Creative Storytelling Programme - Participants recruitment

📣 Calling ESEA (East and South-East Asian) adults in and connected to Wandsworth!

We're looking for participants for Celebrating East and South-East Asian Stories in Wandsworth, a FREE six-week creative storytelling programme facilitated by actor, writer and theatre-maker Youyang Song, funded by Wandsworth Council and Arts Council England.

✨ What we'll explore together across six workshops

🌱 Heritage, identity, belonging and cultural traditions

✍️ Memories, food, music, traditions and everyday life through creative storytelling and writing

💬 Sharing experiences, meeting others and connecting with ESEA communities

🎙️ Exploring stories through writing, speaking, listening and performance in a relaxed and supportive space

No previous experience is needed! Whether you'd like to try something creative for the first time, reconnect with your cultural background, or simply meet others with shared experiences, you're warmly welcome. You can take part in whatever way feels right for you. Light refreshments will also be provided.

🎭 Optional radio drama opportunity

There will also be an optional opportunity to perform in an original radio drama written by Youyang and inspired by themes and ideas emerging from the workshops. The drama will be recorded at Riverside Radio on Sunday 29 November, 10 am–6 pm. Taking part in the radio drama is completely optional and isn't required to join the workshops.

📅 When: Saturdays, 24 October–28 November 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00–11:30 am
📍 Where: The ROSE Community Clubroom, 22 Ascalon Street, Nine Elms, London SW8 4AN
🎟️ Cost: FREE!

Open to ESEA adults who live, work, study or have other connections to Wandsworth.

💌 Interested? Register your interest using the sign-up form:
https://forms.gle/2VCpsqnG7bfhNTTM7

Questions? Email youyangprojects@gmail.com.

🙏 If you can't join us yourself, please do share with anyone who might be interested. Every share helps!