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The £5,500 grant from the London Freemasons will go towards Go Live Theatre Projects’ Stage Seen project. The Stage Seen project provides theatre days for children and young people who are Deaf/deaf or hard of hearing. This initiative allows Deaf/deaf and hard of hearing children access to theatre through interactive drama-based workshops and a captioned and/or British Sign Language interpreted performance of a major London theatre show. This grant will allow Go Live to fund a Stage Seen day in 2025 and offer a number of children, some of whom may have never been to the theatre before, the chance to experience the performing arts and live theatre accessibly.

Go Live Theatre Projects is a London-based charity that uses the power of theatre to create inspiring experiences and unlock possibilities for young people. Go Live offers children and young people the opportunity to experience the magic of live theatre through theatre trips, drama-based workshop courses and education outreach projects, where they may otherwise be unable to due to physical, social and financial barriers. The aim of Go Live Theatre Projects is to contribute towards happier, enriched childhoods and positive futures.

They help make London’s world-class theatre accessible to those who have fewer opportunities or need specialist access support. Go Live encourages and engages young people in the performing arts, both in and out of school, to help develop the skills and knowledge to support their education and future careers. They also give them the space to grow and build confidence through theatre-making and drama-based learning.

CEO of Go Live Theatre Projects, Sita McIntosh said:

“This key grant from The London Freemasons’ Charity allows Go Live Theatre Projects to continue the essential work bringing memorable experiences of live theatre to young people in and around London. Our Stage Seen theatre days offer an accessible and fun day out, and have become incredibly important to the children and their families who attend. This vital grant enables us to continue this core strand of our outreach work and transforms lives with the power of theatre.”

Paul King from the London Freemasons said:

“We’re delighted to support the Go Live Stage Seen initiative – giving children who are deaf or hard of hearing a wonderful theatre experience, particularly those who may not have been to the theatre before. We hope the experience will enrich their lives and future aspirations and interest in the arts.”