/ NEETs The report is relevant to this application. At a meeting industrial structures which make a positive contribution to character of the Mercers Road Conservation Area and • Well run council - Providing services that leads to a on 13 June with the London Borough of Islington it the area. enhancing the status and value of this locally listed reduction in the call on children and adult services. was agreed that, as this application is for a minor building as demonstrated within chapter 4 of this design development, a separate Hertiage Statement is not 3.13 and access statement. required for this application. Of the structure considered in this report, Building B is of the greatest interest and this has been recognised by its The proposal responds effectively to the site and With reference to the report, the significance of the inclusion on the local list. surrounding context, and will deliver a wide range of National Youth Theatre building lies mainly in the 19th planning benefits as set out below: century facade. In the report, the NYT is referred to as Building B. 6.2 Assessment of Impact (DSDHA) • Bringing social value. • Jobs - supporting people into work by developing life 3.5 The Islington Register of Locally Listed Buildings and skills and confidence. The external appearance and form of the two, now Locally Significant Shopfronts note the following special • Safety and Cohesion - A safe and approachable linked, buildings (Buildings B and C) remain largely in features of the existing building at 443-445 Holloway environment for everyone to come together in a their original or early form and read as part of a larger Road (ref no. 1152): cohesive borough. site. The frontage of Building B (formerly the music hall) • Children and Young People - Life skills/ education/ facing Holloway Road is of primary architectural interest • Stucco dentilled moulded cornice. an alternative to street life governed by postcodes/ with its decorative first floor window arches and heavy • Six decorative Roman arches, stucco on brick piers supporting schools – bringing schools together cornice...This frontage has been locally listed by Islington. and stucco decorative capitals. • Place and Environment - A new forward thinking • Tympana with decoration. identity for a cultural asset as part of a welcoming 3.6 and attractive borough. To the rear, the former music hall building extends back into the application site. It has a plain brick facade, facing south-east, with nine identical windows, each with a concrete linter over at first floor and a series of smaller windows at ground floor. The windows at ground floor were altered in 1914, with the three central windows at ground floor having been lowered to allow light into the part of the building which contains the theatre. A loading door was also added towards the eastern end.
3.9 As the historical research in the previous section highlights, the interiors of both these buildings, but particularly Building B (the former music hall), have been significantly altered and been subject to various phases of alteration in line with changing uses.
3.10 The aspects that are of significance are (i) the quality of the Holloway Road frontage to Building B; (ii) the broadly readable external form and industrial character of both structures; (iii) the quality of the brickwork. 1928 elevations of the building show an entrance canopy with glazed covered walkway to the street.
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7.2 Access and Inclusion Statement
1.0 Introduction
This Access Statement comments upon the accessibility of the proposed redevelopment scheme for the National Youth Theatre, Holloway Road, London. The scheme proposes the remodelling
and extension to the existing building. The report follows an access audit of the building and is
based on the Stage 2 proposal drawings provided by DSDHA architects plus discussions with the
client and design team. National Youth Theatre Holloway Road, London The report contains an explanation of the effectiveness of the proposals in improving accessibility for users of the building and its facilities, indicates how the proposals respond to the requirements
of Part M of the Building Regulations and possible planning policy requirements relating to accessibility with an aim to meet the funding requirements of the City Bridge Trust. Given the Phase 1 - Access and Inclusion Statement challenging nature of this existing building, the report also outlines circumstances where the design may vary from the guidance, and provides explanation of the alternative design rationale, describing how features mitigate or improve the access problems presented and indicates how
management and operation of the building can further contribute to accessibility.
The design proposals consider access and use of the building by all people, including disabled people, whether they are visitors, staff or volunteers. It is recognised by the architect and client that following good practice guidance for accessibility will benefit all users of the environment, not only those with recognised conditions or impairments. Any improvements made will help to future-proof the building in the event of change to how the spaces are used and changes in the building users into the future.
The report is based on information available at this early design stage and is subject to future detailed design development. An access audit of the building was carried out to outline the current situation regarding accessibility and recommendations made to improve where necessary. Following this an access review of the proposed scheme was carried out and recommendations made where required. It has been recommended that ongoing advice is sought throughout all design stages to ensure the best possible accessibility.
Report date 8 Mar 19 Revision date 1 August 2019 Vin Goodwin /Access = Design 1 of 16 Author Vin Goodwin
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1.1 Design Criteria 2.0 Scope The following guidance documents are referred to as a basis for assessment:
2.1 Existing building - access issues to overcome • Approved Document M Volume 2 of the Building Regulations (2015) • Approved Document K of the Building Regulations (2013) The access audit carried out in February 2019 highlighted a number of challenges presented by the • British Standard BS 8300:2018 where appropriate existing building and site constraints. These are detailed in the Access Audit Report. • Implications and requirements of the Equality Act 2010 • Sign Design Guide (SDS/JMU) While not a listed building, the existing premises still presents many difficulties when aiming to provide • Designing for Accessibility (Centre for Accessible Environments and RIBAE) good accessibility. Structural changes may be possible but some would probably prove prohibitively expensive. The building also continues to be occupied and in use, and any scheme to improve the • Guidance on the use of Tactile Warning Surfaces (DETR) access needs to be phased to enable the building to remain in use. Many of the access issues,
therefore, will not be able to be addressed in phase 1, but will be addressed in more detail in the later It should be noted that consideration has been given to practicalities of meeting the above phases 2 and 3. guidance fully given that the building is existing and many constraints are presented. Some
interpretation of the guidance and alternative solutions may be necessary in order to create the Consideration needs to be given to the requirements of Building Regulations plus implications arising best possible access solutions. from duties under the Equality Act 2010, relating to Disability. It is therefore recommended that the building is made ‘as accessible as practicably possible’ for all visitors, pupils, volunteers and staff. 1.2 Access Consultant The main challenging issues identified in the Access Audit were as follows: Independently appointed access consultants, Vin Goodwin NRAC of Access Design, who has • knowledge and understanding of the needs of a range of building users and in implementing Entrance arrangements are not easily accessible for a range of people • The main entrance is currently unusable due to the stepped level change practical access solutions, has inspected the building, reviewed the scheme and provided • The side entrance, used as the main entrance has challenging gated entry arrangement recommendations to ensure that proposals respond effectively to the relevant legislation and • Internal circulation and wayfinding is complex with many level changes. This is likely to be confusing for recognised good practice guidance and assisting with assessing reasonable access provision in this many building users challenging existing building. • There is no strategic signage and wayfinding system to compensate for the complex circulation routes.
• There is lack of variety and provision of accessible toilet and showering facilities. The current facilities It has been important to provide improved access while not imposing unsightly or structurally do not meet current good practice standards. impractical interventions. • Stairs not adequately detailed to assist people with visual impairments or walking difficulties
• Many of the spaces lack division between them and division between circulation areas. This leads to noise overspill which is difficult for many, and results in a lack of flexibility in the use of the facilities. • Emergency evacuation strategy for disabled people is not clear and little physical provision made. Escape for people unable to use steps is challenging from all floors since none are located at the final exit level.
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3.0 Phase 1 design scheme
2.2 Scope of this report (Phase 1)
3.1 Parking and approach
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3.2 Entrance – 3.3 Circulation and facilities
New platform lift
Plan indicating proposed new entrance
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t pp d out dogs it suita l i ulation idt s t n d s s and ai s in us asi l onsid ation ill 3.3.1 Studios gi n to p o iding so o su a s to ad usta l in ig t to a o odat a ang o us s g spa lo d s s ill l a indo s a p o id d t ill suita l linds to ont ol natu al lig ting l ls ti i ial lig ting ill ont olla l to suit a ang o us s and us s “ laying Up” studio
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3.5 Sanitary facilities 3.5.1 Existing facilities
3.4 Vertical circulation 3.4.1 Lift • 3.5.2 Proposed WC facilities • – • • • • 3.4.2 Stairs
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a “Changing Places” New WC facilities with reference to guidance provided by “Changing Places”
Phase 1 new WC location at ground floor
3.5.2.1 Proposed wheelchair accessible WCs – Phase 1
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Unisex accessible WCS at Ground floor level.
