From January to April 2025, 60 Year 8 students (aged 12–13) from Harris Academy Peckham and Charter East Dulwich participated in 10 creative play sessions designed to inspire self-expression through poetry, prose, and scriptwriting. Led by a team of inspiring creatives of colour – writers, artists and educators – students explored the central theme: “Imagine […]

The second Continuing Professional Development (CPD) session of the Futureland project—delivered in collaboration with Words of Colour and Theatre Peckham—was led by librarian and inclusive literature advocate Janet Noble. The session focused on anti-racism and inclusive storytelling, offering teachers the opportunity to explore how diverse children’s books can be powerful tools for fostering equity, empathy, […]

As part of the Futureland project with Words of Colour and Theatre Peckham, we delivered a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) session for teachers from our two partner schools, led by play expert Amber Ogunsanya-William. The session introduced educators to the power and purpose of play within the classroom, not only as a tool for learning […]

For Immediate Release: Wednesday 31st January 2024Theatre Peckham and Words of Colour secure four years funding to inspire Southwark students to envision a better future through creative writing Award-winning Theatre Peckham and Words of Colour have secured four years funding to inspire Year 8 (12-13 year old) students to reimagine a better future in the […]