Welcome to our new website!
OVER 8 YEARS
IN THE GAME
ABOUT US
Man Made aims to inspire young males* aged 12-24 from across Midlands through high quality performance (Dance/Theatre) training, masterclasses, workshops and performance opportunities by empowering young males to search their own personal identity through the intersection of social, cultural and political issues that are addressed in a safe space.
Man Made Youth’s offer is free to participants to remove any socio–economical barriers to engagement and participation.
Man Made Youth was incepted in 2013 by Jerrel Jackson & Johnny Autin under the support of Daniel Whitehouse.
Man Made Youth is managed under the executive direction of Creative Academies Network.
*anyone who considers themselves as male and is most comfortable referring to their personal gender in masculine terms.
OUR GOAL
Our goal is to enhance young male arts provision in the Midlands to cultivate and showcase creative potential.
OUR Approach
- Residencies
- Live Performances
- Masterclasses
- Workshops
- Outreach (Schools and Community)
With the development of hybrid working, we are able to deliver both face-to-face or remote/virtually.
OUR FRIENDS & SUPPORTERS
- Midlands Art Centre (mac)
- DanceXchange
- Black Country Dance Hub
- Arts Connect (West Midlands)
- UK Youth
...MADE by us!
I know that my son is in safe hands when he is at Man Made!
Parent
We can't wait to have Man Made Youth back in our school for the male artists really pushed our students to their limits.
School Teacher
Being part of Man Made has built up my confidence and ambitions to be a performer!
Member
Jim
Member (Since 2019)
OUR MEMBERS ARE HERE...
Please check out some of our current members of Man Made Youth. You will also be able to see some of our existing members from 2014!