What’s happening at Elevator Arts
Shine On: A Creative Space for Young Carers to Be Themselves
Shine On is a free weekly drama and puppetry project for young carers aged 7–12 (Years 3–7) in Southend. Running on Friday evenings at the Civic Centre, the sessions offer a safe, fun space to make friends, build confidence and enjoy creativity away from caring responsibilities.
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.