WELCOME
Celebrating youth arts in the heart of Deptford
Since 1982
"Developing invaluable skills for our next generation of leaders and trailblazers"
LEWISHAM MAYOR
About Second Wave
We are a youth arts centre in the heart of Deptford with a range of broad programmes free for young people aged 11-25 years.
From our purpose built theatre studio and reheasal space, we run regular drama programmes offering
acting, devising, song writing, music, film, photography, writing and media.
Young people can apply for work experience, volunteering and
paid traineeships on our productions, community events and outreach projects.
Book workshop space on our our site or contact us to find out more about opportunities for young people or get in touch with our friendly team.
FREE Saturday Programme
Drama Games for 11-13 yrs
Saturdays 11:00am - 12:00pm from Sat 4 Oct - 29 Nov
Drama games and confidence building
A fun and friendly NEW group for young people 11-13 years old.
Find out about Wave, meet new people and build your skills & confidence.
Fusion for 13-16 yrs
Saturdays 12:00am-2:00pm from Sat 4 Oct - 29 Nov
Fun & friendly drama group
A fun and friendly group, Saturday Fusion is a great way to develop your skills and confidence.
No experience needed and new people are always welcome.
Autumn term workshops start on Sat 4 October 2025 and run every Saturday until 29 November 2025.
Underground for 15-18 yrs
Saturdays 3:00pm-5:00pm from Sat 4 Oct - 29 Nov
Performance and Event Crew
Gain new skills in acting, writing, devising, lyrics, music and performance.
Join our event crew and learn front of house, production and backstage skills.
No experience needed and new people are always welcome.
Autumn term workshops start on Sat 4 October 2025 and run every Saturday until 29 November 2025.
Coming Up
Young Women's Film & Media Group for 13-18 yrs
Various Saturdays
Performance and Production
Build your writing, journalism, filmmaking and media skills.
No experience needed and new young women are always welcome.
Workshops will run throughout Autumn Term. Get in touch to say you are interested!
Youth Symposium
Thursday 27 Nov 6pm - 9pm
Interested in connecting with your local community? Want to represent other young people? Register your interest in our Symposium event today.
Sign up ✋🏾Youth Platform
Sat 6 December 2025
Like to help out as event crew? Interested in performing at our events? Get in touch to find our more. All young people welcome.
Sign up ✋🏾FREE Creative Leadership
Work Experience
Develop your creativity, confidence and event skills
Flexible times
Get in touch or ask your school, college or university to contact hena@secondwave.org.uk.
Learn what happens behind the scenes in community arts settings.
Meet different members of the team and discover career opportunities and connect with current projects.
Changemakers: Young Volunteers
Developing your leadership skills and potential
Starts 4 Oct evenings and weekends in 2025
Discover your voice and engage positively in your community.
Support your peers and build your skills and CV.
Expenses provided.
Critical Encounters Workshops
Learn how to manage conflict and reduce violence
Every month starting 25 September 2025
Take part in workshops with police officers where young people set the agenda.
Use your creative skills to manage conflict.
Sharpen your critical skills, learn your rights and support young people in the community.
More About Us
Our Purpose
Our programmes are designed by young people, for young people.
We believe that young people need a person-centred approach to bring out their strengths and build
their resilience. We also believe that placing young people at the heart of decision-making is one
of the best ways for our communities to learn and grow together.
Find out more about our practice.
Community Partners
Second Wave is an active member in the community, placing young people at the heart of change.
We work in close partnership with those who have influence over young people's lives with a view
to building trust and improving relationships so that young people feel heard and valued.
Their creative work is always followed up with discussions and debates with a mixed audience.
Find out more about our partnership approach.
Our Legacy
Second Wave has been placing youth voices in the heart of local decision making for over 40 years.
We have extensive experience in supporting young artists, creating new materials, working with educational settings to deliver youth-led workshops, and developing youth-centred dialogue and practice.
Find out more about our legacy.
Support Our Work
We know that these are difficult times and we are working tirelessly to ensure young people have access to high-quality arts provision. All your contributions will go directly into keeping our venue and programmes by the youth for the youth.
Get in touch
Contact the Second Wave team
If you’d like to speak to someone, please call 020 8694 2444. Alternatively, please use the contact form below.
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