Other

Lee, 23, London

1 min read
Before I got involved in the Cardboard Citizens theatre project I was literally doing nothing. I was just getting into trouble for no real reason and smoking cannabis.

I didn't really know what I was going to do with my life and felt I didn't have any real prospects. Once I got into the hostel system I heard about some workshops that were going on and I decided to see what it was all about.

My first Cardboard Citizens workshop was about writing for performance. At the workshop the staff were really nice and encouraging and they later invited me to write a play for them that was then performed at my hostel.

Cardboard Citizens have given me so much. Not only have they helped me with my passion for drama and acting, they are also helping me find private accommodation and giving me advice about applying to go to drama school.

Register Now to Continue Reading

Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:

What's Included

  • Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month

  • Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector

Register

Already have an account? Sign in here


More like this

Hertfordshire Youth Workers

“Opportunities in districts teams and countywide”

Administration Apprentice

SE1 7JY, London (Greater)