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he ite s listed above will be confir ed and developed in liaison with the ocal uthority uilding Control fficer or pproved nspector and or a suitable ire afety engineer at the re uired future design stages
everal options to i prove access were e plored as part of this phase of the design process of the sche e eighing up constraints presented by budgets spatial and structural of the e isting building and bearing in ind future planned phases it is felt that the sche e as proposed provides a good level of accessibility at an achievable cost to the organisation under its current fundraising strategy
hile features such as additional lift and a or refurbish ent to the ain stair ay be preferable the proposed sche e a i ises the accessibility and usability of the e isting building and responds to all of the ain issues addressed in the original design brief na ely entry into the building through the building and to all its facilities on all floors including a vastly i proved toilet facility for a larger range of users he redevelop ent sche e also allows other features to be incorporated such as hearing enhance ent syste s i proved rationalised and clear signage lighting and internal finishes to assist people with hearing and vision loss and with neuro diversity issues
y providing a nu ber of features to assist disabled people the proposed sche e also i proves accessibility and usability for a far wider range of people and ensures easier anage ent and operation for the building and its facilities
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7.3 Islington - Preliminary Planning and Pre-Application Feedback
Michael O'Hanlon Michael O'Hanlon virtue of it being an extension at the front of the building which steps forward from the established building line, it does this in some respects. I consider it important that the proposed materials, and their From: Karen Turner
Blind frontages David Begin forwarded message: I acknowledge that there is good reason for the studio within the proposed extension to have a blind
frontage, and for it to be located here. However, I do not think that this requirement has been successfully From: "Knipe, Geraldine"
Cc: "Bowring, Alex"
theatres) Patrick Gwynne’s extension to the York Theatre Royal, and Bennett’s flytower extension to In advance of this however, and as discussed at our meeting, there are some fundamental points DESIGN & CONSERVATION COMMENTS: Shaftesbury Theatre could serve as sources of inspiration. A similar jagged or concertina profile could be that we have considered further and can give advice on;
one way to animate the studio extension. The proposals concern a locally listed building (a former Mission Hall designed by George Truefitt in 1872) On the basis of the plans that we have viewed, the alterations to the internal layout do not within the Mercers Road / Tavistock Terrace Conservation Area, which it makes a significant positive appear to raise many issues of contention. The V&A entrance pavilion also has areas of blind frontage and none of its frontage is particularly active. In Its noted that the basement space will have windows to one elevation only so the use of contribution to. this case it is handled with patterned elevations created by natural stone of different hues which enliven those rooms created should reflect this i.e. if some of the rooms created are for office space the frontage. The building does not however directly front or engage with the street so an active frontage then its more appropriate that they have the benefit of daylight It is proposed to introduce a new extension at the front of the building, which would house a new is of less importance here. In relation to the front extension, the principle of building over the parking area at the front entrance and a studio space, in addition to a new window to the southern flank elevation. The extension to allow for an enhanced and more defined front entrance to the building is accepted, would conceal the entire ground floor elevation of the front façade and step forward from the established Signage/advertising in the blind openings is strongly discouraged. subject to suitable design, massing and materials. building line along Holloway Road. The ground floor of the locally listed building is of lesser importance and architectural quality than the first floor, but both its concealment and the disruption of the building Junction with existing building There will be further issues to explore in relation to accessibility and detailed design, and it may be line are both considered to result in some harm to the conservation area, and locally listed building. It is normally good practice for there to be a smaller link section (often glazed) between new extensions and appropriate to give consideration to the proposed uses within the broader remit of the National historic buildings – I consider that this would result in a much less harmful impact to the locally listed building Youth Theatre i.e. if it is intended to offer part of the newly created space as stand‐alone spce to be I recognize that there are significant public benefits associated with the proposed extension which may be and it should be explored. provided to relevant groups. This is best addressed through a formal pre‐application process. I considered to outweigh the harm, providing that it is minimized and mitigated through high quality design. understand that you are keen to maintain regular meetings so, if you are in agreement, we can The most obvious parallel for a successful extension of this type to a historic building is the entrance arrange for a case officer to be allocated to this and provide comment. pavilion at the V&A Museum of Childhood, and this shows that such prominent interventions can be Alex Bowring | Senior Design & Conservation Officer
successfully resolved and themselves become highly valued. Planning & Development Management I hope this is helpful advice in the meantime. Environment & Regeneration | London Borough of Islington
Whilst the proposals are supported in principle, I have several concerns relating to the proposed design, Regards, (020) 7527 7733 | Town Hall, Upper Street, London, N1 2UD Geraldine Knipe primarily the proposed materials, large area of blind frontages and junction with the existing building. I [email protected] This e‐mail is intended for the addressee only. If you have received it in error, please contact the also consider the additional bay option to the entrance to be more successful than the single large www.islington.gov.uk sender and delete the material from your computer. Please be aware that information in this email opening. may be confidential, legally privileged and/or copyright protected. Note: Please be advised that this response is given at officer level and does not form a formal response or decision of the Materials Council with regard to future planning application(s) or other formal approaches. The views expressed above are given in good
As proposed, there is no tonal reference to its context. I appreciate that there is a desirability for the faith, to the best of ability, and without prejudice to the formal consideration of any future planning application, which will be subject to formal consultation and ultimately decided on by the Council. proposed extension to be a bold, contemporary addition which announces the NYT’s presence. Already, by Disclaimer 1 2 1
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7.4 GLA Design Review Report
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cc. onfidentialit All meeting attendees Jules Pipe, Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and Skills Please note that while schemes not et in the pu lic domain for e ample at a pre application stage will e Debbie Jackson, Executive Director of Development, Enterprise and Environment, GLA treated as confidential as a pu lic organisation the is su ect to the reedom of nformation ct Patrick Dubeck, Head of Regeneration, GLA and in the case of an re uest ma e o liged to release pro ect information su mitted for review.
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Pro ect name and site address he anel note the ’s commendable aims to engage with the local communit and observe an ational outh heatre ollowa oad ondon o ortunit for design engagement and consultation to align with the communit outreach rogramme he anel endorse the ambition of an im roved edestrian access and the ro osal to introduce a edestrian crossing to ollowa oad, and encourage L slington to continue to engage with the ro ect Presenting team and the great wor of the he anel recognise the e traordinar o ortunities the offers to oung eo le and suggest the architectural language of the scheme should be trul celebrator and reflect Paul ose ational outh heatre the im ortant wor the organisation delivers he anel would welcome lans for the materialit of the aren urner ational outh heatre avilion and design of the ublic realm to be e lored and develo ed la full in line with this language ichard il inson ational outh heatre
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ntrance and Arriva ational outh heatre introduction • he anel recognise the building is re uired to o erate in different modes, re resenting a national he presenting team gave a detailed description of the histor of the ational outh heatre and organisation whilst strengthening relationshi s with and su orting the local communit he descri ed the organisation’s focus on participation and engagement. he o ectives of the pro ect were architectural language used to communicate this is of interest to the anel, who acce t the ublic outlined which aim to dramaticall increase use of the uilding. he am ition to create more usea le gesture of a avilion with reservation space to allow more oung ondoners to engage with the and to provide more activit for oung • he anel commend the intention of having an active rogramme on the ublic threshold, et people to e perience underpin the design process and development pro ect. or the to have a suggest the current rogramming, la out and fa ade treatment ma to some degree wor against sustaina le future an overhaul of the e isting premises which unloc s the programming potential of the the as iration to welcome, engage and invite more ermeable fa ade and entrance e erience spaces and offers more fle i ilit of use is re uired. is favoured b the anel • he anel note the conflict of programme requirements versus public facing ‘shopfront’ and he acts as a production space for all aspects of theatre. providing an accessi le route for question the need to host the ‘Playing Up’ workshops in rehearsal space in the ublic facing one thousands of oung people into the man roles availa le within the industr from actors and directors of the building through to lighting technicians and prop uilders etc. the simultaneousl supports a e element of • hilst the im ortance of safeguarding and rivac is ac nowledged b the anel, the team are London’s cultural offer while also roadening access to sector. he presenting team descri ed strong long encouraged to consider wa s in which the design can be altered or ada ted fle ibl to overcome term partnerships with est nd theatres which generate an income for through space rentals and constraints increasingl training placements and emplo ment opportunities for mem ers. • he anel commend the idea of an activated court ard, adding la ers of ermeabilit to the entrance and arrival e erience, however the anel uer how ublic the court ard would feel and the wa s in which it could lin to the businesses ne t door esign eview Panel’s views
