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Eight members of Chichester Festival Youth Theatre (CFYT) travelled to Westminster to perform an original piece of theatre at a climate conference attended by MPs, policymakers and education leaders. The young people were invited to respond creatively to the People's Emergency Briefing, a documentary bringing together leading scientists and experts to explain the latest evidence on climate change and the actions that can be taken to address it.
After watching the documentary, the group collaborated to devise a performance combining drama and original music, with lyrics written by the young people themselves. The piece explored climate education and environmental action through the eyes of their generation.
Performing at Portcullis House gave the group the opportunity to share their perspectives directly with legislators, government officials and educators.
The project was delivered in partnership with Peace Child, an international charity that amplifies young people's voices on the global issues that affect their lives and futures.
Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, praised the performance, describing it as 'a thoughtful, well-researched and moving exploration of climate education through the eyes of young people.' She added, 'Presenting it to legislators, government officials and educators ensured their voices were heard loud and clear.'
David R Woollcombe, Founder and President of Peace Child, said, 'They are the best example of empowered young people any of us have ever seen.'
To give audiences the chance to engage with the issues explored in the project, we are hosting two screenings of the People's Emergency Briefing this August.
