Where's the F-in Creativity?

Where’s the F-in Creativity? Festive Special In this Festive Special of  Where’s the F-in Creativity? , the Highly Sprung team come together to look back on a year packed with creativity, connection and joy. From creating new shows and unforgettable touring moments to those sparks of theatre magic that make it all worthwhile, a chance to reflect on the highlights that shaped the year. It’s a relax...

In this final Where’s the F-in Creativity? Funding Special short, Youth Advisory Board members Libby, Lucy and Nell talk about the privilege and responsibility of helping decide how Highly Sprung’s funding is spent.    They share what matters most to young people today, why access to the arts is essential, and how these opportunities have shaped their own futures. A powerful reminder of what happe...

Lottie and Sam, current Sprung Youth members, join us as part of today’s Where’s the F-in Creativity? Funding Special to talk about the joy of taking creative risks as part of the Anthology Project’s Co-Creative Group. From trying new things to discovering what they’re capable of, they share how funded opportunities helped them grow their confidence and creativity.    Their reflections highlight t...

Where’s the F-in Creativity? Funding Special short today sees Siàn bring a unique perspective as a Grant Manager, Highly Sprung Trustee and ex-Sprung Youth member. She talks candidly about the challenges in today’s grant-making world, the role of creativity in funding processes, and the importance of youth voice in shaping decisions.    She also reflects on her own time in Sprung Youth and how tho...

Kian and Eve share how the Coventry Young Producers Collective opened doors they didn’t even know existed. From discovering new creative pathways to helping shape Highly Sprung’s major touring show  CastAway , their story is full of surprising turns. Both now studying drama at university, they reflect on how opportunities they never imagined have helped rewrite their futures. A joyful reminder of...

In this Funding Special short, Colleen, Associate Artist and Learning and Participation Co-ordinator, reflects on her journey from taking part in the Physical Fellowship in Year 8 to shaping creative opportunities for young people today.    She talks about the joy of play, the value of youth spaces, and the small, surprising moments (including dressing up as an alien) that can spark a lifelong lov...

In this Funding Special, Mark and Sarah dive deep into how funding shapes Highly Sprung’s work and transforms the lives of young people. They’re joined by a brilliant panel of voices connected to Sprung Youth across the years: Colleen, Siàn, Kian, Eve, Sam, Lottie, Libby, Lucy and Nell. Together, they explore the realities of the current funding landscape, how youth voice can drive decision-making...

In Episode 5 of  Where’s the F-in Creativity? , Mark and Sarah catch up with graduate theatre company  Blank Slate , a fresh new company stepping boldly into the creative sector. Together, they dive into how creativity shapes theirlives, what it means to turn creativity into a career, and how to nurture imagination in the midst of chaos. It’s a lively, laughter-filled conversation featuring some s...

In Episode 4 of Where’s the F-in Creativity?, Mark and Sarah catch up with Niall to talk all things drag, creativity and self-expression. Niall shares how creativity has shaped his life, from his early days performing with Highly Sprung’s youth group, Sprung Youth, to unforgettable moments on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 7. Together, they chat about drag as a powerful art form, a tool for change, and...

From tiny first steps on stage being a penguin, to stealing the spotlight as a violin-playing drag artist, Niall’s journey is one full of creativity and joy.

We're joined by an emotional Kathi who's passion fro creativity has shaped her incredible career.

In this episode of  Where’s the F-in Creativity? ,Mark and Sarah sit down with Kathi Leahy, pioneering director and producer of theatre, outdoor arts, carnival and community engagement projects and founding member of Imagineer Productions. Chatting about imposter syndrome, the power of female leadership, a 6 metre high Lady Godiva and the importance of creativity as we grow up. Along the way, Kath...

In this episode of  Where’s the F-in Creativity? , Mark and Sarah sit down with Emily Robertson, Senior Associate Artist andSchools Development Co-ordinator at Highly Sprung. Conversation includes chats around the powerful connection between education and creativity, why creative expression is vital for young people, and the unique magic that happens when creativity meets the classroom. Along the...

In Episode 1 of Where’s the F-in Creativity?, Mark andSarah turn the mic on each other for an open, funny, and heartfelt conversation about where it all began. From Mark’s first terrifying encounter with theatre to Sarah’s unforgettable Orangutan playtime, and a possible brush with MichaelMorpurgo, they share the moments that shaped their creative journeys. Along the way, they get candid about the...