Saturday 8 July, 12 to 5pm, The Harlequin Theatre, Redhill RH1 1NN
With special guests, performances, talks and workshops.
Special guests
Get the inside track from creative industry experts, listen to live music from local artists, get stuck in with workshops and interactive sessions about music, art, film and more. Special guests include The University of Surrey and Guildford School of Acting, University for the of Creative Arts, CC Skills, StoryFutures, Amazon Studios and more!
The Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festival in Redhill is delivered in partnership between Surrey County Council Libraries and Arts Service, and Banstead Borough Council, The Harlequin Theatre Redhill, the YMCA and a wide range of cultural and community organisations.
Performances
South East Surrey Area Winds (SESAW)
Come along and enjoy a performance by one of Surrey Arts ensembles, the South East Surrey Area Winds (SESAW).
- Time: 12pm to 12.30pm
- Where: Outdoor stage, The Harlequin Theatre, Warwick Quadrant, Redhill, RH1 1NN
The Rock Project
Students from the Rock Project perform as a band in this music showcase
- Time: 12.45pm to 1pm
- Where: Outdoor stage, The Harlequin Theatre, Warwick Quadrant, Redhill, RH1 1NN
Aerial Arts
Watch the Zapphire School students fly in a stunning aerial arts display. Zapphire Aerial Arts is based in Redhill and Horley and offers instruction and performance in dance, acro, aerial arts and cheerleading.
- Time: 1.15pm to 1.45pm
- Where: Outdoor stage, The Harlequin Theatre, Warwick Quadrant, Redhill, RH1 1NN
Rapping and Writing with Breis
BREIS performs inspirational rap songs that look at themes of identity, aspiration, growing up in London and much more.
- Time: 2pm to 2.30pm
- Where: Outdoor stage, The Harlequin Theatre, Warwick Quadrant, Redhill, RH1 1NN
Urban Play Dance
Students from Redhill based Urban Play demonstrate their skills in street, hip-hop, breaking, popping and waving, nu-style, locking to name just a few.
- Time: 3pm to 3.30pm
- Where: Outdoor stage, The Harlequin Theatre, Warwick Quadrant, Redhill, RH1 1NN
Beatz DJing
Beatz is a Redhill based music-making and recording project for young people aged 11 to 18.
- Time: 3.30pm to 4pm
- Where: Outdoor stage, The Harlequin Theatre, Warwick Quadrant, Redhill, RH1 1NN
Talks
Scribe Tribe
Published author Ali Sparkes gives an inspirational speech about her journey to becoming an author.
- Time: 12.15pm to 12.45pm
- Where: The Studio, The Harlequin Theatre, Warwick Quadrant, Redhill, RH1 1NN
Music making
Tips and advice on making music by professional musicians.
- Time: 1.15pm to 1.45pm
- Where: The Studio, The Harlequin Theatre, Warwick Quadrant, Redhill, RH1 1NN
Creative Industry Panel
Young people will be putting their questions to a panel of creative industry professionals. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from their personal experiences, to help you shape your future career.
- Time: 2.30pm to 3pm
- Where: The Studio, The Harlequin Theatre, Warwick Quadrant, Redhill, RH1 1NN
Careers Insight – Technical Theatre
Interested in working in technical theatre? Come along to this careers insight session to learn about the different roles available back stage and routes into the industry. Supported by CCSkills
- Time: 3.15 to 3.45pm
- Where: The Studio, The Harlequin Theatre, Warwick Quadrant, Redhill, RH1 1NN
Retro Game PC Master Class
Bring along your old PC and learn how to upcycle it into a gaming Retro Gaming Machine!
- Time: 12.30pm and 3.30pm
- Where: Redhill Library
Workshops
Graffiti Art
Explore your creativity by using graffiti art materials and techniques taught by a professional tutor at this drop-in workshop.
- Time: 12pm to 3pm
- Where: Outdoor stage, the Harlequin Theatre, Warwick Quadrant, Redhill, RH1 1NN
No need to book!
Clay Tile Making
Drop by to work with clay to create a beautiful decorative tile to take away. You'll be given support from artists and staff from Surrey based museum and art gallery Watts Gallery – Artists' Village. Find out about upcoming activities and opportunities for young people interested in art, making and creativity.
