Our young company at BLAST Youth Theatre are well into rehearsals for Found – and the energy is electric!

Our excav8 project is in full swing, with young people exploring time, art, and technology through inspiring sessions at Southend Museums. From ancient artefacts to modern exhibitions, they've uncovered stories and created responses using micro:bits, infrared cameras, and 3D scanning.

We recently wrapped up an inspiring 10-week journey with ZineLab — a creative project developed in partnership with Southend Libraries and Southend City Council Young Carers. A powerful new exhibition showcasing the creativity of young carers in Southend is now open to the public.

We’re excited to introduce Zine Lab, a brand-new creative project in partnership with Southend Libraries, designed especially for Southend Young Carers. Led by artist Connor Turansky, this innovative 10-week project invites young people to explore the world of pop-up zines with a digital twist!

We’re feeling incredibly inspired by the creativity and passion that has emerged during the development of Ripple Effect. This term, both groups of Blast Youth Theatre have explored powerful themes of migration, acceptance, and unity, using their unique voices to share their stories.

We’re thrilled to kick off the new year by returning to South Essex Homes’ Chaucer House with Sound ON, a project dedicated to supporting children and young people living in temporary accommodation. Through creativity and connection, Sound ON provides a vital outlet during challenging times.

This November, we have successfully launched and begun delivering our new Creative Routes project, supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Find out more about our first Creative Exchange session.

This November, we have successfully launched and begun delivering our new Creative Routes project, supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Read more about our first Creative Minds session.