ary Access and ayo t he ondon eview Panel are deepl impressed the ational outh heatre as an organisation and wish them well in their pro ect development. he Panel offer than s to the team for the clarit of the • he anel commend the rovision to isolate areas for wee end and ublic use, to safel e tend presentation and praised the e cellent design team and deserving client. he Panel full support the and ma imise the rogramming he anel ueried if the ro osed toilet use and access to the am ition and overall vision of the pro ect and consider the proposals to ma e sense spatiall the proposed circulation core could be im roved to alleviate otential securit issues e moves of the pro ect are endorsed the Panel. • he anel ac nowledge that hase of the ro ect offers restricted s ace for the e ected ca acit and is reassured b the unloc ing of additional s ace in future hases n general the Panel finds the feasi ilit wor encouraging and is confident that the wor is leading to an • he design team is encouraged to further consider the rogramme allocation to the avilion interesting architectural response. he Panel had some concerns over the closing or filling in of the orth e tension fa ade of the pavilion e tension and ueried the use of the arch as motif in this location. hilst the Panel • The Panel fully endorse the intention of the ‘co working’ space as a place of orientation and have mi ed opinions on this element of the design the agree the ‘arch’ could become a controlling, rather e change and su ort the e ansion of this t e of s ace in later hases of the develo ment than ena ling element and urge the team to allow themselves to e challenged this aspect. • he anel note the design team have successfull rationalised a challenging e isting la out and circulation route which can now accommodate the future needs of the he anel endorse the eminentl sensible and ragmatic amended la out 52
he ane note the ’s co enda e ai to en a e ith the oca co unit and o er e an o ortunit or de i n en a e ent and con u tation to a i n ith the co unit outreach ro ra e • he ane note the cha en in en iron ent o o o a oad in ter o noi e and air o ution he ane endor e the a ition o an i ro ed ede trian acce and the ro o a to introduce a and hea i tra ic ed throu h route ro o a or an i ro ed ede trian acce to the are ede trian cro in to o o a oad and encoura e in ton to continue to en a e ith the ro ect co ended the ane a a nece ar and on o erdue inter ention and the reat or o the he ane reco ni e the e traordinar o ortunitie the o er to oun eo e and u e t the architectura an ua e o the che e hou d e tru ce e rator and re ect Arc itect ra ang age and dentity the i ortant or the or ani ation de i er he ane ou d e co e an or the ateria it o the a i ion and de i n o the u ic rea to e e ored and de e o ed a u in ine ith thi an ua e • he ane note the o dne o the ro o ed a i ion e ten ion ro ectin into the treet ith a redo inant an a ade he ane e co e the u e o indo and a aud the ro o ed on ie throu h the e ten ion • he ane u e t thi e ture cou d e ta en urther to iti ate the de e o ent and i e ntrance and Arriva o ethin ac to the treet ca e and u ic rea • he ane reco ni e the ui din i re uired to o erate in di erent ode re re entin a nationa • he ane i ened the e i tin ui din to a ta e et ith a rand and detai ed a ade concea in a or ani ation hi t tren thenin re ation hi ith and u ortin the oca co unit he ore ractica roduction ace ehind he ane are et to e con inced the ro o ed architectura an ua e u ed to co unicate thi i o intere t to the ane ho acce t the u ic an ua e o the a i ion hich need to addre oth the ede trian a roach to the ui din and e ture o a a i ion ith re er ation the e erience o a in on o o a oad in di erent a • he ane co end the intention o ha in an acti e ro ra e on the u ic thre ho d et • he arch oti i con idered the ane to e otentia re tricti e rather than he u hen u e t the current ro ra in a out and a ade treat ent a to o e de ree or a ain t u ed a a de ice and i ed in to uit interna ro ra in he de i n hou d re ond to the the a iration to e co e en a e and in ite ore er ea e a ade and entrance e erience condition o each ace ith a ro riate e re ion i a oured the ane • eta hor a i u trated the ane o u in a dra er out o the e i tin ui din he ane • he ane note the conflict of programme requirements versus public facing ‘shopfront’ and ue tioned i the ide o the dra er hou d e treated in the a e a a the ront and u e t question the need to host the ‘Playing Up’ workshops in rehearsal space in the u ic acin one the de i n cou d e re o ed i the a i ion re onded ore to the north outh a i or o i ue o the ui din ie • hi t the i ortance o a e uardin and ri ac i ac no ed ed the ane the tea are • he ane con ider the arch to a e en e on the ri ar e e ation and o er an o ortunit to National Youth Theatre - Design and Access Statement - August 2019 encoura ed to con ider a in hich the de i n can e a tered or ada ted e i to o erco e ‘ ea ehind’ the ‘red theatre curtain’ to re ea the acti it ithin e e o in the de i n o the 7.0 Appendixcon traint arch to out ard e re the a u ne o the i encoura ed the ane • he ane co end the idea o an acti ated court ard addin a er o er ea i it to the • he ane ur e the de i n tea to re ea the e erience o the theatre throu h the architectura entrance and arri a e erience ho e er the ane uer ho u ic the court ard ou d ee and re on e e eddin i ro i ation roduction and theatrica de i ht throu hout the ui din • o o a oad tu e tation i con idered a otentia u e u re erence or the ro ect here the 7.4 GLA Designthe a Review in hich Report it cou d in to the u ine e ne t door architectura an ua e and ateria it e re e a ro u tne and act a a eacon
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• he ane co end the ro i ion to i o ate area or ee end and u ic u e to a e e tend • he ane reco ni e a rea o ortunit or de i n en a e ent and u ic con u tation to a i n ith and a i i e the ro ra in he ane ueried i the ro o ed toi et u e and acce to the the e i tin co unit outreach ro ra e de otin the a e re ource to aci itate thi and circu ation core cou d e i ro ed to a e iate otentia ecurit i ue i e con idence to the che e oin or ard • he ane ac no ed e that ha e o the ro ect o er re tricted ace or the e ected ca acit • ti i in trained e er to conduct en a e ent or ho ou d o er additiona in i ht and i rea ured the un oc in o additiona ace in uture ha e and er ecti e and ou d e u orted the ane he inc u ion o e er a artici ant at • he de i n tea i encoura ed to urther con ider the ro ra e a ocation to the a i ion the e or ho i a o encoura ed i en the aried ac round and e erience o e ten ion e er • The Panel fully endorse the intention of the ‘co working’ space as a place of orientation and • he ane ueried ho co unit en a e ent and inc u ion can e enhanced durin the anned e chan e and u ort the e an ion o thi t e o ace in ater ha e o the de e o ent art c o ure and ha ed or • he ane note the de i n tea ha e ucce u rationa i ed a cha en in e i tin a out and • he ane e co e a de i n in hich the or in o the are re ea ed and e o ed to circu ation route hich can no acco odate the uture need o the he ane endor e the inte rate and inc ude the oca co unit rather than rein orce arrier throu h a redo inant
e inent en i e and ra atic a ended a out c o ed a ade • The Panel note the challenging environment of olloway oad in terms of noise and air pollution • he ane note the identi ied o ortunit to uti i e the con truction hoardin to oth a i i e and heavily trafficked through route Proposals for an improved pedestrian access to the T are i i i it and co unicate the ai and o ecti e o the de e o ent ro ect in a creati e a commended by the Panel as a necessary and long overdue intervention n o in e er in the de i n roce o the hoardin ou d e u orted the ane
Arc itect ra ang age and dentity • The Panel note the boldness of the proposed pavilion e tension pro ecting into the street with a predominantly blank fa ade The Panel welcome the use of windows and applaud the proposed long view through the e tension • The Panel suggest this gesture could be taken further to mitigate the development and give something back to the streetscape and public realm • The Panel likened the e isting building to a stage set with a grand and detailed fa ade concealing a more practical production space behind The Panel are yet to be convinced by the proposed language of the pavilion which needs to address both the pedestrian approach to the building and the e perience of passing by on olloway oad in different ways • The arch motif is considered by the Panel to be potentially restrictive rather than helpful when used as a device and filled in to suit internal programming The design should respond to the condition of each space with appropriate e pression • metaphor was illustrated by the Panel of pulling a drawer out of the e isting building The Panel questioned if the sides of the drawer should be treated in the same way as the front and suggest the design could be resolved if the pavilion responded more to the north south a is or oblique view • The Panel consider the arch to make sense on the primary elevation and offers an opportunity to ‘peak behind’ the ‘red theatre curtain’ to reveal the activity within eveloping the design of the arch to outwardly e press the playfulness of the T is encouraged by the Panel • The Panel urge the design team to reveal the e perience of the theatre through the architectural response embedding improvisation production and theatrical delight throughout the building • olloway oad tube station is considered a potentially useful reference for the pro ect where the architectural language and materiality e presses a robustness and acts as a beacon
ngage ent and nc sion 53 • The Panel recognise a real opportunity for design engagement and public consultation to align with the e isting community outreach programme devoting the same resource to facilitate this and give confidence to the scheme going forward • Utilising trained T members to conduct engagement workshops would offer additional insight and perspective and would be supported by the Panel The inclusion of members as participants at these workshops is also encouraged given the varied backgrounds and e periences of T members • The Panel queried how community engagement and inclusion can be enhanced during the planned part closure and phased works • The Panel welcome a design in which the workings of the T are revealed and e posed to integrate and include the local community rather than reinforce barriers through a predominantly closed fa ade National Youth Theatre - Design and Access Statement - August 2019 7.0 Appendix
7.5 Public Consultation Report - Facebook Responses
