Over the last few years Soho Theatre has established a strong community outreach programme, connecting with many schools and colleges, care homes, youth and community groups across the borough. The team have actively delivered a series of educational and community participation programmes, working with local businesses, sports and health organisations as well.
Since 2022 Soho Theatre Walthamstow has worked with 1000 10-year-olds, 17 local primary schools and over 1300 young people. Offered career advice and guidance to hundreds of college students at career fairs and workshops, engaged with over 1000 residents through a programme of community engagement at our libraries and supported 2 local businesses, Haven Coffee and East London Brewery, who now supply their Dean Street site. The team have also created employment and career pathways including 8 paid placements for young residents breaking into the creative sector.
Soho Theatre Walthamstow is committed to building on and continuing to deliver positive social and economic impact to residents and businesses across the borough. A projected 30 new job opportunities will be made available in 2025 and the team will continue to work closely with our local community groups and businesses.