Our World: A Scratch Event

We are hosting an evening of performances and activities for young people aged 14+, in Stage Left at the Palace Theatre in Paignton.

Expect music and theatre performances that don’t shy away from the hard stuff! Connor Allen will perform a work-in-progress of ‘The Making of a Monster’ which is an autobiographical journey into his teenage years as he makes a decision that will change the fabric of who he is, and the man he will become. Grime music provides the soundtrack to this story about family, heritage and growing up with questions around your identity.

Doorstep Youth Theatre will share a short performance of ‘White Moon’ which has been written, directed and produced by young people from Torbay. This too is a work in progress and DIY is at the core of the event. You are invited to make your own music by having a go at DJing with the awesome Frankie Love who has been performing and playing at free festivals all round the world and that’s the way she likes it – underground.

Vegan food will be provided by Tam’s Kitchen and included in the entry price, and we will be joined by Double Elephant Print Workshop who’ll lead the screen-printing station! Because we care about our world, please bring a t-shirt or tote bag from home to upcycle with original designs by Doorstep members.

There will be a bar serving drinks. If you’re over 18 please bring ID, and remember to drink sensibly. The event will be staffed by the Doorstep Arts team and anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated.

Book a ticket here (ages 14+, limited spaces available)

Established in 2013, Doorstep Arts is a Torbay-based non-profit organisation committed to making creative activity affordable and accessible to all. Over the past 8 years Doorstep Arts have programmed a variety of exciting shows and workshops across Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, bringing in touring performance work from around the country.

Please note:
For the safety of the public and our staff, if you feel unwell, or have recently been in contact with someone with symptoms of Covid-19 please do not attend this event.

Photographs and footage of the performance may be captured during your visit. This will be used for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media or in any third-party publication. If you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted please contact the event organiser or speak with a member of staff prior to the performance.

Getting there:

Stage Left, Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HF

The palace theatre is a 10 minutewalk from Paignton train station.

Street parking is available in Palace Avenue. Parking charges apply during the daytime (except on Sundays). After 6pm on Mondays through to Saturdays these spaces are FREE, as well as all day on Sundays throughout the year. There are disabled parking spaces in Palace Avenue, directly opposite the theatre entrance.

The nearest pay and display car park is in Crown & Anchor Way, just a one minute walk from the theatre.

Toilets: The stage left area has toilets available for ticket holders.