IGNITE

IGNITE was a new, free youth theatre project for 13-17 years olds living in Camden which ran from March - July 2021. It was led by Director, Lizzie Manwaring (Hampstead Theatre Resident Assistant Director, 2019-2020), and supported by Literary Manager Davina Moss.

The project began online and culminated in the making of a short film comprising of devised work from all participants in summer 2021 entitled 'What I Choose To Be'.
 

IGNITE company: Ariella, Agata, Edna, Inky, Jackson, Peter, Tatum & Luke
Written by the Company, with Lizzie Manwaring and Davina Moss
Directed by Lizzie Manwaring
Edited by Renee Bailey
Line Producer: Amelia Cherry

Davina Moss, Literary Manager at Hampstead Theatre, said: 

"Working with a group of young people in the height of the pandemic was a glorious reminder of the persistence of the creative spirit. These teenagers are brilliantly smart and hard-working, so spending a few months with them to create this project was a genuine privilege.

For Hampstead Theatre, this project has given us a chance to work with our local Camden community, something we hope to continue much more into the future. We are so proud of the young people and the product they have created, and grateful to all of them for their dedication and enthusiasm."