Since 1997, Mousetrap Theatre Projects has been committed to providing opportunities for disadvantaged young people and those with special needs to attend outstanding theatre productions across London. In 2014 alone, Mousetrap took more than 16,000 young people to the theatre. The charity identifies young people through London state secondary schools (mainstream and special), families and youth clubs.
Mousetrap Theatre Projects, with STOMP, have used the opportunity to reach out to schools in some of London’s most disadvantaged communities, as well as schools that have never accessed Mousetrap's programmes. For some pupils this will be their first live theatrical experience in the West End, making it completely memorable. Mousetrap now runs 18 access, creative learning and youth engagement programmes to further an interest in theatre and make it more accessible for young people who would otherwise not have the opportunity to attend theatre.
STOMP was first performed in 1991 in Edinburgh, heading to Sadler’s Wells in 1994 where it won the Olivier Award for Best Choreography. The show then opened in New York, where it is now celebrating its 21st birthday. The European company began its London run at the Vaudeville Theatre in 2002, transferring to the Ambassadors Theatre in 2007. STOMP won the ‘Most Dazzling Choreography’ Award at this year’s Mousetrap Awards, which are the only theatre awards voted for by young people, who also create the categories.
Free schools' matinée for Stomp!
As part of STOMP’s continuing 13th birthday celebrations in the capital's West End, the show’s producers have invited Mousetrap Theatre Projects to organise a special free schools’ matinée for 13 year olds on 12 October at the home of the production, the Ambassadors Theatre. In a completely different way to celebrate 13 years in London, the show is opening its doors to welcome other 13 year olds from state-maintained mainstream schools with 40% or more of their pupils receiving free school meals to attend the free matinée, followed by a Q&A with the cast.
Since 1997, Mousetrap Theatre Projects has been committed to providing opportunities for disadvantaged young people and those with special needs to attend outstanding theatre productions across London. In 2014 alone, Mousetrap took more than 16,000 young people to the theatre. The charity identifies young people through London state secondary schools (mainstream and special), families and youth clubs.
Mousetrap Theatre Projects, with STOMP, have used the opportunity to reach out to schools in some of London’s most disadvantaged communities, as well as schools that have never accessed Mousetrap's programmes. For some pupils this will be their first live theatrical experience in the West End, making it completely memorable. Mousetrap now runs 18 access, creative learning and youth engagement programmes to further an interest in theatre and make it more accessible for young people who would otherwise not have the opportunity to attend theatre.
STOMP was first performed in 1991 in Edinburgh, heading to Sadler’s Wells in 1994 where it won the Olivier Award for Best Choreography. The show then opened in New York, where it is now celebrating its 21st birthday. The European company began its London run at the Vaudeville Theatre in 2002, transferring to the Ambassadors Theatre in 2007. STOMP won the ‘Most Dazzling Choreography’ Award at this year’s Mousetrap Awards, which are the only theatre awards voted for by young people, who also create the categories.
Since 1997, Mousetrap Theatre Projects has been committed to providing opportunities for disadvantaged young people and those with special needs to attend outstanding theatre productions across London. In 2014 alone, Mousetrap took more than 16,000 young people to the theatre. The charity identifies young people through London state secondary schools (mainstream and special), families and youth clubs.
Mousetrap Theatre Projects, with STOMP, have used the opportunity to reach out to schools in some of London’s most disadvantaged communities, as well as schools that have never accessed Mousetrap's programmes. For some pupils this will be their first live theatrical experience in the West End, making it completely memorable. Mousetrap now runs 18 access, creative learning and youth engagement programmes to further an interest in theatre and make it more accessible for young people who would otherwise not have the opportunity to attend theatre.
STOMP was first performed in 1991 in Edinburgh, heading to Sadler’s Wells in 1994 where it won the Olivier Award for Best Choreography. The show then opened in New York, where it is now celebrating its 21st birthday. The European company began its London run at the Vaudeville Theatre in 2002, transferring to the Ambassadors Theatre in 2007. STOMP won the ‘Most Dazzling Choreography’ Award at this year’s Mousetrap Awards, which are the only theatre awards voted for by young people, who also create the categories.