Give a Child the Gift of Theatre — Sponsor a ‘Play in a Day’ at Braunstone

In a year when the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite, you can give a young person in Braunstone, Leicester a joyful day of creativity, confidence-building and community.

Your £25 ticket funds one child’s place on Play in a Day — a guided theatre workshop led by professional theatre practitioners Shelley Louise Smith from The Eyrie CIC. Across five energetic hours (10:00–15:00), young people will devise, rehearse and perform a short piece to share as part of the Library Light Switch-On celebrations. Come and watch what we created on Sat 29 Nov.

What your ticket funds

A fully facilitated theatre workshop place for one young person (materials included).

A healthy snack/drinks and safeguarding-led supervision.

Rehearsal and a sharing for family, friends and the community.

Why theatre matters for young people

Builds confidence and communication skills.

Encourages teamwork, empathy and resilience.

Sparks creativity, problem-solving and focus.

Supports wellbeing through positive social connection.

Boosts literacy and oracy in a fun, practical way.

Ticket description: You’re purchasing a place for a local child who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford it. Donors do not attend the workshop; places are allocated via partners in Braunstone.

The Eyrie Creatives is a community-focused arts organisation specialising in theatre, storytelling and creative workshops. We empower children, young people, and families to build confidence, learn new skills, and come together through the arts. Our team of professional facilitators has extensive experience in inclusive creative practice, working in schools, libraries, and community spaces.