CASE STUDIES
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It’s been fantastic to see so many creative young people showing off their talents. The quality of the performances and the confidence with which everyone performed is a testament to the incredible amount of hard work and passion these young people put into their craft. I want say a huge thank you to Manchester Histories for putting on a great show and providing a platform for our young people in Oldham to celebrate democracy and freedom of speech through the arts. Steve Beal
Arts Coordinator at Mahdlo Youth Zone
Main outcomes:
Delivered a project linking historical research and engagement practices alongside creative writing and spoken word with young people
Co-created content, led by leading practitioners, alongside emerging creatives and community participants Provided rich performance opportunities for the local residents of Oldham to engage with
Supported local talent development for emerging practitioners and young people
Supported other festival and events encouraging people to have their say
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Peterloo 2019 : Impact Report
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It was great to learn about Peterloo and having Soapbox in Oldham was a great way to express how we as young people feel today about democracy; we were making history. Very powerful. Young Person
oldham Theatre workshop
Key learning:
Many of the young people involved had not performed in public before. This was a very positive learning experience for them. It built their confidence, self-esteem and helped to raise their profile in their local area as new emerging performers.
Putting on an outdoor performance in a well-known public space increased Oldham’s cultural offer over the summer, attracted new audiences, and had positive impact on local businesses. The project could have benefited from a longer development phase. As people’s time was very limited due to temporary contracts and workloads, it was difficult to find meaningful planning time. Legacy of project:
Soapbox has now got a new home with Global Grooves, an arts organisation based in the North West who will continue to encourage people to get up and have their say
