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Subtext - making words come alive in the community

Subtext engages East London’s young people and health service users through the written and spoken word. Subtext is passionate about creating opportunities, skills and a platform for new voices.

USING CREATIVE ARTS IN MENTAL HEALTH SETTINGS: ONE DAY WORKSHOPS
A practical skills based training and development workshop for all artists, including writers, poets, theatre-makers, and practitioners in the sector wanting to use the arts.

The workshop will consider the benefit of using the creative arts in mental health settings, introducing techniques to enhance communication styles, generate ideas and share examples of good practice.

The next workshop is on Wednesday, 18th June 2008 at Subtext, 1 Winkley Street, London, E2 6PY
More details here

Subtext is currently working in mental health adolescent units in East London, engaging young people in writing and video projects.

SOME RECENT EVENTS

Open Mic 2007
London's first OPEN MIC for young people, run by Subtext's Young People's Committee, ran bi-monthly throughout 2007. This project was run in partnership with Rich Mix.
More details about the Open Mic

In October/November Subtext worked with Centrepoint, and ran a series of RAP workshops with homeless young people. It finished with a filmed performance.

In September, Subtext spoken word artists did a series of workshops with two local schools in Tower Hamlets

BBC BLAST MEETS SUBTEXT
Subtext ran a free rap/spoken word workshop, recording session, and Open Mic at the event outside the National Theatre, on September 8 2007

*Subtext young rappers and rhymers performed on July 5th 2007 at Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank, London. They showcased their talent with London Rise SLAM Champions, and the event was part of the London Literature Festival.

Subtext is a registered charity, no. 287221
The company is registered in England and Wales, no. 1355381
Registered Office:
1 Winkley Street, London, E2 6PY

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