Creative Pathways

Come and be inspired by trailblazing professionals and emerging artists, 

through interactive workshops, presentations, & networking opportunities. exploring careers in the creative industries

for teenagers aged 11-19 years with cerebral palsy

28 - 29 August 2025

FREE

Venue: Here East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London

28 & 29 August

Line up!

Day 1

Welcome!

Creating Connections 

A lively and interactive drama workshop with actor Chris Slater to kick start Creative Pathways.

Following the drama workshop Chris will be joined by access coordinator and talent agent Abbie Hills, and performer and facilitator Maya Nielsen, for a panel discussion exploring the wider acting industry.

Telling your truth 

Journalist  Lucy Webster and playwright Tom Wentworth will take you on a journey to find your voice and tell your story, through approaches to creative writing.

Lucy and Tom, will then be joined by Rosie Jones, to discuss finding your writing style, the ups and downs of letting yourself be heard. 

TBC

Another exciting creative industry and line-up to be announced soon!

Networking 

Day 2

Welcome back!

Behind the Lens

The skills and creativity of working behind the camera/video lens workshop with Chris Lynch of Diverse Made Media

After the workshop Chris will be joined by documentary researcher Beatrice Montgomery Christy and others to discuss working in the media industry. 

Future forward

Members of the Disabled Leaders Network, supported by the Global Disability Innovation Hub, discuss finding their passion and moving through education.

The Rosie Jones Foundation 

Rosie Jones and her team open the floor for our final discussion looking at hopes, fears, and looking after yourself!

Closing event - Networking

Accompanying Adults

We didn't want to leave you out! This year there will be  discussion in the morning of each day, hosted by Richard Luke, Cerebral Palsy programme lead for charity Scope and the Disabled Leaders Network.

ACCESS INFORMATION:

The event is taking place at Scope's Village Green space, within Here East (Media Centre) at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. 

Here East is an accessible building with 8 spacious wheelchair friendly lifts to Scope on the first floor.

There are accessible toilets throughout Here East and a changing places facility within Scope. 

A quiet space will be available.

Getting here:

Here East (Media Centre), Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. 14 East Bay Lane. London. E15 2GW

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By Car: 

Use the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Multi-Storey Car Park, E15 2GW. 

FREE for Blue Badge holders

(there are multiple car parks in the area, this car park is situated next to Here East, a 3 minute walk)

By Train / Tube:

Stratford Train/Tube and Stratford International - multpile train and tube lines passing through.

Shuttle Bus:

There is a FREE and accessible shuttle bus from Stratford Station directly to Here East. 

Departing from:

Stratford City Station (Bus Stop X)

Stratford International Station (Bus Stop F)

The Yard, Here East (Bus Stop in The Yard)