The Oracle Project is a key part of Islington Youth Theatre – a chance for young people still at Primary School to get involved in our work – and get used to coming regularly to a secondary school. The first Oracle Project, inspired by the mysterious dream machine in the IYT production of Success by Nick Drake, started at Islington Arts and Media School in January 2009.

There are now 3 Oracle Projects either running or currently in development.  They are:

The IAMS Oracle Project

Our original project started in January 2009 and currently involves young people from Islington Arts and Media School and its feeder primary schools in Finsbury Park.  Previous productions include the original Oracle Project at Pleasance Theatre in March 2009 and Tea, a devised response to Alice in Wonderland, in July 2009.

Directors: Ella Macfadyen, Rania Jumailly, Laura Keefe

Project Assistant: Rochelle Rose

The Highbury Oracle Project

Due to start in February 2010.  The Highbury Oracle is an extended Oracle Project which will involve a core team of 30 young people and over 300 of their peers exploring territory, space and journeys in and around Highbury.  This multi-media led piece is one of our most ambitious projects to date and will culminate in an installation/performance in July.

Project staff currently being recruited: more information

The Barsnbury Oracle Project

Launching in April 2010, the Barnsbury Oracle Project will be created in collaboration with Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School.  Its focus will be to create exciting work with young women who are, for cultural and economic reasons, less likely to participate in extra-curricular activities.

Project staff will be recruited in February/March 2010