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.

We’re thrilled to announce Ripple Effect, an inspiring new theatre project created by BLAST Youth Theatre and funded by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

As the sun sets on the summer holidays we reflect on our remarkable week of creativity, collaboration, and sheer dedication that was our summer outdoor drama project in partnership with Platform Theatre Arts, Tempest.

Elevator Arts is thrilled to announce the expansion of our beloved BLAST Youth Theatre to Basildon this September! Building on the success of our Southend group, we are excited to bring our innovative and inclusive project to more young people in the South Essex area.