- Time: All day
- Where: Redhill Library
No need to book!
Stop Frame Animation!
Have a go at creating your own stop motion animation at this drop in session lead by The Games Lounge.
- Time: All day
- Where: Redhill Library
No need to book
The Games Lounge
Trigger fingers at the ready for an 8-bit trip down memory lane. From multi-players like Pokemon Stadium to 2-players – we've got 'em all! Pull up a beanbag and smash those high scores.
- Time: All day
- Where: Redhill Library
No need to book
Urban Play
Interested in learning how to break dance? Come along to this workshop with Urban Play founder Lana Avis. Lana is a professional street, hip-hop, break-dancer and choreographer with over 20 years' experience, working on a diverse array of projects, ranging from global corporations, music videos, West End and fringe theatres, music artists and more.
- Time: 12pm to 1pm
- Where: The Harlequin Theatre
The Rock Project
Have you ever wanted to join a band? Come along to the Rock Project, and experience group tuition as you form your very own rock and pop groups. The Rock Project offers group lessons in electric guitar, bass guitar, drums and vocals and the opportunity for young people aged 7 to 18 years old to put their musical skills into practice by regularly performing each week as part of a band.
- Time: 2pm to 2.45pm
- Where: The Harlequin Theatre
Aerial Arts
Feel like flying? Come and have a go at Zapphire Schools Aerial Arts programme. Gain confidence, build flexibility and core strength, whilst having fun learning how to fly.
- Time: 3pm to 4pm
- Where: The Harlequin Theatre
GSA Acting Course
Supported by the Guildford School of Acting, professional alumni Adam Boardman will deliver a master class for performance skills in acting,
- Time: 1pm to 2pm
- Where: The Harlequin Theatre
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- Time: 4pm to 5pm
- Where: The Harlequin Theatre
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Beatz Music Production workshop
Interested in music? Come and learn about music production and vocal recording with other budding musicians.
- Time: 12pm to 12.45pm and 12.45pm to 1.30pm
- Where: Redhill Library
Book for Beatz Music Production workshop
StoryTrails – AR workshop
StoryTrails is a unique immersive storytelling experience led by StoryFutures Academy which is run by Royal Holloway University, University of London and the National Film and Television School. Come and experience AR technology by creating your own 3D body scan.
- Where: Redhill Library
- Time: 1.30 to 2.30pm and 3.30 to 4.30pm
Book for StoryTrails AR workshop
Acting with Peer Productions
A fun and interactive workshop introducing the basics of voice technique and how to apply this to text in performance. An opportunity to find out how your voice works and how you can use it to bring your words to life. The workshop also includes a Q&A at the end to talk about our free acting programme.
- Time: 2.30 to 3.30pm
- Where: Redhill Library
- Age: 16+
Book for Acting with Peer Productions
Makeup Artistry
If you're interested in working as an artist in special effects makeup, come along to this workshop lead by professional Hair and Makeup artist Emma Croombs. Supported by Buckinghamshire University
- Time: 12pm to 1pm
- Where: Redhill Library
Scribe Tribe
Scribe Tribe is a fun filled masterclass in creative writing for young people, led by published author Ali Sparkes
- Time: 1pm to 2pm
- Where: Redhill Library
Creative Writing with Breis
Rapper and author Breis delivers a fun and interactive session with a focus on improving writing and performance skills. Participants explore poetic devices employed in rap e.g., rhyme schemes, metaphors, similes, punch lines, wordplay etc. and discuss topics of interest before carrying out writing exercises.
- Time: 3pm to 3.45pm
- Where: Redhill Library
Book for Creative Writing with Bries
Fashion Illustration and Moodboard Workshop
This workshop will cover how to design and illustrate a fashion forward outfit on the theme of famous fashion icons. Participants will use collaging techniques as well as recycled materials like off cut fabrics. Supported by the University for the Creative Arts
- Where: Redhill Library
- Time: 2pm to 3pm
Book for Fashion Illustration and Moodboard Workshop
Embroidery Techniques Workshop
In this workshop we will be focusing on creating an abstract pattern style embroidery in a circular stretcher. You will be shown how you can start with planning the colours and you will be encouraged to explore through the chance of creating what comes to you naturally.
- Where: Redhill Library
- Time: 4pm to 5pm