Taking the Stage 2024 - My World

What does the World look like in 2040? This is the question posed and explored by a fantastic group of young people from MK Theatre’s senior youth theatre as they create a brand-new piece of devised theatre especially for Taking the Stage. When you look around you at the world today, do you see hope for the future? Do you see despair? Do you see rampant AI taking over the world, or a reset back to simpler ways?

Will society be fairer and more equitable, or most unjust and polarised? Do the dreams and fears we have today give us insight into the age old question of – What Next? Utilising a range of practical theatre skills, these young creatives look to their future. 16 years from now, what will their (and our) World look like?

Heather Porte - MK Theatre Practitioner

Heather is an actor, creative and facilitator, trained in Musical Theatre at Mountview.

Heather has a passion for new writing, puppetry and devising with notable skills as a physical actor with wicked comedic timing. In between acting gigs she works with different youth groups on many creative projects, with an approach as a practitioner and director, characterised by curiosity and a drive for excellence. With a keen eye for detail, storytelling and collaboration, Heather is committed to sharing her knowledge and engaging young people in the arts, recognising the significant impact the arts can have. She is also currently training as an examiner for Mountview’s new Musical Theatre Exams.

Acting credits include; ‘Primary Playmakers’ (Oxford Playhouse), ‘Jack & The Beanstalk’ (Oxford Playhouse), ‘Mind The Monsters’ (Oxford Playhouse), ‘The Lost Present’ (Topsy Turvy Theatre), ‘Ringo’ (NFTS Short), Christina Modestou’s ‘A Night At The Musicals’ (Soloist at Southwark Playhouse), Ensemble Choir (BBC Proms).