Wellbeing workshops, Therapy Services & School work
Theatre-making, creative arts & performance skills programme
Wellbeing workshops, Therapy Services & School work
Theatre-making, creative arts & performance skills programme
WISE UP Workshops CIC is a Community Interest Company based in Morecambe.
Who is Wise Up & what are our aims?
Elspeth Roberts, our founder, created Wise Up Workshops in 2013, an inclusive creative programme for young people with additional needs and disabilities to build confidence and self-esteem. Within 12 months we then expanded our offer to EVERYONE, to all ages & all abilities through theatre-making, storytelling, therapeutic play & performance skills.
Our main aims are to offer a safe space, to build confidence, life skills & resilience in our local community through creative arts. The Wise Up programme is service user led through understanding conversations with our community, to celebrate people’s skills & personal stories, to offer new opportunities and to celebrate what people CAN do together with everyone.
Everyday there is something for everyone, to be involved, to experience, to share and to be part of something positive.
Raising aspirations and supporting personal development
Inclusive practice through performing arts & creativity
Improving wellbeing and mental health
To build confidence & learn life skills in theatre-making & the arts
To offer opportunities and new experiences for all ages & all abilities
Everyone deserves access to the arts & a safe space to be themselves through creativity
People
people have accessed our workshops & groups since 2012
%
People with disabilities
with disabilities/ learning difficulties/ health issues
%
Emotional & Mental Health
with emotional & mental health needs
%
First time performers
experienced performing on stage for first time
%
Team with experience
team members have lived experience, are neurodiverse/ health issues
Our members in age ranges
%
4-14 yrs
%
15-25 yrs
%
26-41 yrs
%
42-55 yrs
%
55-75 yrs
%
75 yrs +
Wellbeing workshops, Therapy Services & School work
Available workshops
A programme of enriching, fun & inclusive activities for all ages & all abilities
Holiday Youth Programme;
Our holiday programme offers creative arts and performance skills workshops & performance projects during Easter & Summer. For ages 5 upwards, all abilities welcome. Call the team for costs and dates. Most dates now full, mon 4th & fri 8th august available, call the team 07506295782.
Support in Schools;
We provide bespoke one to one and group wellbeing support for children of all ages and all abilities in educational settings. Using creative arts, storytelling, play therapy and drama we enable children to express themselves and grow in confidence. Call the team to find out more.
Fortnightly Wednesdays Lifewise;
Fortnightly workshops offering young people ages 14-25 years of age opportunities to learn new skills such as living on a budget, paying bills, changing a lightbulb, planning a fundraising event, bushcraft skills, CV writing & interview skills & so much more. 6pm-8pm @ our Heysham venue during term-time. All abilities welcome. Donation fee welcome.
(March 2024, Our Ladys Catholic College, Assistant Head)
‘The sessions run by the Wise Up team have targeted some of our most vulnerable pupils, both socially and academically, they have worked with over 80 pupils who have received targeted intervention which has improved well-being, confidence, self-esteem and outcomes. The pupils have thrived in the group, we feel that the social skills and wellness achieved during the sessions have benefitted our pupils.’
Theatre-making, creative arts & performance skills programme
Available workshops
A programme of inclusive theatre making & performance skills for all ages & all abilities
Tuesdays- Creative Hub
Weekly drama & creative arts workshops for young people ages 5-17. Drama, dancing, Performance, Art & Creative projects performed at local venues. Learn news skills, build confidence, have fun and make new friends. 6pm-8pm/ Term-time.
Click here to see this years production ‘Through The Looking glass’
Tuesdays- Wise Up Youth Theatre
This group is created by the young people themselves using performing arts as a medium to express their views and beliefs on issues that they feel affect their lives such as mental health issues, environmental topics and relationships. The main aim is to offer a safe creative space for local teenagers. Suitable for ages 12+, based in Morecambe, Tuesdays 6pm-8pm/ Term-time.
Fridays- ATG
Saturday Imaginarium
A safe & calm space for young people ages 4+ offering 3 hours of play making & fun, an opportunity to create models and craft projects with reused and sustainable materials as well as upcycling objects for play making & character building. Drama games, crafts, storytelling, live performance, poetry & so much More. 10am-1pm, at Our West End of Morecambe venue. Various prices. This project is supported by The Pots Of Possibility Grant funding, Click Here for more information.
Shrimpy Shack
Little Theatre Company By The Sea
We are a small ensemble of local performers and artists of all ages from the local area. We deliver productions and projects at various venues which are accessible to all. This year we have visited local schools and a day centre for older adults, everything we deliver is for all ages, lots of fun, interactive and will guarantee a smile on your face. If you are interested in booking us or joining the ensemble please email the team to arrange an informal meeting, no experience required, positivity essential.
CALL US NOW 07506 295782
wiseupworkshops@hotmail.com
Inspiring Individuality Through Creativity.
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