THE PROJECT

In Summer 2026, we launched an ambitious theatre project that brought together early career artists and young people in Cumbria to co-create and perform an original, bold production, exploring the lived experiences of growing up in Cumbria.

Early career artists worked alongside TKP directors and local young people in Copeland to devise a dynamic, authentic show named Pathways. This 45-minute production explored a range of questions and challenges that young people face growing up in Cumbria, and offered a powerful insight to their community.

This production will then tour to Barrow-in-Furness, where a new group of young people will adapt it to tell their own stories, creating an ever- evolving touring model that shifts with the people on stage. Alongside the artistic impact, the project develops local talent, offering meaningful career opportunities for emerging artists while strengthening partnerships between arts organisations, schools, and communities. By empowering young voices and nurturing creative talent, this project celebrates Cumbrian identity and contributes to a thriving creative community for young artists.  

Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

We are extremely grateful to our partners who have helped support this ambitious new project.

Everyone Here 

See It To Be It 

Rosehill 

Full of Noises 

Barrow Young Company

We are looking for performers aged 11-17 from Barrow to join us on this exciting new project.

Throughout the Autumn, you will help devise the production, develop new performance skills, make new friends and perform alongside a professional cast at Full Of Noises on 1st November 2026.

The project is completely free to take part in and no previous theatre experience is required. Whether you are an experienced performer or trying something new for the first time, we are looking forward to working with you and hearing your voice as part of the creative process.

Key dates:

After school Rehearsals (4-6.30pm at Full Of Noises, Barrow)

Address: Piel View House, Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9BD

• Monday 12th October

• Tuesday 13th October

• Wednesday 14th October

• Monday 19th October

• Tuesday 20th October

• Wednesday 21st October

Production week in October Half Term (10am-4pm at Full Of Noises)

• Monday 26th- Thursday 29th October- 10am-4pm

• Dress Rehearsal- Saturday 31st October 10am-4pm

Performance day: Sunday 1st November 2026 all day at Full of Noises

Click HERE to apply

Spaces are limited- Deadline 28th September 2026

Young Musicians

As well as the performance company, we are also looking for musicians and young people interested in music production to join us on this exciting new project. Throughout the Autumn, you will help create music for a new theatre production alongside musicians and sound designers from Horizon Studios and Full of Noises.

The project is completely free to take part in and no previous theatre experience is required. Whether you are an experienced musician or trying something new for the first time, we are looking forward to working with you and hearing your ideas as part of the creative process.

Key dates:

After school Rehearsals (4-6.30pm at Full Of Noises, Barrow)

Address: Piel View House, Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9BD

• Wednesday 14th October
• Wednesday 21st October

Production week in October Half Term (10am-4pm at Full Of Noises)

• Wednesday 28th October- 10am-4pm 

Performance day: Sunday 1st November 2026 at Full of Noises 

Click HERE to apply

Spaces are limited- Deadline 28th September 2026