First name Second name Do you think the opportunities NYT offer in our What are the best things about the current Do you support our plans to create a new What do you think of our plans to create a new Is there anything else you think we could do to Is there anything else you'd like to tell us? north London base are important and if so why building and how would you improve it? welcoming accessible entrance and studio studio theatre and more rehearsal studios inside continue our drive to engage local audiences? pavilion? the building? 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Maybe hold events or a trial period in which Try and give more children an opportunity to Josie Charles Yesenjoy - its performing the hub of but NYT! have never got any everyone.Members can use rehearsal spaces there. Don't know what a studio pavilion is, but a Love the idea! Localpeople in can London come or and local see in what the regions? it's about. A studio reach their dreams. opportunities because the best people like me can welcoming accessible entrance sounds good. theatre in London will allow more people from the do is the school play. Holloway area to come and see the work of NYT. Josie Charles Yes - its the hub of NYT! Members can use rehearsal spaces there. Don't know what a studio pavilion is, but a Love the idea! 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I think it would provide more opportunities for Free taster workshops for acting/directing/etc. Thats it really legacysparse students.for young actors, and this would help reach reduce the use of plastic cup usage and to safe spaces to rehearse in, it would mean you more people. Also the opportunities in central encourage people to either bring their water could house more shows per day. I think it's great. Victor Masha Yes!london, soho etc. are often taken up by wealthy or Largebottles rooms. or to not Good use for plastic rehearsals cups. and fun Yes Yes! I think this is an incredible idea and will Posters flyers through doors / schools, colleges Thank you for inviting me to the consultation - legacy students. activities. If it had to be improved - maybe the hugely benefit the company. Sorry I couldn't make it. pillars in one of the studio rooms could be Victor Masha Yes! removedLarge rooms. as they Good N forbecome rehearsals obstructive. and fun However Yes Yes! I think this is an incredible idea and will Posters flyers through doors / schools, colleges Thank you for inviting me to the consultation - theyactivities. are not If it a had negative. to be improved - maybe the hugely benefit the company. Sorry I couldn't make it. Reece Miller There are more than important, they are life Ipillars love how in one large of thethe studiomain space rooms is, could and thatbe lots of definitely! it's important to move forward making Sounds great. Will mean more spaces for more I think you're firing at all cylinders, so I'm not changing. It's a very special place with special departmentsremoved as they are inN onebecome place: obstructive. i.e the offices, However this accessible where possible. stuff to happen. How will that affect having one sure.. moments are shared and made. costumethey are notdepartment, a negative. rehearsal rooms. Also very large space? 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First name Second name Do you think the opportunities NYT offer in our What are the best things about the current Do you support our plans to create a new What do you think of our plans to create a new Is there anything else you think we could do to Is there anything else you'd like to tell us? north London base are important and if so why building and how would you improve it? welcoming accessible entrance and studio studio theatre and more rehearsal studios inside continue our drive to engage local audiences? pavilion? the building? Jessica Balmer Yes they are important especially in respects to I love the sense of history through out the building Yes, 100%! This would make the building more I think this is a good idea and if it wad open to Maybe hold more workshops with the local the intake auditions, facilitating creative - it's great to see past NYT production accessible for wheelchair users - this is one of the NYT members who are putting on show outside of community - especially within special needs leadership training and being a rehearsal space for posters/articles. I also love how there are more important changes I would have to the the company - I think it would make members feel schools as this would allow a further branch of NYT members and external companies. different spaces which bring a great sense of building. as if there was a space for them to use to create inclusiveness within the company character to the building. I would maybe add a theatre. proper waiting area/reception with wheelchair access. I found when ambassadoring for the intake process, it was quite clunky having auditionees wait in the stairwell or just outside the room. If there was a designated reception/waiting area with sufficient seating that this would allow auditionees to prepare and wait in a comfortable area.
Naila Barrett They are 100% important. Although a national The main space is huge and I like how it is Yes. The more the better. Offer discounts perhaps to local residents - or youth theatre - so many members live in or sectioned throughout the different floors. I love offer local youth clubs or shop owners discounted around London. It's nice to be at the base of NYT, the previous show posters all over the walls tickets. just going to the building and being in that aswell. The green room is a great place to chill as creative space is inspiring enough. It helps create well in lunch time breaks & meet other people in a core of NYT, it would be great if even more the building aswell. opportunities are in this base.
Vithoosha Chandirabalan I think that the NYT is very important as I myself I would improve it by making it more accessible to Yes This more people can benefit from the work done. Maybe hold events or a trial period in which Try and give more children an opportunity to enjoy performing but have never got any everyone. people can come and see what it's about. reach their dreams. opportunities because the best people like me can do is the school play. Josie Charles Yes - its the hub of NYT! Members can use rehearsal spaces there. Don't know what a studio pavilion is, but a Love the idea! Local in London or local in the regions? A studio welcoming accessible entrance sounds good. Nationaltheatre Youth in LondonTheatre will -allow Design more andpeople Access from the Statement - August 2019 7.0 Appendix Holloway area to come and see the work of NYT. Regionally -- just keep doing what you're doing!
Bea de Leval Yes because it contributes to our community and I think it is has lots of space, it could do with some Yes absolutely. I think that is a brilliant idea No. Good luck! links us to other parts of London. paint though. 7.5 Public Consultation Report - Facebook Responses Rory Hobson Yes - great central hub for a whole range of Size of rehearsal space is great Yes! 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I also love how there are more important changes I would have to the the company - I think it would make members feel schools as this would allow a further branch of Victor Masha NYTYes! members and external companies. differentLarge rooms. spaces Good which for bringrehearsals a great and sense fun of building.Yes Yes!as if thereI think was this a is space an incredible for them idea to use and to will create inclusivenessPosters flyers withinthrough the doors company / schools, colleges Thank you for inviting me to the consultation - characteractivities. Ifto it the had building. to be improved I would maybe- maybe add the a hugelytheatre. benefit the company. Sorry I couldn't make it. properpillars in waiting one of area/reception the studio rooms with could wheelchair be access.removed I found as they when N become ambassadoring obstructive. for theHowever intake process,they are itnot was a negative. quite clunky having auditionees Reece Miller There are more than important, they are life waitI love in how the largestairwell the mainor just space outside is, andthe thatroom. lots If of definitely! it's important to move forward making Sounds great. Will mean more spaces for more I think you're firing at all cylinders, so I'm not changing. It's a very special place with special theredepartments was a designated are in one reception/waitingplace: i.e the offices, area this accessible where possible. stuff to happen. How will that affect having one sure.. moments are shared and made. withcostume sufficient department, seating rehearsalthat this would rooms. allow Also very large space? One larger space is good for auditioneespractical things to prepare like there and is waita fridge in a and comfortable shower bigger groups/shows etc. area.facilities. However, if I had all the money in the world to improve it, some air conditioning for the Naila Barrett They are 100% important. Although a national Thesummer main months space is perhaps? huge and I like how it is Yes. The more the better. Offer discounts perhaps to local residents - or youth theatre - so many members live in or sectioned throughout the different floors. I love offer local youth clubs or shop owners discounted Troy Richards aroundOf course London. they are. It's Itnice offers to be a voice at the to base the ofyouth. NYT, I theThe previousspace. It's show vast. posters But needs all over to be the modernised walls - Wholeheartedly. Great. Perfect actually. Sometimes during tickets.Define local? I think the north south divide still just wishgoing there to the were building more and bases, being all in over that the UK. aswell.specifically The thegreen loft. room is a great place to chill as rehearsals of the fall you feel like you're getting in needs to be addressed as there is a vast array of creativeBirmingham space in isparticular. inspiring enough. It helps create well in lunch time breaks & meet other people in eachothers way. DNA were rehearsing above us. talent north of the watford junction. a core of NYT, it would be great if even more the building aswell. Theo Sergiou opportunitiesYes definitely, areit's ina central this base. hub and easy to get for In terms of the infrastructure? The studios are In frankness, I was aware of this proposals. But as Once again, I wasn't aware however sounds Making sure, the external aspects of the building most around the country in comparison to other nice and bright with natural light. Overall, I really a disabled person myself, most definitely! Please useful. remains visibility and vibrant. Have signs to Vithoosha Chandirabalan Iareas. think Itthat allows the aNYT casual is very involvement important in as the I myself Ienjoy would my improve visits there it by andmaking as mentioned it more accessible previously, to Yesensure that signs are in large print This more people can benefit from the work done. Mayberelevant hold entrances events andor a eventrial periodadvertise in whichlatest Try and give more children an opportunity to enjoytheatre performing industry, rather but have than never having got to any commit it everyone.it's easy to get to. If I was to give improvements peopleshows to can a largercome andextent see what it's about. reach their dreams. opportunitiesas a career route. because With the a education best people system like meand can I'd loose the brick aspect of the interior walls. dostigma is the drifting school towards play. a more academic Having white paint over the shape of bricks does Josie Charles Yesexpectation, - its the hub going of toNYT! uni etc, there is a high notMembers give the can same use rehearsalstrength as spaces a plastered there. wall. Don't know what a studio pavilion is, but a Love the idea! Local in London or local in the regions? A studio possibility that adolescents who would have Furthermore, implementing cornice round the welcoming accessible entrance sounds good. theatre in London will allow more people from the previously been encouraged into the arts are now ceiling improves both dynamics and sounds. Holloway area to come and see the work of NYT. pushed into alternative paths. Therefore, it is Regionally -- just keep doing what you're doing! convincing to see how these casual opportunities Bea de Leval Yesthat because are not longit contributes commitments, to our will community survive the and I think it is has lots of space, it could do with some Yes absolutely. I think that is a brilliant idea No. Good luck! linkshope us of toa theatrical other parts career of London. for a lot of young paint though. people. Rory Hobson Yes - great central hub for a whole range of Size of rehearsal space is great Yes! Fantastic idea - will be brilliant to have actual Having performances in studio space Would there be potential for a cafe/members hub activities (rehearsals, auditions, workshops, etc.) performance space as well as more rehearsal for meetings and networking events? space Clarina Mascarenhas Yes, I think acting outside of central london is very More accessability, more drinking fountains to Absolutely. 100%. I think it would provide more opportunities for Free taster workshops for acting/directing/etc. Thats it really sparse for young actors, and this would help reach reduce the use of plastic cup usage and to safe spaces to rehearse in, it would mean you more people. Also the opportunities in central encourage people to either bring their water could house more shows per day. I think it's great. london, soho etc. are often taken up by wealthy or bottles or to not use plastic cups. legacy students.
