Bell Shakespeare’s renowned Youth Justice program commenced in 2010 at two facilities in New South Wales – Frank Baxter Youth Justice Centre and Juniperina Juvenile Justice Centre – with the support of the NSW Department of Youth Justice. Since then, the program has grown with unimaginable impact.
The program uses Shakespeare as a vehicle for self-reflection, self-confidence and skills development. Students are invited to participate in a series of workshops with experienced Bell Shakespeare Teaching Artists focusing on a chosen Shakespearean text. The workshop concludes with a performance in front of an audience of peers, teachers, staff, and family members.
This extraordinary program is made possible by the generous and visionary support of trusts and foundations including the Bill & Patricia Ritchie Foundation, the Neilson Foundation and the Scully Fund.
Additionally, the incredible support from our community of donors has been imperative to the program's enduring success. If you would like to help us continue to work in juvenile detention centres, and other at-risk communities throughout Australia, please consider donating to our Sharing Shakespeare giving program or contact Debra Reinecke, Head of Development, via email or on 02 8220 7521.
This program is proudly supported by:
