S01 E12 - Trybe House Theatre
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Trybe (Noun): “A group of people connected to one another, and connected to an idea.”
I was joined by Philip, Chenube and Stefan to talk everything Trybe. ‘Trybe House Theatre is a newly formed company which seeks to actively build resilience and self-wellbeing, primarily with young black men aged 16- 25, using theatre as a supportive outlet’. Throughout the episode, I learned how Trybe formed, how they work and their approaches to delivering creative projects which are supported through medical, mental health practice. Trybe House Theatre is now an Associate Company at the Royal Court Theatre and I’m privileged to share with you their first-ever company interview.
Trybe House Links:
Instagram - @trybehouse
Website - trybehousetheatre.org.uk
Trybe House’s Bio:
Trybe House Theatre aspires to shift mindsets so that young black people can recognise their own greatness in a world where that greatness isn’t always recognised or celebrated.
Our aim is to change the definition of success from the existing global standpoint to one that more readily embraces the values of friendship and support instead.
As they engage and progress through our activities, we anticipate that aside from developing practical theatre skills, or simply enjoying a performance, our participants will also develop a sense of belonging – a sense of tribe. These all-important feelings of being part of something can help positively shape purpose, goals and our mission in life. We will create a place where everyone can come to thrive.
Our Aims
To provide culturally and psychologically informed safe spaces, which encourage aspirations, openness and positive relationships with other young black men
To artistically engage young black men (aged 16-25) with theatre and create work that is reflective of their reality and identity
To create a space where young black men are nurtured without judgement of previous life experiences
To upskill young black men into leadership programming and other supportive qualifications that can enable them to further employment
To engage with local schools and youth organisations within London and beyond to offering a series of workshops & bespoke projects, which engage young people aged 11-16 years and build positive mental well-being in non-traditional environments
To share stories and cultural activity developed by the young black people with wider audiences to foster understanding and deepen connectivity
To celebrate the successes of young black people involved in our work, and empower them to create their own “tribes” to maximise impact and shift systemic prejudices
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