Victor Masha Yes! Large rooms. Good for rehearsals and fun Yes Yes! I think this is an incredible idea and will Posters flyers through doors / schools, colleges Thank you for inviting me to the consultation - activities. If it had to be improved - maybe the hugely benefit the company. Sorry I couldn't make it. pillars in one of the studio rooms could be removed as they N become obstructive. However they are not a negative. Reece Miller There are more than important, they are life I love how large the main space is, and that lots of definitely! it's important to move forward making Sounds great. Will mean more spaces for more I think you're firing at all cylinders, so I'm not changing. It's a very special place with special departments are in one place: i.e the offices, this accessible where possible. stuff to happen. How will that affect having one sure.. moments are shared and made. costume department, rehearsal rooms. Also very large space? One larger space is good for practical things like there is a fridge and shower bigger groups/shows etc. facilities. However, if I had all the money in the world to improve it, some air conditioning for the summer months perhaps?
Troy Richards Of course they are. It offers a voice to the youth. I The space. It's vast. But needs to be modernised - Wholeheartedly. Great. Perfect actually. Sometimes during Define local? I think the north south divide still just wish there were more bases, all over the UK. specifically the loft. rehearsals of the fall you feel like you're getting in needs to be addressed as there is a vast array of Birmingham in particular. eachothers way. DNA were rehearsing above us. talent north of the watford junction.
Theo Sergiou Yes definitely, it's a central hub and easy to get for In terms of the infrastructure? The studios are In frankness, I was aware of this proposals. But as Once again, I wasn't aware however sounds Making sure, the external aspects of the building most around the country in comparison to other nice and bright with natural light. Overall, I really a disabled person myself, most definitely! Please useful. remains visibility and vibrant. Have signs to areas. It allows a casual involvement in the enjoy my visits there and as mentioned previously, ensure that signs are in large print55 relevant entrances and even advertise latest theatre industry, rather than having to commit it it's easy to get to. If I was to give improvements shows to a larger extent as a career route. With a education system and I'd loose the brick aspect of the interior walls. stigma drifting towards a more academic Having white paint over the shape of bricks does expectation, going to uni etc, there is a high not give the same strength as a plastered wall. possibility that adolescents who would have Furthermore, implementing cornice round the previously been encouraged into the arts are now ceiling improves both dynamics and sounds. pushed into alternative paths. Therefore, it is convincing to see how these casual opportunities that are not long commitments, will survive the hope of a theatrical career for a lot of young people. National Youth Theatre - Design and Access Statement - August 2019 7.0 Appendix
7.5 Public Consultation Report - One to One Targeted Consultation Record
One to one targeted consultations about NYT’s capital redevelopment The Highshore pro ect led directly to a new partnership with Samuel Rhodes SEN School in LB Islington to engage their pupils with NYT’s Associate Artist practitioners and our young NYT staff, in particular Paul Roseby, CEO & Artistic Director; Karen Turner, Executive Director; and Members that will start in autumn 2019. Karen Turner and Anna Niland met the School’s Richard Wilkinson, Head of Development, have welcomed to the building, gone to meet or been in Cheryl Taylor Day on July 2019 Pupils from both Samuel Rhodes and Highshore will benefit contact with a wide range of stakeholders to seek their views on strength of our strategic aims for from our building’s new accessible facilities in due course. the redevelopment and our detailed architectural plans. Nick Watkiss, Principal and Jane Fra er, Screen Industry Adviser at the new London Screen Academy in Highbury visited the building on 23 ctober 201 to discuss collaborative working, Jeremy Corbyn (NYT’s MP) at Islington Council’s 11 by 11 initiative launch on 15 March 2019 in particular to develop technical skills for theatre and film Jennette Arnold, Greater London Authority Assembly Member for Hackney, Islington and Karen Turner discussed our redevelopment with Celia Grace, Chair of Acland Burghley School Waltham Forest attended the public consultation event on 3 June 2019 Trust in June 2019 in the context of the school’s own capital aspirations. Councillor Richard Watts, Leader of Islington Council and Matthew Rhodes, Leader’s Policy Adviser at Leader’s Question Time at Whittington Park Community Centre, N7 on 1 July 2019 Cultural, community and third sector organisations consulted include Councillor Kaya Comer Schwartz, Executive Member for Children, Young People and Families visited the building on 3 October 2018 ur local and London wide partners who refer young people to our services, particularly our Councillors Tricia Clarke and Satnam Gill, ward councillors for St George’s Ward, visited the Playing Up and Stepping Up courses These include Jane Elston, Neil Nute and Emil Hakki at building in October 2018 Family Action in Islington which works with families e periencing poverty, disadvantage and Every Islington Councillor was invited to our public consultation events social isolation Sara Williams at The Big House Theatre Company in Islington Lindsey Pugh at Wac Arts in Camden Stuart Mullins at Cardboard Citi ens which works with people who have Andrea Stark, Islington Council’s Director of Employment, Skills & Culture visited the building in e perienced homelessness Mimi Findley at Clean Break Theatre Company which works with June and October 2018 women who have had e perience of the criminal ustice system Su anne McLean at Theatre Karen Sullivan, Islington Council’s Service Director – Planning and Development visited the Peckham David Mumeni at pen Door Melanie Anouf at Pan Arts Yonike ctave at the Brent building in October 2018 Geraldine Knipe of the Planning and Development Division, and Hub Enterprise Centre Sheryl Malcolm at Lewisham Youth Theatre and Marie Shirer at additionally has met Karen Turner with Conor Cusack, Team Leader - Economic Development London Bubble in June 2018. Je Bond of the Park Theatre visited the building on 17 September 2019 Matthew Blood, Islington Council’s Virtual Head for Looked After Children, visited the building Helen Green and Rebecca Ball of Sunderland Culture visited the building on 10 December 201 on 28 January 2019 to discuss the potential for extending NYT’s work with vulnerable young people to the north Alex Bowring, Islington Council’s Senior Design & Conservation Officer visited the building in east autumn 2018 and June 2019 Richard Wilkinson briefed Ned Glasier of Company Three, a theatre company for young people Rebecca Neil, Planning Officer for LB Islington, visited the building on 13 June 2019 in Islington, and Su anne Lee of All Change at the Council’s 11 by 11 initiative launch on 15 Segun Lee-French from the Council’s Culture team visited the building on 7 February and 3 March 2019 June 2019 Sian Davila, Marketing Manager briefed locally based arts & community organisations at A Molly Boughtwood from the Council’s Culture team visited the building 3 July 2019 in New Direction’s Arts Award event at Acland Burghley School on 1 May 2019 preparation for Islington teachers CPD event on 3 October for 50 Islington teachers Karen Turner briefed Shay Rafati of Breakin’ Convention at Islington Council’s Cultural Leaders NYT is a member of Islington Council’s Cultural Leaders strategy group roundtable meeting on 20 May 2019 Angel Dahouk, Development Manager briefed Eugene Griffin, Head of Integrated Youth Andy Forbes, Principal of City and Islington College, NYT’s education partner for our Playing Up Support Service for LB Camden Keith Morgan, CE of Young Camden Foundation and Jim and Stepping Up courses, visited the building on 3 September 2018, 21 January 2019 and 7 Chynowetch, Deputy Youth Work Manager for The Winch at the GLA’s Young Londoners Fund February 2019, latterly with Nick Day, the new Director of the College’s Centre for Business, Information Session at St Pancras and Somers Town Living Centre in Kings Cross on 3 June Arts and Technology 2019 Peter Thompson, Director of Capital Projects for the Capital City College Group, which includes Karen Turner, E ecutive Director briefed Centre 0 , a local charity working with learning City and Islington College, visited the building on 13 September 2019 disabled young people at the Journey to Justice legacy event at Resource for London on June Martin Reed, Interim Director of the Centre for Business, Arts and Technology, visited the 2019 building on 15 October 2019 Richard Wilkinson briefed Aisha Ahmed, Minority Matters Mulat Haregot, Director of Evelyn Karen Turner and Anna Niland, NYT’s Associate Director, have met regularly with Eileen ldfield Unit, locally based charity working with migrants & refugees and Tony Quinn, Met Ollieuz, Headteacher and Nick Clark, Business & Communications Liaison Officer at Highshore Police at the Islington Young Londoners Fund Information Session at Voluntary Action Islington SEN School in LB Southwark. NYT has piloted an all-school project with pupils and staff to on 12 June 2019 develop an inclusive approach to support the engagement of learning disabled young people David Bellwood, Senior Marketing and Access fficer at Shakespeare s Globe, visited the with the full range of NYT activity. building on July and is briefing all NYT staff on access and rela ed performances on 19 August 2019
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e also brief those theatre production companies who hire our rehearsal space on a commercial basis. Since early 201 these have included Fiery Angel David Ian roductions for est nd productions of Tina – The Tina Turner usical and The Bodyguard and K and international tours of Annie Complicite Littlestar Services for a K tour of amma ia ark Rubinstein Ltd for the est nd production of Tina – The Tina Turner usical the National Theatre for the est nd and Broadway transfers for The Lehman Trilogy Trafalgar ntertainment for the K tour of The King I and Colin Ingram Ltd for the K tour of Grease.
