Artist Development Programme 2010
“ADP showed me that my dreams weren’t as far from reach as I thought they were”
Renell Shaw ADP graduate and Hackney Empire associate artist
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Write it. Compose it. Choreograph it. Perform it.
Do you have what it takes to put on your own show? Are you ready to unleash your creative genius? For three weeks this summer, we’re giving you the chance to work alongside top professional artists and create a one-off performance for the Hackney Empire’s main stage. We’re looking for 40 budding young actors, musicians, singers, songwriters and comedians with the passion and creative talent to work together to devise, write, compose, choreograph and perform their very own show. If this sounds like you – then get in touch.
What do I need to do?
Be 13-18 years old
Download an enrolment form on the right
Email your form to to register for an audition
The Dates
Auditions: Sat 3 - Sun 4 July
Inspiration Day: Sun 25 July
Rehearsals: Mon 9 - Fri 20 August
The Show: Sat 21 August
We’re also looking for young people to help us with the marketing, press, stage management and production of ADP. To get involved email a short paragraph about yourself to
“ADP changed my life and gave me confidence in myself and the belief that you really can achieve anything you put your mind to” Kate Cox ADP graduate