Goals: To engage young people through drama to address the issues of gun crime
Funding: Received 50,000 for production and tour costs from the Church Urban Fund, the Community Development Fund and other sources. The project is also asking young people and others to "pledge a pound" to keep it going
Life on the Stairs is a gritty urban drama produced and performed by young Londoners. It has been having a marked impact on both audiences and young people alike.
The hard-hitting musical details the aftermath of the fatal shooting of a young man in a club, looking particularly at the impact it had on his family and friends. It was written by 25-year old Gbemisola Ikumelo, who also acts as artistic director for the production.
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