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YTOS pop up Book
POP UP BOOK
Unfolding the Wonderful World of Stand and Be Counted’s Youth Theatre of Sanctuary with The Montgomery Theatre and Arts Centre
Step into a world where stories take shape, paper comes alive, and imagination knows no bounds. Our new pop up book invites you to explore a stunning collection of paper pop-up books; illustrated, written and created by the talented young people of the Youth Theatre of Sanctuary in collaboration with Pop Up Book Artist and Paper Engineer Alex Bennett. Artists and illustrators Naureen Hafeez and Nicola Storr also joined sessions with the young people - alongside the regular facilitators in the room; Nahzi Nabipour, Muetesim Abdel, Alison Abankwa and Olivia Sheringham.
Using Alex’s expertise and guidance, the Youth Theatre of Sanctuary has transformed their stories into dynamic, three-dimensional works of art. So much more than your average pop up book, Youth Theatre of Sanctuary have created their magical mythology; each pop-up chapter bursts with life, blending intricate paper engineering with stories of adventure, bravery and finding your place in the world.
So join us at The Montgomery Theatre and Arts Centre to share not only the power of storytelling but also the extraordinary skill and imagination it takes to bring these stories off the page.
Let's unfold a new chapter for YTOS, SBC and The Monty…
Date: 14/12/2024
Time: 11:00PM - 13:00PM
Address: The Montgomery Arts Centre, 27 Surrey Street, Sheffield, England, S1 2LG
The Welcome Guest Book
To celebrate all of Bradford Libraries becoming Libraries of Sanctuary, you're invited to come and sign our special big welcome guest book.
GLOWBUS
GlowBus will tour Oldham between Monday 11 - Friday 15 November. You can see the full digital exhibition on Saturday 16 November in a special event as part of the Oldham town centre festive light switch on.
SOAP BOX x Nomad Maison
🌟 Are you looking to practice English in a relaxed, creative space, make new friends, and boost your confidence? Then we want to hear from you! 🎉
Soap Box Collective is our adult creative learning program for people seeking sanctuary, aged 16+. It’s a welcoming space for people from around the world to explore their creativity and showcase their talents. 🌍✨ This season, we’re excited to host an artistic residency at the incredible Nomad Maison!
We’ll cover your travel expenses and provide a hot meal to keep you fueled. 🍲 If you need any additional support, just let our friendly team know, and we’ll take care of it.
📍 Where: Nomad Maison, Unit 3, 18 Stanley St, Sheffield S3 8HJ
🕒 When: Thursdays, 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Come join us for a fun, inspiring experience — we can’t wait to meet you! 🎨✏️
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Unplugged
Stand & Be Counted Theatre & University of Sheffield
19 June | 20:00 | Venue: Sidney and Matilda
In Partnership with Migration Matters Festival
In a world of disconnect, how do we find each other? Join us for live music and storytelling as we explore the power of friendship on the biggest night of our lives! Presented by Stand & Be Counted Theatre’s ‘Soap Box Collective’.
Around The World
Around The World
Stand & Be Counted Theatre’s Youth Theatre Of Sanctuary
To celebrate and kick off Refugee Week and Euro 2024, Stand & Be Counted Theatre’s Youth Theatre of Sanctuary group are launching a new hit football song in collaboration with Sheffield FC. ‘Around the World’ will be available on all major platforms alongside a music video and presentations across the week. Stand & Be Counted are an arts charity and the UK’s first Theatre Company of Sanctuary, and Sheffield FC are the World’s First Football Club.
'Around the World' performance will be at 1pm on Saturday 22 June 2024, at Fan City (Devonshire Green) in Sheffield.
Gifted
🎉 We are thrilled to bring you a magical craft trail and party in the heart of Oldham town centre! There’ll be plenty in store with craft activities and magical performances from local talent! 🎶📖🧡🌟
Shared Box Of Creativity Workshops
Calling all, children, young people and families to join us for a series of creative sessions and take part in a special project with communities across Oldham.
Soap Box - Bradford
Join our creative empowerment programme for adults, Soap Box, in the brilliant city of bradford!
If you would like to practice English in a relaxed setting, make new friends, build your confidence and explore your creativity then we would love to welcome you!
Intercultured Festival
Everyone is welcome to the open workshop run by SBC. Come and join in what will be a fabulous workshop exploring live readings, music, a shared meal, activities and dancing!
