PAWB is the name for Hijinx’s community activity.
PAWB provides creative opportunities for anyone who wants to perform, regardless of ability or experience. For Unity Festival 2024, PAWB chose the theme of ‘Artists’. Check out which artists each PAWB group chose below.
Odyssey – Banksy’s Ark
Hijinx’s inclusive community theatre group features a mixture of actors with learning disabilities and/or autism, and neurotypical actors who perform together as equal partners. Odyssey’s Unity performance was inspired by artist Banksy.
Telemachus – Blank Canvas?
Hijinx’s inclusive group is for young people with and without learning disabilities who are adventurous, and love to create and perform. Odyssey’s Unity performance was inspired by artist Vincent Van Gogh.
Vaguely Artistic – Frida Kahlo
Vaguely Artistic is Hijinx’s in-house inclusive punk, rock, pop, soul, blues and funk band. Vaguely Artistic were inspired by artist Frida Kahlo.
Drama Foundations – Pablo Picasso & Kara Walker
Weekly classes for learning disabled and/or autistic adults who want to perform at the same time as improving their confidence and communication skills. Drama Foundations were inspired by artists Pablo Picasso and Kara Walker.
Pathways – Tracey Emin
Pathways is an online training route for people who cannot geographically access in-person provision. Pathways were inspired by artist Tracey Emin.
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North Young People’s Theatre – Train Tracks
This theatre group for young people teaches multidisciplinary skills aiming to support positive empowerment, essential skills and strong self-belief in young adults across North West Wales. NYPT’s Unity performance took a different track and did not focus on an artist.