THE COMPANY

Hardknock Productions was formed in April 2004 with the aim of representing young, underprivileged people who found it difficult to access mainstream activities in their local community. Our work takes into account aspects of contemporary life and sets to challenge young people by offering them opportunities to explore the key values that shape and form our society.

Our Team

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Darren Heppolette          Sylvia Amanquah         Inez Vassell

Creative Director             Artistic Director           Interventions Co-ordinator

Our Mission

Hardknock Productions seeks to use the creative arts and education as a tool for self-awareness and the empowerment of young people. We hope to achieve this by offering them a platform to voice and express their opinions whilst encouraging an exploration of social issues that cause disaffection in society. As a company we value the arts capacity to enrich life and are committed to raising social and morale awareness in the community through work produced by young people for young people.

Our objectives are:

  • - To raise social awareness in the community

  • - To raise esteem and confidence amongst young people

  • - To engage young people in debate and to help articulate their opinions

  • - To encourage individuality and creativity through exploration of the arts