Tottenham Hotspur launches 'transformative' theatre sessions for youngsters

The sessions will culminate in a production which ‘enable the voices of N17 to be heard through performance’

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 21: <> at London Academy of Excellence on October 21, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

Tottenham Hotspur has launched a series of ‘transformative’ performing arts sessions for young people in Haringey.

The sessions, in partnership with Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), are part of a project called ‘West End in Tottenham’, culminating in a large-scale community production at the end of the year.

It follows a successful pilot project in 2022, which will now see weekly free sessions provided to young people aged 10-17.

Three groups from across Tottenham and wider Haringey will take part. Sessions will take place at Alexandra Palace and Tottenham Community Sports Centre.

The final production will be curated by ATG’s Creative Learning programme.

Donna-Maria Cullen, executive director, Tottenham Hotspur, said: “We know that the wealth of talent that exists amongst young people on our doorstep extends far beyond sport – this is why partnering with ATG to bring the West End to Tottenham has the potential to be transformational.

“Some of the world’s biggest theatre productions take place just half an hour away from Tottenham, yet dreams of one day being on the stage can seem so distant for young people in our neighbourhood.

“West End In Tottenham can change that and enable the voices of N17 to be heard through performance, further contributing to Haringey’s vibrant arts and culture scene that has seen it awarded London Borough of Culture for 2027.”

Conor Hunt, senior creative learning manager for ATG, said: “Creative Learning at the Ambassador Theatre Group is thrilled to continue our work with Tottenham Hotspur on the West End in Tottenham programme.

“This programme promises to be bigger and bolder than anything we have done in Tottenham before, bringing weekly engagement for the local community and culminating in something that will be truly special.”

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