CHAT SOS at Bernie Grant: 300 Young Performers Take the Stage

What an unforgettable moment for our Streetz Ahead family.

This month, over 300 children came together for the very first time at Bernie Grant Arts Centre to perform the routines they have spent the last six months rehearsing, developing and perfecting. The energy backstage, the excitement in the audience and the pride on every performer’s face made CHAT SOS one of our most special showcases to date.

Our performers prepared an exciting story about a world ruled by a device that controls everyday life. When the technology suddenly shuts down, chaos erupts — and the children must relearn how to live, create, and work together without it. Their journey to find Optix, the mysterious creator, uncovers surprises, secrets, and the power of independence. A high-energy, inspiring performance full of movement, humour, and imagination — perfect for the whole family.

For many of the children, this was more than just a performance. It was a chance to build confidence, develop discipline, make friendships and experience what it feels like to be part of something bigger than themselves.

A huge highlight of the evening was the incredible contribution from our PAC Performing Arts Club, who connected the performances through their acting linking pieces.

Their performances added emotion, storytelling and personality to the showcase, creating a seamless and engaging experience for the audience from beginning to end.

See our photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/u2xbGV1XXbiGcZ1U8

View our show programme here: Chat SOS Programme (1)

Watch our shows below!

Hear what our community had to say:

“I loved the child friendly way that children got to learn about dangers of AI”

“Thought provoking”

“So great to see this from young people’s perspectives”

“It made me understand slightly more as to how AI can become a problem for children of the future”

“It made me realise that (social media & AI) is a big part of kids lives already and I need to help then navigate that.”

“Hats off to all of you for making this happen – seamless!”

“The children are super talented.”

“I really enjoyed the way the dancers expressed emotion through movement”

“Dancing was excellent. Very expressive and engaging.”

“Amazing to see so many kids come together and perform to such a high standard.”

“all the kids showed a genuine love and pride in what they were doing”

“The music and dance routines were all smashing!”

“All the dancing was amazing, the acting was fantastic. The young people really have worked hard and it can be seen in the performances.”

“Incredible coordination of so many schools and music and visuals! Very professional. My daughter felt so proud to have been a part of it!”

Want to Join PAC?

We are always looking for young people who are passionate about performing arts, acting and creativity.

PAC Performing Arts Club
📍 Willow School
🕔 Tuesdays | 5pm – 7pm
📧 Email: info@streetzahead.org

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We’re Looking for New GOATS Dancers

Streetz Ahead is also on the hunt for dancers to join our GOATS performance group.

GOATS is a highly motivated, dedicated and positive group of children who represent Streetz Ahead at performances and events throughout the year.

We are looking for young dancers who:

• Love performing
• Are committed and hardworking
• Bring positive energy
• Want to grow in confidence and ability
• Enjoy being part of a supportive team

If your child is passionate about dance and wants to take their training and performance opportunities to the next level, we would love to hear from you.

📧 Email us at: info@streetzahead.org