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Ignition Report 2009 - 2011
Click the links below to download the Ignition Report or Executive Summary by Elizabeth Lynch, which evaluates the impact and value of Frantic Assembly's four Ignition projects.
Ignition Report 2011 Executive Summary
Ignition is a UK-wide project established by Frantic Assembly to provide new ways for young men to become involved in the arts.
Frantic Assembly is a multi-award winning company, well known for attracting new and young audiences to the theatre. Through the Ignition project, Frantic Assembly wants to introduce its distinctive way of working to young men who might not have considered working in the theatre, but possess the crossover skills, energy and potential to be physical performers.
Ignition is an exciting opportunity for young men to work closely with Frantic Assembly and develop new skills in physical theatre, devising and performing. The UK is bursting with talent and Frantic Assembly has been looking for the next generation of physical performers.
Each Ignition takes participants through free taster sessions, workshop auditions and an accredited four day intensive residency culminating in a public performance on the final day in a professional theatre space.
Over 400 young men have taken part in Ignition activities since 2008, with 70 being selected to take part in the intensive productions. Over 1,000 people have been to watch an Ignition performance.
Check out the experience page to see previous Ignition photos and videos and join the mailing list to be the first to find out about future projects.
Ignition companies
60 Hugs - February 2011
The Core at Corby Cube, Corby
Directed by Neil Bettles and Naomi Said
Supported by Esmée Fairbairn Foundation in collaboration with Corby Cube with National Youth Theatre
The Believers - October 2010
Toynbee Studios, London
Directed by Scott Graham, Steven Hoggett and Neil Bettles
Supported by Esmée Fairbairn Foundation with National Youth Theatre and Artsadmin
Dead Kids - May 2010
Theatre Royal, Plymouth
Directed by Steven Hoggett and Neil Bettles
Supported by Esmée Fairbairn Foundation in collaboration with Plymouth Theatre Royal with National Youth Theatre
The Fear - October 2009
Toynbee Studios, London
Directed by Scott Graham, Steven Hoggett, and Neil Bettles
Supported by Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and Awards for All with National Youth Theatre, Artsadmin and City and Islington College
Out of Reach - October 2008
Toynbee Studios, London
Directed by Scott Graham, Neil Bettles and Simon Pittman
Supported by The Goldsmiths Company in collaboration with Lyric Hammersmith
Have your say & keep up to date at IGNITION's news page
‘Ignition engages with young people in a way that is exceptional in today’s theatrical community offering them genuine opportunities to participate in serious, exciting and innovative physical theatre.’
Andy Dawson, Theatre Royal Plymouth
'I know what an amazing effect Ignition has had on one of the guys who took part. Congratulations on keeping theatre moving forward.'
Ignition Audience Member
'No holding back. No fear.'
Ignition Participant
'Thrilling, passionate, high octane theatre. This is what performance is all about!'
Ignition Audience Member
'I surprised myself with how far I pushed myself. Every day we go further. I found out that there is no limit to how far you can push yourself'
Ignition company member, London 2010
