Performance workshops to give people a creative outlet during lockdown are being moved online.

Canterbury’s Marlowe Theatre is now running its popular Youth Company and creative workshops online, to make sure that young people and adults in Kent still have access to creative activities.

The sessions will explore the theme of Locking Down To Open Up, giving participants a chance to express what their life has been like in Kent during this time.

And they will be one of the first things to be shared when the theatre does reopen.

For those taking part, they can relive the moments of isolation and optimism they have encountered during lockdown. They will also be imagining what life will be like when finally coming out of isolation and dreaming of how they want the world to have changed.

Work from groups will also be shared digitally across The Marlowe’s social media channels.

Paul Ainsworth, associate director (Learning And Participation) at the theatre said: “The coronavirus epidemic has meant that our Youth Company and Peoples Company cannot meet together and create work at the moment, something that we all miss greatly. However, we believe that by keeping ourselves and our participants creative during this time is an important role that we can play."

Weekly workshops are available for a range of different ages, from five years to adult.

The Marlowe is also offering free places through its Marlowe Award Scheme, a fund set up to enable young people in financially challenging circumstances to take part in creative activities. To apply go to the website.

To join a workshop, and find out times and prices go to marlowetheatre.com/create or call the box office on 01227 787787.

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