ACTIVOTE!
A dynamic exploration of what happens when voting is restricted in a society.
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Location
The Source, Source Studios (formerly Stratford Circus)
Theatre Square Stratford London E15 1BX United KingdomAbout this event
- Event lasts 2 hours
"Activoté" is an engaging and thought-provoking theatre production encouraging young people to gain confidence in their political agency. The play explores themes of youth empowerment, community responsibility, and personal growth through a dynamic blend of storytelling and physical theatre.
This anarchic and funny performance charts the exploits of four starving characters as they elicit the audience's votes to win food. The characters communicate using body language and an unknown language allowing everyone to participate equally throughout the show. What starts as contemporary slapstick soon takes a dark turn as two characters realise they can control what happens by deciding who can vote.
The performance enables audiences to experience the value of their vote as their rights are gradually stripped away in real time.
It aims to inspire young audiences to reflect on their role within their community and how they can take active steps to make a positive difference. This is even more important with the current government looking to lower the voting age to 16.
The production is a joint project developed by Learning Stages in partnership with the University of East London and Newham's Youth Empowerment Services. It has been funded by Culture Within, the British Arts Council and The Source.
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Frequently asked questions
The Main Theatre is located on the ground floor with accessible doorways. For any accessibility needs please contact the venue team directly so we can understand your requirements. The venue team is available at; Tel: 0208 223 3033 or please Email; thesourcehires@uel.ac.uk
The nearest train and tube station is 'Stratford' which is 5mins walk away from the venue. The venue is behind Stratford Picturehouse and next to Theatre Royal Stratford East.
This ticket gives you access to the Main Auditorium for the performance. Seating is not pre-allocated.
Yes please. This will help us register you quickly on arrival. Tickets can be presented as hard copy or on mobile devices.
The venue will be open before the start of the performance. Doors to the Main Auditorium will open from 5pm.
Light refreshments will be available to purchase from Cafe at The Source.
There will be no interval during the performance however audience members are welcome to leave the Auditorium whenever needed. Our team of ushers will guide audience members back into the Auditorium when they are ready to return.
There are some blue badge spaces in the surrounding area however additional parking options can be found on surrounding residential roads, nearby multi-story car park and also in Westfield Shopping Centre. Please be advised that drivers park at their own risk.
Please contact the venue bookings team as soon as possible to advise of your change in circumstances however, due to the highly subsidised ticket price, a refund is not possible . The venue team is available at; thesourcehires@uel.ac.uk