Nest was a large-scale site specific theatre production that explored how we can combat the climate crisis and create a better
world for future generations.
Set against the stunning backdrop of RSPB St Aidan's Nature Park, Nest followed the story of Skylar - a teenager in 2050 where
climate change is shaking the natural world.
Performed by over 100 young performers from across Leeds and the surrounding area, trained by National Youth Theatre, audiences
gained exclusive access to St Aidan’s after hours to experience a theatre show that told an incredible story about migration and
the future of our planet.
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Total number of events
18
Total activities held as part of this project.
Total engagements
2,057
Total number of engagements at public and community activities.
Number of public facing events
1
The number of events events that took place as part of the show run.
Public audience
1,338
Total count of attendees at public facing events.
Community engagements
15
Number of community engagement events.
Community event attendees
560
Total count of attendees at community engagement events.
Youth voice participants
76
Total number of young people who participated in the acting course.
Tickets sold
1,501
Total number of tickets sold.
Callouts
1
Total number of Callouts associated with this event.
Callout responses
81
Total number of Callout responses.
The Nest show run took place between 5-9 September. In the lead up to the production a youth voice programme trained 76 young people on an acting course that enabled them to become actors in the ensemble cast. After completion they were offered membership to the National Youth Theatre.
The final show in the run was halted due to electric storms around the site, this may have resulted in some discrepancies between tickets sold and public audience.