GORTON UNLEASHED: Sounds of the Streets
Learn to fight like they do on stage and screen– and share your stories of the streets.
Two exciting FREE 4-week projects where you’ll explore stage/screen combat, sound design, editing and filmmaking. Represent YOUR Gorton, YOUR way.
The projects will create a combat sequence film, set to a soundscape of Gorton stories.
You’ll learn new skills, work with professional artists, find your voice, and have the opportunity to perform on the main stage at HOME.
Wednesdays 24th Sept – 10 Dec 2025
5pm-6:30pm
Aiimed at young people in Gorton age 13-19
Gorton HideOut Youth Zone, 1 Queens Ave, Manchester M12 5PX
Sign up now!
Are you aged 13-19 and want to sign up to one or both projects? Fill out the YOUNG PERSON short form here and we’ll get in touch with your parent/guardian for permissions.
Complete the YOUNG PERSON form
Are you a parent/guardian and want to sign up on behalf of a young person? Complete the ADULT form here.
Complete the YOUNG PERSON form
Please note that to attend ALL sessions, you must become a FREE Member of HideOut Youth Zone. You can become a member via the link below, or turn up 20 mins before the session with a parent/guardian to complete this in person. Become a HideOut Youth Zone Member [Membership - Hideout Youth Zone]
Taster Sessions:
Drop-in – just pop by and say hi! We’ll be audio recording YOUR stories of Gorton.
24 Sept
1 Oct
Taster sessions where you can explore stage/screen combat & sound with industry experts.
8 Oct
15 Oct
Sounds of Gorton:
4-week project – SIGN UP NOW
Create a soundscape for the Gorton you know so well. Learn about soundscape, recording & editing.
22 Oct
29 Oct
5 Nov
12 Nov
Combat for Stage/Screen
4-week project – SIGN UP NOW
Learn about how fights are presented on stage and screen from the professionals. You’ll create your own choreography which will be filmed.
19 Nov
26 Nov
3 Dec
10 Dec
Participants will be given FREE tickets to see 2 shows and a film at HOME.
Want to take your skills to the main stage..?
For those that take part in the projects, you’ll be offered the opportunity to present your work as part of a professional production at HOME created with award-winning theatre company Malandra Jacks in January 2026.
For more information or any queries please email sam.beagley@homemcr.org
This is a Home from HOME project, HOME Manchester’s community engagement programme.
