Base 51
Base 51 is a drop-in and support resource for young people in the centre of Nottingham. It has many homeless young people among its clients and offers them medical, legal, nutritional and other forms of support.
Several of these young people worked with Workshop Leader Jayne Lewis over a number of weeks to produce a performance, entitled 'Slice of Life'. This hard-hitting but refreshingly funny piece gave the actors the chance to open up about their lives and the prejudices which face them.
It was performed alongside other, professional companies at the 'Emergency' showcase at the Y Theatre in Leicester. Its cast received a great reception- and a significant boost to their self-esteem.
"It was an experience I am so glad I did not miss. The pride and self-confidence on the young peoples' faces after the performance was illuminating. The performance itself was interesting, fun, informative and shared an important message."
Martine Hesketh, Base 51
Speakeasy Theatre Company
Unit 16, Linwood Workshops, Linwood Lane, Leicester LE2 6QJ
