The Garek Trust has…

…funded the inaugural year of, ‘The Garek Theatre Camp’; a 3-week theatrical summer camp based in London’s West End. The camp will run both a mainstream and SEND programme so that no child is excluded.

…funded 300 families to go to the theatre in Summer 2025 with ‘Family First Nights’.

…fully funded an all-schools matinee of a production of Punch.

…funded a ‘relaxed’ performance of The Devil Wears Prada.

The Garek Trust has funded…

…The Secret Garden schools outreach program; this program will target a group of local schools and offer them a 5-day artist-lead workshop in their school.

…2500 Wonderfund tickets.

…Outreach Workshops with local partners.

…1 Junior Apprentice position.

…15 Summer Company Bursaries.

The Garek Trust has…

…fully funded the ‘Backstage Roadshow’; a travelling roadshow that aims to reach those with no/little prior experience of Production Arts in a bid to demystify backstage language and practices.

The Garek Trust has funded…

…the inaugural year of FairGround; an inclusive arts festival for children and young people from all backgrounds across Birmingham. FairGround will offer free creative workshops in partnership with other arts organisations and schools in the city.

…the Creative & Production Pathway which recognises the need to develop designated pathways for off-stage roles. Students will learn and collaborate under the guidance of a professional production team, working in the role through an apprentice model.

…bursary support for young musicians and actors.

The Garek Trust has…

…fully funded the MAP Summer Camp 2025. This theatre camp will see 20 young people from the Providence neighbourhood devise a performance, create scenery, and then perform their original works for a public audience. The four-week camp includes a 4-day camping trip to New Hampshire for rehearsals outdoors, hiking, swimming, stargazing and more!

The Garek Trust has funded…

…Everett’s Apprenticeship Program; helping young artists to develop their professional skills. The program will provide stipend pay so that students are able to commit to the program alongside their education and positive personal development.

…Everett School; students at Everett School learn to value and nurture their inner resources and speak with their own voices. ES is a laboratory where students and teachers are supported, as artists, through their work of creation and discovery; a learning system based on collaboration and play.

The Garek Trust has funded…

…an Additional Production. At the heart of TADA! is the Resident Youth Ensemble of TADA! (RYET program), a completely free, year-round musical theater pre-professional training performance, composed of 80 talented youths aged 8-18.

…an Original Commission. TADA!’s original productions are unique from other youth theaters; scores are composed for young people’s voices and a professional theater environment is replicated  throughout rehearsals, with an aim to instil a strong sense of community, confidence, and responsibility.

The Garek Trust has…

…donated significant funding towards Summer Stage. TGT grant will support two week-long performing arts summer schools.

…funded 300 families to go to the theatre in Summer 2024 with ‘Family First Nights’

The Garek Trust has funded…

…2500 Wonderfund tickets

…2 weeks junior apprentices work experience

…15 summer company 2025 bursary places

…1 pipeline apprentice

…5 theatre school bursaries

…2 pipeline production internships

The Garek Trust has…

…fully funded the ‘Backstage Roadshow’; a travelling roadshow that aims to reach those with no/little prior experience of Production Arts in a bid to demystify backstage language and practices.