e regularly brief funders and potential funders about our redevelopment plans including
Louise Duggan Good Growth Fund Greater London Authority visited the building on June 201 and egan Dean GGF visited the building on 2 ay 2019 Arts Council ngland mma Rees Deonne Simpson ines visited the building on 25 June 201 Tarek Iskander on July 201 Ian Rimington on 1 August 2019 and Neil Darlison is coming on 12 September 2019 Cathryn Pender, John Lyon’s Charity visited the building on 27 June and 5 November 2018 Stephen Cox eter Cruddas Foundation visited the building on September 201 a ar Ahmed and att Corbett of the L Foundation visited the building on ctober 201 Trustees and Director li abeth arley of The Kirby Laing Foundation visited the building on 12 November 201 Richard ilkinson met Anne Shewring Cripplegate Foundation on 12 June 2019 and elen Kersley Cripplegate Islington Giving on 25 June 2019
These meetings have been in addition to our public consultation events on and 20 June 2019. isitors on June included GLA AM Jennette Arnold; Councillor Tricia Clarke (1 of NYT’s ward councillors David earl Islington based property consultant and long time NYT supporter John Bright scar winning costume designer and C of Cosprop creative business NYT neighbour Robin odges C of Ardern odges creative business NYT neighbour NYT embers and local residents. isitors on 20 June included Aisha Ahmed of inority atters Alex Dower and Ghisline Denissenko of The School of the Science of Acting in Archway N ete Rediff Senior Curriculum Leader Site Development ead of at Acland Burghley School NYT embers and local residents.
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employment. The redeveloped site will also offer new jobs for local people, apprenticeship opportunities for emerging talent and flexible workspaces for local creative people. It’s vital that we invest in the talent pipeline for our thriving creative industries, whether that be on stage, Children Employment & Skills in front of the camera or crucially behind the scenes. I cannot think of an organisation more committed to Municipal Offices training up the next generation of creative industries talent than the NYT and hope you will support their 222 Upper Street plans to redevelop their Holloway Road site so that more young people from Islington, across London London N1 1XR and around the UK can benefit from this organisation’s brilliant opportunities.
Date: 9 July 2018 National Youth Theatre/Redevelopment Yours sincerely
Andrea Stark Director, Employment and Skills Dear Sir / Madam
I’m writing to you in my capacity as the Director of Employment, Skills and Culture at Islington Council in support of the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain’s (NYT) campaign to redevelop their headquarters on the Holloway Road.
The NYT is a vital part of the Islington arts offer and serves local young people and families as both participants and audience members with high quality creative opportunities and performances. Their exciting redevelopment proposals represent an opportunity to secure their long-term presence in the borough and more than double the amount of young lives they are able to change through free and affordable educational creative opportunities at their HQ. Over the past 30 years that the NYT have been based in the borough tens of thousands of young people have gone through their doors and many people are aware of the famous faces who started at NYT on the Holloway Road and have gone on to global success. Their illustrious alumni include Helen Mirren, Daniel Craig, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Daniel Day Lewis, Rosamund Pike, Matt Smith, Adeel Akhtar and many more. What many people are not aware of is the crucial work they do through their Playing Up Programme with young people who are not in education, employment or training, offering free courses that give those who have fallen out of education the chance to re-enter. Their success in getting young people at risk into leading higher education institutions is nothing short of remarkable. We’re particularly keen to see the NYT continue and expand this work in Islington and believe the charity’s experience and expertise in equipping young people with employment skills will continue to make them a real asset to the borough. Other free creative work the NYT have delivered in the borough includes interactive knife crime prevention schools theatre tours, disability training for emerging directors, creative leadership skills training for young people and digital storytelling courses engaging young digital talent in new technologies. We’re also excited to be working with the NYT on our Islington Pledge scheme that will see every young person in the borough offered the opportunity to see free live performance and give every young person on free school meals the chance to audition for this treasured national institution free of charge. The NYT’s plans for a new and improved Holloway Road HQ represent a blueprint for the future of creative education producing hubs, with work-based sector skills opportunities through social contracts with major West End theatre companies, bringing young people in Islington closer to tangible
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7.6 Letters of Support "The National Youth Theatre’s Holloway Road address has played a significant role in my London life. Not only did I rehearse for my London stage debut there, but I also made some everlasting friendships within its walls. It s a home away from home where young people can be encouraged to grow and challenge themselves creatively. revitalised Holloway Road home for the NYT would be a great asset to the area and a place where they can seek out further opportunities and continue to thrive in this great city." 12.07.18 Matt Smith, NYT Patron and Alumnus and star of Doctor Who and The Crown Statement of support for the National Youth Theatre “The National Youth Theatre of Great Britain is a vital component in the creative
ecology of theatre and Islington. Like many of my brilliant colleagues in the creative industries, I worked for the National Youth Theatre at an early stage in my career and Here at City and Islington College we have been working with National Youth Theatre for over five years as the it was a excellent stepping on my professional and creative ourney . It was great to education partner on their life-changing Playing Up programme, which offers young people who are not in work for a company of National importance at such an early age in a part of education, employment, and training access to higher education. This course, delivered at the NYT’s Holloway London that means so much to me and I strongly endorse their presence and work Road rehearsal rooms, has great success in recruiting hard to reach young people from backgrounds in the Borough.” Sir Matthew Bourne OBE, Artistic Director of New Adventures underrepresented in the arts who have fallen out of education and equipping them with the skills, qualifications
and confidence to renter education and play an active role in our society. Many of these young people face very “I remember fondly starting out in Holloway Road learning my skills in 1988 (30 years serious challenges in their lives including addiction, homelessness and mental illness and through intensive ago and now my business is based ust a mile and a half down the road. Working pastoral care this course equips them with the discipline, communication skills and confidence to enter both on the biggest global events like lympic ceremonies, a world class training is further education and employment. I am delighted that in partnership with the NYT we will be double the Playing essential. In our view, National Youth Theatre is one of the best technical theatre courses for young people. ur craft needs creative thinkers not ust tech wi ards and Up provision for young NEETs by facilitating joint delivery of new courses that complement the offer at our some of our best started here. The plans for their redeveloped Holloway Road nearby Centre for Business, Arts and Technology. In order to do this it’s vital that NYT are able to redevelop their building offering expanded opportunities for young theatre technicians and those Holloway Road building to make more space for this game-changing work with young people who need it the most in need are vital for the future of our growing creative industries and ones I fully most. Partnering with a cultural organisation that specialises in work with young people of national and support. In a growing global market there are huge employment opportunities for young theatre technicians with the right skills and experience and that’s exactly international significance is hugely attractive for us as a college and of great benefit to our students. I what the NYT offer. building equipped to teach the technical theatre skills required wholeheartedly support the NYT’s redevelopment plans. for the future of global events is a really exciting prospect for our industry.” Piers Shepperd – NYT Alumnus, Director of Wonder Works and Technical Director of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Ceremonies
“We’re big fans of the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain and the work they do in North London with young people from around the country. It’s so important that James Wilson we invest in training up the next generation of young performers and theatre Director | Centre for Business, Arts and Technology | City and Islington College technician who will be working in buildings like ours in the years to come. The scale and quality with which NYT do this is fantastic and they’re a crucial part of our creative community locally and beyond” Jez Bond, Artistic Director, Park Theatre, Finsbury Park ames.wilson candi.ac.u | 0207 700 8679 Having the National Youth Theatre s rehearsal space in Islington near me was a really Centre for Business, Arts & Technology | 444 Camden Road | London | N7 0SP blessing. Not only did it mean that when I was rehearsing as part of the R Part of Capital City College Group ompany that I could walk in every day, saving me (without exaggeration
City and Islington College | Westminster Kingsway College | Capital City College Training hundreds of pounds, but it made NYT feel like a home. In entral London it would be
Capital City College Group is the licensed trading name of The WKCIC Group easy for it to feel impersonal and distant, but surrounded by shops, restaurants and parks that I knew, NYT became a second home for me over my time spent there. I 444 Camden Road, London N70SP hope the redevelopment will enable NYT to strengthen links with local schools like T: +44 (0) 20 7700 8671 W: www.candi.ac.uk mine, Islington rts and edia school, as I hadn’t heard of it when I was at school. Principal: Frank McLoughlin Kwami Odoom NYT REP Alumnus
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“Holloway Road has always felt like a starting place. So many people who work in our world have a relationship with that building that threads through their working
lives reaching back to the very start of things. In my case walking up the Holloway Economic Development Team Road to the NYT Head uarters was an e iting and nerve wracking Saturday Environment & Regeneration afternoon trip on the train on my own to a building that immediately welcomed Room 205 me and told a story of an incredible past and a bright and open future. That feeling Islington Town Hall is still there every time I walk up Holloway Road. I now work there as a director and Upper Street London N1 2UD the building continues to breathe life and magic into the work of the organisation. I’m thrilled that NYT is pushing the building to perform a brilliantly as the building has T 020 7527 3035 always pushed us. It’s the home of a truly great charity and should be secured for [email protected] the future of young artists” www.islington.gov.uk –
and star of BBC1’s Doctor Foster and ’ To whom it may concern,
“I have had a long relationship with the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain and Re: National Youth Theatre - Support for proposed development work their building on the Holloway Road. I am an alumnus of the NYT and being an As Islington Council’s Nag’s Head Town Centre Manager, I was delighted to learn of the acting member of the company as a teenager was an important stepping stone on National Youth Theatre’s plans to redevelop and significantly improve their headquarters at the path to what I’m doing today. As a professional director I’ve worked in the NYT’s 443-445 Holloway Road, London N7 6LW. building on the Holloway Road and more recently I’ve gone back to volunteer my I am pleased to offer support to their project and feel this is needed to help secure their long- time and offer advice to current members of the NYT R ompany. oming back term presence at their current location. This will not only enable them to continue to work to the building to meet members brought back fond memories of rehearsals in the with and to develop young people, and further add to the borough’s cultural offer, but will building for a production of Guys and Dolls that I directed in starring wan also bring a much needed boost to the Nag’s Head town centre and neighbourhood.