Playing With Power Exhibition
The ‘Playing With Power’ project explores what happens when you shine a light on the stories from our Youth Theatre of Sanctuary and re-imagine them as a video game creators.
Yorkshire Integration Festival ‘23
It’s back! The Yorkshire Integration Festival returns for 2023! Come along to the Peace Gardens in Sheffield on Sat 30 Sep for a fun-filled day celebrating and a captivating perfomance poem by our very own Youth Theatre Of Sanctuary.
Secret Summer (Oldham)
An immersive audio adventure for the whole family, Secret Summer is a multilingual story walk co-created by Stand & Be Counted; the UK’s first Theatre Company of Sanctuary.
Stand & Be Counted Theatre in Residence at Deer Shed Festival
This summer we are thrilled to be named as Deer Shed Festival's first ever Theatre Company in Residence. We will be presenting a range of productions, films and exhibitions made by our brilliant communities. Don’t miss it!
Together For Change
You are cordially invited to the Creative Revolution!
As part of Migration matters Festival, join us for an evening of live performance, relaxed roundtable discussions, documentary screening and insightful Q&A as we explore the ways in which young people seeking sanctuary can lead on the issues they care about most, and the role of allies to best support them.
Together we can build a platform for the voices we need more of, making positive social change a reality.
Food with Friends
This Refugee Week our Soap Box Bradford group are putting on a reyt good spread!
Join us for a celebration of the recipes and flavours that bring us together. Expect homemade meals from Rohingya, Afghanistan, Yorkshire , Iran and Syria and join us to eat and share stories of the meals that have made us.
Press PLAY ►
Stand & Be Counted's Youth Theatre of Sanctuary present Press PLAY, a welcome performance parade AND music video to launch the opening of brand new Sheffield city centre playground, Pounds Park.
Expect music, dance and PLAY!
Future Proof!
Stand & Be Counted presents Future Proof! A celebration event and film premiere.
End of Term Party
Join us to celebrate an AMAZING first term of our Soap Box Bradford programme!
We are hosting an open workshop and party to welcome you into our creative empowerment sessions and mark the first phase of an incredible journey so far. Together we will share food, stories and maybe even some dance moves!
Help Each Other!
Stand and Be Counted’s Youth Theatre of Sanctuary present ‘Help Each Other!’ a brand new, co-created short film exploring everything we have learned and lived through the Covid-19 pandemic.
Youth Theatre of Sanctuary - Oldham
We are beyond excited to launch our Youth Theatre of Sanctuary in Oldham, in partnership with Oldham Coliseum.
ENOUGH!
Join us for an urgent performa nce manifesto as we demand better for every single one of us.
Soap Box - Leeds
We are BUZZING to be back in Leeds with SOAP BOX ready for a mega year of culture!
If you would like to practice English in a relaxed setting, make new friends, build your confidence and explore your creativity then join us!
Family Fun Days
Family Fun Days at The Montgomery are back! This October on the 25th, 26th, 27th and 28th at 10am - 3pm! There will be food, drama games and fun for all the family - see you there! ⚽️🌈🕺🏼🙌🏾
Becoming Us - Exhibition
Welcome to ‘Becoming Us’, an interactive exhibition that invites you to see the world through our eyes, in our words, no-one elses.
Youth Theatre of Sanctuary - York
We are thrilled to be back in York with our Youth Theatre of Sanctuary, in partnership with Pilot Theatre.
We Need Change
Join young people aged 16-25 from across the globe now living in Sheffield for a brand new PERFORMANCE and FILM event at Festival of the Mind.
Secret Summer
An immersive audio adventure for the whole family, Secret Summer is a multilingual story walk co-created by Stand & Be Counted; the UK’s first Theatre Company of Sanctuary.
The Welcome Series
Welcome to The Welcome Series, a new series of short films co-created with our brilliant Soap Box - Coventry participants.
Together
Stand and Be Counted’s Youth Theatre of Sanctuary present ‘Together’ a co-created performance party for Sheffield Theatre’s Together in the City festival. Join us on the Crucible stage for a multilingual celebration of new friendships and big ideas. Join our adventure manifesto!
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Stand and Be Counted make campaign theatre with a proud record for welcoming new audiences to the theatre. Our work is adventurous and highly political, merging lived experience with new ideas. We believe that theatre is a vital tool in the pursuit of positive social change and justice. Art is activism and by changing hearts and minds we will change policy.