Hear Me Out
Company Three asked young people across the country to create videos capturing a minute of their lives in lockdown.
A minute behind curtains (2020-08-30) by MaddiArts Council England
Hopes, dreams, fears
The impact of the lockdown and prolonged isolation on young people’s mental health hasn't been talked about. Amidst the discussions about life during lockdown and plans for a post-coronavirus world, Company Three wanted to give young people a space to express their hopes, dreams and fears.
For some, lockdown was overwhelming, and they mourned for their old way of life.
A minute behind the curtains by Maddi.
Honesty (2020-08-30) by CaitlinArts Council England
Some young people expressed themselves in a journal. They took comfort in writing to express their innermost thoughts and feelings.
Honesty by Caitlin (Gulbenkian Youth Theatre).
Lockdown Life (2020-09-06) by BenArts Council England
Whilst others created poems to help express their experiences of lockdown.
Lockdown Life by Ben.
In My Garden (2020-02-09) by SamArts Council England
Getting fresh air was important. The great outdoors proved to be hugely therapeutic, allowing young people to escape the realities of life in lockdown.
In my Garden by Sam.
One Minute To Let Go (2020-08-30) by AshlinArts Council England
One Minute to Let Go by Ashlin (Kirkgate Youth Theatre).
Lost in Thought (2020-08-20) by NickArts Council England
Lost in Thought by Nick from Faversham.
I HATE SOCIAL DISTANCING! (2020-08-28) by KianArts Council England
Hopes for the future
As lockdown begins to ease, young people reflect on all that they've learnt and their hopes for a post-coronavirus world.
I hate social distancing by Kian (Marston Green Young Theatre Company).
Living in the present (2020-08-17) by Katie BrowningArts Council England
Living in the present by Katie.
Company Three
Company Three is a leading force for change for teenagers in our local community and around the world. We give teenagers the power and space to tell their own stories and make their own change; to be listened to, understood and celebrated.
We are a theatre company based in Islington, North London, led by the ideas of our 75 members aged 11-19. We develop our practice through deep-rooted relationships locally and share our practice globally to impact teenagers everywhere.
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