The Interactive Youth Information Zone returns to Youth Beatz on the 9th August 2014. The interactive youth information zone has run for a number of years and has been the hub for getting young people involved in what has been described as “a brilliant way of educating and making you think!” This year, WILLY WONKA will once again take young people on a journey through his world, meeting a number of familiar faces along the way.
With the aim of meaningfully raising awareness of a range of issues affecting the lives of young people, WORLD OF WONKA is a fresh take on addressing these issues.
The young performers and the stage crew, who can be seen throughout the day at YOUTH BEATZ 2014, completed a 2 week Performance and Production Course named ‘Wonka Camp’, planning World of Wonka and developing the new show and props so new and relevant issues can be explored at this year’s event. The intensive course was packed full of performance training, script writing, costume and set production, as well as vital learning around the issues that the experience will look to explore with those who venture inside on the day. As you follow Willy Wonka around his factory, you’ll meet a number of characters including Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde, Michaela Teavee and Charlie Bucket covering issues such as bullying, body image, drugs & Alcohol, diversity, Domestic Abuse, Sexual Exploitation and more.
This year’s World of Wonka event can also be seen at Youth Beatz The Fringe between the 4th and 7th August 2014. These shows will provide the opportunity for more young people to experience the hard hitting messages that World of Wonka delivers as well as letting partners see the hard work and commitment of young people involved in the project and will further promote the close links that Community Learning and Development has in the enhancement of learning for life for all young people in Nithsdale.
So for those who want to tour the factory then look for the ticket booth at Youth Beatz, and prepare to step into a world of imagination and wonder.
The World of Wonka is brought to you by Community Learning & Development Service Nithsdale, working in partnership with LGBT Youth Scotland, Support in Mind, ISSU18, Alcohol & Drugs Partnership, Domestic Abuse, Sexual Health D&G and Police Scotland.
Funding has this year been secured through The Young Start Lottery Fund, The Alcohol and Drug’s Partnership, Domestic Abuse Partnership and Looking Forward Not Back to ensure the experience can be available to more 12 – 25 year olds on the day. So if you are at Youth Beatz, and you want to take a step into the unknown, either during the day or at night then Wonka is the place to be.
