Cardboard Citizens, the National Youth Theatre, Look Ahead, Centrepoint and the Roundhouse have joined forces to launch ACT NOW, an innovative programme designed to help young people who are NEET (not in education, employment or training) or homeless young people to progress away from homelessness.

After a hugely successful first year, ACT NOW is about to launch for a second year. Young people are invited to take part in an intensive rehearsal period in August to perform a devised piece in September.

After that ACT NOW weekly workshops will be held on a drop in basis every Wednesday evening at the National Youth Theatre.

Get involved!

Who can attend?

• Aged 16-25
• Not in education, employment or training
• Living in a hostel/ homeless

What's in it for you?

• Build your confidence and have fun
• Performance opportunities
• Meet new people
• Receive a qualification
• Get tailored careers and education advice
• Gain access to exciting work placements

When? Every Wednesday, 6.30pm-9.30pm.

Where? National Youth Theatre, 443-445 Holloway Road, London, N7 6LW
£5 are provided to those who attend the workshops to cover travel expenses.

For more info, email Cathy Weatherald or call 020 2747 7747.

Read about 2009's ACT NOW show: Stick to the Script.

Cardboard Citizens would like to thank JP Morgan, London Councils, the Monument Trust and the Henry Smith Charity for supporting this project.