What’s happening at Elevator Arts
Sound ON Sets Sail for a Creative Summer
The Summer term at Sound ON has kicked off with plenty of excitement, creativity, and new friendships as the group begin working on one of their most imaginative projects yet…designing and creating their very own Sound ON Island!
Be Bold at Chalkwell Hall Junior School
Find out more about BE BOLD: a 10-week drama intervention project for Year 6 girls at Chalkwell Hall Junior School.
Sound ON: Reflecting on a Creative Year and Looking Ahead
Sound ON is back! After a joyful year of storytelling, crafts and puppet-making, our partnership project with South Essex Homes returns this September.
BLAST Youth Theatre Wraps Up 2024/25 with Found
This summer, BLAST Youth Theatre closed the 2024/25 year with Found — a magical play about Archibald, a lost puppet discovering where he belongs. Performed by young people aged 8–12, it celebrated belonging, identity, and community.
Excav8: Digging into History, Technology and Imagination
This summer, our Excav8 project came to a close with a vibrant exhibition showcasing the creativity, curiosity and hard work of a group of local young artists.
Excav8: Unearthing Time, Art, and Innovation with Southend’s Young Creatives
Our excav8 project is in full swing, with young people exploring time, art, and technology through inspiring sessions at Southend Museums. From ancient artefacts to modern exhibitions, they've uncovered stories and created responses using micro:bits, infrared cameras, and 3D scanning.