“As architects and placemakers we
obviously have a special interest in
the place where we work – both our
own building, its surrounding area
and initiatives like Bankside Urban
Forest. Better Bankside is the best
medium through which individual
voices may act in concert in support
of their community. That’s why we support Better Bankside.”
Chris Bennie, TP Bennett
Who we areSouthwark Theatres Education Partnership
STEP is a borough-wide partnership linking the theatre community and education sector in the London Borough of Southwark.
The activities that STEP provides for Southwark's young people aim to ensure equal access to and participation in performing arts provision, even in the most deprived wards and areas where there is little regular activity by offering specific opportunities for targeted groups. STEP is committed to enhancing children's and young people's key skills such as speaking and listening and the ability to participate effectively in team-working. This in turn improves the self-confidence of Southwark's young people and develops their ability to express themselves.
STEP aims to equalise, extend and deepen the theatre and drama experience of all young people living in Southwark through the development of strategic partnerships between schools, youth and community groups and theatres and performing arts organisations. STEP aims to encourage young people to achieve their full potential through the creative force of theatre and performing arts activities.
STEP's objective is to work closely with Southwark schools, youth and community groups and theatres and performing arts organisations to develop creative approaches to learning and provide innovative projects which stimulate children and young people's personal development and contribute to their educational attainment.
Deian Hopkin (patron), Former Vice Chancellor of LSBU
Sir Ian McKellen, STEP Festival 2004
"Congratulations on starting this initiative. The reason it's important for me is because theatre isn't academic – you have to get up on your feet and participate and experience it and that chance to perform should be available to all of us. STEP can make that possible in Southwark. The beauty of theatre is that it allows us to discover our place in society. Why? Because all the world's a stage."
Simon Hughes MP, STEP Festival 2007
"Drama is very important. Some people are good at reading and writing. Some people are good at maths. And some people are good at drama, at acting and drama is very important because it allows us to experience things from another point of view."
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