WELCOME
Celebrating youth arts in the heart of Deptford
Since 1982
"Developing invaluable skills for our next generation of leaders and trailblazers"
LEWISHAM MAYOR
About Second Wave
We are a youth arts centre in the heart of Deptford with a range of broad programmes free for young people aged 11-25 years.
From our purpose built theatre studio and rehearsal space, we run regular drama programmes offering
acting, devising, song writing, music, film, photography, writing and media.
Young people can apply for work experience, volunteering and
paid traineeships on our productions, community events and outreach projects.
Book workshop space on our site or contact us to find out more about opportunities for young people or get in touch with our friendly team.
FREE Youth Programmes
Fearless Voices
Young Women's Film & Music Team
For young women 13-16 yrs & 17-24yrs
A FREE creative programme for young women to develop their skills in music, lyrics, singing, songwriting, filmmaking and media.
No experience needed and new young women are always welcome.
Youth Company
Work towards a new play
For young people 14-19 yrs
Do you enjoy acting? Interested in film and technical theatre? Like to help backstage and at events?
No experience needed.
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Critical Encounters
Manage conflict and reduce violence
For young people 16-24 yrs
Take part in workshops with police officers where young people set the agenda.
Use your creative skills to manage conflict.
Sharpen your critical skills, learn your rights and support young people in the community.
FREE Creative Leadership
Work Experience
Develop your creativity, confidence and event skills
Flexible times
Ask about work experience and work alongside our team on interesting project.
Come along to our webinars and open days to find out more.
Young Creative Leaders
Developing your leadership skills and potential
Evenings and weekends
Discover your voice and engage positively in your community.
Support your peers, gain qualification and build your skills and CV.
Expenses provided.
Qualifications
Interested in practical and hands-on learning?
Evenings and weekends
We offer our bespoke qualifications in partnership with London Open College Network. Building on Second Wave's ground breaking work, our qualifications are designed to support young people to develop their skills and confidence in creative leadership, community engagement and youth work.
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Our Purpose
Our programmes are designed by young people, for young people.
We believe that young people need a person-centred approach to bring out their strengths and build
their resilience. We also believe that placing young people at the heart of decision-making is one
of the best ways for our communities to learn and grow together.
Find out more about our practice.
Community Partners
Second Wave is an active member in the community, placing young people at the heart of change.
We work in close partnership with those who have influence over young people's lives with a view
to building trust and improving relationships so that young people feel heard and valued.
Their creative work is always followed up with discussions and debates with a mixed audience.
Find out more about our partnership approach.
Our Legacy
Second Wave has been placing youth voices in the heart of local decision making for over 40 years.
We have extensive experience in supporting young artists, creating new materials, working with educational settings to deliver youth-led workshops, and developing youth-centred dialogue and practice.
Find out more about our legacy.
Support Our Work
We know that these are difficult times and we are working tirelessly to ensure young people have access to high-quality arts provision. All your contributions will go directly into keeping our venue and programmes by the youth for the youth.
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