HighRise have been working on bringing UK rap into the theatre since 2014. Whether it’s Grime, UK Drill or Hip Hop, HighRise blend their experience in the UK music industry with live theatre to bridge the gap between communities often alienated from each other.
HighRise’s rap-into theatre workshop “The Cypher” explores how to tell narrative led stories and theatrical experiences using rap, spoken word and street culture to build worlds, characters and plot lines.
Previously delivered at venues including the Roundhouse, Theatre Royal Stratford East and the Barbican to name a few, the Cypher is a useful tool for all performers, musicians, storytellers and theatre makers at any level – you don’t have to be a rapper to attend!
These workshops are open to Young People aged 16 – 30 who have lived experience of, or may be facing, challenging or unstable life circumstances. (This includes those who are care leavers, young carers, experience of homelessness, living in temporary or unstable housing, not currently in employment, education or training, or in receipt of Universal Credit)
If you are not a Member of Cardboard Citizens, please fill out this form when you register to attend.
About Dominic
Dominic is a North London born writer, director, actor, dramaturg and Artistic director of multi-award winning HighRise Entertainment.
His work has seen him travel across the world using a unique practice of blending playful, immersive & thought provoking theatre with contemporary music to connect and inspire young audiences and participants.
Partners have included The National Theatre, Roundhouse, The V&A, The Barbican & The Royal Exchange in Manchester.
