PERFORMANCE BY RANKIN - Celebrate Theatre #Backonstage

This ambitious project by rankin is a celebration of the enormous talent & resilience of london’s theatreland as it emerges from a devastating pandemic shutdown.

Created in partnership with Official London Theatre and FUJIFILM House of Photography, with funding from the Mayor of London, as part of the Let’s Do London campaign. the exhibition will run until 31st january at the fujifilm house of photography, 8-9 long acre, covent garden.

“The fact that a portion of profits from this project will go towards the Theatre Artists Fund is hugely meaningful to an industry which has been devastated by the pandemic, with countless theatre workers - particularly the freelancers who make up nearly 70% of the workforce - still facing uncertainty and financial instability.”

– Emma De Souza, Society Of London Theatre

“This once-in-a-lifetime portrait of the West End showcases the incredible talent that comes together to make our theatres the envy of the world. Fundraising from this project will go to the Theatre Artists Fund and four charities doing extraordinary work to protect young homeless people from the cold and Covid, whilst helping them rebuild their lives off the street.”

– Sadiq Khan, Mayor Of London

Proudly supporting

 

  • Launched in July 2021 and spearheaded by director Sam Mendes, the Theatre Artists Fund is administered by Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and UK Theatre. The Fund provides emergency financial aid for struggling theatre freelancers across the UK.

    For more information, please visit www.theatreartists.fund

  • Centrepoint is the leading charity for homeless young people aged 16-25 operating nationally. Giving support to 15,000 vulnerable young people a year by providing accommodation, teaching life skills, tackling physical and mental health issues and supporting young people into education and employment.

    For more information, please visit www.centrepoint.org.uk

  • New Horizon is a vital support network for 16-24 year olds with nowhere safe to go. Through the ‘one stop shop’ services provided at the daycentre, via outreach and remotely, they support young people experiencing homelessness in London to improve their wellbeing, change their economic circumstances and find somewhere that they can call home.

    For more information, please visit www.nhyouthcentre.org.uk

  • Depaul UK is a national homelessness charity that has provided a lifeline to young people for more than 30 years. For young people who are homeless they offer accommodation. When families break down, they provide mediation to keep them together. And their Coaches empower young people to: manage their mental health, access education, employment and training, build healthy relationships and live independently.

    For more information, please visit www.uk.depaulcharity.org

  • Albert Kennedy Trust supports lgbtq+ young people aged 16-25 in the UK who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment. They support young people into safe homes and employment, education or training, in a welcoming and open environment that celebrates lgbtq+ identities.

    For more information, please visit www.akt.org.uk