Ferndown Upper School

20 hours ago

Newly formed ‘Our Direction’ Theatre Company for boys took part in the Young Enterprise Dorset Showcase yesterday and are now multi-award winners for enterprise! 🏆

There were 8 schools who took part - all were represented by their Sixth Form apart from us who entered with a year 9 group.

In their words;
'We are a teenage boys theatre company dedicated to challenging and breaking down unneeded stereotypes surrounding masculinity and the arts. Too often, young men are made to feel that creativity, emotional expression, and participation in theatre are not “for them,” reinforcing the idea that they must remain silent, tough, and disengaged. This company seeks to change that narrative by providing a supportive and dynamic space where boys can explore their identities, share their experiences, and develop confidence through performance. By creating original, honest work that reflects real issues such as mental health, peer pressure, and self-expression, we aim to redefine what it means to be a young man today and demonstrate that strength can be found in vulnerability as much as in resilience.'

There were award prizes for:
- Individual Excellence
- Creativity
- Inspiring Futures

We're so proud of them and looking forwards to seeing what they achieve at the regional finals in May! 🎭 ... See MoreSee Less