Creative Futures is an 18-month Barings Foundation funded programme working with young men in Birmingham through theatre, film, and wellbeing practice to explore identity, isolation, and connection. The project has developed participants’ creative voice and skills, resulting in two original films screenings at Rep Rising Festival, alongside a selection of short monologues offering further insight into their experiences and creative journey.

Creative Futures is facilitated by Rachel Sharpe, Leon Phillips, Lia Walker, Nigel Bailey, Nicola Prestage, and CJ Webley.