McGregor and my fellow NYT alumnus Douglas Hodge. It’s wonderful that young The area continues to suffer from high rates of unemployment and deprivation and faces and established talent is able to share the creative space and that there is a many challenges typical to town centres, such as the increase in business rates and the shift symbiotic relationship in the building between established industry professionals and to online sales. The recent closure of several chain shops in the area has led to even greater uncertainty and just a couple of months ago we heard the devastating news that one of the young talent at the start of their careers. The future plans for the NYT’s building is ust anchor stores, Marks & Spencer, would close their Holloway Road shop after being in the as important as what goes on our stages. I endorse the National Youth Theatre’s area for over 100 years. ambition to offer more free opportunities for young talent in their Holloway Road building” A refreshed and improved National Youth Theatre would help counteract some of the pressures facing the town centre through loss of retail. It would offer employment opportunities, increase footfall and help promote the area and improve its profile. The National Youth Theatre has always actively strived to make links with the town centre and for Islington should be proud to host the National Youth Theatre at Holloway Road. The example produces a welcome sheet for commercial hirers and visitors that signposts to local amenities. NYT is an inspirational organisation for young people from all over the country who view the Head uarters on Holloway Road as their theatre and performance Mecca. I hope the National Youth Theatre’s development will help them to continue to be a key It is a stepping stone to creative work in the arts. The NYT helped me develop people facility for, and contributor to, the area.
and relationship skills and was a wonderful introduction to the e citement and vibrancy of Islington and ondon. I live in the Borough and have run a business here Yours faithfully, for more than years. I collaborate with them on pro ects en oy the many and varied incredible performances they produce and am delighted to be a supporter.
“The National Youth Theatre of Great Britain is an integral part of our local creative
community and we’ve staged work by the company and many of their members Michael Calderbank and alumni at the leasance here in Islington. The future of our thriving creative Economic Development Officer industries depends on organisations like the NYT who give young people the skills LBI Environment & Regeneration and e perience to go on to perform or work backstage in buildings like ours. The NYT’s plans to double the amount of young people that can work with in their building on the Holloway Road would be a big plus for creatives in the local area.“
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s su I u y su rt t e a s as ut r ar a s y u every su ess a ev y ur u
Karen Turner, a s
Executive Director
National Youth Theatre of Great Britain
101 Bayham St, urs s ere y London, Jennette Arnold OBE AM NW1 0AG Member for North East London Hackney, Islington and Waltham Forest
17th October 2018 Jennette Arnold OBE AM e uty a r t e sse y Dear Karen, sse y e er r a ey Is t a a t a rest
Thank you so much for providing an excellent update and summary of where you are in your bid to the Good Growth Bid.
It’s very reassuring to see that all the key individuals, from Islington Council, the local community, City & Islington College, GLA Officers, Deputy Mayor Justine Simons, Louise Duggan in the GLA Regeneration Team with responsibility for Islington, and her colleague Ashleigh Watkins are behind your proposal.
I briefly recall visiting the National Youth Theatre (NYT) a few years ago, so I can well envision the huge impact the proposed development will make. Full access for all is an essential requirement so I very much welcome your plans to enable NYT to significantly address this alongside other work that will enhance the visitor experience.
As a former trustee of the development boards of Saddlers Wells and Chair of The Stephen Lawrence Centre I have some insight on the major challenges ahead and hands on experience of how to face them. From putting together the funding package, commissioning the architect Sir David Adjaye through to the build and finish I understand the process and am impressed by the plans you have put forward. In my long standing role as a trustee of The Royal Court Theatre, I am in a position to fully endorse all aspects of the first phase of your development.
In my humble opinion you appear to have put together a robust, well costed and sustainable bid. For example I note that:
• Phase 1 will enable a new Workshop Theatre that will allow Schools Programmes on site for up to 200 young people and showcase the work of NYT to funders and stakeholders. This workshop theatre will also enable NYT to develop backstage, technical and production skills on site, allowing young people to put the principles directly into practice • Phase 1 will also enable the staff of NYT to all be housed on site (rather then the current split between two premises in Camden at Getty Images and at Holloway Road). This will allow all staff to have a proximity and understanding of the young beneficiaries that the NYT is there to serve, whilst supporting your sustainability and resilience as a national charity • Phase 1 will also see the introduction of free (therefore affordable) co-working spaces for young people and young alumni of NYT who are looking to develop projects in the sector; supporting employment progression, employability and the development of supportive creative networks that can be life changing in their impact.
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building will enable them to provide these activities particularly on Thursday riday aturday Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz through drama workshops s with industry experts backstage workshops developing skills Executive Member for Community Development in costume sound lighting set and prop making design and digital storytelling. NYT will also Labour Councillor for Junction Town Hall be able to offer employment opportunities for local young people through new apprenticeships Upper Street in partnership with ity and Islington ollege. These employment skills opportunities will be London N1 2UD invaluable in our borough where of lone parents are unemployed and the rate of low pay in Islington is the th lowest in ondon
T 020 7527 2986 PA Jacqueline Haniff-Bentham NYT’s building renewal plan will enable them to build on their already good links with City and E [email protected] Islington ollege their education partner for laying p and tepping p ll hange who W www.islington.gov.uk provide creative employment support for young mothers The leasance as well as others. It will also allow them to develop new ones with ondon creen cademy and the ondon illage 18 October 2018 Network.
For the reasons stated above, I know that NYT are an ideal candidate for the Mayor’s Good rowth und and am happy to support their application.
To whom it may concern,
I am writing to you in support of National Youth Theatre’s application to the Mayor’s Good Growth Fund. I was born and have grown up in Islington, and was also very passionate about Yours faithfully drama and performance as a young person. However, as a young BAME person raised by a single mother in social housing, it would have never occurred to me to think that the National Youth Theatre (NYT), a place that I travelled past regularly, would be a place for me. Now, as Executive Member with responsibility for art and culture for the London Borough of Islington, I have had the opportunity to find out about the opportunities it provides for young people to develop academic and soft skills that are vital for success in education and employment. For example NYT’s acclaimed Playing Up and new Stepping Up access courses are targeted at and llr aya omer chwart benefit young people at risk.
Improving the NYT building will enable them to engage with many more local young people. It will create an open, accessible, inclusive building in which all feel welcome and are keen to explore.
The NYT’s passion for young people was illustrated to the council by their being one of the first National Portfolio organisations to support its work to engage cultural organisations in tackling the 38% of child poverty within Islington. The NYT committed to supporting the Islington Cultural Pledge with free auditions for those facing financial hardship. They are also very keen to support our commitment to giving local young people 100 hours of employment experience before they leave school. In addition, they will be a provider of the council’s commitment to provide eleven exceptional cultural opportunities to the young people of Islington by the end of year Eleven (also known as 11x11).
If able to improve their building the NYT will also be running Start Up Saturdays for 11-14 year olds in a brand new studio. There will be shows in the new performance space, which all local secondary schools will be invited to.
One of the key challenges we face in Islington is the lack of opportunities for young people to engage in positive activities in the evenings and weekends. The space created by the NYT’s
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From: Gill, Satnam [mailto:[email protected]] From: Robin Hodges
Thank you for all your patience whilst the rear of your site is being redeveloped. We are very grateful that you are opening the gate!
To: Good Growth Fund As you know I run a business right next to the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain headquarters on the Holloway Road. At Arden Hodges Ltd we’ve been working in wood for 25 years, providing architects, private customers and contractors with bespoke joinery, cabinetwork and flooring. We really approve of The National Youth Theatre as a neighbour and centre of culture in Holloway Road. I am writing in support of the application by the National Youth Theatre (NYT) for Good growth Fund to support a radical upgrade to their Holloway Road site to allow significantly improved facilities for I have no hesitation in saying that the National Youth Theatre is the best thing about the local area students, make the charity more self-sufficient and improve the life chances of young Londoners and it’s impossible not to notice the life-changing impact they have on young people coming through many of them from Islington. their doors. I strongly believe that the NYT’s plans to redevelop their building should be supported and that the NYT committing their long-term future to the area, with improved facilities, would be a The NYT building is in a poor state of repair with poor accessibility and bad space utilisation and I great boost to the local economy. We hear the rehearsals for your various productions and have visited the site and I am very impressed with the proposals being put forward. With the £2m occasionally forklift off the props and costumes to help out. We have seen thousands of young match funding contribution from fundraising by NYT I believe we will get in Holloway Road a world people over the years learning acting and singing skills, gaining confidence as they progress. class arts organisation with a world class facility for training young people. As someone who understands the importance of skills, it’s very clear that the NYT equips young The restructuring of the building will allow significantly more young people to benefit from the offer people to take the next steps in their lives, whether that be in further education or employment. I which will include programmes at level 2 and level 3 access to HE for those who struggle within an note particularly the shortage of Backstage workers to meet the demands of our thriving creative academic setting. As a previous principal of the Working Men’s College- Europe's oldest extant industries and believe that NYT’s plans to offer an enhanced Backstage skills learning offer on the centre for adult education, I think the offer planned for the building to be exciting addition to the site is good news for local young people and local business. It is also a great support for an industry FE/ Post 16 offer in Islington and a valuable alternative to the PRU facilities for young people that has enormous export success. struggling in schools. It could be life changing for many students who would otherwise become disenchanted with the mainstream educational provision. I’d also add that the NYT improve quality of life for local people, not least with their young musical talent. The National Youth Theatre is a vital asset to our community on the Holloway Road and as I understand that NYT will deliver a new Production House for Young People where more young the area goes through lots of change I urge others to support a charity that has been having such a Londoners from Islington and across the city can come to develop their skills, create new work positive impact on the area for thirty years. together, and see great shows. It will be a place dedicated to giving young people better chances in life. The Production House will be a place to celebrate diversity, creativity and ambition. NYT plans include highly affordable co working spaces, self tape rooms and new studios for a range of classes. Robin Hodges
NYT will also support LBI cultural pledge to provide all youngsters whatever their background with Ardern Hodges Ltd 11 cultural experiences by year 11. Unit A 449 Holloway Road I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending NYT bid for support from the Good Growth Fund London N7 6LJ
Cllr. Satnam Gill 0207 263 3882 TEL St Georges Ward 07939 053 105 MOB
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From: Clarke, Tricia [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 17 October 2018 15:12 To: Karen Turner Cc: Gill, Satnam; kat fletcher Subject: Cllr Tricia Clarke's letter of support to Mayor Sadiq Khan
Dear Mayor Sadiq Khan I am a councillor in St George’s Ward Islington, the ward that the National Youth Theatre resides in. I am impressed that they want to change their building radically to increase the number of young people from Islington and across London who can benefit from the life-changing opportunities they offer.
National Youth Theatre has been resident in Islington since 1987. They are a world-class arts organisation and they help young people make positive choices about their future education, training or employment. However they are held back by a building that is in a poor state of repair, with a confusing, wasteful and poorly accessible internal configuration of space, both for disabled people and people in the local community.
They have applied for funding from the Mayor’s Good Growth Fund to support a radical upgrade to NYT’s Holloway Road building and have been shortlisted for Stage 2.
They will deliver a new Production House for Young People where more young Londoners from Islington and across the city can come to develop their skills, create new work together, and see great shows. It will be a place dedicated to giving young people better chances in life run by National Youth Theatre, an organisation embedded in the borough’s creative networks so young people can develop their creative practice and progress into employment. Our Production House will be a place to celebrate diversity, creativity and ambition. Their plans include highly affordable co working spaces, self-tape rooms and new studios for a range of classes.
I am particularly impressed about how they will be able to use their building more effectively and cleverly to reach many more young people than they can do currently, and the variety of ways they’ll be able to do this – through their own activity, through engagement with the many professional companies who will use their building, and by giving young people space to develop their own practice and networks. The young people will also be able learn skills in lighting, stagecraft and management.
They also highlighted the impact the redevelopment will have on their ability to engage more young people from the borough their work, particularly those who face barriers to participation. Our commitment to free auditions as part of the Islington Cultural Pledge is a very good example of this.
GGF could make a contribution of up to £2m to the project and we are really pleased that this is at the upper end of the range of grants they are looking to make.
This initial decision by GGF is a great endorsement of their plans and their ambition and I am hopeful that Arts Council England will also be able to recognise this as well through their Small Capital Grants programme (they are taking a decision on our application to them later this month).
I think that this development will increase the value of the NYT as an asset nationally. in Islington and St George’s Ward in particular.
I support this application
Regards Cllr Tricia Clarke 0803 909 058
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the National Youth Theatre addresses, ro iding a ital lin ith numerous as e ts o the er orming arts industr and The National Youth Theatre has been resident in Islington since 1987 and City and Islington College has been working gi ing oung eo le a real o ortunit to de elo s e ialist s ills hi h the an utilise to a hie e real su ess and with them for over five years. They are a world-class arts organisation who work with young people and enhance their long term, re arding em loyment. City and Islington College’s ambitions for its students are just the same, which is career and life chances. The College is an education partner on their life-changing Playing Up programme, which offers h e are so e ited about the urther enhan ement and de elo ment o our artnershi ith the National Youth young people who are not in education, employment and training, access to higher education. This course, delivered Theatre artnering ith a ultural organisation that s e ialises in or ith oung eo le o national and at the National Youth Theatre’s Holloway Road rehearsal rooms, helps young people from backgrounds international signi i an e is hugel orth hile or us as a ollege and o great bene it to our students or this or to underrepresented in the arts who have fallen out of education by equipping them with the skills, qualifications and ta e la e in orld lass a ilities should be e a tl the ambition e ha e or our oung eo le and, as a result, the confidence to re-enter education and play an active role in our society. Many of these young people face very serious ollege and holeheartedl su ort the National Youth Theatre’s rede elo ment lans challenges in their lives including addiction, homelessness and mental illness and through intensive pastoral care this course equips them with the discipline, communication skills and confidence to enter both further education and employment. Our partnership with the National Youth Theatre helps us to make a contribution to improving the life chances for these young people and we are excited about the opportunity to further develop our partnership and increase the provision for young people in the coming years.
The development of provision at the National Youth Theatre is currently held back by a home that is in a poor state of Martin Reed repair, with a confusing, wasteful and poorly accessible internal configuration of space. Their aim is to deliver a new Director | Centre for Business, Arts and Technology | City and Islington College
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develop their skills, create new work together, and see great shows. It will be a place dedicated to giving young people Centre for Business, Arts & Technology | 444 Camden Road | London | N7 0SP better chances in life and, as it will be run by the National Youth Theatre, an organisation embedded in the borough’s creative networks, young people will be able to develop their creative practice and progress into employment. Their vision is for the Production House to be a place to celebrate diversity, creativity and ambition.
The National Youth Theatre will extend and enhance their accredited Access courses in partnership with City and Islington College, providing a new Level 2 course for those 19-25 year olds who have yet to achieve their GCSEs. They will also offer new apprenticeships to young people, creating emerging level roles. The potential for further development of provision and opportunities beyond this is significant, but only if the right facilities are in place.
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